After relocating to Paris, Woodkid released the Iron EP (produced by Woodkid, Julien Delfaud and Benjamin Lebeau also from The Shoes) in 2011. The lead track, Iron was arranged by Gustave Rudman. The self directed promo video features model Agyness Deyn. The track was also remixed by Mystery Jets and Gucci Vamp. A year later, in July 2012, the track "Run Boy Run" was released as a limited edition 7" with remixes by Sebastian and Ostend through a digital release.
His debut album, The Golden Age, was released on March 18, 2013, through an independent label, Green United Music. It features orchestrations by Bruno Bertoli and is mixed by Julien Delfaud. The next single to be extracted from the album was "I Love You" which features a Pharrel Williams remix.
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Where I Live
Woodkid Lyrics
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I've never seen the snow
I never walked across the ice
I ignore the ocean's flow
Where I'm born is where I'll die
Where I live is where I cry
My husband said it's how things go
Like rabbits blinded by the light
Kids want a better place to grow
Where I'm born is where I'll die
At night I shiver and I try
To forget that I never cheated
That I tried to be strong
No matter how wise I was, I feel wrong
To forget that I never followed
That man that I adored
Who promised me pretty sins and gold
And I'm waiting for the sun
And I'm waiting for the sun
I will never be out of sight
I'll never feel the snow
I'll never reach the truth of lies
I'm just watching the flowers grow
Where I'm born is where I'll die
At night I can't sleep when I try
To forget that I never cheated
That I tried to be strong
No matter how wise I was, I feel wrong
To forget that I never followed
That man that I adored
Who promised me pretty sins and gold
And I'm waiting for the sun
And I'm waiting for the sun
Woodkid's song "Where I Live" is a melancholic reflection on the limitations of one's life and the desire for something more. The first verse begins with the admission that the singer has never seen the Northern Lights or walked on ice, suggesting a lack of adventure and excitement in their life. They also choose to ignore the ocean's flow, hinting at a fear or unwillingness to explore beyond their familiar surroundings.
The chorus repeats the lines "Where I'm born is where I'll die" and "Where I live is where I cry," underscoring the idea that the singer feels trapped and unhappy in their current situation. The second verse reveals that the singer's children have left and their husband has accepted this as a natural part of life. The simile "Like rabbits blinded by the light / Kids want a better place to grow" compares the children's desire for a better life to animals seeking safety in the darkness.
The bridge of the song is a haunting reflection on regret and missed opportunities, with the singer admitting that they never cheated or followed the man they adored. The mention of "pretty sins and gold" suggests that the man offered the singer material comfort but not true happiness or fulfillment. The song ends with the repeated refrain of "And I'm waiting for the sun," indicating the singer's hope for a brighter future despite their current struggles and limitations.
Overall, "Where I Live" is a poignant exploration of the human desire for something more and the feeling of being stuck in one's current circumstances. Through its evocative lyrics and haunting melody, the song speaks to universal themes of longing and regret that will resonate with listeners from all walks of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I've never seen the Nothern lights,
I haven't seen the beautiful natural phenomenon known as the Aurora Borealis.
I've never seen the snow
I have never experienced the magical feeling of snowflakes falling from the sky.
I never walked across the ice
I have never stepped foot on a frozen body of water.
I ignore the ocean's flow
I pay no attention to the continuous movement and power of the ocean.
Where I'm born is where I'll die
I will live and pass away in the place where I was brought into this world.
Where I live is where I cry
The place I currently reside is the location where I shed tears and experience emotional pain.
My children left on a cold night
One cold evening, my children departed from my company.
My husband said it's how things go
My spouse consoled me by saying that it's a natural part of life and people move away from their hometowns.
Like rabbits blinded by the light
My children were like animals that had their eyesight temporarily impaired due to the brightness of the surrounding light.
Kids want a better place to grow
My children wanted to live in a better environment to expand their growth and opportunities.
At night I shiver and I try
In the nighttime, I experience physical shivering and attempt to overcome emotional distress.
To forget that I never cheated
I wish to erase the fact that I have never been unfaithful to my partner.
That I tried to be strong
I attempted to display strength and resilience in challenging circumstances.
No matter how wise I was, I feel wrong
Regardless of how knowledgeable I was, I feel as if I made poor choices.
To forget that I never followed
I wish to disregard the fact that I have never blindly followed someone else's direction.
That man that I adored
The individual I idolized and respected.
Who promised me pretty sins and gold
The person who offered me alluring temptations and material wealth.
And I'm waiting for the sun
I anticipate the arrival of the morning light, which symbolizes hope and a new beginning.
