Her influences are varied, including Nina Simone, Nick Drake, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Simon and Garfunkel, and Velvet Underground. She has sung with Badmarsh & Shri album and worked with Twisted Nerve artist Pedro.
Her album, Leave to Remain, was greeted with critical acclaim, and her earlier Little Black Numbers was nominated for a Grammy award.
In 2010 Williams collaborated with former Delicate Vomit member Anna Spencer as The Crayonettes on the album Playing Out - Songs for Children and Robots
In 2012 she launched a new project called 'The Pond.'
A trio with Simon Edwards and Ginny Clee, the project mixed by Portishead’s Adrian Utley.
Beautiful Cosmos
Kathryn Williams Lyrics
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You are the centre of your little world and I am of mine.
Now and again we meet for tea, we're two of a kind.
This is our universe, cups of tea.
We have a beautiful cosmos, you and me.
What do we talk of whenever we meet? Nothing at all!
You sit with a sandwich I look at a roll.
Sometimes I open my mouth, and shut it.
We have a beautiful cosmos, you and me.
We have a beautiful cosmos.
You are the centre of your little world and I am of mine.
We have a beautiful cosmos, you and me.
We have a beautiful cosmos
The lyrics of Kathryn Williams's song, "Beautiful Cosmos," written by Ivor Cutler, reflect the idea that while individuals may live in their own worlds, our cosmos, or universe, is made up of simple moments of connection, like meeting someone over tea. The song suggests that the beauty of our cosmos lies in these simple moments, and the fact that two people who seemingly have nothing in common, can come together and share a cup of tea. Williams sings, "What do we talk of whenever we meet? Nothing at all! You sit with a sandwich, I look at a roll. Sometimes I open my mouth, and shut it." This highlights the sense of ease and comfort that can come from being in someone else's company, even if there is no pressure to talk or engage in deep conversation.
The repeated line, "We have a beautiful cosmos, you and me," suggests that while our individual worlds may differ, we all share in the beauty and simplicity of these moments of connection. It reminds us that even in a world that can often feel overwhelming and confusing, these small connections are what make life meaningful. The image of sharing a cup of tea is a universal symbol for slowing down, taking a moment to reflect, and being present in the moment. In this way, the song becomes a celebration of the little moments in life that can often go unnoticed, but are ultimately what make life worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
You are the centre of your little world and I am of mine.
We both have our own separate lives and are the focus of our own little worlds.
Now and again we meet for tea, we're two of a kind.
Occasionally, we come together and share a moment over a cup of tea, knowing that we have some things in common.
This is our universe, cups of tea.
Our universe is simple and contained within our cups of tea.
We have a beautiful cosmos, you and me.
Our existence together, however small and simple, is beautiful and meaningful.
What do we talk of whenever we meet? Nothing at all!
We don't always need to have something to say to each other to appreciate each other's company.
You sit with a sandwich I look at a roll.
We may have different preferences for our tea companions, but that doesn't matter.
Sometimes I open my mouth, and shut it.
We may occasionally try to start a conversation and then silently realize that words aren't necessary for our interaction.
We have a beautiful cosmos, you and me.
Once again, our simple yet meaningful existence together is emphasized.
We have a beautiful cosmos.
The beauty of our relationship is reiterated as a concluding statement.
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