"Indiscriminate Act of Kindness", one of Foy’s most popular tracks "live" was featured in the a TV commercial for Great Ormond Street Hospital which was aired in the UK up until Christmas of 2006. Foy often uses alternative tunings for his guitar, for example the song 'Indiscriminate Act of Kindness' he uses the tuning CGDGCe.
Foy has previously released two limited edition EPs on Wurdamouth records; "Live Sessions and the birth of the Toilet tour" and "Watermelon Oranges". His regular piano player is London based composer Jules Maxwell.
Coco
Foy Vance Lyrics
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Do you know that the hills are covered in snow
Where does it come from and where does it go
Tell me do you know, Coco?
Coco, what do you know?
Do you know why the workmen are digging that hole?
Making a mess of every single road
You don't know where the whales go in the water
You don't know why in space there's no such thing as time
But you know every girl is someone's daughter
And your daddy must be proud
Well I'd be proud if you were mine
Coco, what do you know?
Do you know all about the trains of old?
Well they only moved when they burned up coal
Tell me do you know, Coco?
You don't know where the whales go in the water
You don't know why in space there's no such thing as time
But you know every girl is someone's daughter
And your daddy must be proud
Well I'd be proud if you were mine
You don't know where the whales go in the water
You don't know why in space there's no such thing as time
But you know every girl is someone's daughter
And your daddy must be proud
As I'd be proud if you were mine
Coco, what do you know?
Do you know what happens to your very soul?
Where does it come from
Where does it go
Tell me do you know, Coco?
The song "Coco" by Foy Vance combines childlike curiosity with adult existential quandaries, creating a charming dichotomy between innocence and maturity. The titular character, Coco, is an enigmatic figure who represents the unknown and the elusive. Vance uses her as a lens through which to explore the mysteries of the world and the human experience.
With the repeated phrase "Coco, what do you know?" Vance invites the listener to consider their own understanding of the world, and the limitations of human knowledge. The contrast between the mundane ("the hills are covered in snow," "the workmen are digging that hole") and the profound ("what happens to your very soul") highlights the vastness of the universe and the limits of our own understanding.
The lyrics also acknowledge the power of relationships and the importance of human connection. While Coco may not know everything, she knows that "every girl is someone's daughter," and that her own father must be proud of her. By extension, the listener is also reminded of the value of their own relationships, and the impact they have on the people around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Coco, what do you know?
The singer is curious to know what Coco is aware of.
Do you know that the hills are covered in snow
The singer is asking Coco if she is aware that the hills are currently covered in snow.
Where does it come from and where does it go
Tell me do you know, Coco?
The singer is asking for Coco's knowledge on where the snow comes from and where it goes.
Do you know why the workmen are digging that hole?
Making a mess of every single road
Tell me do you know, Coco?
Here, the singer is asking Coco if she knows the reason behind workmen digging a hole and damaging the roads.
You don't know where the whales go in the water
You don't know why in space there's no such thing as time
But you know every girl is someone's daughter
And your daddy must be proud
Well I'd be proud if you were mine
The singer is saying that Coco might not know certain things about the world but she knows the value of everyone's life, which makes her daddy proud, and he would be proud if she was his daughter.
Do you know all about the trains of old?
Well they only moved when they burned up coal
Tell me do you know, Coco?
The singer is again inquiring about Coco's knowledge, specifically about trains that ran on coal.
Coco, what do you know?
The singer repeats the question from the beginning of the song.
Do you know what happens to your very soul?
Where does it come from
Where does it go
Tell me do you know, Coco?
In the final lines, the singer asks Coco a more profound question about her understanding of the soul, its origin, and where it goes after death.
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Written by: FOY VANCE
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Coco, what do you know?
Do you know that the hills are covered in snow
Where does it come from and where does it go
Tell me do you know, Coco?
[Verse 2: Foy Vance]
Coco, what do you know?
Do you know why the workmen are digging that hole?
Making a mess of every single road
Tell me do you know, Coco?
[Chorus: Foy Vance]
You don’t know where the whales go in the water
You don’t know why in space there’s no such thing as time
But you know every girl is someone’s daughter
And your daddy must be proud
Well I’d be proud if you were mine
[Verse 3: Foy Vance]
Coco, what do you know?
Do you know all about the trains of old?
Well they only moved when they burned up coal
Tell me do you know, Coco?
[Chorus: Foy Vance]
You don’t know where the whales go in the water
You don’t know why in space there’s no such thing as time
But you know every girl is someone’s daughter
And your daddy must be proud
Well I’d be proud if you were mine
[Verse 4: Foy Vance]
Coco, what do you know?
Do you know what happens to your very soul?
Where does it come from
Where does it go
Tell me do you know, Coco
@oneman6175
If Foy Vance and Chris Stapleton did an album together, man. If only.
@qinisobuthlelezi720
Thank you just for that comment 🙏🏿🍃 I'm so happy it crossed someone else's mind too
@christy8837
❤
@surrender1903
Wow! I was just noting on how Foy Vance gives me a similar feeling as Chris Stapleton does when I listen to them! So authentic and real and rich in sound and soulfulness!! Then I read this comment!
@diablosteak
My daughters name is Coco and I sing this to her all the time. She loves it and I love her, a celebration of love!! Well done Foy!
@123raggett1
Todd Bridge my daughter is also called Coco! High five.
@k2mbalinos
mine too!!!
@michaelwenzel1715
my daughters name is CoCo too, she loves that Song, anytime we listen she sentimentally cry ...
@sensettione2205
I have a dog named Coco
@michaelwenzel1715
My daughter's name is CoCo she's adore this song as I adore her