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@yldzozbilen2637
I've never seen the Northern Lights,
I've never seen the snow
I never walked across the ice
I ignore the ocean's flow
Where I'm born is where I'll die
Where I live is where I cry
My children left on a cold night
My husband said it's how things go
Like rabbits blinded by the light
Kids want a better place to grow
Where I'm born is where I'll die
At night I shiver and I try
To forget that I never cheated
That I tried to be strong
No matter how wise I was, I feel wrong
To forget that I never followed
That man that I adored
Who promised me pretty sins and gold
And I'm waiting for the sun
And I'm waiting for the sun
I will never be out of sight
I'll never feel the snow
I'll never reach the truth of lies
I'm just watching my flowers grow
Where I'm born is where I'll die
At night I can't sleep when I try
To forget that I never cheated
That I tried to be strong
No matter how wise I was, I feel wrong
To forget that I never followed
That man that I adored
Who promised me pretty sins and gold
And I'm waiting for the sun
And I'm waiting for the sun
To forget that I never cheated
That I tried to be strong
No matter how wise I was, I feel wrong
To forget that I never followed
That man that I adored
Who promised me pretty sins and gold
And I'm waiting for the sun
And I'm waiting for the sun
@igiigi4037
💫Where I live
Там, где я живу
I've never seen the Northerm Lighs
Я никогда не видел Северное Сияние,
I've never seen the snow
Я никогда не видел снег,
I never walked across the ice
Мне не доводилось ходить по льду,
I ignore the ocean's flow
Мне безразличны потоки океана.
Where I'm born is where I'll die
Где я родился, там я и умру,
Where I live is where I cry
Я живу там, где я плачу.
My children left on a cold night
Мои дети ушли в холодную ночь,
My husband said it's how things go
Мой муж сказал — таков порядок вещей,
Like rabbits blinded by the light
Как кролики, ослепленные светом,
Kids want a better place to grow
Ребятишки ищут лучшего места, чтобы взрослеть.
Where I'm born is where I'll die
Где я родился, там я и умру,
At night I shiver and I try
Я трепещу этой ночью, но стараюсь
To forget that I never cheated
Забыть, что я никогда не обманывал,
That I tried to be strong
Что я старался быть сильным.
No matter how wise I was, I feel wrong
Неважно, насколько я был осведомлен — я ошибался,
To forget that I never followed
Забыть, что я никогда не следовал
That man that I adored
За человеком, которого я обожал,
Who promised me pretty sins and gold
Который обещал мне и грехов и золота.
And I'm waiting for the sun
И я жду солнце,
And I'm waiting for the sun
И я жду солнце.
I will never be out the sight
Я всегда буду где-то рядом,
I'll never feel the snow
Я никогда не почувствую снег,
I'll never reach the truth of lies
Я никогда не достигну глубины лжи
I'm just watching the flowers grow
Я просто наблюдаю как растут эти цветы...
Where I'm born is where I'll die
Где я родился, там я и умру,
At night I can't sleep when I try
Я не могу уснуть, пока стараюсь
To forget that I never cheated
Забыть, что я никогда не обманывал,
That I tried to be strong
Что я старался быть сильным.
No matter how wise I was, I feel wrong
Неважно, насколько я был осведомлен — я ошибался,
To forget that I never followed
Забыть, что я никогда не следовал
That man that I adored
За человеком, которого я обожал,
Who promised me pretty sins and gold
Который обещал мне и грехов и золота.
And I'm waiting for the sun
И я жду солнце,
And I'm waiting for the sun
И я жду солнце.
To forget that I never cheated
Забыть, что я никогда не обманывал,
That I tried to be strong
Что я старался быть сильным.
No matter how wise I was, I feel wrong
Неважно, насколько я был осведомлен — я ошибался,
To forget that I never followed
Забыть, что я никогда не следовал
That man that I adored
За человеком, которого я обожал,
Who promised me pretty sins and gold
Который обещал мне и грехов и золота.
And I'm waiting for the sun
И я жду солнце
And I'm waiting for the sun
Я жду солнце
Absolutely Great Song! Thanks. ......
@barni15
It seems to picture the point of view of the one who is left behind in the woodkid's journey, the mother/lover. A passive figure who'll never get a glimpse of the anything beyond homeland, but keeps loyalty to the kid and waits for his glorious return. And as wise as loyalty and not going after him may be, the loneliness is still unsettling. Somewhat reminded me of "Penelope", Odisseus' wife, who in the poem waits for him for 10 years.
