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.
The Rain
Chikinki Lyrics
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Take a look at more sights to see!
There's a world outside with a mind of its own.
The weather's unkind but so is your home.
Take your eyes away from the skies I'm scared.
Take your eyes away from the skies and what I'm thinking of, and what I'm thinking of!
Switch off your television screens!
There's a world outside with a mind of its own.
The weather's unkind but so is your home.
Take your eyes away from the skies I'm scared.
Take your eyes away from the skies and what I'm thinking of, and what I'm thinking of!
I can't stop thinking about the rain.
I can't stop thinking about the rain.
Because the sun is now getting to my brain
and there's a loop that has turned and its coming round again.
You've knocked upon my door.
You've let me know that you want letting in.
But you've been here before
but you didn't like the way I let you in.
I can't stop thinking about the rain.
I can't stop thinking about the rain.
Because the sun is now getting to my brain
and there's a loop that has turned and its coming round again.
As night follows day, light will not stay.
As the charm turns to curse
I say this day this charm is going to bring the worst.
I can't stop thinking about the rain.
I can't stop thinking about the rain.
Because the sun is now getting to my brain
I can't stop thinking about the rain.
The song "The Rain" by Chikinki is a plea to switch off television screens and take a look at the world outside. The lyrics urge the listener to open their eyes to the world beyond their own home and pay attention to the weather, which is unkind much like their home. The song discusses a particular fear that the singer has, which causes them to be scared of looking up at the skies. They cannot stop thinking about the rain, which becomes a symbol of hopelessness and despair. The mention of "the loop" that has turned and is coming around again, suggests a never-ending cycle of pain and disappointment.
The singer seems to be struggling with something from their past, symbolized by the person who has knocked upon their door and wants to be let in. It's implied that this person has hurt them before and will do so again if given the chance. The sun is now getting to the singer's brain, causing them to feel overwhelmed and unable to escape their thoughts about the rain.
Overall, the song is about feeling trapped and isolated in one's own head, unable to escape the negative thoughts and memories that haunt them. It's a cry for help, urging the listener to switch off distractions and pay attention to the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Switch off your television screens!
Stop being consumed by what you see on TV and pay attention to the world around you.
Take a look at more sights to see!
Explore and discover new things outside of your comfort zone.
There's a world outside with a mind of its own.
The world is unpredictable and has its own free will.
The weather's unkind but so is your home.
Environment can be tough, but so can the circumstances you have at home.
Take your eyes away from the skies I'm scared.
Don't stare at the sky so much, it's making me nervous.
Take your eyes away from the skies and what I'm thinking of, and what I'm thinking of!
Stop getting lost in your own thoughts and pay attention to what's happening in the present moment.
I can't stop thinking about the rain.
I'm preoccupied with thoughts of the rain.
Because the sun is now getting to my brain
Exposure to sunlight is affecting my ability to think clearly.
and there's a loop that has turned and its coming round again.
I feel stuck in a cycle of repetitive thoughts and emotions.
You've knocked upon my door.
You've come into my life unannounced.
You've let me know that you want letting in.
You've made it clear that you want to be a part of my life.
But you've been here before but you didn't like the way I let you in.
You've been in my life before, but it didn't work out because of the way I let you in.
As night follows day, light will not stay.
Just as darkness follows light, good things don't last forever.
As the charm turns to curse
Something that once brought good luck has now turned into something negative.
I say this day this charm is going to bring the worst.
I have a feeling that something negative will happen because of the situation I'm in.
Contributed by Julian V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.