They were signed by local label sink and stove records though this was short-lived and the band joined Island Records though ultimately they were dropped and are currently with Kitty-Yo records. This European label has helped them break further into Europe where they were already popular and much of their earlier catalogue has now been re-released on this label.
The band are now set to release new material on their own Urban Cow label, home of their first EP Telephone Heroes.
Contrary to their current style, the band played more funk than anything else early on though gradually moved towards a more popular style and eventually went over to a more electronic / pop sound that they maintain today. After the loss of Luke, Trevor ultimately became a second keyboard/ sequencer player and this leads to the band's unique sound. Since they have no bass player, and Ed has taken over as the lead guitarist, the two keyboards provide a combination of melody and rhythm sections. Furthermore, the band has a strong sense of musical structure (both Trevor and Boris obtained their degrees in Music) and all five members are song writers.
On stage they are dramatic, Rupert especially is prone to leaving the stage and performing from amongst the audience, and all are at their peak when launching into something akin to a group 'solo'.
'You Said' will be released on Urban Cow on May 8th 2006,. This will be backed with 'Nasty Side' and will be limited edition only. The band will be touring around the UK to support this. Check their site for details.
Red
Chikinki Lyrics
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Leading to a thousand thousand more
You're just trying to keep a hold
On your mind,
Because its hard staying cool with a
Cloud above your head,
Its easy being a fool with a
Shadow for a friend
When the universe turns red?
You'll say it's not worth trying
To beat the best
What's worth more than happiness?
So if you're sad then what is left
When a thousand worlds are still
Too small
And a thousand words won't say it all
And all you learn is just confusing
You more
It's hard staying cool with a
Cloud above your head,
Its easy being a fool with a
Shadow for a friend
So what are you going to do
When the universe turns red?
You'll try and stop the waterfall
Pull the cork and drink it all
You'll answer when the echoes call
It's hard staying cool with a
Cloud above your head,
Its easy being a fool with a
Shadow for a friend
So what are you going to do?
When your universe turns red?
You'll say reds my demon
And my friend
Wintertime will bring revenge
So grant oblivion and beat
The end
The lyrics in Chikinki's song "Red" delve into themes of isolation, confusion, and the struggle to maintain mental stability while facing overwhelming challenges. The opening line, "In a thousand walls a thousand doors, Leading to a thousand thousand more", speaks to the overwhelming amount of choices and paths one can take in life. The following line, "You're just trying to keep a hold on your mind", suggests that the singer is feeling overwhelmed and struggling to maintain control.
The chorus speaks to the difficulty of remaining level-headed when faced with obstacles. The line "Its hard staying cool with a cloud above your head" suggests that mental health struggles are a constant burden, while "It's easy being a fool with a shadow for a friend" speaks to the isolating nature of mental illness. The line "So what are you going to do when the universe turns red?" suggests that the singer is feeling as though their world is falling apart.
The second verse speaks to the frustration of trying to communicate complex emotions. "When a thousand worlds are still too small and a thousand words won't say it all and all you learn is just confusing you more" suggests that the singer is feeling misunderstood and that communicating their struggles with others is only making things worse.
Overall, "Red" is a song about the challenges of maintaining a positive outlook in the face of mental health struggles. The song encourages listeners to prioritize their own happiness over societal pressure to be "the best" and to not let their struggles define them.
Line by Line Meaning
In a thousand walls a thousand doors,
There are endless possibilities and opportunities available to you.
Leading to a thousand thousand more
Those opportunities lead to even more opportunities and paths.
You're just trying to keep a hold
On your mind,
You're trying your best to stay in control and maintain your sanity.
Because its hard staying cool with a
Cloud above your head,
It's difficult to stay calm and composed when you're feeling burdened or weighed down by something.
Its easy being a fool with a
Shadow for a friend
It's easy to become self-destructive and sabotage yourself when you're feeling alone and misunderstood.
So what are you going to do?
When the universe turns red?
What will you do when everything seems to be going wrong?
You'll say it's not worth trying
To beat the best
You might give up and feel like it's not worth the effort to try and succeed.
What's worth more than happiness?
So if you're sad then what is left
If you're not happy, then what's the point?
When a thousand worlds are still
Too small
Even with all the possibilities available, you might still feel unfulfilled.
And a thousand words won't say it all
Words cannot always express how you're feeling.
And all you learn is just confusing
You more
The more you learn, the more confusing things become.
You'll try and stop the waterfall
Pull the cork and drink it all
You might try to stop the flood of emotions and feelings, but ultimately give in and indulge.
You'll answer when the echoes call
You'll respond to your own inner thoughts and feelings.
You'll say reds my demon
And my friend
You'll recognize that something that might be harmful to you can also be comforting and familiar.
Wintertime will bring revenge
So grant oblivion and beat
The end
Winter might be a dark time, but you can choose to forget the past and move forward.
Contributed by Jackson C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.