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Galantis is a Swedish house duo consisting of Christian Karlsson from Miike Snow and Linus Eklöw.

They are known for their breakout hit “Runaway (U & I)”. Other songs they created after include “Peanut Butter Jelly” and “No Money”.

Discography

Adults Are Useless: In “Mama Look At Me Now” is about a boy who innocently creates trouble and has a mental condition, and his teachers talk dirt about him behind his back. Especially to his mother. Thankfully he overcomes this and becomes successful.
Artistic License – Law: Public schools cannot just give a student medication without the consent of the parent first.
Break Up Song: “Heartbreak Anthem”, though the singer doesn't show any animosity or regret over their partner leaving them.
Cats Are Superior: Their early single and album artworks often involve cats and lions, and the video for “Runaway (U & I) has two main characters with cat heads.
Call-Back: In “No Money” the line that says “This time I ain’t gonna run away.”
Cherubic Choir
- ”I WANNA RUN AWAY! I WANNA RUN AWAY!”
- The “HEY!” In “Mama Look at Me Now”
Cool Plane: In “Mama Look at Me Now” he mentions that he’s now flying a G-5 private jet.
Flowers of Romance: Downplayed since they’re technically herbs, but “Dandelion”
No Medication for Me: Also in “Mama Look at Me Now” he says, “They gave me pills to make me better.”
Precision F-Strike: “Fuck Tomorrow Now”. This is the only time they have ever involved swear words.
Take That!: “Mama Look at Me Now” is about the negligent nature of public schools.