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.
I Wanna Meet The Man
K's Choice Lyrics
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The music's ok, but I can't find words to sing
I could sing that I'm a virgin and show my tits
And prea how sex improves the world
And which masturbation is a thing of the day
I'm affraid I haven´t got that much to say
I thought about "hello fool, I love you"
I want to dance with somebody, hey I like that sound
But there ain't nobody humpin' around
I want to meet the man who wrote these lyrics
He must be great,
I want to meet the man who wrote these songs
I want to meet the man, I want to meet the man
And while I sing these words to you
There is a rat in my kitchen,
Don't know what I'll do
Forget about the rat and sing along
'Cause we feel so strong
And we can't hold on
We walk hand in hand
To the promised land
I think I met the men who wrote these lyrics
I guess I have ignored the things he says
I think that I have noticed how expensive perfume never covers up a smelly breath
I want to meet the man, I want to meet the man
Want to meet the man, I want to meet the man
I want to meet the man, I want to meet the man
I want to meet the man
Want to meet the man, I want to meet the man
The song "I Wanna Meet The Man" by K's Choice is a reflection on the struggle of creating music and finding inspiration. The first lines of the song describe the difficulty the singer is having in finding the right words to express her thoughts. She considers singing about sex or trivial subjects, but ultimately decides that she doesn't have anything meaningful to say. The chorus then reveals that what she really wants is to meet the man who wrote the lyrics she's struggling with. She believes that he must be talented and has the ability to create something that speaks to her.
As the song continues, the singer mentions a rat in her kitchen, but quickly redirects her attention to the power of music and how it makes her feel. She mentions walking hand in hand to the promised land, which can be interpreted as the journey of creating something significant through music. The final verse reveals a realization that the man who wrote the lyrics may not be as great as she thought, as she notices the flaws in his words.
Overall, "I Wanna Meet The Man" is a song that explores the creative process and how difficult it can be to find inspiration. The singer reflects on her own struggles and finds solace in the power of music to connect people.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been thinking all night about this song
The singer has spent a lot of time contemplating the song in question.
The music's ok, but I can't find words to sing
The music is decent, but the singer is having trouble coming up with suitable words to match the melody.
I could sing that I'm a virgin and show my tits
The singer could use a sensationalized topic -- like virginity or nudity -- to draw attention to the song.
And preach how sex improves the world
The singer could deliver a message to the audience about how sex has benefits for humanity as a whole.
And which masturbation is a thing of the day
The singer could talk about masturbation, which is a very common act that people engage in frequently.
I'm afraid I haven't got that much to say
Ultimately, the singer feels that they don't have enough interesting words to add value to the song.
I want to meet the man who wrote these lyrics
The singer admires the songwriter's work and wants to interact with them personally.
He must be great
The singer thinks highly of the songwriter and assumes they are quite talented.
I want to meet the man who wrote these songs
In addition to admiring the lyrics, the singer also appreciates the other aspects of the music they're hearing and wants to connect with the person responsible for it all.
And while I sing these words to you
At the moment the singer is vocalizing the lyrics in question.
There is a rat in my kitchen,
Aside from focusing on the song, there is also a nuisance occurring in the background.
Don't know what I'll do
The singer is unsure of how to handle the rodent situation.
Forget about the rat and sing along
The singer decides to ignore the rat and continue singing anyway.
'Cause we feel so strong
The singer and the audience are connecting emotionally through the song.
And we can't hold on
The singer is so into the song that it's difficult to contain their enthusiasm about it.
We walk hand in hand
Metaphorically speaking, the singer and the audience are in this experience together.
To the promised land
Through music, the audience and performer are transcending the mundane world and reaching a higher level of consciousness/emotion.
I think I met the men who wrote these lyrics
The singer believes they may have encountered the songwriter(s) at some point.
I guess I have ignored the things he says
In retrospect, the singer realizes they failed to take seriously some of the things the songwriter said or wrote.
I think that I have noticed how expensive perfume never covers up a smelly breath
Through reflection, the singer realizes that using fancy products like perfume are no substitute for proper hygiene.
Want to meet the man
The singer continues to express their desire to connect with the person who created such impactful music.
I want to meet the man
Reiterating the same sentiment about wanting to interact with the songwriter.
Want to meet the man, I want to meet the man
The singer is doubling down on this desire to make a connection.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GERT BETTENS, SARAH BETTENS
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