A Brighton born trip-hop band consisting of Sean Hennesey, Jessie Banks and… Read Full Bio ↴A Brighton born trip-hop band consisting of Sean Hennesey, Jessie Banks and James Stephenson.

Before Chungking began Sean Hennessey was making music in his basement with his friend James Stephenson. When they began looking for a vocalist they discovered Hennessey's then girlfriend Jessie Banks, could sing. The band spent some time writing music and demoing songs and eventually demos made their way to Japan. A Tokyo DJ cut some of their demo CD onto 12" records and one of those records landed in the hands of the owner of Tummy Touch Records with the Japanese label reading "beautiful Chungking music" (Where the band eventually got its name). He tracked the band down and talked the into finishing their album. Their first album We Travel Fast was released on Tummy Touch records in 2003.

Chungking released The Hungry Years - mainly featuring tracks from We Travel Fast remixed and with bigger arrangements - on Gut records in Nov 2004.

Recently, a track called Following (from "The Hungry Years") became quite popular after being featured on a soundtrack of the popular TV show Nip/Tuck.

In the depths of Brighton, Chungking have been locked away for the best part of 2005 and 2006 recording their new album, 'Stay Up Forever.' It's mostly a more uptempo affair - but includes several of Chungking's trademark lush ballads - and includes production contributions from pop maverick Richard X. It is due for release on Gut sub label Gifted in March 2007 - a single 'Slow It Down' will precede it.

Come With Me
Chungking Lyrics

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Well how will we know
What will become
Of the universe
In which we turn
Talking about moving on
A distant light shines on

Let's get back to where we started

All returning to the garden
Where we had such fun
When we were young

Come with me
You will see it's easy
Come with me
Just believe you're free

I've heard people say
Sunlight will fall
And lead the way
For those who call

We'll take in our stride
The beautiful sky
As day gives way
To endless night

Let's get back to where we started
All returning to the garden
Where we had such fun
When we were young

Come with me
You will see it's easy

Come with me
Just believe you're free

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chungking's "Come With Me" speak to the human desire for clarity in the midst of confusion, and the longing for a return to a simpler time. The song opens with the lines "Well how will we know / What will become / Of the universe / In which we turn," setting the stage for a contemplative and introspective mood. The singer is questioning the unknown future, and seeking some kind of assurance or guidance. The theme of uncertainty is echoed in the lines "Talking about moving on / A distant light shines on," suggesting that there is hope even in the face of the unknown.

The chorus of the song provides a sense of hope and escapism, as the singer beckons the listener to come with them and experience a sense of freedom. The repetition of the line "Come with me / You will see it's easy / Come with me / Just believe you're free" conveys a sense of urgency and optimism, as if the singer is offering a solution to the uncertainties of the opening verses. This is further emphasized in the second verse, where the singer references the idea that the sun can be a guiding force, leading people out of darkness.

Line by Line Meaning

Well how will we know
It's difficult to predict what will happen in the universe

What will become
We can't know the future for sure

Of the universe
Talking about the whole cosmos here

In which we turn
The universe is where we exist and move in space

Talking about moving on
Considering the possibility of change

A distant light shines on
Hope is on the horizon

Let's get back to where we started
Let's return to a simple, joyful time

All returning to the garden
Returning to a place of happiness and innocence

Where we had such fun
Where we experienced joy and pleasure

When we were young
In our carefree, youthful state

Come with me
Join me in this journey