1998 saw the release of his King Biscuit Time "Sings" Nelly Foggit's Blues in "Me and the Pharaohs" EP on Regal. The No Style EP followed in 2000.
Post Beta Band, Mason was signed to No Style Records, an imprint of Alan McGee's Poptones label. The single C I AM 15 (featuring Topcat) was released in September 2005, with the follow-up KwangChow and debut album Black Gold following in 2006.
Shortly after the release of Black Gold, Mason announced that he would not be making any more music. Thankfully he has gone on to release more records, initially under the name Black Affair and now as himself.
I Walk the Earth
King Biscuit Time Lyrics
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I get stuck in the middle,
I can't see your love,
I don't know your love.
When I walk through the earth,
I get stuck in the middle,
I can't see your love,
Why won't you take me away?
Take me a day,
Keep on rising higher.
Why won't you take me away?
Take me a day,
Keep on rising higher.
Chorus x 8
Hey, knock me,
Picking on your own reality.
When I walk through the earth,
I get stuck in the middle,
I can't see your love,
I don't know your love.
When I walk through the earth,
I get stuck in the middle,
I can't see your love,
I don't know your love.
Why won't you take me away?
Take me a day,
Keep on rising higher.
Why won't you take me away?
Take me a day,
Keep on rising higher.
Chorus x 8
Hey, knock me,
Picking on your own reality.
Instrumental break
Chorus to fade
Hey, knock me,
Picking on your own reality.
The lyrics to King Biscuit Time's song "I Walk the Earth" seem to be about feeling lost and unable to find love or connection in the world. The repetition of the lines "When I walk through the earth, I get stuck in the middle, I can't see your love, I don't know your love" emphasizes this feeling of being stuck and unable to make meaningful connections. The singer is asking why someone won't take them away and help them rise higher, perhaps indicating a desire for escape or a change in circumstance.
The repeated phrase "Hey, knock me, picking on your own reality" suggests that the singer is frustrated with the constraints and limitations of reality, and perhaps feels that they are being unfairly judged or criticized for not meeting societal expectations. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of isolation and longing for something more.
Line by Line Meaning
When I walk through the earth,
As I journey through life,
I get stuck in the middle,
I often find myself lost or uncertain,
I can't see your love,
I am unable to feel or comprehend your affection,
I don't know your love.
I am not familiar with or aware of your love.
Why won't you take me away?
Why won't you rescue me and bring me into a better situation?
Take me a day,
Just one day would be enough for me to feel relieved,
Keep on rising higher.
I want to continue on an upward trajectory.
Chorus x 8
Repeated chorus
Hey, knock me,
Hey there, challenge me,
Picking on your own reality.
Instead of focusing on me, perhaps you should reflect on your own life.
Instrumental break
A musical interlude without vocals
Chorus to fade
The final chorus which gradually fades out
Contributed by James T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@The_L0bster
When I walk through the earth
I get stuck in the middle
I can't see your love
I don't know your love
When I walk through the earth
I get stuck in the middle
I can't see your love
I don't know your love
Why won't you take me away?
Take me a day
Keep on rising higher
Why won't you take me away?
Take me a day
Keep on rising higher
Chorus x 8
Hey, knock me
Picking on your own reality
When I walk through the earth
I get stuck in the middle
I can't see your love
I don't know your love
When I walk through the earth
I get stuck in the middle
I can't see your love
I don't know your love
Why won't you take me away?
Take me a day
Keep on rising higher
Why won't you take me away?
Take me a day
Keep on rising higher
Chorus x 8
Hey, knock me
Picking on your own reality
Instrumental break
Chorus to fade
Hey, knock me
Picking on your own reality
@skwinthead
Got this on release way back. Still sounds so fresh . Mason is a genius
@jarka63
Never fails to give me the shivers.A great song.
@blaqkXcelebration
I absolutely adore this song.
@Semtex100
I love this song.Great vid also.Very simply made but on the other hand very creative.Good ideas are always simple.
@EnijsMaiks
Oh, I love this! Pure style!
@PedroLeiria
I've discovered this song while listening to the Snow Patrol Late Night Tales compilation and what a wonderful surprise! Since then, I've been listening to it quite regularly! Amazing! Just love it! :)
@wonderjesus
Just heard this ❤️🙏🏻 stunning - on repeat
@ricklindsay2722
Our 1st dance on my wedding day. Bless!
@ObiWineKenobi
❤️
@alan_albahughson6542
That's the coolest thing I have heard for a long time congrats