A few months in, things were beginning to take off for the band. A limited 1000-disc run of the debut album 'Tsunami' was released and quickly sold out. It was reprinted and, pretty much instantly, sold out again. The band was taken by surprise by the phenomenal response and signed with a management company to enable them to keep focusing on the music, rather than the business.
Without having signed a record deal, Khoma started to work on the follow-up to 'Tsunami'. It soon became obvious that they had to do something about the line-up. As Khoma began as a side project, members often were scattered around the globe making it almost impossible to play live. The members didn't even consider themselves a real band, merely a project filling a musical void, something created because of a need to play together. Khoma decided to create two faces: one that writes, rehearses, and records songs and another that gathers to play live.
The band hail from varied musical backgrounds and all members still play in a number of different groups: Cult of Luna, The Perishers, and The Deportees to name three. With no pressure and total creative freedom, the members write the music they personally want to hear.
Besides playing music, all band members hold strong views on issues and ideologies spanning from anarchism, feminism and socialism to animal and environmental rights.
In creating their most recent music, the band have broadened their perspective and introduced new elements most notably cello and piano.
Jan Jämte - Vocals
Johannes Persson - Guitar
Fredrik Kihlberg - Guitar/Vocals/Piano
When the band signed to Roadrunner in 2005 and it became clear that the next records were going to be released outside of Scandinavia the band realised that the name Koma (under which they released their debut CD) was already taken – by quite a few artists! So, instead of changing to something else, the band simply changed the spelling to Khoma.
In April 2006 their second album 'the second wave' was released. It includes three songs from the debut.
The band recently made their UK festival debut on Sat 17th June 2006 at the Download Festival.
1909.08.04
Khoma Lyrics
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Hail the ones with nothing left to lose
You thought you were safe inside your nest
I've followed your footsteps, giving you away
I can see you through the fog
Closing time. Don't panic or hit the alarm.
Stay calm.
All adds up, eating from inside
Nothing left to hide
You thought you were safe inside your nest
I've followed your footsteps, giving you away
I can see you through the fog
Closing time. Don't panic or hit the alarm.
Taking aim. I've waited to come here, to see what you look like.
You're just like me. You'll panic and hit the alarm.
Stay calm.
In the song "1909.08.04" by Khoma, the lyrics seem to describe an encounter between two individuals. The first person, who is singing the song, seems to be stalking and observing the second person, who thought they were safe in their own "nest." The first person seems to have some sort of plan or motive, possibly to break the heart of the second person. The lyrics continue to describe a sense of impending danger, with the first person urging the second person to stay calm and not panic.
The theme of the song seems to revolve around the idea that no one is truly safe from harm or danger, no matter how secure they may feel. The use of the phrase "closing time" is interesting, as it adds a sense of urgency and finality to the situation. The lyrics also create a sense of tension and unease, with the first person being portrayed as a potentially dangerous figure.
Overall, "1909.08.04" is a dark and introspective song that raises questions about safety, trust, and vulnerability in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I'll break this heart in two
I am thinking of breaking someone's heart
Hail the ones with nothing left to lose
I respect those who have nothing to lose
You thought you were safe inside your nest
You believed that you were safe and secure
I've followed your footsteps, giving you away
I have been following you and revealing your location
I can see you through the fog
Even though there is fog, I can still see you
Closing time. Don't panic or hit the alarm.
The time is running out. Don't panic and don't raise the alarm.
Stay calm.
Please remain calm.
All adds up, eating from inside
Everything is adding up, causing internal damage.
Nerves like snakes
My nerves are like snakes, slithering and causing anxiety.
Nothing left to hide
There is no more truth or secrets to be hidden.
Taking aim. I've waited to come here, to see what you look like.
I am taking aim at my target. I have waited to see what my target looks like.
You're just like me. You'll panic and hit the alarm.
You and I are alike. You will also panic and raise the alarm.
Stay calm.
Please remain calm.
Contributed by Oliver R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.