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
Largs
King Creosote Lyrics
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comes out of this morning
but a day full of sea
and a night full of sun
and a deck that's all broken
but some are holding on
each of us is as backwards
coming forwards
while you keep me stum
my mind is still as blind
'cause that postcard is barely begun
so would you open this gate and be over first
to that summer and our care and fun parks
while the kids go matin' and kicking up sand
I should take this chance
to show I'll find the queen of vice screams
she'll show us how to dance
if she do not go away first
in 1990'ers the number of manit passed
The water here doesn't get any warmer
she wouldn't let me
getting anywhere near her
I'm just looking for advance then already only remorse
or at least share a sight here
while sitting beside her
I'm cute and I'm rich but maybe she is wiser
cannot I'm falling baby
cannot I'm only from Largs
so would you open this gate and be over first
to that summer and our care and fun parks
while the kids go matin' and kicking up sand
they're kicking up sand
so would you open this gate and be over first
to that summer and our care and fun parks
while the kids go matin' and kicking up sand
I should take this chance
to show I'll find the queen of vice screams
she'll show us how to dance
if she do not go away first
in 1990'ers the number of manor parks
of manor parks.
The song "Largs (Long)" by King Creosote is a reflective ballad about the beauty and disappointments of life. The lyrics paint a picture of a day full of sea and a night full of sun, but also a deck that's all broken and some people holding on. The singer acknowledges that everyone is a bit backwards and unsure, trying to move forward in their own way. The imagery of a postcard that's barely begun adds to the sense of incomplete experiences and unrealized potential. The singer yearns for a chance to open the gate to summer and fun parks, to show that they can find the queen of vice screams and learn how to dance. The repetition of the line "so would you open this gate and be over first" suggests a desire to take action and move forward, while also acknowledging the possibility of being left behind.
The lyrics capture a sense of longing and uncertainty, as well as the fleeting nature of life and experiences. The references to the water being cold and the singer being from Largs add to the sense of isolation and longing for something more.
Overall, "Largs (Long)" is a poignant and introspective song that invites reflection on the beauty and disappointments of life, as well as the importance of taking chances and seizing opportunities.
Line by Line Meaning
So who would care if nothing
There's no point in caring if nothing comes out of the morning
comes out of this morning
If the morning yielded no results
but a day full of sea
Except for a day surrounded by the sea
and a night full of sun
And a night illuminated by the sun
and a deck that's all broken
The deck is in ruins
but some are holding on
But some are still clinging on
each of us is as backwards
We're all in reverse
coming forwards
Moving ahead
saying this for me
Saying this on my behalf
while you keep me stum
While you keep me silent
my mind is still as blind
I'm still clueless
'cause that postcard is barely begun
Because the postcard is hardly started
so would you open this gate and be over first
Can you open the gate and enter first
to that summer and our care and fun parks
To that summer with our amusement parks
while the kids go matin' and kicking up sand
While the children play and throw sand
I should take this chance
I should seize this opportunity
to show I'll find the queen of vice screams
To prove that I can find the woman who screams obscenities
she'll show us how to dance
She'll teach us how to dance
if she do not go away first
Assuming she doesn't leave first
in 1990'ers the number of manit passed
In 1990, the Manitoban passed away
The water here doesn't get any warmer
The water here remains cold
she wouldn't let me
She wouldn't permit me
getting anywhere near her
To approach her
I'm just looking for advance then already only remorse
I'm seeking to advance, but I'm already feeling regret
or at least share a sight here
Or to at least share a moment here
while sitting beside her
While sitting next to her
I'm cute and I'm rich but maybe she is wiser
I may be attractive and wealthy, but she is likely more intelligent
cannot I'm falling baby
I can't help falling for you, darling
cannot I'm only from Largs
I'm just from a small town called Largs
of manor parks.
Referring to the numerous manor parks
Writer(s): Kenny Anderson
Contributed by Nathan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
David 0
Beautiful film, complemented with a beautiful and poignant soundtrack. A mesmerically filmedd glimpse Scottish life in the twentieth century.
Stu Adam
Film??? I haven't heard of this. What's it called?
David 0
Its called From Scotland with LOve. Which I tought was brilliant.
DACHANTZ MAC
Love it
kiltedjohn1000
great song from an runrig fan
Pamela COOKE
Absolutely Brilliant, just done a mad Charleston a la Strictly Style, I'm f.... ked!!!
Alan Sedgwick
another winner!
TheBudgie29
Used to Live up the Road from Largs In West Kilbride Were my Mum Came From.. Made the Strenuous Journey down to the Viking Cinema to see the Latest Film. I would be 11 at the time. We would Jump off the Largs Pier and Swim on the Backs of the Baskin Sharks as they Made there way to Iceland. And get a Jellyfish Hair Doo. Wonderful Times. Then Get the Ferry across to Milport. Also see the Hovercraft Whizzing by. great Days. Brilliant Track.
Neil Bain
I was too young for the hovercraft but I mind the Keppel and the Waverley of course, and the Ritz Cafe by the Town Pier on the island.
Sky Mouse
Wow. Nice