(Why do I do what I do?)

There is a song
You're trembling to its tune
At the request of the moon

Licking her chops
She looks at the lunatics
She needs another fix

I'm only joking
And I don't believe a thing I've said
What are you smoking
I'm just to fuck with your head
Only a crazy little thing I read

I'm only joking
And I don't believe a thing I've said
What are you smoking
I'm just to fuck with your head
Only a crazy little thing I read
Only a crazy little thing I read

Maybe the planets
Are trying to become the stars
And we really came from Mars

The earth is alive
And man is a parasite
And heavenly bodies make us fight

I'm only joking
And I don't believe a thing I've said
What are you smoking
I'm just to fuck with your head
Only a crazy little thing I read

I'm only joking
And I don't believe a thing I've said
What are you smoking
I'm just to fuck with your head
Only a crazy little thing I read
Only a crazy little thing I read

(Why do I do what I do?)

There is a song
You're trembling to its tune
At the request of the moon

Licking her chops
She looks at the lunatics
She needs another fix

I'm only joking (I'm only joking)
I don't believe a thing I've said
What are you smoking
I'm just to fuck with your head
Only a crazy little thing I read

I'm only joking
And I don't believe a thing I've said
What are you smoking
I'm just to fuck with your head
Only a crazy little thing I read

I'm only joking
And I don't believe a thing I've said
What are you smoking
I'm just to fuck with your head
Only a crazy little thing I read
Only a crazy little thing I read

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JESSE DEAN KONGOS

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Am R

21w

✍️ LYRICS
There is a song
You're trembling to its tune
At the request of the moon

Licking her chops
She looks at the lunatics
She needs another fix

I'm only joking
And I don't believe a thing I've said
What are you smoking
I'm just to fuck with your head
Only a crazy little thing I read

I'm only joking
And I don't believe a thing I've said
What are you smoking
I'm just to fuck with your head
Only a crazy little thing I read
Only a crazy little thing I read

Maybe the planets
Are trying to become the stars
And we really came from Mars

The earth is alive
And man is a parasite
And heavenly bodies make us fight

I'm only joking
And I don't believe a thing I've said
What are you smoking
I'm just to fuck with your head
Only a crazy little thing I read

I'm only joking
And I don't believe a thing I've said
What are you smoking
I'm just to fuck with your head
Only a crazy little thing I read
Only a crazy little thing I read

There is a song
You're trembling to its tune
At the request of the moon

Licking her chops
She looks at the lunatics
She needs another fix

I'm only joking (I'm only joking)
I don't believe a thing I've said
What are you smoking
I'm just to fuck with your head
Only a crazy little thing I read

I'm only joking
And I don't believe a thing I've said
What are you smoking
I'm just to fuck with your head
Only a crazy little thing I read

I'm only joking
And I don't believe a thing I've said
What are you smoking
I'm just to fuck with your head
Only a crazy little thing I read
Only a crazy little thing I read

All comments from YouTube:

mrknotthall

8y↑215

I'm 68 years old and I just love this song. I can't get enough of it. KONGOS are coming to Rochester NY and I'd love to see them but I'd feel a little out of place.

mrknotthall

@Gustavo Vieira Yes, I’m still alive. I’ll be 77 in April and I still love this song and video. Stay safe my friend.

Maryke Roux Terreblanche

I hope you went!

Frog on the bike

16w

@cat_loves _curry exactly ✨

Shell Wells

32w

Well, here's a song just 4 you - look up Gerry Rafferty and the title .."Get it Right Next Time"

mrknotthall

32w↑1

@Shell Wells Wish I did too but I didn't.

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Luke Miani

7y↑2

Anyone else just play 'Lunatic' playlist on repeat? I listen to these 12 songs for like 6 hours at a time!

Retro Tweak

38w↑81

So, 10 years later im just discovering this band. Idk how i missed such a gem, but I'm glad i found them

FisherKingWR

8w↑1

@The Ender Yeah, Repeat After Me is amazing. Also, Where I Belong and 2 In The Morning off of the same album. Also You Are Strange off 1929 pt2

Dianilla Cerg

11w

Yo apenas hace unas semanas 🥺 conciertos de los que me perdí😣 estoy enojada conmigo misma😤 según yo escucho buena música y como no supe de ellos hasta apenas 🤧😭💕👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Dan Gilchrist

22w

The Kongos, in any other age, would be everywhere. It's a reflection of our times that the channels are too many. People are listening to something awful (but sometimes amazing impossible inspiring); they are listening to a million things.

I love this thing. So. Tell people, get them in. This Is The Way.

