The Ken Oak Band, comprised of two members (Ken Oak; Cello/Vocals/Guitar, Ed Gorski; Guitar/Vocal), is a band based primarily around the LA area. With an independent label, they have toured the country with self-booked shows, and currently has two albums for sale: Symposium and From Vienna to Venice.
Ken, the cellist, is the lead vocalist, accompanied by Ed's soothing harmonies and mellow guitar riffs. Ken's heartfelt lyrics and pleasant voice are very well complemented by the usage of the cello as a bass instrument. The smooth sound of the cello helps to encompass the guitar and vocals, and creates a very relaxed kind of music. This is not to say that they cannot play with energy; as clearly illustrated in "What You Want" (Track 6, Symposium), they are able to mix energy with their own style to create a very unique sound.
The band has gone through a name change, and now perform under the name of "Oak and Gorski." The band has released their third CD under this new name, titled Good Advice, Bad Advice.
More can be found at their myspace or homepage.
myspace: http://www.myspace.com/kenoakband
band site: www.kenoakband.com
Annabelle
Ken Oak Band Lyrics
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You know she's young and she could be mistaken
When she tells you it's over now
She might sound sure but you don't have to listen
She can't tell you what you heart's been missing
If you love her anyhow
She's out the door with a crash
Cause i could not hold back what i needed to say
Say something
Say anything
Don't just stand there staring
So please, i need to know
Can you save me
From myself, from everything
All this hate around me
So please, i need to know
Your friends tell you one thing
And you know it's the other
You won't find peace
With a different lover
And when you break down
Do it gracefully
She's out the door with a crash
She might not come back
Cause i could not hold back what i needed to say
Say something
Say anything
Don't just stand there staring
So please, i need to know
Can you save me
From myself, from everything
All this hate around me
So please, i need to know
The Ken Oak Band's song "Annabelle" is a heartfelt plea to a potential love interest that is being pursued, who may have had a past relationship. The lyrics of the song convey a sense of urgency and desperation, as the singer implores the person to consider if there is a chance for the two of them to be together. The opening lines suggest that the woman in question may have already moved on, but the singer encourages the person to not give up hope, as she may not truly know what she wants or what she is missing.
The chorus, with its repeated call to "Say something / Say anything," is a powerful emotional expression of the singer's need for a response from the woman. He is pleading for a sign, anything that could save him from his own doubts and uncertainty. The final verse is both a warning and a reassurance, telling the person to be brave in dealing with the situation and to not try to find a solution with someone else.
Overall, the song is a poignant and relatable commentary on how difficult it can be to navigate the complexities of relationships, particularly when dealing with the aftermath of a previous partner. The honesty and vulnerability of the lyrics make "Annabelle" an authentic and emotional piece.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no need for sorrow if she's already taken
If the woman you love is already taken, there's no point in feeling sorry for yourself.
You know she's young and she could be mistaken
The woman you love is young and might not know what she really wants.
When she tells you it's over now
If the woman you love breaks up with you, don't believe it's really over.
She might sound sure but you don't have to listen
Even if the woman you love is sure about breaking up, you don't have to accept it.
She can't tell you what you heart's been missing
The woman you love cannot tell you what you're missing in your heart.
If you love her anyhow
If you love her, you should fight for her and not give up easily.
Say something
Speak up and say how you feel.
Say anything
Don't be afraid to express yourself and say what's on your mind.
Don't just stand there staring
Instead of just standing there quietly, do something to express how you feel.
So please, i need to know
The artist is desperate to know the truth and needs an answer.
Can you save me
The singer needs someone to save them from their situation and feelings.
From myself, from everything
The artist needs someone to help them escape from their own negative thoughts and everything else.
All this hate around me
The singer is surrounded by a lot of negativity and hatred.
Your friends tell you one thing
Your friends might say one thing, but you know deep down what you really want.
And you know it's the other
You know deep down that your heart wants something else.
You won't find peace
If you don't follow your heart's desire, you won't find peace.
With a different lover
Being with someone else won't bring you peace if you are not with the one you truly love.
And when you break down
When you feel like giving up, don't do it in a negative way.
Do it gracefully
If you need to break down, do it calmly and respectfully towards others.
She's out the door with a crash
The woman the artist loves has left in a sudden, abrupt manner.
She might not come back
There's a chance the woman would not return.
Cause i could not hold back what i needed to say
The artist couldn't hold back their true feelings and expressed them.
Contributed by Parker Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.