Know How
Kings Of Convenience featuring Feist Lyrics
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Never been here before
Peculiarly entrusted
Possibly that's all
Is history recorded
Does someone have a tape?
Surely, I'm no pioneer
Just a little bit of danger
When intriguingly
Our little secret
Trust say trust me
Cause no one will ever know
That this was happening
So tell me why you listen
When nobody's talking
Oh oh oh, what is there to know?
Oh, this is what it is
Oh oh oh, you and me alone
Sheer simplicity
Oh oh oh, what is there to know?
Oh, this is what it is
Oh oh oh, you and me alone
Sheer simplicity
Oh oh oh, what is there to know?
Oh, this is what it is
Oh oh oh, you and me alone
Sheer simplicity
The lyrics of Kings Of Convenience's Know-How start with the riding on the know-how, which is the experience of the singer. This is followed by the statement that the singer has never been in this place before, which brings an air of ambiguity about where this place is or what is happening. The singer then mentions the strangeness of the trust that has been placed in them, and how that might be all there is to this situation. The singer questions if this incident is being recorded historically and if there is a tape.
This song talks about something that is happening secretly, and nobody will ever know about it. The singer then questions why the other person is listening to them even when nobody is talking. This song seems to be about a relationship that is happening secretly between two people. The singer is talking about how simple and yet dangerous it is to keep their little secret. The chorus repeats the lines "what is there to know?" and "you and me alone" three times, emphasizing the simplicity of their relationship.
Overall, the song seems to be about how easy it is to find comfort in someone else, regardless of the circumstances. The lyrics talk about something that is happening in secret, which gives it an air of danger, but the singer seems to be content with the sheer simplicity of their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Riding on this know-how
I'm relying on my knowledge and experience.
Never been here before
I've never been in this exact situation.
Peculiarly entrusted
I've been given a strange responsibility.
Possibly that's all
Maybe that's just the way it is.
Is history recorded
Has this happened before and been documented?
Does someone have a tape?
Is there a recording of this event?
Surely, I'm no pioneer
I'm not exploring new territory.
Constellations stay the same
The stars remain consistent.
Just a little bit of danger
There's a slight element of risk.
When intriguingly
In an interesting way.
Our little secret
What we're doing is private.
Trust say trust me
Believe me when I say you can trust me.
Cause no one will ever know
No one will find out about this.
That this was happening
About what we're doing here.
So tell me why you listen
I'm curious as to why you're paying attention.
When nobody's talking
When there isn't much to say.
Oh oh oh, what is there to know?
What do we really need to understand?
Oh, this is what it is
This is simply the way things are.
Oh oh oh, you and me alone
It's just the two of us here.
Sheer simplicity
It's incredibly simple.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EIRIK GLAMBEK BOE, ERLEND OTRE OEYE, LESLIE FEIST
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@aaminakayani5225
Lyrics
Riding on this know-how
Never been here before
Peculiarly entrusted
Possibly that's all
Is history recorded?
Does someone have a tape?
Surely, I'm no pioneer
Constellations stay the same
Just a little bit of danger
When intriguingly
Our little secret
Trusts that you trust me
'Cause no one will ever know
That this was happening
So tell me why you listen
When nobody's talking
What is there to know?
All this is what it is
You and me alone
Sheer simplicity
What is there to know?
All this is what it is
You and me alone
Sheer simplicity
What is there to know?
All this is what it is
All this is what it is
You and me alone
Sheer simplicity
@susususu3878
Riding on this know-how.
Never been here before.
Peculiarly entrusted,
possibly that's all.
Is history recorded,
does someone have a tape?
Surely, I'm no pioneer,
constellations stay the same.
...
Just a little bit of danger,
when intriguingly, our little secret,
trusts that you trust me.
'Cause no one will ever know,
that this was happening,
so tell me why you listen,
when nobody's talking.
...
What is there to know?
All this is what it is.
You and me alone,
sheer simplicity.
...x3
@widyakamara3241
Riding on this know-how.
Never been here before.
Peculiarly entrusted,
Possibly that's all.
Is history recorded,
Does someone have a tape?
Surely, I'm no pioneer,
Constellations stay the same
Just a little bit of danger,
When intriguingly, our little secret,
Trusts that you trust me.
'Cause no one will ever know,
That this was happening,
So tell me why you listen,
When nobody's talking
What is there to know?
All this is what it is
Oh... You and me alone
Sheer simplicity...
What is there to know?
All this is what it is.
Oh... You and me alone,
Sheer simplicity...
What is there to know?
All this is what it is.
Oh... You and me alone,
Sheer simplicity...
@InflatablePlane
I’ll never forget the first time I heard this song. In the airport coming back from Seattle in 2005. I was hooked right there and then. As soon as I found out who the band was I ran out and bought this album. Every track is absolute gold and it gets played from time to time.
@fasttrack70
i first heard these guys in about 2002 i fell in love with them straight away
@sedayaman1806
Meliksah Altuntas'in az TT'sinden duydum geldim. Şarkının yarısından sonra istemsizce gözlerimi kapatıp kendimi geçmişte en huzurlu hissettiğim ana gidip gülümseme ve ağlama arası bi yerde sıkışmış hissettim. İnsanın üzerinde bıraktığı etki çok başkaymış. Şimdi bu şarkıyı hep aynı duyguyla dinleyeceğim..
@sergioalvarado5610
Gracias por componer e interpretar temas con melodía, armonía, musicalidad y calidad. Tengo 70 años de edad y hojala me alcanze la vida para escucharlos. Mi hijo fue quien me dijo,,,, te voy a poner algo que te va a gustar. Totalmente cierto. Cuando vienen a México.
@aramledezma4230
Sergio Alvarado Probablemente nunca, señor. Ya se separaron. Pero si le gusta eso, ecuche los álbumes solistas de los miembros. Uno se llama Legao y es de Erlend Øye y el otro se llama Analog Dance Music de Kommode.
@paolarubio2817
Si no sabemos la información mejor no hacer rumores. @Sergio Alvarado, KOC sigue existiendo, yo también estoy en espera de que regresen desde hace 5 años, es tan componiendo su nuevo disco, Sólo nos queda esperar. Que buena onda que te agrade su música. Es pura vitalidad. Saludos.
@ElinGomezRonzon
Siguen juntos y señor, siga disfrutando :) pero como bien le dijeron como solistas también son excelentes.
@ezrimartinez5947
estuve en el concierto de Erlend en abril que fue aqui en México y me toco verlo al final del concierto y le preguntaron que si vendria nuevamente con Eirik y dijo que si
@cesarramirezsanchez6475
Mi padre no escucha la música que compongo, vamos, como para recomendarle encima a un grupo.
Chic@s, gracias por la información. Echaré un vistazo a esos solistas. Seguro que merece la pena.
Saludos.
@rl2552
This is one of the greatest songs I've ever heard, and it made me want to quit my job and start a three-piece band where we sit around on the floor and play acoustic guitar. I haven't given up on that dream yet.