Their music can be described as guitar-based singer-songwriter rock or folk-rock. It ranges from very delicate and intimate singer-songwriter songs to songs that are stronger, more active and louder. Sam’s smoky, enigmatic voice is the band's best known characteristic. In the seven years between The Great Subconscious Club and Almost Happy the music changed from raw and guitar-based to a more subtle and delicate sound. Sam and Gert write most of the music and lyrics. Most of it is written separately.
Sam mainly tries to express ideas in his songs, and has a hand in writing silly and tongue-in-cheek songs. Gert has one big theme: losing the one you love. While most of the songs are easily accessible and open, some others are strange and incomprehensible. This led Sam to comment: "Listening to the lyrics in the first time, you may find it hard to understand their meaning. When you listen to them a second time you may sense a basic truth in these cryptic words. If you do so, please let me know."
This band appeared in an episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Doppelgangland) with the song Virgin State of Mind, leading to a boost in popularity.Their most popular song 'Not an addict' can be heard in the movie 'Wild things'.
K's Choice fifth studio album, "Echo Mountain" (after the studios where it was recorded - Echo Mountain Studios in North Carolina) was released on 26 March 2010, with singles "When I Lay Beside You" and "Come Live The Life" being released from the album.
2016 marked the band's first US tour in over 10 years, which the band releasing an accompanying sessions album - The Backpack Sessions later in the year.
In January 2017, the band released a stripped-back re-recording of "Not an Addict." It featured Skin of Skunk Anansie as a guest vocalist, who had previously performed the song live with the group on several occasions.
On 16 March 2018, the band released a live album entitled "Live at the Ancienne Belgique", recorded at a concert (in Dec 2017) in Brussels during the 25th Anniversary tour.
In May 2019, Sam Bettens came out as a trans man.
Come Live The Life
K's Choice Lyrics
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And pass yourself along the way again
How much longer ?
And you're keeping up the pace you're in
You feel like crashing into something new
How much longer ?
If your eyes are the gateway to your soul
And whole is hard to shatter
I'll dive into your eyes
I'm never coming out
Not until we all dissolve into what matters
You wanna bury secrets deep inside
But it's too cold a place to hide them all
How much longer ?
So somewhere in your eyes I see
A wall of fire moving toward me
I'm here
If your eyes are the gateway to your soul
What's broken will be whole again
And whole is hard to shatter
I'll dive into your eyes
I'm never coming out
Not until we all dissolve into what matters
So come on, come on, come on
All is forgiven
So come on, come on
Come live the life you're given
If you go out, it's a sunny day
Away, away, away, away
Come on, come on, come on
All is forgiven
So come on, come on
Come live the life
So come on, come on, come on
All is forgiven
So come on, come on
Come live the life
So come on, come on
Come live the life you're given
The lyrics of K's Choice's song "Come Live The Life" describe the feeling of being stuck in a routine and the longing for a change. The song describes a person who wakes up every day, rushes through their life, but feels like they are not getting anywhere. The person wants to break free from their monotony, and the lyrics suggest that their eyes are the gateway to their soul. The singer urges the person to let go of their secrets and let someone in to help them dissolve into what matters, a life of meaning and happiness.
The song's lyrics also speak of forgiveness and the importance of living the life that one is given. It suggests that life is forgiving and that one should take every opportunity to live fully. The chorus encourages the person to come live the life they are given, as it cannot be changed, and they should enjoy every moment.
The song is written in a very poetic and metaphorical style. The wall of fire moving towards the singer in the second verse is a metaphor for the person's emotions and their desire to connect with someone. The lyrics also use personification, like the reference to the sun in the final lines, to create a strong emotional impact.
Line by Line Meaning
You rush out, it's another day
You start your day in a hurry, as usual.
And pass yourself along the way again
You ignore your own self while rushing through the day.
How much longer ?
You wonder how much longer you can keep up this pace without breaking down.
And you're keeping up the pace you're in
You continue to maintain the same pace you're used to, despite feeling tired and drained.
You feel like crashing into something new
You desire to break out of your monotonous routine and experience something different.
If your eyes are the gateway to your soul
Your eyes reveal the true essence of your being.
What's broken will be whole again
Your inner self that is damaged or fragmented can be healed and made complete.
And whole is hard to shatter
Once you become whole, it's difficult to break down again.
I'll dive into your eyes
I'll look deeply into your soul through your eyes.
I'm never coming out
I'll stay with you forever, to understand you fully.
Not until we all dissolve into what matters
Only when we connect with our true essence will we find meaning and purpose in life.
You wanna bury secrets deep inside
You have things you want to keep hidden away from the world.
But it's too cold a place to hide them all
Keeping secrets locked up inside can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness.
So somewhere in your eyes I see
I can sense that you are holding something back, from the expression on your face.
A wall of fire moving toward me
There is a passion and intensity in your hidden emotions that are slowly emerging.
If you go out, it's a sunny day
If you step out of your comfort zone, you'll find joy and happiness in your life.
Away, away, away, away
You'll leave behind your old self and start a new life.
So come on, come on, come on
Encouraging you to take a leap of faith and embrace new experiences.
All is forgiven
No matter what mistakes you've made in the past, you can start fresh and move on.
Come live the life you're given
Embracing the present moment and making the most of the opportunities that come our way.
Contributed by Wyatt B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dennis1621
thank u kschoice make so beautiful music i love it
@Catallano1981
Whats broken will be whole again. That Line gets me everytime
@misstosstheposs
great sibling duo their voices are perfect together
@waynedunn1108
Just a beautiful song
@stefansteutel8862
If your eys are the gateway you your soul. ....woow,,,,,
@dieter14ful
i'm a metalhead and i usually don't like this kind of song but this just makes me speechless
@joekel55
fantastic, you must know that the videoclip was made totaly independant from the song and the two came together via the internet
@mykeymay
prachtig breekbaar begin en daarna een heerlijk stevig, doch melodieus vervolg. Goed nummer!
@ludo281160
K's Choice are now Bettens : same Spirit, same Dignity, same Originality!
@sportybe4790
Bettens was just the name they went by for their small accoustic tour, where it was just S,G and R.