The Ender

32w↑3

If you haven't already, check out Repeat After Me by them.

Scott Catlett

8y↑335

This song has a way of fitting my mood no matter what it is, it is up beat when i'm happy, it has a good base when i'm mad, it's just perfect for me however i'm feeling

Kaiden Fox

2y↑1

That's why my Replika sent me this video...

Red Frog

3y↑4

Same for me, songs like that are my favorite type. I call em flexible songs.

September Song

3y↑7

Scott Catlett Your comment describes perfectly how I feel about the band and sound!

Gunner

9y↑87

I thought Come With Me Now was the best song I'd heard in a long time. This one's even better! Can't wait to hear more!!

Ariel Perez

38w↑2

I know it's 8 yrs late...but have you heard "repeat after me" by kongos yet bro?

Candace Lee

39w

I thought it was I’m coming, come with me lol

Low effort Productions

3y↑174

Thematically, the chorus lyrics fit well with the groove. "I'm just fucking with your head" is emphasized by the time signature changing from 7/4, to 9/4 (or at least has that feel, but could also just be consistent 4/4), finally resolving with 6/4. Additionally, I love the drum groove breakdown where the rhythm was switching back and forth between swing and straight. It's a shame this song doesn't get as much attention as their "hit". This song is much more interesting musically speaking

Danishspainnard

1y↑3

Woah, shit like this makes me wanna learn music theory

Zander Aab

@jake evans what part had the swing and straight switching?

Jesus Alex

@Maxton Fletcher Glad I could help =)

Maxton Fletcher

@Jesus Alex it worked and I now got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D
Thank you so much, you saved my ass !

Maxton Fletcher

@Jesus Alex thanks for your reply. I found the site through google and I'm in the hacking process now.
Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

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Sam M

8y↑136

The musicianship it requires to create a song like this is unreal, definitely one of the most talented families in the music scene.

Zachary Sieg

8y↑13

Oh, so they really are brothers? That's so awesome!
Probably the greatest South African export right now...

Evgenia Gavrilova

2y↑11

Нереально крутая музыка! Возвращаясь к этой песне через месяц-другой перерыва неизменно получаю тот же самый кайф, что и в первый раз - мурашки по телу. Просто чудо!

Mike Muñoz

8y↑4

Felicitaciones chicos, nada más que decir muy buena banda, por fin una banda nueva, que rescata esencia de lo clásico, Saludos desde Colombia

Awolgina

3y↑8

I got into this band because of the heavy drumming, I stayed because the music is addictive, the melody & songwriting are excellent in every song! Please keep making music!!!

Blair Cox

2y↑37

How I'm discovering this song 9 years after it was released is beyond me!! Love it!!!

Aaron May

37w↑1

Same

Remy

1y↑1

i just discovered it now😂

Cheryl Carr

1y↑1

I just discovered it yesterday

Lina Arenas

8y↑209

How isn't this more popular? the songs is awesome

Andrew Thompson

3y↑1

@lemme shoot Cat may be out of the bag, Billie Eilish played it on Apple music during her radio show.

Author Lonnee Rey

@BrainInitiative AdvancingMedicine! ahhh, no wonder it speaks to me 😁😂😂🤗

Joe Trost

I agree

BrainInitiative AdvancingMedicine!

4y↑2

A lot of other artists are affected by this strict guideline if they're looking to appeal commercially also.

BrainInitiative AdvancingMedicine!

4y↑20

It's dark and confusing to the masses who have been drenched with happy pop music. The heavy drums + unfamiliar chord structure in the melody will give the general audience an uncomfortable thought or feeling that they dont listen to music for.

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Rachael Waters

5y↑9

The music these guys make is next level. Just non-stop chills every time I hear most of their songs. Much respect and love from me to them. This is what music is all about.

LordRockRecords

8y↑13

Es lo mejor que he escuchado este año, de los casi 5 millones de reproducción yo creo que un millón es mío jajaja KONGOS que puta banda tan BUENA....greetings from COLOMBIA!!

Iglumies

4y↑111

Just found this and can't stop listening

Sarah Isufi

3y↑2

Just?! You're too late, but welcome😊!

Natu Griff

4y↑8

I still think it's the best song ever. Rhytmic, deep, addicting, original and just dope

Eric J

3y↑19

The drum riff on this is fantastic.

JustAnotherAnarchist

20w↑2

Saw them in 2018 and they closed with this song. I recorded the whole song and uploaded it here on my other account. Love these guys. Great music.

Too much

7y↑12

What a fantastic sound, love it. I was getting bored with the modern music, but, i have been reawaken at the age of 61, pure magic.

