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.
If You're Not Scared
K's Choice Lyrics
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How I've missed your trembling hands inside of mine
I've been away for ages, still you care
Do you count the Sundays when I'm there
Teach me how to watch this game
The way you see it through your magical frame
Time is ticking, try to see
Don't deny that you're afraid to go
Don't deny that you want to cry
Look around and watch your children grow
I feel love in every sigh
If you're not scared, then why am I
Tell me stories, tell me more
Make me feel guilty for being bored
Tell me how to pick up things I've dropped
Please keep talking, never stop
Don't deny that you're afraid to go
Don't deny that you want to cry
Look around and watch your children grow
I feel love in every sigh
Pray for eternity to fly
Don't understand but how I try
If you're not scared, then why am I
I feel love in every sigh
Pray for eternity to fly
Don't understand but how I try
If you're not scared, then why am I
If you're not scared, then why am I
If you're not scared, then why am I
The lyrics of "If You're Not Scared" by K's Choice talk about the fear and vulnerability that comes with love and relationships. The singer is addressing their partner, who still shines despite the rain outside. The partner's hands tremble inside the singer's, which shows their vulnerability and sensitivity. Despite being away for a long time, the partner still cares, and the singer wonders if they count the Sundays when they are there.
The singer then asks their partner to help them understand how to watch the game of life, the way they see it through their magical frame. They want to see things from their partner's perspective, to understand the way they see the world. Time is ticking, and the singer wants to bridge the gap and feel a sense of oneness with their partner. They acknowledge their fear of going and wanting to cry, but they also feel love in every sigh, watching their children grow.
The singer then asks their partner to tell them stories, to make them feel guilty for being bored, and to teach them how to pick things up when they've dropped them. They want their partner's guidance, and they never want them to stop talking. The song ends with the singer questioning why they are scared when their partner is not, but they both feel love in every sigh.
Line by Line Meaning
Outside it's raining, still you shine
Even though the circumstances are tough, you still manage to shine and remain optimistic
How I've missed your trembling hands inside of mine
I have missed the intimate connection we share, and I yearn for your touch
I've been away for ages, still you care
Despite my absence for a long time, you still care about me and our relationship
Do you count the Sundays when I'm there
Do you hold onto the cherished moments we spend together and look forward to the next time we can be together?
Teach me how to watch this game
Show me how to navigate and understand the complexities of life
The way you see it through your magical frame
The unique and positive way you perceive the world around you is magical and inspiring
Time is ticking, try to see
Life goes by quickly, so it's important to take a step back and appreciate the present
That I am you and you are me
We are connected and intertwined, as our experiences and emotions overlap and influence each other
Don't deny that you're afraid to go
Admit and face your fears about the unknown future
Don't deny that you want to cry
It's okay to show vulnerability and express your emotions through tears
Look around and watch your children grow
Take a moment to appreciate the growth and love present in your family
I feel love in every sigh
Even in moments of sadness, love is still present and felt
If you're not scared, then why am I
If you can face the future and challenges without fear, why am I still scared?
Tell me stories, tell me more
Share your experiences and wisdom with me, as I am eager to learn from you
Make me feel guilty for being bored
Challenge and motivate me to utilize my time and not waste it on boredom
Tell me how to pick up things I've dropped
Guide me in picking up the pieces of my mistakes and learning from them
Please keep talking, never stop
Your words of wisdom and love are a source of comfort and guidance, and I want them to continue
Pray for eternity to fly
Hope and wish for time to pass quickly, as the present may be challenging
Don't understand but how I try
Even though I may not fully comprehend the situation, I am still making an effort to understand and move forward
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GERT BETTENS, SARAH BETTENS
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