Written, produced and engineered by themselves, their debut album was released in 2007, receiving glowing reviews and earning a spot on Get Out's top 10 local albums. Later that year, they were named Best Rock Band of Phoenix (Phoenix New Times). Their single In The Music reached No. 9 on South Africa's influential TuksFM top 40.
Currently recording their second album, Kongos is releasing a single a month -- the first two have been: It's a Good Life and Come With Me Now.
"It's rare to be in on the ground floor of something that doesn't sound like anything else you might've heard before ..." (Phoenix New Times)
"Kongos sounds like no other band, not just in the Valley, but in the whole of mainstream rock music ..." (Get Out)
"Kongos are bound to make it big. Their songs are radio-ready and they have a frickin' kickin' accordion!" (Music-Critic.com)
Sites: Kongos.com (official)
Underground
KONGOS Lyrics
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You can bring your guns, and your floods, and your bloodhounds
I said, cause once I'm lost I'll never make a sound
They'll say, he never made it out he's gotta be six feet underground
Woah, woo, woah, woo
Well I watch the films, and I read the books in my Sunday Best
I know, just a tie in flight 305 is what you found
They'll say he left five behind and now he's six feet underground
Woah, woo, woah, wooo
Woah, woo
Woah, I am running
Oh, I am underground
Woah, I am running
Oh, I am underground
Woah, I am running
Oh, I am underground
Woah, I am running
Oh, I am underground
Woah, I am running
Oh, I am underground
Woah, I am running
Oh, I am underground
Woah, I am running
Oh, I am underground
Woah, I am running
Oh, I am underground
Woah, I am running
Oh, I am underground
Woah, I am running
Oh, I am underground
Woah, I am running
Oh, I am underground
The lyrics of KONGOS's song Underground speak to the feeling of being lost and the fear of never being found. The opening verse of the song explains that when the singer is lost, they will not make a sound and will be buried six feet underground. It is unclear whether this is a metaphorical or literal reference, as the rest of the song provides some more clues.
The following verses speak to the contrast between the singer's introspective searching through films and books, and the physical searching that is occurring in the "Northwest" (which could refer to either a specific region or a general direction). The reference to "flight 305" suggests a specific incident or crash that the singer is distantly aware of, but sees in a detached way. The repetition of the chorus, with the singer calling out that they are running underground, adds to the haunting mood of the song.
Overall, the lyrics seem to be exploring the disconnect between our internal emotional turmoil and the physical world around us. The singer feels lost and alone, and the metaphorical underground represents both a place of hiding and a final resting place. The repeated "woahs" and "woos" in the chorus add to the dreamlike quality of the song, as if the singer is drifting through a surreal landscape.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm lost, I'll never be found
I'm prone to getting lost frequently and I know it'sunlikely that I ever get found.
You can bring your guns, and your floods, and your bloodhounds
You can employ any means necessary to find me like guns, floods or dogs trained to trace missing persons.
I said, cause once I'm lost I'll never make a sound
I meant to say that when I go missing, I become silent and don't know how to seek help or make noise to make people aware of my situation.
They'll say, he never made it out he's gotta be six feet underground
When the search for me goes on for a while and yields no result, people will conclude that I must have died and been buried six feet underground.
Well I watch the films, and I read the books in my Sunday Best
During my leisure time, I enjoy watching movies and reading books. I dress formally on Sundays, which is my dedicated day for entertainment and relaxation.
While you search the ground and the trees of the Northwest
While people conduct an extensive search for me on the soil and the trees in the northwest, I prefer escaping by flying out or going underground.
I know, just a tie in flight 305 is what you found
You'll only discover a tie that fell from me on flight 305 when you're trying to find me. The tie will serve as an evidence that I was on the plane before I went missing.
They'll say he left five behind and now he's six feet underground
People will assume that I left behind my family and friends when I disappeared and that it ultimately led to my death and burial six feet below the ground.
Woah, I am running
I am in a hurry to get to a safe location before I am discovered.
Oh, I am underground
I prefer to be concealed in a hidden, secret location below the ground to avoid getting caught.
Writer(s): Dylan Gabriel Kongos
Contributed by Jack J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ichundichundduunder
no kidding, i heard this song so often, i heard this melody in my sleep. I woke up with a smile on my face
@antonioluna189
the best band ever !
Go for it KONGOS 💪🤘
@kendrarivera4907
I love the vibe of this song ❤
@Izigumi
UM HINO!
@LenculkaGD
every song is just gold
@alejo88
Do you smell that?
It smells like talent
@hopebgood
Yeah...it stinks REAL good.
@TreacherousFennec
yea it smells so damn good.
@danielvivas121212
I love your work <3
Keep it up!
@jackaboytinnell675
I love this song it's sooooooo good