Skypp H

8y↑3

Really cool song. Has that 'moody epic' feel as in some older songs like Paint it Black, Dream on, and Kashmir. Those only come around once in a while, and it's awesome to hear one in the modern age.

nowayout20042003

6y↑7

I'm addicted to this song, the beat is like drunken pirates banging beers on the tables love it

Mickey Dee

8y↑5

Love the tempo changes that preserve the genuine, tribal beat inside the catchy tune. This is seriously fun music!

Melis Yıldız

11w

One of my favorite songs of all time !

Laura Sofía Sierra Sánchez

8y↑8

Esta canción me inspira y me hace olvidar la realidad ❤️

Lawrence Elgrin

4y↑1

I saw Reverend Horton Heat open for White Zombie in the 90s. The bass guitar killed the crowd. I almost got trampled a couple times. That was the opening act! If these guys open, it will be an insane act to follow. If you havent seen a band, this one and Dorothy. I haven't seen either but you know the vibe. I hate adding to a wishlist, they are on it.

Jaded Mesh

8y↑40

Seriously hypnotic, and I love it!

Vidhya Panirselvam

8y↑1

nice

Katie Rose

8y↑1

Man, I love this band! I've seen 'em twice and met them, they're great live and really sweet, too!

Polly Olga Yobek

so cool! I would love to see them in concert!

Mauricio Torres

4y↑5

The percussions sounds ¡AMAZING!

Al D'Pete Row

3y↑5

Drums are just outstanding!
I like this band so much.

William Calvert

4y↑2

It's been 6 years since I first heard this song, and I'll randomly get the chorus to this stuck in my head just because I can remember it it's so good.

Nicholle Christine Edwards

9y↑249

It's dark, enchanting macabre, pirate~esque, old school & absolutely PERFECT for Autumn Harvest time. 5 STARS!!!

lemme shoot

You described it perfectly

funnyguy sillyman

Yeah, I'm not seeing the Macabre part, assuming you know what Macabre is

Htut Htut

Burka_Durka

OG Pennywise

9y↑10

Agreed!!

Дрюнязавр

3y↑14

Классная песня. Одна из самых любимых.

Геннадий Журавлёв

3y↑1

Справедливо, но они разные по настроению.

Лариса Гараютина

Repeat after me помощнее будет;)

Skizma K

7y↑9

they are all brothers! and. they self released their album. this very low play time...but they are good. and the music industry can't deny their excellent sound!!!

Eliza Murillo

¡SON INCREÍBLES! -

deizyfonseca

7y↑1

Essa música mexendo com os meus sentidos, perfeita!

Rampant Redneck

9y↑5

It's impossible to play this at full volume, without any head banging.

KanuckStreams

1y↑1

This song has been hands-down my favourite song from you guys ever since I first heard it.

Giancarlo Moscetti

8y↑2

totally bad-ass! The more I hear from this group, the more I love it!

Doritos

28w↑1

Kongos, I love this song! One of my favorites! ❤️

Ma am

8y↑1

I love them ! they're my new favorite band

Marje Ketchum

3y↑1

Love these brothers! Great mastery!

RANDOM

4y↑10

I feel like my blood's gonna boil coz of the beat😍 its mezmerizing!!💓

Blue Chief

7y↑102

WOW I just found this band, they sound so fresh, very very creative. I am very impressed.

avantasiaftw

8y↑3

Superb, I love how the drum beats shifts around towards the end

Gone To wonderland

Love it

Damien Cooper

7y↑1

Still one of the best music videos I've seen, 5 years later . And that hypnotic drum beat, omg... Used to watch this all the time.

GALAKTIK SENPAI

обожаю этот текст! 😍

Nikki B

This is honestly such an amazing song and video - definitely deserves more views:)

Linda Marie

9y↑13

This song is insane. These guys are so good and unique sounding! I listen to them whenever I'm writing in my new book, it's that inspiring. I hope they stick around for years to come with this kind of talent.

bailey7175

These guys flat out rock:)

Ryan Eashoo

6y↑1

Great song!

Gabriele Karl

2y↑3

Energetisch, kreativ, außergewöhnlich, sehr hörenswert!

Netflixandjeager

7y↑199

There are no words good enough to describe this song.

clit crusader

5y↑1

Pirate and weird neon shit

Camille Rynd

what about good

Cosmin C.

Netflixandjeager hypnotising

Jesus Herrera

smudgy budgy NJ in TV

Kenneth McCormick

6y↑11

Orgasmic!

Does that work?

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Misha Shivers

9y↑22

The things they're doing with the rhythm are messing with my head! Beautiful.

