Kawala are a British indie-folk band from north London. It consists of memb… Read Full Bio ↴Kawala are a British indie-folk band from north London. It consists of members Jim Higson (Lead Vocals), Daniel McCarthy (Guitar, Vocals), Ben Batten (Drums), Reeve Coulson (Bass), and Dan Lee (Guitar) who met while studying in Leeds. The name, 'Kawala' comes from a Filipino word for loose and unbound, which signifies their creative freedom and also the Filipino heritage shared by numerous band members.

Funky
Kawala Lyrics

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I'm not tired, I'm just scared of home
I'm not hiding, I just fear to roam
And I know that I slip under your soul
You're the only one who knows that I need to go
Hear the sound of my nasally tone
I'm stepping out of the danger zone
And I know that I slip under your soul
You're the only one who knows that I need to go

And I know that you want me
Oh, I flow with your heartbeat
I'm not coming till you open up the rope
And things don't always turn out the way you know

Throw a hand, help me hold onto
What we have, it's best lest to prove
And I know that I slip under your soul
You're the only one who knows that I need to go

And I know that you want me
Oh, I flow with your heartbeat
I'm not coming till you open up the rope
And things don't always turn out the way you know

'Cause I know
And I know
And I know
And I know

I'm not tired, I'm just scared of home
I'm not hiding, I just fear to roam
And I know that I slip under your soul
You're the only one who knows that I need to go

And I know that you want me
Oh, I flow with your heartbeat
I'm not coming till you open up the rope
And things don't always turn out the way you know

And I know that you want me
Oh, I flow with your heartbeat
I'm not coming till you open up the rope
And things don't always turn out the way you know

'Cause I know
And I know

And I know
And I know

Overall Meaning

In KAWALA's song "Funky", the lyrics discuss the fear of returning home and the fear of wandering too far from it. The lyrics suggest that the singer is not hiding but instead has a fear of roaming too far away. The singer knows that they slip under the soul of their loved one, and that only this person understands that they need to go. The nasally tone in the lyrics convey a sense of urgency and the need to move forward with the fear of the unknown.

The chorus of the song speaks to the connection that exists between the singer and their loved one. The singer knows that the loved one wants them, and that they need to open up and let the singer in. The repetition of "And I know" signifies the singer's confidence in their situation and that they are fully aware of the situation at hand.

The bridge in the song references the importance of holding on to what the singer and their loved one have together. The singer believes that what they have is special and worth fighting for. The repeated line "And I know that I slip under your soul" suggests that the loved one feels the same way about the singer, even though they may not show it openly.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm not tired, I'm just scared of home
I am not physically exhausted, but rather fearful of being at home.

I'm not hiding, I just fear to roam
I am not purposely concealing myself, but instead afraid to venture out.

And I know that I slip under your soul
I realize that I have an emotional impact on you.

You're the only one who knows that I need to go
You are the only person who understands my need to depart.

Hear the sound of my nasally tone
Listen to the quality of my nasal voice.

I'm stepping out of the danger zone
I am leaving a hazardous situation behind.

And I know that you want me
I am aware that you desire me.

Oh, I flow with your heartbeat
Our connection is noticeable and resonant.

I'm not coming till you open up the rope
I will not arrive until you allow me inside.

And things don't always turn out the way you know
Predictions do not always align with reality.

Throw a hand, help me hold onto
Extend a hand to assist me in maintaining our bond.

What we have, it's best lest to prove
Our relationship is worth maintaining and cultivating.

'Cause I know
Because I am aware.

And I know
And I am cognizant.

Writer(s): James Higson, Daniel John Mccarthy

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[Verse 1]
I'm not tired, I'm just scared of home
I'm not hiding, I just fear to roam
And I know that I slip under your soul
You're the only one who knows that I need to go
Hear the sound of my nasally tone
I'm stepping out of the danger zone
And I know that I slip under your soul
You're the only one who knows that I need to go

[Chorus]
And I know that you want me
Oh, I flow with your heartbeat
I'm not coming till you open up the rope
And things don't always turn out the way you know

[Verse 2]
Throw a hand, help me hold onto
What we have, it's best lest to prove
And I know that I slip under your soul
You're the only one who knows that I need to go

[Chorus]
And I know that you want me
Oh, I flow with your heartbeat
I'm not coming till you open up the rope
And things don't always turn out the way you know

[Bridge]
'Cause I know
And I know
And I know
And I know

I'm not tired, I'm just scared of home
I'm not hiding, I just fear to roam
And I know that I slip under your soul
You're the only one who knows that I need to go

[Chorus]
And I know that you want me
Oh, I flow with your heartbeat
I'm not coming till you open up the rope
And things don't always turn out the way you know

And I know that you want me
Oh, I flow with your heartbeat
I'm not coming till you open up the rope
And things don't always turn out the way you know

[Outro]
'Cause I know
And I know
And I know
And I know