"Together, the members of Club Kuru create a colorful, textured psychedelic… Read Full Bio ↴"Together, the members of Club Kuru create a colorful, textured psychedelic sound. Band frontman Laurie Erksine was a jazz pianist for years before forming Club Kuru, initially a solo project, and incorporates many other musical influences into his work. " Naomi Pringle at IndieBandGuru.com

"Drawing simultaneously from the emotionally visceral '60s and '70s influences that they were raised on, as well as more formal classical training and self-taught production skills...Laurie Erskine on vocals and completed by guitarist Laurence Hammerton" Band's facebook page facebook.com/clubkuru

Not for Me
CLUB KURU Lyrics

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I went back home
I saw the people that I used to know
oooooo
I'm on my own
Just like the others out there
Guess I feel alone
oooooo
You're so perfect holding down it

It's so easy
But don't you see I'm trying to let it all be
I said I didn't want it
Now there's nothing for me
I went back home
I saw the people that I used to know
oooooo
I'm on my own
Judt like the others out there
Guess I feel alone
oooooo

They say sister come down easy
Show me the feel

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to CLUB KURU's "Not for Me" explore the pain of feeling alone and disconnected from others. The singer returns home and sees familiar faces, yet feels isolated from them. The repetition of the phrase "I'm on my own" reinforces the feeling of being an outsider, even in a familiar place. The image of others holding things down effortlessly adds to the singer's frustration with their own experience.

The lyrics also touch on the idea of wanting something but then realizing that it's not what you thought it would be. The singer declares, "I said I didn't want it / Now there's nothing for me." This suggests that the singer may have once hoped to fit in or have a place to belong, but now sees that it's not meant to be.

Overall, "Not for Me" is a poignant expression of the difficult emotions that come with feeling alone and disconnected. The lyrics are both sad and relatable, making the song a moving addition to CLUB KURU's catalog.

Line by Line Meaning

I went back home
Returning to my place of origin

I saw the people that I used to know
Reconnecting with acquaintances from my past

oooooo
Interlude

I'm on my own
Being independent and self-reliant

Just like the others out there
Similar to the rest of society in this regard

Guess I feel alone
Although common, feelings of solitary can be difficult

oooooo
Interlude

You're so perfect holding down it
Your stable facade seemingly effortless

It's so easy
Appearing uncomplicated

But don't you see I'm trying to let it all be
Even though it may not show, I too am trying to cope

I said I didn't want it
Previously communicated my reluctance