A popular misconception is that this is the name of the band featuring him and not just his stage name. However, at live shows, he will usually introduce his band members by their similar pseudonyms - some fellow Fence Collective artistes such as "The Pictish Trail" (aka Johnny Lynch), On The Fly and Uncle Beesly, to name but the usual line-up.
Albums include: Kenny and Beth's Musakal Boat Rides (2003); Rocket D.I.Y. (2005); KC Rules OK (2005); Bombshell (2007) and Flick The V's (2009).
You can find a full discography of his close to 40 self released CD-Rs here
www.kingcreosote.com
I'll Fly by the Seat of My Pants
King Creosote Lyrics
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no air fields I'll need or want to touch down on.
I'd rather be traveling solo,
no road is long enough for me to return by.
Seaside,
a sack full of shells for no lark.
Inland
Upstream
a drink that is freshest for no one.
Below ground
a darkness I'll keep to myself.
I'll sink by the weight of my own shame,
no harbour i'll score to weather the worst storms.
I'd rather be suffering solo,
no shoulder is wide enough for me to collapse in.
Seaside,
a sack full of shells for no lark.
Inland,
a mouth full of dirt I grew up on.
Upstream,
a drink that is freshest for no one.
Below ground,
a darkness I'll keep to myself.
There's A darkness I'll keep to myself.
There's A darkness I'll keep to myself.
I'll fly by the seat of my pants.
The opening lyrics of King Creosote's "I'll Fly by the Seat of My Pants" are full of a sense of adventure and freedom, but also loneliness and isolation. The singer proclaims that they will "fly by the seat of [their] pants," suggesting a lack of planning and a willingness to take risks without considering the consequences. They also claim that they won't need or want to touch down on any air fields, suggesting a desire to keep moving forward without any ties or attachments.
The following lines reveal more about the singer's state of mind. They declare that they'd rather be "traveling solo," indicating a preference for solitude over companionship. They also claim that no road is long enough for them to return by, suggesting a reluctance to look back at the past or revisit old familiar places. The repetition of the phrase "I'll fly by the seat of my pants" serves to reinforce this idea of spontaneity and sudden movement.
The second half of the song introduces a different tone, however. The singer now claims that they will "sink by the weight of [their] own shame," suggesting a darker side to their character. They don't want or need any harbor to weather storms, indicating that they are willing to face challenges and hardships on their own. The repetition of the earlier line "I'd rather be suffering solo" reinforces this idea of being isolated and independent.
The refrain of "Seaside, Inland, Upstream, Below ground" furthers the sense of loneliness and isolation, as well as a longing for a sense of place or belonging. The images of a sack full of shells, a mouth full of dirt, and a drink that is freshest for no one all suggest a lack of connection with the world around them. The repeated line "There's a darkness I'll keep to myself" reinforces this theme of secrecy and inner turmoil.
Overall, "I'll Fly by the Seat of My Pants" is a song that evokes a sense of adventure, freedom, and independence, but also loneliness, isolation, and inner turmoil. The singer is willing to take risks and face challenges on their own, but they also seem to be struggling with feelings of shame and darkness that they can't share with anyone else.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll fly by the seat of my pants.
I will take risks and trust my instincts without a solid plan or safety net.
No air fields I'll need or want to touch down on.
I won't seek or rely on external guidance or support in my journey.
I'd rather be traveling solo.
I prefer to explore and experience life on my own terms without external influence.
No road is long enough for me to return by.
I don't plan on turning back or repeating my past experiences, regardless of their length.
Seaside, a sack full of shells for no lark.
When by the sea, I collect shells without any particular motive or reason.
Inland, a mouth full of dirt I grew up on.
My upbringing was rough and humble, characterized by challenging circumstances.
Upstream, a drink that is freshest for no one.
Even the most refreshing and pure things in life have no inherent value or meaning to me.
Below ground, a darkness I'll keep to myself.
I carry deep, personal struggles and traumas that I prefer to handle alone and not share with others.
I'll sink by the weight of my own shame.
I fear that my internal struggles and personal failures will be my downfall in life.
No harbor I'll score to weather the worst storms.
I won't find any external help or comfort to deal with my biggest challenges and hardships.
I'd rather be suffering solo.
I prefer to deal with my suffering and pain on my own terms and in my own time, without external intervention.
No shoulder is wide enough for me to collapse in.
I won't seek or expect any emotional or physical support from others when I'm at my lowest point.
There's A darkness I'll keep to myself.
I have deep, personal struggles that I don't want to share or burden others with.
There's A darkness I'll keep to myself.
My inner struggles and traumas are a constant presence in my life, but I choose to handle them alone.
Contributed by Jordan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Asieh Harati
love it; just love his voice
sonicbooomboy
Second verse I think is - I'll sink by the weight of my own shame/ No harbour I'll scorn to weather the worst storm - great song, I really regret not asking Kenny to do this one when I met him pre gig once and he asked for a request
Jerard
Seaside, a sack full of shells for no lark. Inland, a mouthful of dirt I grew up on. Upstream, a drink that is freshest for no one. Below ground, a darkness I'll keep to myself.
marcela mendoza
excelente cancion!!!
Paul the celt
Always think it is a very moving track. love it, and all KC Rules album
Ngozi Cooper
this will play at my funeral
cat7olives
personalmente no creo que skins sea tan mala como algunos creen, pero si para algo sirven algunas sino todas las series en general, es para encontrar buena musica
Mai ★
Skins es una buena serie
tobioholic
such a perfect song for a loner like myself :( i wish i can have a boyfriend by summer
SumWelshLadInLondon
did you?