Little Dragon - Twice

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Music video for Little Dragon. Also acts as a pilot for short film "Dreams from the Woods".
A shadow puppet theater featuring the little girl, the big bird and the skeleton.
Directed by Johannes Nyholm. Puppet Masters: Yukimi Nagano, Håkan Wirenstrand, Fredrik Källgren Wallin, Erik Bodin, Elias Araya, Aime Hellrand, Henrik Malmgren, Andreas Korsár and Kurt Lightner.
More videos by Johannes: www.johannesnyholm.se

[@xClovexx]

this song is so so gorgeous. it makes me sad but it's beautiful.

[@foodiefattyadventures]

Yes I agree

[@JasmineAndFishsticks]

I heard it's on Vampire Diares, I came across this song from Revenge ~

[@jojo5038]

I literally just watched the episode it’s in (vampire diaries)

[@silviafranco4095]

Kinda of late but I got this from Step Up All In. Been hearing this for a while now. I'm obsessed with this song 😩🤧

[@DrewFerrigno]

I wish Little Dragon made more songs like this.

What a haunting and etheral combination of sight and sound. So simple and yet so so catching like a dew dropped spiderweb.

[@salaciouspretty323]

I would know and n2 you forgot that was your only hope stick man still hungry told u to check yourself now it's just u and he your hands or cursed your whell is dry you produce known ripen rotten fruit but you yourselves can feed himself

[@angelsc16]

Heard this from Grey's Anatomy season 5 ep 16. Would not have been an amazing scene without this song.

This has been haunting me for almost 14 years now. It pulls me through my life.

[@MrGaidzak]

Depression can sometimes become a masterpiece!

[@MrGaidzak]

***** That's up to your heart! When the notes hit you, you know how you feel!

[@broghywert]

It's sadness and not depression anyway sad is kinda happy for deep people

[@bog_danto_bo9614]

Or a tragedy.

[@CK9C]

I haven't been able to stop listening to this for the past few days!

[@JayLov898]

ChaoticCanineCulture me either it's so intriguing

[@arielsuave]

+ChaoticCanineCulture You're only a couple of years late, but it's okay.. I forgive you. lol

[@youngblueberry2610]

Felt that

[@popsi94]

It's time for you to play it again 🥰

[@timdrummatube]

This is art.

[@vluiggi2539]

J'ai pensé exactement la même chose.

[@timdrummatube]

I love how much thought and creativity went into this.

[@udid3409]

everything is ART

[@XXnoblev2XX]

Still a banger to this day.

[@omar1s1]

This song gets me everytime...

[@lovercrayon]

Twice I turn my back on you I fell flat on my face but didn't loose Tell me where would I go Tell me what led you on I'd love to know Was it the blue night Gone fragile Was it both men In wonder steady gone under Was it the light ways So frightening Was it two wills One mirror holding us dearer now Thought I had an answer once But your random ways swept me along Colossal signs so I got lost With so many lovers singing soft Was it the blue night Gone fragile Was it both men In wonder steady gone under Was it the light ways So frightening Was it two wills One mirror holding us dearer now

[@marteaga752]

thank you for the lyrics. they are so beautiful

[@MsDogma68]

What do they mean?

[@nemassista3105]

@@MsDogma68 being lead on/leading someone on, the Colossal signs yet so confusing as well

[@alyssagoentzel7418]

ugh so powerful :(

[@Putinreverse]

5 years later u still here

[@TheNocturnalCaribbean]

i saw this video when i was 6, it's almost like a part of my childhood...7 years later I've found it again, and if i close my eyes, I almost feel like I'm back in my old home :')

[@Berkham1995]

Cool

[@NathalieSnip]

This song still makes me cry.

[@TheBanned0ne]

I lost a great friend today. Her last wish was for her friends to look in the mirror and listen to this song. R.I.P Becky :(

[@s2shemp]

bless us all, guide us on the path of love, keep us from harm, keep us from the dark path of the unloved....