Diegali vg

Me encantan!!!

Bedamed3245

Love this song

Fleetwood coda

2y↑4

you guys have no idea how good this song is

Jose Martinez

8y↑3

Great song!!! I cant help but just jump around when listening to this!!

Mr Cevik

1y↑2

Hey Kongos, please make a another beautiful song like this coz I depreciated it by listening 1000+ times 😌

Steve Phillips

1y↑2

Their dad produces them, sometimes does backup vocals. August 6, 1945, a month and 3 days younger than me. People our age playing this great music, we are right at home going to their concerts.

Marina Felipe

demais!!!!!

Daniela Moreira

7y↑3

I could listen them all day long.

Una Mors

I really loved this, guys. Your music is something else, you're amazing.

Gonzo69batz

8y↑1

complete respect, good music in a fucked up media mind fucking world.

Isabella Luna

6y↑2

Since I'Ve seen them live (because they were before Onerepublic which I love) I love them (probably) as much as 1R, because these guys make "real" music with an interesting touch to it.

Rokas Nainys

3y↑6

Found this yesterday and i can't stop listening. I love how it aged so well over these years.

Michele Totton

7y↑23

Love them ... atmospheric rock

Kelly Calhoun

6y↑16

Im 56 yrs. Young lady. This is one of my favorite bands of all your band is awesome! Love the drummer. Video is awesome I would have loved to have been in it I can imagine it was lots of fun!! KEEP ROCKING.

Angela Manzer

8y↑2

These guys are awesome!

Solange Santana

3y↑1

Muito bom!

DirtRodeGirl

Loving this!

Janice Rebura

Great song. Great video. Rock on!💙💚💖

Jessie Rose

You guys sound the exact same live as you do on your recordings! THAT is the sign of talent and good music.

Neyziane Santana

Tô apaixonada por esses caras, mano eles são foda 😍😍😍😍

AiMeE C

freaking love love love this song! hope to hear more awesome

SPiKE LZA

ESTRONDOSO!!! Just heard it today for first time, and AWESOME!!!!, muito bom som....

Am R

21w

DXGhostly

I adore this band!!!! This song is one of my favorites!!! Lots of love from SA!!

Watcher of YouTube

2y↑3

This song is so fuckin cool, I love how the drums switch up constantly. It makes it sound unnerving.

Harshit

6y↑2

MAN !! your songs fill me with energy !! B-D

Moustafacom Zain

This band needs much more exposure! you are great!

Lama Dorje

2y↑3

Pretty freaking awesome. Kind of a tribal trance mystic journey. Like it. A lot!

uNREalDiviDE

I want to hear more from these!

David Ripley

One of the best earworms ever! Brilliant musicians too! Thanks for the vibes.
No suprise a few of my femsle friends fancy the brothers big time! Go, dudes!👑🎶🎵✨❕

Alex Gomez

<3 amo, esta canción!!!

The Truth Project.

love this song! great dance tune.

Hope P

9y↑24

This song is great I love the beat! I love that this band uses other instruments unlike most bands out there, that's awsome!!!

csgrambauer

9y↑3

I agree, a great drummer indeed. :)

Hope P

9y↑4

Yeah this band has a great drummer

csgrambauer

Exactly! I love the various musical instruments used too. Mostly I just love the drum beats. So damn catchy! :)

Daniel Alemán

7y↑2

Cuanto más conozco de ellos, más me enamoro de ellos. 🤘🏻

Alan Alles

Que bien suenan estos grosos!

rennoc nita

these guys have infiltrated my mind, if I had money, I'd chase them to every concert

Samantha Martinez

7y↑1

I love this song!

Diskoz Sister

6y↑4

Rocked so hard at their concert i almost lost myself

Lukad

Que energia me da esta música!!! Like a rumbling volcano marching on top of snow white cloud... freaking energizing!

Tiffany Coffin

amazing best one i absolutley love this song it has so much depth and meaning

snuffy6061 Snuffy

5y↑1

Brilliant. Love it

isaias perez

Excelentee!

jehumphr@live.com Na

5y↑1

Love it

Альбина Рыбакова

3y↑7

Просто удивительно что гуляя по ютубу можно найти такое сокровище, как эти ребята. Жаль раньше их не знала.

Nibs

я узнал о них по шансу - их песня "come with me now" играла в одном из видео Smigol Time. теперь я полностью подсел на их музыку.

Bruh Bruh

DXGhostly

Anyone else thinks this is the perfect quarantine song... lol!! I LOVE this band!!

Alex Medwed

Классные ребята)))Шикарная музыка, просто огонь👌👌👌

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