The alias "k-os" is pronounced "chaos" and is an acronym for "Knowledge of Self," although in a later interview he also said that it stands for "Kheaven's Original Sound." His music incorporates a wide variety of music genres including but not limited to rap, funk, rock, and reggae. The lyrics frequently focus on promoting a "positive message" while at times expressing criticism of mainstream hip hop culture's obsession with money, fame and glorification of violence. A musician as well as a producer, k-os has written and produced a large portion of all four of his albums. k-os usually performs with a live band, something that is uncommon in the hip hop genre. He sometimes plays guitar and keyboard both during live performances and in the studio.
k-os received his first musical exposure with the single "Musical Essence," released in 1993. After the release of his second single "Rise Like The Sun" in 1996 he withdrew from the industry because he was dissatisfied with his musical style. He reappeared briefly in 1999 and released his debut album Exit in 2002. The album received positive reviews but sold relatively few copies. He released his second album Joyful Rebellion in 2004, which received platinum status in Canada. Joyful Rebellion received positive reviews, but at times was criticized for speaking extensively on the state of hip hop. k-os's third album, Atlantis: Hymns for Disco, was released in 2006, and his fourth album entitled Yes! was released in April of 2009.
CatDieseL
K-OS Lyrics
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Recognize
I got a new name; get up on this x8
I got a
I was sad x3
Until I heard her guitar
Shinning like the stars
On the east side
The way she played it made me feel like I was back home
Her eyes are like two suns shinning down on this desert I roam
Tell him x2
That is why I
I can't take this feeling in my heart anymore
Hey x 7
Time for me to step and make my way through the door
If by chance I see you on this road once again
I can guarantee you that I will not pretend
Ok, so what's new is it really the old pursuit
I meet the home girl on the corner of Broadview
And Queen, and she was that, power to hypnotize
Strumming on the guitar and telling me no lies
Behind the dark skin, was a soul of Isis
Priceless, Aquarius Pisces I was a fish
And she was the water, heavenly daughter
With southern twang claiming to be from Georgia
But I couldn't believe she had to be from galaxies
Far beyond and Kevin was so fond
Of the shape of her hands
I studied the lines in her face
Wondering if she knew what's the secret of human race is
Face it
I drop the Megatron Bomb
Thanks to Terry and Jackie I just stay calm
I got my heart broke one shot gun blow
But that's ok; I got a new name now
I got a new name; get up on this x8
Yo!
Dance to the x8
I can't take this feeling in my heart anymore
Time for me to step and make my way through the door
If by chance I see you on this road once again
I can guaranty you that I will not pretend
Better recognize C.A.N.A.D.A...eh...eh...what we say
Shame on a.. that tries to run game on a...
Ha ha ha...
The song 'CatDieseL' by k-os is about the singer's experience of finding a new name for himself after a heartbreak. The singer had been feeling sad until he heard a girl playing guitar outside an opera bar on the east side. The way she played the guitar made him feel like he was back home. This girl had eyes that shone like two suns, and he felt like she had the power to hypnotize him. Even though she claimed to be from Georgia, he believed that she must have been from some other galaxies, far beyond.
The singer was fascinated by her and studied the lines on her face, wondering if she knew the secret of human race. He realized that he had a new pursuit, and he got a new name after his heartbreak. This new name made him step out and make his way through the door. He tells others to recognize his new name and dance to his new beat.
The lyrics of the song convey the singer's journey of discovering himself, his fascination with the girl who played the guitar, and his desire to move on and find a new identity.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey
Attention grabber
Recognize
Open your eyes
I got a new name; get up on this x8
I have a fresh perspective, pay attention
I was sad x3
I was feeling down
Until I heard her guitar
Her music lifted my mood
Shinning like the stars
Her music was captivating
From outside an opera bar
She was playing outside of a fancy venue
On the east side
In an urban area
The way she played it made me feel like I was back home
Her music was comforting and familiar
Her eyes are like two suns shinning down on this desert I roam
She has a radiant, captivating presence
Tell him x2
Conveying a message
That is why I
I have good reason
I can't take this feeling in my heart anymore
I am overwhelmed with emotions
Hey x 7
Expressing urgency
Time for me to step and make my way through the door
I need to move on
If by chance I see you on this road once again
If we cross paths again
I can guarantee you that I will not pretend
I will be genuine
Ok, so what's new is it really the old pursuit
What's making me feel like this?
I meet the home girl on the corner of Broadview
I met a girl in the neighborhood
And Queen, and she was that, power to hypnotize
She had a captivating presence
Strumming on the guitar and telling me no lies
Her music was honest
Behind the dark skin, was a soul of Isis
She had an elevated sense of being
Priceless, Aquarius Pisces I was a fish
She was valuable and I was drawn to her
And she was the water, heavenly daughter
She was like a goddess
With southern twang claiming to be from Georgia
She had a distinct accent
But I couldn't believe she had to be from galaxies
She seemed out of this world
Far beyond and Kevin was so fond
She was beyond anything I've experienced before
Of the shape of her hands
Even her hands were captivating
I studied the lines in her face
I examined her features
Wondering if she knew what's the secret of human race is
I was curious about her perspective on life
Face it
Accept the truth
I drop the Megatron Bomb
I reveal the truth
Thanks to Terry and Jackie I just stay calm
I stay composed thanks to my friends
I got my heart broke one shot gun blow
I experienced heartbreak
But that's ok; I got a new name now
I've moved on and have a new identity
Yo!
Attention grabber
Dance to the x8
Let loose and have fun
Better recognize C.A.N.A.D.A...eh...eh...what we say
Acknowledge my country
Shame on a.. that tries to run game on a...
Disapproval of someone trying to deceive or manipulate
Ha ha ha...
Laughter
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HERBERT LOUIS ROONEY, KEVIN DERON BRERETON
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