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.
Making Music
Chungking Lyrics
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Keeping safe in the night
In the papers they read
There's trouble in sight
Morning arrives and
Something has changed
They feel afraid
I'm falling again
And I just want to cry
So help me along
To where I belong
There I'm safe in sound
Making music
So we're packing our bags
Getting ready to hide
And I pray on the move
Looking up to the sky
Now we're losing our
Way but where can we turn
There's nowhere to stay
Feel as though
I'm falling again
And I just want to cry
So help me along
To where I belong
There I'm safe in sound
Making music
The lyrics of the song "Making Music" by Chungking describe a sense of fear and uncertainty that permeates through people's lives. The first stanza speaks about how people try to find safety in the night, but trouble always seems to be just around the corner. The following verses describe a situation in which people have to flee and hide, but they are unsure where to go or what to do.
The chorus of the song, "Feel as though I'm falling again, and I just want to cry, so help me along to where I belong, there I'm safe in sound, making music," provides a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos. Music seems to be the only solace that the singers can find in their current predicament. They find comfort in being able to create something beautiful and express themselves through music.
The final verse talks about people losing their way and feeling like there is nowhere to turn. However, they still find comfort in music as they continue to "make music" despite the difficulties they face. The lyrics suggest that even during the darkest times, music can provide a sense of safety and belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
All the family's in bed
The entire family is sleeping at home
Keeping safe in the night
They feel secure and protected in the night
In the papers they read
They read the news in the newspapers
There's trouble in sight
The news reports describe trouble ahead
Morning arrives and
When they wake up the next morning
Something has changed
Something seems different from the night before
They feel afraid
They feel scared and anxious
Feel as though
They have a sensation of
I'm falling again
They feel like they are losing control or falling down
And I just want to cry
They feel deeply emotional and want to express it by crying
So help me along
They are asking for assistance or support
To where I belong
To a place where they feel comfortable and accepted
There I'm safe in sound
In that place, they feel secure and protected
Making music
Playing music together helps them find that safe place
So we're packing our bags
They are preparing to leave their current situation
Getting ready to hide
They are planning on going somewhere to avoid danger
And I pray on the move
During their move, they are hoping and wishing for good things
Looking up to the sky
They are seeking guidance from a higher power
Now we're losing our
They are starting to feel lost
Way but where can we turn
They are uncertain about what to do next
There's nowhere to stay
They have no place to go
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JAMES STEPHENSON, JESSIE BANKS, SEAN LIAM HENNESSEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Canal-jk3vm
ChungKing is a big city my hometown in China .
@torchiest
I can't believe this amazing song only has 10k views. People are really missing out.
@justtruth3137
I love her voice!!! They made some really good songs!!
@nickd6295
Still just love this song.
@ArtimusDragon
OMG this is so good
@technofeeling2462
Wonderful song from a wonderful woman
I really cant watch the video or i will fall in love
@TheMouse209
Loved it when I first heard it in a 2005 Wonderfalls episode.
@dramaqueen465
This has an extremely retro feel. I like it!
@alexunder26
Hermoso tema!!
@dmmultimediamx
totally underated