Official website is at kjwan.net
Kjwan is a Filipino alternative - hard-rock band. They were formed May 2003, fronted by former Sandwich vocalist Marc Abaya. Kjwan has a 12 track debut album released, self-titled "Kjwan" containing their defining single "Daliri", and has contributed a song to Philippine Ragnarok Online's compilation album entitled "Rök On!". The band's latest project is their sophomore album called "Two-Step Marv" due 2nd half of 2006
Shai
Kjwan Lyrics
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The way you say my name
Kinda like a pill I take
To kill the pain in my brain
And it's so consuming
Still awake but sleeping
Try to hold this feeling
Love the way you're so consuming
You're like a picture show
Slowly dance inside my head
With all the chemicals
Face down on the ground
Face down
And it's so consuming
Still awake but sleeping
Try to hold this feeling
'Cause away, 'cause away it goes
And it's so hard to see you
And it's so hard to be you
And it's so, so
And it's so consuming
Still awake but sleeping
Try to hold this feeling
'Cause away, 'cause away it goes
'Cause away it goes
The lyrics of Kjwan’s song Shai explores the idea of the consuming and addictive nature of love. The song addresses a lover who is “unusual” and different from others. The way this person says the singer's name is like a “pill” that helps kill the pain inside the singer’s head. The singer admits that this love is consuming and addictive, making them feel like they are both awake and sleeping at the same time. The lyrics also reference the physical and chemical effects that love can have on the body and mind, as the person is described as dancing slowly inside the singer’s head with all the chemicals.
The chorus repeats the idea that the feeling is consuming and hard to let go of. The singer tries to hold onto the feeling because once it goes away, it’s hard to get it back. The lines “And it’s so hard to see you / And it’s so hard to be you” suggest that this person may not feel the same way or may be struggling with their own issues. Despite the challenges, the singer is still consumed by this love.
Overall, the song portrays the idea of a love that is addictive and all-consuming, almost like a drug. The way the person says the singer's name is like a “pill” that temporarily soothes the pain. The singer is consumed by this love, but at the same time, it can be hard to hold onto.
Line by Line Meaning
And you're so unusual
You are unlike anyone else I have ever met.
The way you say my name
The way you pronounce my name is distinct and noticeable to me.
Kinda like a pill I take
Interacting with you is like taking medicine which helps me cope with unbearable mental agony.
To kill the pain in my brain
To ease the emotional distress I experience with your help.
And it's so consuming
The experience of being with you fully engrosses me and makes me lose my sense of identity.
Still awake but sleeping
It feels like I am awake while I am asleep at the same time, because of how much I am lost in thoughts regarding you.
Try to hold this feeling
I strive to preserve this sentiment of being captivated by your existence.
'Cause away, 'cause away it goes
Though, inevitably, this feeling would eventually subside and disappear.
Love the way you're so consuming
I am fond of how enthralling it is to ineract with you.
You're like a picture show
I imagine an animated visual presentation in my head upon thinking of your presence.
Slowly dance inside my head
There is a mental motion in my thoughts which is accompanied by a sensation of you swaying seductively.
With all the chemicals
This occurrence is accompanied by the workings of the internal chemistry of my brain.
Face down on the ground
But then, the feeling is so intense that it's like my whole being is lying face down on the ground.
And it's so hard to see you
It's a challenging task to have visual contact with you.
And it's so hard to be you
It seems difficult to take your place in your life and handle everything, due to how heavy it must be to bear the burden of such a consuming influence.
And it's so, so
This situation is incomprehensibly hard for me to handle.
Contributed by Riley K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ronnie Sta.Maria
When I first heard this song constantly catches my entire senses and it does make a sense unlike other alternative opm producing heavily sounds but the real essence of song is not merely evident.Idol Marc Abaya just keep continue doing sensible music OPM Longlive!
Flash light
one of the best songs of kjwan! the solos are tight
KjwanTV
Thanks for that.
Zarahbeth Aquino
Kjwan makes my day brighter😍😍😍
Jovin Abriam
underated song what a masterpiece though
Alvin Caluma
this is my favorite from Kjwan, wondering it did not become as successful as Daliri. 🤔
and is that Solenn? 😱
Gutatsu Genji
dont you guys set me. on fire but. darn °^° this sounds like breaking benjamin to me
zeeyla 43
kjwanrulezzzzzz dude 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼kjwanforever 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Michelle Hicana
Best Pinoy rockband kaso syang
Benjamin Cacatian
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