I just love how this is followed by "Iron", which works like a response to this one, showing the struggle of the one who went on the journey. Here the snow and ice are displayed in a idealistic manner:
"I've never seen the Northern Lights,
I've never seen the snow
I never walked across the ice
I ignore the ocean's flow"
While in "Iron" the harsh reality comes down:
"This steady burst of snow is burning my hands
I'm frozen to the bones, I am
A million miles from home, I'm walking away
I can't remind your eyes, your face."
Just awesome...
@Rasec243
Nunca he visto las luces del norte
Nunca he visto la nieve
Nunca he caminado a través del hielo
Ignoro el fluir del océano
Donde nací es donde moriré
Donde vivo es donde lloro
Mis niños se fueron en una noche fría
Mi esposo dice que así son las cosas
Como conejos cegados por la luz
Los niños quieren un mejor lugar para crecer
Donde nací es donde moriré
En la noche me dan escalofríos e intento
Olvidar que nunca hice trampa
Que traté ser fuerte
No importa que tan sabio era, me sentía equivocado
Olvidar que nunca seguí
Al hombre que yo adoraba
Quien me prometía bellos pecados y oro
Y estoy esperando al sol
Y estoy esperando al sol
Nunca estaré fuera de vista
Nunca sentiré la nieve
Nunca alcanzaré la verdad de las mentiras
Sólo estoy viendo mis flores crecer
Donde nací es donde moriré
En la noche no puedo dormir cuando intento
Olvidar que nunca hice trampa
Que traté ser fuerte
No importa que tan sabio era, me sentía equivocado
Olvidar que nunca seguí
Al hombre que yo adoraba
Quien me prometía bellos pecados y oro
Y estoy esperando al sol
Y estoy esperando al sol
Olvidar que nunca hice trampa
Que traté ser fuerte
No importa que tan sabio era, me sentía equivocado
Olvidar que nunca seguí
Al hombre que yo adoraba
Quien me prometía bellos pecados y oro
Y estoy esperando al sol
Y estoy esperando al sol
"Nunca hice trampa" También podría traducirse como "Nunca engañé a mi esposo".
Dato: Woodkid ha mencionado que esta canción es cantada desde la perspectiva de una mujer.
@idontknowhowtoread7657
I think you are the only artist to almost push me to tears. This music is art, and it is the most beautiful thing in the auditory universe.
@SolganViolinist
One of the things that I love about all of Woodkid's music is how he pronounces each word. To the point where you have to look up the lyrics to understand all of what he says, and that, gives the songs deeper meanings. The Golden Age album is just perfect in every single way. Perfect music.
@davidmartin9565
C'est son accent charmant qui rend l'Anglais dur à comprendre...
@clairerubbelke2238
the thing about Woodkid isn't only that he's capable of writing such haunting and emotive lyrics, but you can hear him bearing his entire soul when he performs it
@yldzozbilen2637
I've never seen the Northern Lights,
I've never seen the snow
I never walked across the ice
I ignore the ocean's flow
Where I'm born is where I'll die
Where I live is where I cry
My children left on a cold night
My husband said it's how things go
Like rabbits blinded by the light
Kids want a better place to grow
Where I'm born is where I'll die
At night I shiver and I try
To forget that I never cheated
That I tried to be strong
No matter how wise I was, I feel wrong
To forget that I never followed
That man that I adored
Who promised me pretty sins and gold
And I'm waiting for the sun
And I'm waiting for the sun
I will never be out of sight
I'll never feel the snow
I'll never reach the truth of lies
I'm just watching my flowers grow
Where I'm born is where I'll die
At night I can't sleep when I try
To forget that I never cheated
That I tried to be strong
No matter how wise I was, I feel wrong
To forget that I never followed
That man that I adored
Who promised me pretty sins and gold
And I'm waiting for the sun
And I'm waiting for the sun
To forget that I never cheated
That I tried to be strong
No matter how wise I was, I feel wrong
To forget that I never followed
That man that I adored
Who promised me pretty sins and gold
And I'm waiting for the sun
And I'm waiting for the sun
@TheLucaswms
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@morenotempini5406
this is hands down one of the best album I ever heard. each track is splendid
@s.s9827
There are songs that please the ears, and then there are those that connect to the heart. Woodkid - Where i Live. <3
@stivenandresrianomoncada7682
Esta es la canción que mas escucho cuando estoy triste, lo suficiente como para sentirme pequeño en mi habitación, esta canción me relaja me hace pensar que no estoy aquí, solo siento un vacío en mi, solo siento la música y siento que voy callen do en un agujero oscuro y profundo en donde se que algún día llegare a lo más profundo y será cuando deje de exisitr...
@miarudin7691
Everyone can relate to this song in some way. That's why Woodkid's lyrics are so awesome.