[@brookpatton9414]

"no its becky"

[@junew9694]

This was like my favorite song when I was in middle school :C Still beautiful, of course!

[@barrytimony2527]

To me, I think the film portrays a young, innocent girl, or a young girl. The bird represents a boy who loves her very much and gives her his heart. But, the girl just takes his gift. She doesn't necessarily want or appreciate it. She's too young to realize what she has. The bird realizes this and knows she is going to fall victim to the storms and evils of the world on her "journey" through life. We see her get tired in the woods and sit down as if she has given up. Then suddenly she hears the music coming from the skeleton and she moves forward dropping the gift of his love and protection and ultimately falling for the evils of the skeleton which will lead to her downfall.

[@Cfdeangelis]

I'd just like to let you know how many memories of mine are held in this video. My mom passed away last Spring and she used to sit with my 6 year old brother and watch this quite a lot. What you're portraying here, now that she's gone, really reminds me that life is a gift and shouldn't be taken for granted. I miss her a lot but it's really nice that I can watch this and be reminded of her, I just thought you may like to know that. Thank you.

[@JayPeek]

Yukimi Nagano is a badass.

[@emilyw.3746]

Elena first remembering what Damon compelled her to forget 💞

[@SoumyaBahuguna]

The song and the shadow puppetry coalesce so beautifully. This has to be the coolest video in the history of music videos. Goosebumps.

[@jessicafederman6406]

Grey's Anatomy ❤ um dos melhores episódios da série apesar que todos sao ótimos ❤❤❤❤

[@emmanuelmdoe513]

Watching this and listening to the music gives me sweet memories

[@moondoogle]

Nice to see so many avenues bringing folks to this awesome band. It doesn't matter how you got here, you're here...so sit back and enjoy the ride.

[@NorthWriter]

This song just slays me. Yukimi is such an amazing vocal artist.

[@DutchessSarahJ]

It's sad but I think it's about betrayal/cheating. The bird/man gives the girl his heart/love (probably for a second time, giving the girl another chance at their relationship but knows when she goes out that she might be unfaithful again, hence the crying.) The storm is probably a constant reminder of his hurt. When she falls asleep she remembers/dreams when they were happy together (the storm is gone) but "temptation" (the skeleton) is in the distance. This was probably the first time she betrayed him. She comes out of her dream only to be awoken by the tragic singing of more "temptation," this is the second time she betrays the man and drops/breaks his heart/love. She betrayed him. Twice. She turned her back on him. Twice.

[@yellowdart6666]

DutchessSarahJ brilliant

[@tinyesi3391]

+DutchessSarahJ omg thank you so much for that! i was literally about to type "what the heck is this song about" watching it, i mean it kinda made sense to me and could kinda put the pieces together but not like you just did! great job!!

[@DutchessSarahJ]

Oh man, after listening to this over and over trying to interpret song and video I have another explanation in case you aren't feeling my other one. "Falling flat on your face but not losing..." The woman could have attempted suicide once. The bird could be a doctor/psychiatrist who after hospitalization and therapy gave the woman back the "gift of life." The bird/Doctor knows how 'fragile' she still is and knows there is nothing more he can do to really help her so he discharges her and sends her on her way. After moving on with life the woman starts to feel depressed again, hence the rain. When she stops to meditate she may be thinking about her therapy sessions with her doctor and remembering the steps they would go through to help her get passed the episodes. But the depression is too overcoming, she drops the gift, turns her back on "life" for the second time. Twice.

