Czech One
King Krule Lyrics


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The train's motion
Untidy echo
And she pants

She asked me why I'm here but I come here every night
Do you need to tell her something? No, I need a place to write
And as the sea of darkness forms and casts us into night
You ask me what her name was called but I found it hard to write
One time I was impaled, forlorn, and thrown into a pile
I said you know where I'm coming from and she looked me in the eye
Loverboy, you drown too quick
You're fading out of sight

Is it the numb density? Can't even look her in the eye
Where tiny men have been absorbed for questioning the sky
To when and where the stars were formed, the glance upon this night
Lightyears to sit upon and paint us as we lie
And to think it's us she's wasted on, can't even look her in the eye

See I've found a new place to mourn, she asked me who died
Well, if there's a dark uniform, I need a place to hide
As simple as his faith had gone, the burning of the spire
And yet he still searched for warmth but it was cold by the fire

She grips me tight, she grips me tight
But I still rip at the seams
I can't sleep at night, never slept at night
But she still sits in my dreams
I'm out of sight, so out of sight
But she sees what I see, she's watching me

She's still watching me

She still sees what I see




The train's motion
Untidy echo

Overall Meaning

In King Krule's song "Czech One", the singer speaks about his nightly routine of coming to a particular place to write. The first verse speaks of a woman who asks why he's there every night, but he brushes off her inquiry, saying he just needs a place to write. The darkness of night falls and the singer finds it hard to continue writing, even struggling to remember the woman's name. He speaks of an earlier time when he was in a dark place, throwing himself into a pile of despair, barely keeping afloat. Throughout the song, it is evident that the singer is struggling with his identity and is haunted by his own thoughts. He is unable to face certain truths and hides behind his writing.


The chorus of the song talks about the singer's struggle to connect with the woman who questions him, as well as his inner turmoil. He feels numb and disconnected, unable even to look her in the eye. The second verse speaks of the singer's search for a new place to mourn, as he still searches for warmth after losing his faith. He sees himself as an outcast, ripping at the seams, and unable to glean comfort from anyone or anything. The song ends with a repetition of the phrase "she's still watching me", adding another layer of unease and insecurity to the singer's thoughts.


Line by Line Meaning

The train's motion
The singer is describing the movement of a train and the sounds it makes.


Untidy echo
The train's sounds are chaotic and disordered, creating echoes that reverberate.


And she pants
Another person is present and breathing heavily or panting.


She asked me why I'm here but I come here every night
The other person is questioning the artist's presence, but the artist is a frequent visitor to this location.


Do you need to tell her something? No, I need a place to write
The other person asks if the artist has something to tell her, but the artist just needs a space to write.


And as the sea of darkness forms and casts us into night
The darkness of the surrounding area becomes more prevalent and takes over, enveloping both people into its grasp.


You ask me what her name was called but I found it hard to write
The other person inquiries about a female's name, but the singer has difficulty putting it into words on paper.


One time I was impaled, forlorn, and thrown into a pile
The artist describes a past experience where they were wounded and left alone and amongst others.


I said you know where I'm coming from and she looked me in the eye
The artist believes the other person can understand their perspective and makes eye contact with them.


Loverboy, you drown too quick
The other person calls the artist "loverboy" and warns them that they are sinking too swiftly.


You're fading out of sight
The other person observes the singer gradually disappearing.


Is it the numb density? Can't even look her in the eye
The artist questions if it is the thick, tangible atmosphere, making it difficult for them to face the other's gaze.


Where tiny men have been absorbed for questioning the sky
The singer references a place where small individuals have disappeared and were never seen again because of their curiosity about the sky.


To when and where the stars were formed, the glance upon this night
The area makes one ponder about the origin of the stars and how they came to be, in addition to the appearance of the night sky.


Lightyears to sit upon and paint us as we lie
The vastness of space is enormous enough for the stars to observe the actions of humans on earth.


And to think it's us she's wasted on, can't even look her in the eye
The artist believes that the environment is insignificant because it is being wasted on them, and they cannot maintain eye contact with the other person.


