Their name comes from a term that refers to Indian immigrants that move to England, in that they often own street corner stores. Their music is a fusion of Indian music, British indie rock, and electronic dance.
In 1997, Cornershop shot into the UK charts with the song 'Brimful of Asha' reaching number 60! Things changed when DJ Norman Cook (aka Fatboy Slim) remixed the track for re-release in 1998. The remix topped the chart, selling over 200,000 copies in 7 days! The track featured lyrics about Bollywood playback singer, Asha Bhosle.
Hong Kong Book of Kung Fu
Cornershop Lyrics
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Sometimes you lose
On impact points, always the follow through
Sometimes Friday, and it's sometimes good
Better get back home open up the book
Sometimes you-lose, sometimes you-lose
On impact points, there is always that follow through
Sometimes Friday, and its sometimes good
Well a Hong Kong book of kung fu and a Hong Kong book of kung fu
Get winter wear in the summer
Your summer in the winter.
Alright!
A reputation city wide
Defensive lobe
Never loose that final ping-pong
Sometimes it comes to you, sometimes good
Well a Hong Kong book of kung fu and a Hong Kong book of kung fu
Get winter wear in the summer
Your summer in the winter.
Alright!
Embarrassment keeps people
In-their place
Most of the time
But not always
So sometimes Friday, sometimes it's good
Hong Kong book of kung fu and a Hong Kong book of kung fu
Get winter wear in the summer
Your summer in the winter.
Alright!
Sometimes you-loose,
Sometimes you-loose
On impact points, always follow through
Sometimes Friday, and it's sometimes good (hot dog)
Well a Hong Kong book of kung fu and a Hong Kong book of kung fu
Get winter wear in the summer
Your summer in the winter.
Alright!
The lyrics of Cornershop's song "Hong Kong Book of Kung Fu" may seem confusing, but closer inspection reveals a deeper meaning. The first two lines, "Sometimes you lose, sometimes you lose," can be interpreted as a warning that failure is inevitable, and one should be prepared to face it. The line, "On impact points, always the follow through," suggests that one must always follow through with their actions, regardless of the outcome. Friday represents a happy day in the week, and the phrase "sometimes it's good" may mean that one should make the most of the good times as they come.
The line "Get winter wear in the summer/ Your summer in the winter" has a deeper meaning. It could be a metaphor for being prepared for any circumstance, as the concept of winter wear in summer and summer wear in winter is quite unusual. The repetition of the line "Hong Kong book of kung fu and a Hong Kong book of kung fu" suggests that the book serves as a guide or a source of knowledge.
Overall, the song seems to be about taking life as it comes, being prepared for any circumstance, and using resources and knowledge to navigate it.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes you lose, Sometimes you lose
Loss is inevitable, it happens frequently.
On impact points, always the follow through
Stick to your plan, don't give up when it matters most.
Sometimes Friday, and it's sometimes good
Life is unpredictable, sometimes things go your way and other times they don't.
Better get back home open up the book
Learn from your mistakes and prepare for the next challenge.
Well a Hong Kong book of kung fu and a Hong Kong book of kung fu
The solution to your problems may come in unexpected ways.
Get winter wear in the summer, Your summer in the winter. Alright!
Be prepared for anything, don't let circumstances catch you off guard.
A reputation city wide, Defensive lobe, Never loose that final ping-pong
Maintain a good reputation and protect what you value, even in the face of defeat.
Sometimes it comes to you, sometimes good
Opportunities for success arise unexpectedly.
Embarrassment keeps people, In-their place, Most of the time, But not always
Fear of embarrassment can hold us back, but sometimes taking risks is necessary.
So sometimes Friday, sometimes it's good
Further emphasizing the unpredictability of life.
Sometimes you-lose, sometimes you-lose, On impact points, there is always that follow through
Repeating the earlier themes of loss and perseverance.
Hong Kong book of kung fu and a Hong Kong book of kung fu, Get winter wear in the summer, Your summer in the winter. Alright!
Repeating the idea that unexpected solutions and preparations are important.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AVTAR SINGH NURPURI, BEN AYRES, NICHOLAS JAMES RONALD SIMMS, ROBERT MICHAEL HEALEY, TJINDER SINGH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Phreekoid
Tjinder Singh Is the man...
R. ROOKSBY
My favourite Cornershop song!
Albert Klarname
Always mind that follow-through
DaireBass
He certainly is.
Kiran Bissoo
That`s grunge !