To date, Boo Seeka has accumulated over 7 million Spotify streams and dominated national airwaves with singles like ‘Oh My’, ‘Deception Bay’, ‘Fool’ and their 2015 debut single, ‘Kingdom Leader’, which peaked at #6 on the Australian iTunes Electronic chart. Boo also managed to reach #50 in Triple j’s 2015 Hottest 100 with ‘Deception Bay’ and snagged a J Award nomination for Unearthed Artist of the Year in 2015.
A combination of pulsating synth sounds that bed down layered textures of electronic bass and percussive beats. Influenced by the layerings and experimental beats of Major Lazer, the cool swagger of J-Dilla and The Seed 2.0’s Cody Chestnutt’s soulful vocal delivery. BOO SEEKA snaps up melodies and bounces them off hip-hop/R&B driven grooves and beats that vibe.
2015 saw Boo Seeka tour Australia nationally with Kim Churchill, Sticky Fingers and SAFIA. Supporting each band on their respective National Tours. Followed by 2 SOLD OUT Headline single tours of the east coast. They’ve supported the likes of DMA’s, Jarryd James, Kovacs in the EUand UKand have also showcased at The Great Escape and Liverpool Sound City.
In 2016, they sold out their own national headline Oz tour and went back to EU and the UK for their own run of shows and festivals. After that was done, they came back home to play on home soil, just in time for summer festivals, including Groovin’ The Moo, Splendour In the Grass, Southbound and Party in the Paddock. Boo Seeka, being the hardest touring bands in Oz at the moment, also managing to squeeze in a 3 month long tour with Cherub and Frenship in October - November of 2016.
Boo Seeka continue to work on their first album - on and off the road. Working with producer and long time collaborator, Ian Pritchett (Bootleg Rascal & Lyall Moloney). Their most recent single, ‘Does This Last’, navigates through a bed of spacey synth and string layers. Building on their eclectic soul-tronic sounds. The single has been placed on high rotation on Triple J and have been featured on a few Spotify AU/NZ playlists (including 5 weeks on the Indie Mixtape playlist). It’s the first taste of their first album, due for release August 2017 (through Sureshaker & Warner Music Australia).
Kingdom Leader
BOO SEEKA Lyrics
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To deeper waters in the decks below
Brighter colors that are painted clear
Warmer summers they're the ones we know
Being a sucker for the Kingdom Leader
But now the kingdom is the one I roam
Thick a layer from the million fevers
That affected all the lot of globe
So grab a hold, grab a hold, grab a hold
On to what it is and believe it will be
On to what it is you believe it will be
For the pressure, but take a leave and let go
'Cause it can only be you
To show you what's on further
It can only be you, my love
It can only be you
Wrapped nature's, beauty birches, higher
It can only be you, my love
It's getting tickle on a million flavors
To which no one of them you locked in on
Follow the leader for a good behavior
The Kingdom Leader never made a call
Say goodbye and walk away with wisdom
And build a kingdom that you call your own
Hold a lot of what truly matter
Call the ogre on the cracks below
So grab a hold, grab a hold, grab a hold
On to what it is you believe it will be
Grab a hold, grab a hold, grab a hold
For the pressure, but take a leave and let go
'Cause it can only be you
To show you what's on further
It can only be you, my love
It can only be you
Wrapped nature's, beauty birches, higher
It can only be you, my lov
The lyrics of BOO SEEKA's song Kingdom Leader are about the journey of an individual who has been a follower of someone or something, but has now realized the need to be a leader of their own kingdom. The opening lines "Can I holler about what's happened here, to deeper waters in the decks below" indicate a desire to move towards something deeper, more meaningful, and more challenging. The lyrics then talk about the experience of being a "sucker for the Kingdom Leader", but now the individual has the realization that they need to create their own kingdom. The lines "Say goodbye and walk away with wisdom, and build a kingdom that you call your own, hold a lot of what truly matters, call the ogre on the cracks below" highlight the importance of leaving behind what does not serve us, and embracing our own vision of what matters.
The refrain "It can only be you, my love, wrapped nature's, beauty birches, higher" reinforces the idea that we are in charge of our own destiny, and that we must have faith in our own abilities to create the life we want. The phrase "wrapped nature's beauty birches higher" creates a vivid image of growth, change, and beauty.
Overall, Kingdom Leader is a powerful song that encourages listeners to take charge of their own lives, and to be the drivers of their own destiny.
Line by Line Meaning
Can I holler about what's happened here
Can I speak out about what's been going on here?
To deeper waters in the decks below
To the more profound depths in the hidden parts below the surface level
Brighter colors that are painted clear
More vibrant and visible colors have been used to depict the situation
Warmer summers they're the ones we know
The better times and more pleasant experiences are what we're familiar with
Being a sucker for the Kingdom Leader
Being devoted and loyal to the leader of the establishment
But now the kingdom is the one I roam
But now, I am free to roam beyond the boundaries of the establishment or group
Thick a layer from the million fevers
There is a thick layer of effects from the numerous troubles or issues that have affected the entire world
That affected all the lot of globe
That has affected the entire world
So grab a hold, grab a hold, grab a hold
Hold tight, hold on, hold steady
On to what it is and believe it will be
Hold on to your beliefs and have faith in what is to come
On to what it is you believe it will be
Hold on to what you believe the future holds
For the pressure, but take a leave and let go
Despite the pressure, take a break and let go of your worries
'Cause it can only be you
Because only you have the ability to do it
To show you what's on further
To reveal what lies ahead
It can only be you, my love
Only you can do it, my love
Wrapped nature's, beauty birches, higher
The beauty of nature is wrapped around you, growing taller and more refined as time goes on
It's getting tickle on a million flavors
There are countless sensations and experiences to be had
To which no one of them you locked in on
Even though you haven't found one specific experience to settle on
Follow the leader for a good behavior
Follow the leader to demonstrate good behavior or leadership qualities
The Kingdom Leader never made a call
The leader of the establishment never actually made a command or request
Say goodbye and walk away with wisdom
Say goodbye and leave, taking with you the knowledge and experience you've gained
And build a kingdom that you call your own
Establish your own personal kingdom or domain
Hold a lot of what truly matter
Hold on to the things that really matter
Call the ogre on the cracks below
Confront the hidden problems and issues that plague you
It can only be you
Only you have the power to make it happen
To show you what's on further
To reveal what the future holds
It can only be you, my love
Only you can do it, my love
Wrapped nature's, beauty birches, higher
The beauty of nature is wrapped around you, growing taller and more refined as time goes on
Contributed by Nora N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@raenset5658
His voice is like, warm maple syrup,
being poured over a stack of freshly cooked pancakes,
on a sunday morning.
@naomim651
Hear-bloody-ye.
@damianhourn609
Most underrated group in Aussie music.
@StiliSHpaInter
I've been listening to this song for 5 years now, I still can't believe how much I love it and how much it continues to grow on me!! Amazing work.
@lalithaeleswarapu7782
I found this song randomly on Spotify last year and it's one of the most catchy tunes I've ever heard. Highly underrated song!
@aaroncomerford9310
I get frustrated when I can't find another song that I play on repeat and fall in love with and then I find something like this. What a tune !
@peterstocki796
One of my all time favourite tracks. Amazing.
@valerievie3559
Ah !Que c'est bon de le réentendre 😀😍je crois que je ne m'en lasserai jamais. ....
@cayne1
this is such a great track. dont know how it didnt get the top 10 in the countdown. its my number one for 2015
@MahoganySessions
This is phenomenal x