Their sound is roughly based on the sounds of 90s Britpop mixed in with 60s psychedelic rock, with heavy influences of Indian pop music as well as classic hard rock throughout. Their first album, 'K' was released in the United Kingdom in 1996, and it became the fastest selling debut album since 'Definitely Maybe' by Oasis. Selling 850,000 copies in the U.K. and a further 250,000 in the U.S., the band achieved success with their singles "Hey Dude" and "Tattva" climbing into the top 40. Their second album released in 1999, 'Peasants, Pigs and Astronauts', however, did not have the success of the first, selling only a fraction of 'K' despite a slightly higher marketing budget. Later that year, Mills announced the band would be breaking up due to unwanted pressure loaded upon them by their label and the urge to move on.
On 11th July 2006, Kula Shaker announced that they would be reforming, and the group set about creating an iTunes-exclusive E.P. They started by touring smaller venues in the U.K. Their third album, 'Strange Folk', was released on 20th August 2007, and their fourth, 'Pilgrim's Progress', was released on 28th June 2010. While touring since then, they have also released a Christmas single. Frontman Crispian Mills is also known for his solo work and his role in the band The Jeevas
Hush
Kula Shaker Lyrics
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Na na na na na na na na naaa
Na na na na na na na na naaa
Well I got a silly little girl, she's on my mind
Look at her, she looks so fine
She's a best girl that I ever had
Except that she's gonna make me feel so sad
Na na na na na na na na naaa
Na na na na na na na na naaa
Hush, hush, I thought heard you're calling my name now
Hush, hush, you broke my heart but that was a dream now
Hush, hush, I thought I heard you're calling my name now
Hush, hush, you broke my heart but that was a dream now
Early in the morning, late in the evening
Oh gotta believe me honey, I never was a dreamer
Hush, hush, I thought heard you're calling my name now
Hush, hush, you broke my heart but that was a dream now
Hush, hush, I thought I heard you're calling my name now
Hush, hush, you broke my heart but that was a dream now
Early in the morning, late in the evening
Ooh yeah!
Na na na na na na na na naaa
Na na na na na na na na naaa
Na na na na na na na na naaa
Kula Shaker's song Hush is a classic rock song that talks about a man who is deeply in love with a woman who is not good for him. The singer seems to be aware of this fact, but he cannot help but feel attracted to her. He describes her as a silly little girl who is always on his mind, and he admits that she is the best girl he ever had, despite the fact that he knows that she will hurt him.
The chorus of the song is very catchy and has become quite famous over the years. It talks about the dream of the singer, where the woman he loves calls out to him, and then it suddenly becomes a nightmare when he realizes that she has broken his heart. The use of the words "hush, hush" creates an eerie and somewhat creepy scene that makes the listener feel as though they are experiencing the singer's dream with him.
The repetition of the na na na na na na in the song creates an almost trance-like state that emphasizes the singer's obsession with the woman. The song is a perfect example of classic rock and roll, with driving guitar riffs and pounding drums. It is a song that captures the essence of the genre and continues to be popular today.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two, three, hah!
Starting a countdown to set the mood of the song.
Na na na na na na na na naaa
Syllabic sounds used to indicate a nonspecific melody.
Well I got a silly little girl, she's on my mind
The songwriter is thinking about a girl he considers a bit silly.
Look at her, she looks so fine
The songwriter thinks the girl he's thinking about is beautiful.
She's a best girl that I ever had
The girl he's referring to is the best he's ever had.
Except that she's gonna make me feel so sad
Despite how great the girl is, there's something that will make the songwriter sad about her.
Hush, hush, I thought heard you're calling my name now
The songwriter thinks he's heard the girl calling his name but wants her to be quiet.
Hush, hush, you broke my heart but that was a dream now
The girl hurt the songwriter's feelings but he now realizes it was only a dream.
Early in the morning, late in the evening
Regardless of the time, the songwriter is committed to his thoughts of the girl.
Oh gotta believe me honey, I never was a dreamer
The songwriter is telling the girl to believe him when he says he's not one to dream.
Ooh yeah!
An expression of excitement.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Joe South
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