See I've found a new place to mourn, she asked me who died
The artist has discovered a new location to grieve, and the other person prompts them to reveal who passed away.


Well, if there's a dark uniform, I need a place to hide
The singer requires a place to escape and conceal themselves if a potentially threatening entity approaches.


As simple as his faith had gone, the burning of the spire
The singer recounts a situation where an individual lost their faith quickly, and pronounces the burning of the spire.


And yet he still searched for warmth but it was cold by the fire
Despite his lack of faith, the person yearned for comfort but could not find it.


She grips me tight, she grips me tight
The other person holds onto the artist tightly, both physically and emotionally.


But I still rip at the seams
Despite their closeness, the artist is struggling within themselves and feels like they are falling apart.


I can't sleep at night, never slept at night
The singer has difficulty sleeping and has never slept well at night.


But she still sits in my dreams
Despite their restless sleep, the other person appears in the artist's dreams.


I'm out of sight, so out of sight
The singer is invisible or hidden, perhaps intentionally.


But she sees what I see, she's watching me
The other person is aware of what the singer sees or experiences and is always paying attention to them.


She's still watching me
The other person is still aware and observant of the singer's journey.




Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ARCHY IVAN MARSHALL

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@reeluolen

The train’s motion
Untidy echo
And she pants
She asked me why I’m here but I come here every night
Do you need to tell her something? No I need a place to write
And as the sea of darkness forms and casts us into night
You ask me what her name was called but I found it hard to write
One time I was impaled forlorn and thrown into a pile
I said you know where I’m coming from and she looked me in the eye
Loverboy you drown too quick
You’re fading out of sight
Is it the numb density? Can’t even look her in the eye
Where tiny men have been absorbed for questioning the sky
To when and where the stars were formed, that glance upon this night
Lightyears to sit upon and paint us as we lie
And to think it’s us she’s wasted on, can’t even look her in the eye
See I’ve found a new place to mourn, she asked me who died
Well if there’s a dark uniform, I need a place to hide
As simple as his faith had gone, the burning of the spire
And yet he still searched for warmth but it was cold by the fire
She grips me tight, she grips me tight
But I still rip at the seams
I can’t sleep at night, never slept at night
But she still sits in my dreams
I’m out of sight, so out of sight
But she sees what I see, she’s watching me
She’s still watching me
She still sees what I see
The train’s motion
Untidy echo



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here are the dates and congrats to everyone who'll be able to see him

10/21 - Washington, DC - Black Cat
10/22 - Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer
10/24 - Brooklyn, NY - Warsaw
10/25 - Brooklyn, NY - Warsaw
10/26 - Boston, MA - Paradise
10/28 - Montreal, CAN - Corona Theatre
10/29 - Toronto, CAN - Danforth Music Hall
10/30 - Chicago, IL - Metro
10/31 - Minneapolis, MN - Fine Line Music Cafe
11/3 - Seattle, WA - The Showbox
11/4 - Portland, OR - Wonder Ballroom
11/5 - Vancouver, CAN - Vogue Theatre
11/7 - San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore
11/8 - Los Angeles, CA - Teragram Ballroom
11/9 - Los Angeles, CA - El Rey Theatre
11/20 - Bristol, UK - Marble Factory
11/21 - London, UK - Koko
11/22 - London, UK - Koko
11/23 - Leeds, UK - Belgrave Music Hall
11/26 - Paris, France - Casino De Paris
11/28 - Milan, Italy - Magazzini Generali
11/29 - Lyon, France - L’Epicerie Moderne
11/30 - Zurich, Switzerland - Rote Fabrik
12/1 - Cologne, Germany - Burgerhaus Stollwerck
12/3 - Hamburg, Germany - Uebel & Gefahrlich
12/4 - Berlin, Germany - Astra
12/5 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Vega
12/8 - Stockholm, Sweden - Vasateatern
12/10 - Amsterdam, Holland - Melkweg
12/11 - Antwerp, Belgium - De Roma
12/13 - Dublin, Ireland - Academy
12/14 - Manchester, UK - Academy 2
12/15 - Glasgow, UK - SWG3



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