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.
Message to My Girl
K's Choice Lyrics
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That would give away too much
It's hip to be detached and precious
The only thing you feel is vicious
I don't want to say, "I want you"
Even though I want you so much
It's wrapped up in conversation
Though I'm frightened by the words
Think it's time I made it heard
CHORUS
No more empty self-possession
Visions swept under the mat
It's no New Year's resolution
It's more than that
Now, I wake up happy
Warm in a lover's embrace
No one else can touch us
While we're in this place
So I'll sing it to the world
This simple message to my girl
CHORUS
Though I'm frightened by the words
Think it's time I made it heard
So I'll sing it to the world
A simple message to my girl
CHORUS
Oh, there's nothing quite as real
As the touch of your sweet hand
I can't spend the rest of my life
Buried in the sand
Oh, every night I hear you call my name
I'm gonna sleep in my thoughts that roam
Oh, every night to express my pain
But I won't get wrapped in your tomb
No, I don't care, I don't care why you've gone now
And every night sings the same song, same song
I hear hear humming in my sleep
I don't want to say
I don't want to say
I can't spend the rest of my life
Buried in the sand
The lyrics of K’s Choice’s song “Message to My Girl” express the fear and hesitation that come along with confessing love to someone. The singer acknowledges that it’s considered “hip” to be emotionally detached, but despite that, they still feel a strong desire for the person they love. The fear of rejection or vulnerability has held them back from expressing their feelings, but they’ve come to the realization that it’s time to stop hiding behind empty self-possession and finally let their love be known. The final verse reveals that being with this person brings happiness and a feeling of safety – a feeling that cannot be duplicated by anyone else. The song ends with an affirmation that the singer cannot continue to hide or keep their love a secret any longer – they can’t spend the rest of their lives “buried in the sand.”
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to say, "I love you"
Expressing my love for you would be revealing too much.
That would give away too much
My true feelings are difficult to hide.
It's hip to be detached and precious
It's fashionable to not show emotional attachment.
The only thing you feel is vicious
Hiding my emotions creates bitterness and anger.
I don't want to say, "I want you"
I'm reluctant to admit how much I desire you.
Even though I want you so much
My longing for you is intense.
It's wrapped up in conversation
My desire for you is disguised in words.
It's whispered in a hush
I don't want others to hear my true feelings.
Though I'm frightened by the words
I'm scared to express my emotions.
Think it's time I made it heard
It's finally time for me to reveal my true feelings.
No more empty self-possession
I want to move past superficiality and embrace deeper connection.
Visions swept under the mat
I want to acknowledge and confront my feelings, not hide them.
It's no New Year's resolution
This isn't a fleeting sentiment, it's a permanent change in mindset.
Now, I wake up happy
My life is better now that I've expressed my true feelings.
Warm in a lover's embrace
Being with you brings joy and comfort.
No one else can touch us
Our connection is unique and cannot be replicated.
While we're in this place
In this moment, our love is all that matters.
So I'll sing it to the world
I want to share my love with everyone.
This simple message to my girl
I have a straightforward message of love for my partner.
Oh, there's nothing quite as real
There's something deeply authentic and genuine about our love.
As the touch of your sweet hand
Physical affection from you means the world to me.
I can't spend the rest of my life
I refuse to live my life without expressing my true feelings.
Buried in the sand
Ignoring my emotions and keeping them hidden will only hurt me in the long run.
Oh, every night I hear you call my name
I think about you often and feel a deep connection.
I'm gonna sleep in my thoughts that roam
My thoughts often stray to you and our relationship.
Oh, every night to express my pain
I often feel emotional pain because I'm not being honest with my feelings.
But I won't get wrapped in your tomb
I won't let my emotions consume me and control my life.
No, I don't care, I don't care why you've gone now
The reasons for our past struggles don't matter, as long as we move forward together.
And every night sings the same song, same song
My feelings for you are constant and unwavering.
I hear hear humming in my sleep
Thoughts of you and our love linger in my subconscious.
I don't want to say
I'm still scared to express my emotions, but I know it's necessary for our relationship to thrive.
Contributed by Adeline V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.