Starting his vocal career with NZ punk band The Enemy in 1977, Knox has involved in the NZ music scene ever since. Frontman for the short-lived but energetic Toy Love and one half of the perpetually magical duo that is Tall Dwarfs - as well as recording and performing his own solo works. Knox assembled Chris Knox & The Nothing in the mid-2000s and recorded two albums.
On Thursday 11 June 2009, Knox was admitted to Auckland hospital suffering from a stroke. This initially left him with limited speech and mobility. Friends and family of Knox initiated a blog that kept people updated. An album of various musicians from around the world performing Knox's songs was produced entitled "Stroke: Songs for Chris Knox" with all proceeds going to Knox.
Coda
Chris Knox Lyrics
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We all agree
There′s none for you and less for me
So I will go
And so will you
And hand in hand we'll start anew with love
What′s done is done
We've had our fill, we've had our fun
So you will go
And so will I
For after all we can but try to love
The lyrics of Chris Knox's song Coda describe a couple who have reached a decision to go separate ways after their relationship has run its course. The first paragraph speaks of the agreement they have come to - that there is nothing left for either of them to hold onto in the relationship. They have both decided to move on from their shared past and the singer expresses a hope that they can start afresh with love, even if it is not with each other.
The second paragraph reinforces this decision and speaks to the idea that they have both enjoyed the relationship for what it was, but now it's time to move on. The final lines suggest that they will both try to find love again in their future, apart from each other. The song is reflective and mournful, but ultimately accepting of the ending of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Come away
Let's leave this place behind and start afresh.
We all agree
Everyone is in mutual understanding that it is time for a change.
There's none for you and less for me
There is nothing of value left for either of us here.
So I will go
I will depart from this place.
And so will you
You too will leave alongside me.
And hand in hand we'll start anew with love
We will begin a new chapter in our lives together, driven by love and assisted by each other.
Fair enough
That seems reasonable and just.
What's done is done
We cannot undo the past, so let's accept it and move on.
We've had our fill, we've had our fun
We have experienced all that we can in this current state, and it's time for a change.
So you will go
It's time for you to leave too.
And so will I
I too will depart from this place.
For after all we can but try to love
Ultimately, the only thing left for us to do is to try and love again in our new chapter.
Writer(s): Chris Knox
Contributed by Adam J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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oscardaone
Thanks for the amusement here. Enjoyed this interview. 😂 Especially Kody’s face when he reacted.
kodyray
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Stephanie Gyamfi
Omg kody's face when he said "he will be destroying me soon "🤣🤣
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Saw Boaz
The stressful face of the interviewer every time he got surprised by their answers 😅
kodyray
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ROY WILLIAM
Its just acting face, i can see that clearly, trust me😅