Keane achieved mainstream, international success with the release of their debut album Hopes and Fears in 2004. Topping the UK charts, the album won the 2005 Brit Award for Best British Album and was the second best-selling British album of 2004. It is one of the best-selling albums in UK chart history. Their second album, Under the Iron Sea, released in 2006, topped the UK album charts and debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200. Their third album Perfect Symmetry was released in October 2008.
In May 2008, both Hopes and Fears (number 13) and Under the Iron Sea (number 8) were voted by readers of Q magazine as among the best British albums ever, with Keane, The Beatles, Oasis and Radiohead the only artists having two albums in the top 20. In 2009, Hopes and Fears was listed as the ninth best-selling album of the 2000s decade in the UK. Their EP Night Train was released in May 2010. Their fourth studio album Strangeland was released in May 2012 and peaked at number one on the UK Albums Chart.
Keane are known for using keyboards as the lead instrument instead of guitar, differentiating them from most other rock bands. The inclusion of a distorted piano effect in 2006 and various synthesisers were a common feature in their music which developed on the second and third albums. Keane have sold over 13 million records worldwide.
After the release of their compilation album The Best of Keane in 2013, the band took a hiatus, lasting nearly 5 years.
The band returned after the hiatus with new music, announcing their fifth studio album titled Cause and Effect on 6 June 2019 and releasing the lead single from the album "The Way I Feel". A collection of the songs were written by Tim Rice-Oxley during his divorce, and after discussions with Tom who had visited Tim the previous year, decided to proceed with recording the songs for the album. Cause and Effect was released on 20 September 2019. After the release of the album, the band embarked on the Cause and Effect Tour, visiting Europe and Latin America, before the remainder of the tour was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keane_(band)
Studio albums
Hopes and Fears (2004)
Under the Iron Sea (2006)
Perfect Symmetry (2008)
Strangeland (2012)
Cause and Effect (2019)
Your Song
Keane Lyrics
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I'm not one of those who can easily hide, I
Don't have much money but boy if I did
I'd buy a big house where we both could live
If I was a sculptor, heh... but then again, no
Or a man who makes potions in a traveling show, I
Know it's not much but it's the best I can do
And you can tell everybody this is your song
It may be quite simple but now that it's done
I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind
That I put down in words...
How wonderful life is while you're in the world
I sat on the roof and kicked off the moss
Well a few of the verses, well they've got me quite cross
But the sun's been quite kind, while I wrote this song
It's for people like you that, keep it turned on
So excuse me forgetting, but these things I do
You see I've forgotten if they're green, or they're blue
Anyway, the thing is, what I really mean
Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen
And you can tell everybody that this is your song
It may be quite simple but now that its done
I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind
That I put down in words...
How wonderful life is while you're in the world
I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind
That I put down in words...
How wonderful life is while you're in the world
The song Your Song by Keane is a beautiful love song that talks about the singer's feelings for their loved one. The opening lines, "It's a little bit funny, this feeling inside, I'm not one of those who can easily hide," suggest that the singer is feeling a bit vulnerable and exposed about how they feel. The next lines, "Don't have much money but boy if I did, I'd buy a big house where we both could live," indicate that the singer may be feeling inadequate or insecure about their financial situation, but they would do anything to make their loved one happy.
Next, the singer talks about their gift, which is their song, and how it's the best they can do for their loved one. They hope that their loved one doesn’t mind that the song is quite simple, but it expresses their love and gratitude. The chorus of the song is a beautiful expression of the singer's love for their partner. They want everyone to know that their partner is the inspiration for the song, and they hope that the song will remind them of how wonderful life is with their loved one in it.
The second stanza talks about how the singer wrote the song while sitting on the roof and how the sun has been kind to them while they wrote it. They also confess that they may have forgotten a few things while writing the song, but they want their loved one to know that they have the sweetest eyes they’ve ever seen. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, reinforcing the idea that the song is meant for their partner, and they hope that it will always remind them of how wonderful life is with them in it.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a little bit funny, this feeling inside
There's this unique, almost amusing sensation I'm experiencing internally that's hard to describe.
I'm not one of those who can easily hide, I
I'm not the type of person who can easily conceal or suppress my emotions.
Don't have much money but boy if I did
Even though I don't have a lot of wealth, if I did, there are specific things I'd do or buy.
I'd buy a big house where we both could live
If I had money, I'd provide adequate shelter and living space for both me and the person I'm singing to.
If I was a sculptor, heh... but then again, no
Although being a sculptor would be amazing, it's not the reality of my life.
Or a man who makes potions in a traveling show, I
Similarly, although being a traveling potion maker would be fantastic, it's not the case.
Know it's not much but it's the best I can do
The only thing I can offer is my song, and I hope this makes up for my lack of monetary riches or exotic professions.
My gift is my song and this one's for you
My talent happens to be in writing and performing music, and this particular song is dedicated to you.
And you can tell everybody this is your song
Feel free to share with others that this song is associated with you or dedicated to you.
It may be quite simple but now that it's done
Though the song may seem straightforward or humble, it's completed and ready to share.
I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind
It's my hope that you're not offended or bothered by what I'm doing.
That I put down in words...
I've taken the time to craft and articulate my feelings into this song, using language and melody to convey my emotions.
How wonderful life is while you're in the world
Simply put, life is better because you exist.
I sat on the roof and kicked off the moss
I found a peaceful space to sit and write this song, maybe even taking a moment to appreciate the world around me by removing excess debris.
Well a few of the verses, well they've got me quite cross
I struggled a bit with some of the lyrics or phrases in this song, but eventually overcame the obstacles in my way.
But the sun's been quite kind, while I wrote this song
The natural beauty of the world, represented here by the sun, was a source of inspiration and motivation while creating this piece.
It's for people like you that, keep it turned on
Those who appreciate or enjoy my music, including you, inspire me to keep creating and sharing my work.
So excuse me forgetting, but these things I do
Pardon me if, at times, I forget little details or become distracted, but it's just part of who I am.
You see I've forgotten if they're green, or they're blue
I'm struggling to remember small specifics, such as the exact shade of someone's eyes, but it doesn't change how significant they are to me.
Anyway, the thing is, what I really mean
Regardless of minor oversights, the important idea is what I'm trying to express in this song.
Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen
I'm declaring that the person I'm singing to possesses the nicest eyes in the world, and I can't help but be drawn to them.
I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind
Again, I hope that what I'm sharing with you isn't bothersome or irritating in any way.
That I put down in words...
By writing this song and conveying my genuine feelings, I'm putting my emotions into concrete action and solidifying our connection.
How wonderful life is while you're in the world
The sentiment bears repeating: your presence in the world makes things better, and I'm grateful to know you.
Contributed by Alexis L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
BrentTheBottleGuy
Is this available for download anywhere