[@ericm6849]

+DutchessSarahJ I think you have the right theme, but I interpret the outcome differently (I think it says she came back to the original boyfriend when she realized that she loved him, and even after all that she put him through, he still loved her). She either cheated on him or dumped him twice. She says she doesn't really know why she left him, questioning was it this or was it that. She admits that she thought she had an answer but fell flat on her face...in other words she thought she wanted someone else, but she realized that those feelings were wrong in the end...BUT despite falling on her face, she "didn't lose"...she realized that she fucked up by leaving, but she "didn't lose" which to me says she didn't lose the original boyfriend...he was her true love and she didn't lose him despite her hurting him twice...in the end she came back and he was still there for her. She doesn't really know why she left him...there were "colossal signs so i got lost" which to me says that they were in love but she was probably young and wasn't ready for that at first and she maybe got scared of that love being real, hence her saying she got lost..."With so many lovers singing soft", meaning she started to distance herself from that relationship and look for other guys in order to relieve that fear...she jumped to another guy because she freaked about about getting too close to her original boyfriend. I think it's pretty clear that she comes back to him when she realizes that he is her true love, and he still loves her and they get back together. She questions him "Tell me what led you on I'd love to know"...she is wondering how he could have continued on with what she did to him...she is asking how could he still love her despite what she did to him?... which suggests that he obviously does still love her. And she realizes that she loves him and him alone by asking "Tell me where would I go"...She left him but now that she realizes her mistake she wonders, without him, where would she go? And then she repeats the line "One mirror holding us dearer now", which paints a pretty clear image...two people casting one reflection...together, as a couple. And "dearer now" meaning stronger than before, which makes sense because she doesn't take the relationship for granted anymore, she is actually allowing herself to be a part of it now that she saw how genuine his love for her was and now that she too realized how genuine her love for him is in return. The imagery of the video also tells this story to me...with her leaving the skeleton man and having that fling with the birdman...yet at the end returning to the skeleton. After her fling with the birdman is over, she is lost again in the woods, alone, but she follows the music to find the skeleton man...the music symbolizes his love for her, and she sees it and follows it, hoping to get back what she regrettably threw away. When she comes back to him, he is standing at the top of a hill and she has to approach from below...she returns to him in a low position, which reflects her disloyalty, but she can climb back up to meet him at a better place, the top of the hill. He is still facing her and playing music which shows that he still loves her and accepts her.

[@luckybenny83]

What a puppet bitch

[@miraclemyers42]

I'm so happy I watched Vampire Diaries, or else I probably wouldn't have come across this song

[@inezdibonge3084]

I got this from Revenge

[@diamondeyediamondeye2320]

You should check out The Originals. Its better than VD.

[@miraclemyers42]

Lol I do watch the Originals. I'm on season 2 right now :P

[@SincerelyCharmaine]

lol me too LOVE Vampire Diaries

[@nigerianhurr90]

Same although I heard it before vampire diaries I never knew the title I'm so glad I watched this scene was beautiful.

[@TheSpookyDuke]

A cinematic experience. Wonderful.

[@MigsMind]

I absolutely love everything about this song and video. It's perfection.

[@sassymari316]

First heard this song when my husband sent it to me, and I fell so in love with it and him, all over again :)

[@tigerjayebird3857]

I'VE SPENT 3 YEARS TRYING TO RE FIND THIS SONG!!!! FIINNAALLLYYYYYY 😭😭

[@gummibaerchen461]

This is the most beautiful song I've ever heard in my whole life.

[@qarcon3247]

I dedicate this song to the only true love in my life. We have been together for 15 years now, and you always know how to make me feel better. Every time I see you I just can't stop crying. Thank you Pizza T_T

[@qarcon3247]

***** How would I know what you should do? Do whatever you want

[@GengarPrincess]

***** You don't have to but I thought it was funny lol

[@johalex]

Oh my chuck This comment made my day 😂

[@MyTerazAreLikeOcean]

insert funny here >

[@blondedcocaine9339]

whats funny I thought it was romantic?

[@akatsukidemonx]

I always listen to this when I'm feeling down, and it makes me tear up and then I feel better. I just dunno why it makes me sad, but it's definitely my favorite by them.

[@daytimecloudsurfer]

i was a college student when this album dropped, must have listened to this track at least two hundred times

[@Charlytom77]

Eins der besten und gefühlvollsten Lieder,die ich je gehört habe.

