Even Dwarves Start Small
Younger Brother Lyrics


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It's, you know it's like that, man, I, I, I, I've been in jail, you know, in a lot of coutries, you know because they don't like the way I hang out, they don't like my lifestyle, you know, I smoke a little shit... and I just hang out, man...

I don't like to work too often, unless it's for something groovy...

Oh when I arrived in England I was thrown in jail for about 4 hours, right off the bat. Why? Didn't have a lot of cash, didn't look respectable, you know. Things like that.




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Younger Brother's song Even Dwarves Start Small are an introspective reflection on the singer's experiences with society and the law. The line "I've been in jail, you know, in a lot of countries, you know because they don't like the way I hang out, they don't like my lifestyle, you know, I smoke a little shit... and I just hang out, man..." suggests that the singer has been incarcerated multiple times for living outside of societal norms and for engaging in drug use. The use of the phrase "hang out" implies a lack of direction or purpose, as if the singer is aimlessly meandering through life with little regard for societal expectations or consequences.


The following line, "I don't like to work too often, unless it's for something groovy..." further reinforces the idea that the singer is not interested in conforming to traditional societal structures, such as the concept of working a 9-5 job. Instead, the singer implies that they are only willing to engage in work that aligns with their personal definition of "groovy," which is likely subjective and based on personal preferences.


The last line, "Oh when I arrived in England I was thrown in jail for about 4 hours, right off the bat. Why? Didn't have a lot of cash, didn't look respectable, you know. Things like that," suggests that the singer has faced harsh judgement and discrimination based on their appearance and lack of wealth. The fact that they were quickly thrown in jail upon arriving in a new country underscores the singer's alienation from mainstream society.


Line by Line Meaning

It's, you know it's like that, man
The singer is acknowledging that things are the way they are, and that's just how it is.


I, I, I, I've been in jail, you know, in a lot of countries
The singer has been incarcerated in numerous countries.


you know because they don't like the way I hang out, they don't like my lifestyle, you know, I smoke a little shit... and I just hang out, man...
The singer believes that their lifestyle, which involves recreational drug use and leisurely activities, is frowned upon by authorities in many countries.


I don't like to work too often, unless it's for something groovy...
The artist prefers to work only when the job is something they find appealing or enjoyable.


Oh when I arrived in England I was thrown in jail for about 4 hours, right off the bat.
The artist narrates how they were immediately arrested for a brief period upon arriving in England.


Why? Didn't have a lot of cash, didn't look respectable, you know. Things like that.
The singer surmises that they were arrested due to their lack of funds and unimpressive appearance.




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Caput Mortuum

This one is so catchy, never gets old

Alexandre Reis

ikr, those melodies are just trasporters !!!!

Adam A

The true King of Trance right there..

maciejas

Damn i listen to this every day for like past few weeks and everyday i have shivers in the middle part of this little masterpiece.

Crazy Mija

I got lost in this song numerous times while shrooming.. 💜

Bitew daniel

Younger Brother - Even Dwarves Start Smal BIGEST I LOVE IT

Wayne Daly

Flock of bleeps album is my favourite album 👌

Ronald Muck

Brilliant!

dimension3+

It's my all time favourite :) Where are the vocals from?

irfaan dalvie

Awesome build up

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