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
Intangible
Ken Oak Band Lyrics
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Leaning toward the unfamiliar
Will this be another season
A fading dream that slowly wither away
In my mind i can see this feeling of bliss
Runaway from things i wont miss
Drawn to only what could be
What you mean to me
No matter how close no one really knows
The fire that grows
If i could only show you something real this time
Despite of all this emptiness i feel inside
Cause all i ask of you this time
Is look beyond the things i said that didn't shine
And try to understand the shades of gray and all of my mistakes
And tell their man to call us up a better time,
Its blind sometimes
What gets me through the days
Yeah...
Surrounded by a sea of faces
Looking for a place in history
The arrogance of being famous
I try to rid myself of vanity
Finding out too many secrets
Loosing all the joy of mystery
Hanging on to broken pieces
Never really knowing what they mean to me
Who i want to be
No matter how close no one really knows
The fire that grows
If i could only show you something real this time
Despite of all this emptiness i feel inside
Cause all i ask of you this time
Is look beyond the things i said that didn't shine
And try to understand the shades of gray and all of my mistakes
And tell their man to call us up a better time,
Its blind sometimes
What gets me through the days
On and on it goes
Will i ever really know
What it means to give another all the things that I've been holding to myself
To myself....
No matter how close no one really knows
The fire that grows
If i could only show you something real this time
Despite of all this emptiness i feel inside
Cause all i ask of you this time
Is look beyond the things i said that didn't shine
And try to understand the shades of gray and all of my mistakes
And tell their man to call us up a better time,
Its blind sometimes
What gets me through the days
In "Intangible" by Ken Oak Band, the singer seems to be questioning his place in the world and his relationships with others. He talks about standing on the edge of reason and leaning toward the unfamiliar, suggesting that he is searching for something beyond what he has known before. He also mentions feeling a sense of emptiness inside despite being surrounded by others, which may suggest a feeling of disconnection or loneliness.
The chorus of the song expresses a desire to be understood and accepted despite the singer's flaws and mistakes. He asks the listener to look beyond the surface and try to understand the more complex shades of gray. Despite this vulnerability, there is a sense of perseverance in the song as the singer talks about finding ways to get through the difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing on the edge of reason
I am in a precarious situation, uncertain of how to proceed.
Leaning toward the unfamiliar
I am drawn to something new and unknown, but I am unsure of how to approach it.
Will this be another season
I wonder if this will be another period of time in my life, with its own unique experiences and challenges.
A fading dream that slowly wither away
I fear that my hopes and aspirations are slowly losing their vibrancy and fading into nothingness.
In my mind i can see this feeling of bliss
I have a mental image of what happiness and contentment would feel like.
Runaway from things i wont miss
I want to escape from things that no longer bring me joy or fulfillment.
Drawn to only what could be
I am attracted to the possibility of something better, something that could exist in the future.
Never really knowing what you mean to me
I am unsure of the true meaning and value of my relationships.
No matter how close no one really knows
Despite close relationships, no one truly knows the depth of my emotions and inner thoughts.
The fire that grows
My passions and desires continue to intensify.
If i could only show you something real this time
If only I could reveal my true self and emotions to others.
Despite of all this emptiness i feel inside
Even though I feel alone and unfulfilled, I am still trying to connect with others.
Cause all i ask of you this time
All I want from others is a deeper understanding and empathy for my struggles.
Is look beyond the things i said that didn't shine
I hope others can see past my mistakes and misunderstandings.
And try to understand the shades of gray and all of my mistakes
I hope people can empathize with my imperfections and missteps.
And tell their man to call us up a better time
I hope that better times will come in the future.
Its blind sometimes
It can be difficult to see the positive aspects of life in the midst of difficult times.
What gets me through the days
Despite challenges, I find a way to persevere and make it through difficult days.
Surrounded by a sea of faces
I feel surrounded by people, but still feel isolated and unsure of how to connect with them.
Looking for a place in history
I hope to make a meaningful impact on the world and leave a lasting legacy.
The arrogance of being famous
I understand the pitfalls and dangers of fame, and acknowledge the arrogance that can come with it.
I try to rid myself of vanity
I aim to let go of my desire for attention and admiration.
Finding out too many secrets
I have learned too many truths about people and life that have left me disillusioned.
Loosing all the joy of mystery
I miss the sense of wonder and curiosity that comes with not knowing everything.
Hanging on to broken pieces
I hold onto the fragments of my past that are now useless and broken.
Never really knowing what they mean to me
I am unsure of the significance of my past experiences and possessions.
Who i want to be
I am still trying to figure out who I truly am and who I want to become.
On and on it goes
Life continues to move forward, even though I may feel stuck in one place.
Will i ever really know
I am not sure I will ever truly understand the mysteries of life.
What it means to give another all the things that I've been holding to myself
I struggle to share my deepest thoughts and feelings with others, even though I know it would be beneficial.
To myself....
I feel that many of my issues and challenges are internal and personal, and that I must solve them on my own.
Contributed by Asher R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.