[@MrGodbodyNewday]

wie wahr...

[@cholebravo1045]

This is how ALL music videos should be, Representing an emotion, a feeling as much as you can through art. ❤️❤️❤️

[@dildonius]

The video is just a preview for an independent film. It wasn't made for this song, it just utilizes the song to set the mood.

[@sainthunny]

favorite song by little dragon

[@johannahua1499]

Breathtakingly beautiful. I absolutely love the Vampire Diaries scene. I felt the song matched it perfectly. The song is so Haunting and Beautiful...

[@CornishLow]

Going through the sidebar on youtube will forever be the greatest thing. I've found so many amazing songs this way and this song gives me chills. So beautiful!

[@MaskedViolinist07]

This song is incredible and I'm always entranced by its beauty. The whole tone, lyrics, and the video; there's just something very profound to it.

[@mikepastor.k6233]

Who cried like that birdy

[@kamamajta]

Twice I turned my back on you I fell flat on my face but didn't lose Tell me, where would I go? And tell me, what led you on, Id love to know Was it the blue night gone fragile? Was it both men in wonder steady gone under? Was it the light ways so frightening? Was it two wills? One mirror holding us dearer now I thought, I had an answer once But your random ways swept me along Colossal signs so I got lost With so many lovers singing soft Was it the blue night gone fragile? Was it both men in wonder steady gone under? Was it the light ways so frightening? Was it two wills? One mirror holding us dearer now

[@minou829]

Wow made in 2007. Listening to it in 2013..this track is absolutely beautiful and its very calming. This girl has such an amazing voice and this video is just..Amazing!

[@thepapermousee3754]

I hope I am not the only one who didn't come because a show of vampires only cause I good taste in music.

[@WonderingStars-hn8zl]

nope you are not alone :)

[@Robert-xq2yz]

came from gorrilaz

[@gecka9400]

came from Gorillaz and Delasoul

[@danieleambrosio801]

The Paper Mousee

[@omar1s1]

I came from Grey's Anatomy... and bought every album. Not Ashamed.

[@imaniashanti]

simply mesmerizing

[@Candice2883]

I still love this song! Heard it on Greys and I HAD to find it!

[@mb-rl2ck]

That bass line is on another level.

[@LOLMaida]

"You're a murderer! You killed her! Where is my wife , I want m-my wife" And Sheperd's broken face. And with this song, it just broke my heart.

[@andremolina6684]

delena ♡♡

[@damonsalvatore7443]

Que pijama fofo

[@lisandracaroline9066]

Damon Salvatore Eu tô cansada Damon

[@charlote833]

acabou 😭😭😭

[@fatmaceylan6848]

Yeah

[@Mvrko.J]

Found this song in a guy whos had cancer in the comments after his wife dies 🙏🏽this was in his one and only playlist from years ago and I hope he’s in Peace whereever he’s at

[@Ahnork]

I have to listen to this song at least 5 times a day. No kidding around, listening to this song is a legitimate part of my daily routine. It's just too good!

[@ryanhenry3160]

The sickness was terminal. Only the doctor knew, and couldn't bear to be guilty of theft, theft of the last ounce of hope. He gave the elixir of life, the motivation to push, the facade of courage, but it was too late... Death was already beckoning... The path got tough, the dream was morphing into fantasy, there was no escaping the cold, wet grasp of fear... But then a dream became salvation. Transcendence came natural, peace was found in the sky floating, reality was magical. She wasn't afraid... Waking to the beautiful lure of escape, the confident beauty of her own demise, she accepted the inevitable, and let go of her false hope..

