Malibu is the first single of Lasse Lokøy’s solo project Lokoy, which features fellow Norwegian singer girl in red
It’s about a relationship which is harmed by external factors and how those surroundings can complicate a situation that is fairly uncomplicated to begin with
-Lokoy to DIY
[Verse 1: girl in red, Lokoy]
Why did they ask us the same question five times
Why did they wake us in the middle of the night
Why did they need me to carry them around
They seem so helpless sometimes
But thanks to you
I have someone I can talk to
Thanks to you
There's someone who understands
They had no clue
Told us again and again
We lacked point of view
I think they are aware of it now
[Pre-Chorus: girl in red & Lokoy]
It's not the height of the man that gives the length to his shadow
It's the height of the sun
It's the height of the sun
It's not the fabric of his clothes that gives the edge to his shadow
It's the clouds above, it's the clouds
[Chorus: girl in red, Lokoy, both]
Let's get away, let's get away
(We can go wherever we want)
Let's get away
Drink some tea and try to calm down
Their words aren't honest, no doubt
They've been pouring down the Malibu
Let's get away
Now they're shouting out it's our fault
And I'm sure they never will know
How big the gap they dig becomes
[Post-Chorus: Both]
It's not the height of the man that gives the length to his shadow
It's the height of the sun, it's the height of the
It's not the fabric of his clothes that gives the edge to his shadow
It's the clouds above, it's the clouds
[Verse 2: Lokoy, girl in red, both]
I'm not there very often, it's you who deals with it all
So get a shoulder to cry on
If not just give me a call
I hope they keep all this promise, the hope is often found short
Though I am certain I love them
I am certain when I say
[Chorus: girl in red, Lokoy, both]
Let's get away
(We can go wherever we want)
Let's get away
(We can talk tomorrow, not now)
Let's get away
Drink some tea and try to calm down
Their words aren't honest, no doubt
They've been pouring down the Malibu
Let's get away
Now they're shouting out it's our fault
And I'm sure they never will know
How big the gap they dig becomes
[Outro: girl in red]
We can go wherever we want
We can talk tomorrow, not now
We can go wherever we want
We can talk tomorrow, not now
Malibu was written by girl in red & Lokoy.
Malibu was produced by Lokoy.
I always find pleasure with mixing different musical worlds together and see what comes out of it. In this song there are Indian folk rhythms, analog synth pads and cellos, and if you listen carefully you might hear some familiar sounds from airports and cellphones in there as well. I started creati...
Sometimes, it’s hard to rise above your position and view things independently, because you will always be defined in relation to your surroundings. It’s not the height of the man that gives the length to his shadow, it’s the height of the sun
–Lokoy to DIY