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
Melin Wynt
King Creosote Lyrics
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With my track record, jaws will hit the floor
But all that has to change
Once they see from Melin Wynt off-shore
A turbine regiment is moving here
We're all set to die
And with your green credentials and your ice white eyesore
Where the sails turn from Melin Wynt
I see off shore
A turbine regiment moving in
We're all set to die
Don't be the one to slam at the door
I won′t let you back in
We′re all set to die
The lyrics of King Creosote's song Melin Wynt speak of a situation where a controversial development – a wind farm – is about to take place offshore on Melin Wynt. The singer warns someone not to slam the door as they leave because the singer has let them back in despite a rocky past. The singer seems to acknowledge that their track record isn't great, causing jaws to drop in shock. However, the singer hopes that this can change with this new development taking place. The singer implies that the wind farm will be a beneficial environmental landmark that people will come to appreciate while also restoring the singer's reputation.
As the singer watches from Melin Wynt, they see the wind turbines approaching. There seems to be an air of fatalism, as if the singer is resigned to the fact that this will lead to disaster. The singer describes the turbines in militaristic terms, using the phrase "turbine regiment." The mention of "green credentials" and "landfill off the scale" suggests that this wind farm development is controversial, with some arguing it is detrimental to the environment. The song ends with a pessimistic refrain, "We're all set to die" – a powerful statement that encapsulates the sense of impending doom the singer feels.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't be the one to slam the door, for I let you back in
Please don't leave abruptly since I had already forgiven you once before.
With my track record, jaws will hit the floor
My reputation is less than stellar and people will be surprised when they see my improvement.
But all that has to change
I need to turn things around and make a difference.
Once they see from Melin Wynt off-shore
When they see offshore turbines from Melin Wynt, they'll understand.
A turbine regiment is moving here
There's an enormous number of turbines set to be built.
We're all set to die
The construction of the turbines is hazardous and may lead to harm.
And with your green credentials and your ice white eyesore
The turbines are environmentally friendly, yet they are still unsightly.
It's landfill off the scale
The construction creates an excessive amount of waste.
Where the sails turn from Melin Wynt
Offshore turbines at Melin Wynt.
I see off shore
There's an offshore view.
Don't be the one to slam at the door
Don't slam the door on the way out.
I won't let you back in
I'm not going to give you another chance, so don't bother coming back.
We're all set to die
The consequences of the turbine construction are ominous.
Writer(s): Kenny Anderson
Contributed by Olivia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ronald secmezsoy-urquhart
Someone wanted the lyrics. Always Loved King Creosote, his work with Jon Hopkins is sublime also.
Don't be the one to slam the door, for I let you back in
With my track record, jaws will hit the floor
But all that has to change
Once they see from Melin Wynt off-shore
A turbine regiment is moving here
We're all set to die
And with your green credentials and your ice white eyesore
It's landfill off the scale
Where the sails turn from Melin Wynt
I see off shore
A turbine regiment moving in
We're all set to die
Don't be the one to slam at the door
I won't let you back in
We're all set to die
Jamie Deakin
I'm guna type it for you the best I can.
don't be the one to slam the door, for I won't let you back in.
with my track record, jaws will hit the floor.
but all that has to change, (Fuck knows)
hero's set to die?
and with your green credentials, and your ice white eyes sooo..... (just can't hear the quiet bits something about off sure?)
were all set to die
don't be the one to slam at the door. I won't let you back in
Hero's set to die
if I'm wrong I'm sorry lol just wanted to give it ago. someone's gotta be able to hear the rest i couldnt?
TemaSpace
Don't be the one to slam the door, for I won’t let you back in
With my track record, jaws will hit the floor
But all that has to change
Once they see from Melin Wynt off-shore
A turbine regiment is moving here
We're all set to die
And with your green credentials and your ice white eyesore
It's landfill off the scale
Where the sails turn from Melin Wynt
I see off shore
A turbine regiment moving in
We're all set to die
Don't be the one to slam at the door
I won't let you back in
We're all set to die
Chris Morgans
Two years has passed, still a tremendous song bashing my soul 🤘
TemaSpace
God I love finding songs no one know about them yet ,I feel so damn happy, It's like I found a treasure! ❤️❤️❤️
Chris Morgans
Tema don’t tell anyone x
Morticia Moore
There should be more bagpipes in contemporary music. This is beautiful!
Maurice Evan
Jaw dropped. What a great song this is :-) Thank you
Chris Nash
I can't stop listening to this, it sends my mind to the place where only know
Peter Taylor
This song fills my soul
freehoob
Just. Love this.
Play on repeat
Then play again...
Ben Caley
what a find - i love it when you find a tune as good as this just out of the blue. Melancholic beauty in the realms of 'Down by The Sea' by Men at Work
mrmojorisin2211
never heard bagpipes used so well before im like a blubbering child sometimes when I listen to this