[@rooseveltisaac3640]

eu amo essa musica

[@abbyyy8756]

I spent so long trying to find this song instead of studying for my test. I had remembered hearing it in a Grey’s Anatomy episode and forgot what it was called... but it was totally worth it😭😭😭

[@dannyyi4676]

This song gives me such nostalgic vibes and also seeing all these comments from 5, 6, 7 years ago shows how fast time flies

[@gabriellealbert3012]

Im at my lowest right now, but this song is keeping me sain 😔

[@DutchessSarahJ]

Oh man, after listening to this over and over trying to interpret song and video I have another explanation in case you aren't feeling my other one. "Falling flat on your face but not losing..." The woman could have attempted suicide once. The bird could be a doctor/psychiatrist who after hospitalization and therapy gave the woman back the "gift of life." The bird/Doctor knows how 'fragile' she still is and knows there is nothing more he can do to really help her so he discharges her and sends her on her way. After moving on with life the woman starts to feel depressed again, hence the rain. When she stops to meditate she may be thinking about her therapy sessions with her doctor and remembering the steps they would go through to help her get passed the episodes. But the depression is too overcoming, she drops the gift, turns her back on "life" for the second time. Twice.

[@rod.lunx0]

I tought at something like that too just didn't knew how to put it into words, and you did.

[@ldive]

Why did the bird/doctor cry in the beginning

[@dildonius]

The video has nothing to do with the song. It's just a preview for an independent film that utilizes this song. It was not created for this song, nor was this song created for it.

[@md-io4tb]

@@dildonius Ok, but that doesn't mean it's forbidden to interpret the two together.

[@kayej1188]

95% of people here think this video was made for this song. It wasn't. The video is from a portion of a short film called "Dreams from the woods." The song and the video both convey two different meanings entirely, although I will say that the video captures the mood of the song nicely, and visa-versa.

[@davidotisi7806]

*great* music never stops being beautiful, not every song today is worth listening to. But this is great music.

[@illdie314]

I got a notification for a software update while watching and it was perfectly in key with the song

[@DavidBarcelosdeOliveira]

This is my moment's song.

[@DeahannahWhiteJESUSCHILD]

middle school at its best

[@ManitouGhost]

This song has impacted me in so many ways… Just like everybody, we’ve been through ups and down. This song is one of a kind that expresses all of those challenges that we face! Amazing.

[@ChrisTopheRaz]

Wow, I don’t even have words yet. I need to watch a few more times.

[@bingin15]

oh my gosh when the bird sees her leave it is so sad..

[@kkibela]

bingin15 can feel the heartbreak....makes me think bird is sending her to her father...who is just awful...just awful awful creature...someone who delights in harming others

[@kyatorin]

People say that you can interpret this music video the way you see fit, so I'll interpret it my own way: The girl is in love with the bird. The bird gives her his heart(the present). She cowers away and leaves him(then he cries). They had a good time and they enjoyed each others company(when they fly in the sky), but when times got though she started having doubts(when the rain comes). She finds a new love and lets go of his heart(when she lets the present fall down the hill). Story of my life. I'm the girl.... *ashamed*

[@redmoon9650]

That's a great way of interpreting it. I actually had a similar idea.

[@laurentan1970]

That was one of the most beautiful music videos I've ever seen. Just amazing.

[@fostersmith5800]

Attention if you a reading this you are one of the ever slowly descending people who listen to great music. thank you for keeping real music alive.:)

[@qarahiyo]

Being Mary Jane introduced me to Little Dragon

[@cassidysmith9803]

that was a good episode

[@londonamanixo]

Cassidy Smith yes it was!

[@kkibela]

There are still tracks im trying to find off that episode. Shook

[@SilverScreenDreamer]

I heard it on Revenge, during the first season.

[@rushekageorge6798]

Thank God i watched revenge

[@spicemillan4197]

me too.......😛😛

[@_ianchristopher]

why the HELL did it take me six years to hear this? it's incredible.

[@ariawhyte9205]

This is a song that actually deserves a genius interview!!!

[@Nathonyx]

i found the right side of youtube. The part where i can actually use music to study.

[@lilmissemi]

The piano sounds very similar to the 28 Days Theme track, in case anyone was wondering where they'd heard it before.

[@Wa1t_What]

Very similar.

[@tebogomatsomane4613]

14 years later and still 🙇🏽‍♂️

[@willieamezcua728]

Those Vocals ! Gives my Brain the Chills .

[@XLotusBexigeX]

She was given the gift of Life but succumbed to the evil skeleton of Death? I don't know....

[@princessk13]

I interpret this video as the bird giving the little girl the gift of life & they're sad when she leaves to go explore the world. & when they're flying they're exploring the world together(which I think is past tense) she gets lost & caught up into the music the skeleton is playing almost like seduction but not in a sexual way & she loses her self(when she drops the gift) to the skeleton which symbolizes death so it's like she lost her soul. That's just my perspective

[@KennethRobinson-hl7sg]

Interesting I don't know what to make of the video

[@LuisLopez2]

IN these very dark moment in like this song, this version, this sound becomes the most soothing and healing.

[@davidanthony2360]

absolutely love this video and song !!! beautiful

[@amandacristyna_]

Delena♡

[@savanahrose2366]

Delena...

[@Puckcherry]

The animation is so sad, but so beautiful - so is the song. Really takes you to another world. Just... perfect.

[@DRTChannel]

Back here again, this song amazes me every single time

[@CrysisVN]

This song makes me feel confused over emotions

[@geekGEEKYgeek]

grey's anatomy brought me here..

[@bribaybeee]

Ain Roslan same 😔

[@kyndramacdonald2764]

Same

[@elisabednachkebia2936]

Sameeee

[@kayli943]

I never knew this was on greys I’ve only herd it on step up

[@lindseylinares7358]

what episode did u watch?

[@K1ddkanuck]

Have been listening to Little Dragon for some time, but hadn't come across this gem before. Absolutely moving. *adds to soundtrack of my life*

[@mcorso75]

Hauntingly gorgeous! Greatest random find of 2013.

[@Greg_Deep]

Mary Jane

[@GaboLoynaz]

605 people are Big Dragons

[@CrysisVN]

lol

[@Termagant1990]

I'm so pleased that someone pointed me toward this song. I find the entire production stunning.

[@paulmarozeau1945]

this is truly an amazing song, it goes right with anything, i was listening to it while long boarding and truly made it a smooth ride.

[@o-renishii3653]

"Revenge" brought me here.

[@muffymiller7939]

Just wondering (maybe I'm thinking too hard) Is this video about a young girl "leaving the nest" (growing up) and then later being drawn to death?

[@Kekszbelow]

I heard this song first like maybe 12 years ago with my ex. We heard so much good music like this when we were making out. So relaxing, good good times. I feel stupid for dumping her because of stupid reasons. Hope she is happy today and lives a good life

[@mahmoodaldaoud701]

Beautiful .. Beautiful.. Beautiful..Beautiful

[@KidBergMusic]

i loved this song so much i made my own song out of it. the rap version. go on soundcloud and look up kid berg - numb

[@mikewilliams6390]

nice remix mate

[@seanc3804]

dude, you are great, im sure you heard MGKs version

[@KenyaMilan]

Love your version :)

[@ilovemusic3725]

Go Berg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lyndsayg24]

Dude I posted this shit to facebook, your version is amazing. Anyway hope you get a lot of hits.

[@Fjords98]

Is it just me or does Addicted To You (Avicii by Avicii) have the same exact melody?

[@27mkanu]

I don't hear it, but thanks for exposing me to a dope video

[@Fjords98]

27mkanu The melody should be the same from around one minute mark, just a bit more sped up. But yeah, you're welcome haha :) Btw, are you sure you heard the Avicii remix and not the original? Cause avicii by avicii is for the remix of the song.

[@sulfuricSHAME]

Thank you Gorrilaz for showing me this lovely young lady and her beautiful voice.

[@adriannunez9100]

I love this song! I can't get enough. Beautiful in every way.