Written, produced and engineered by themselves, their debut album was released in 2007, receiving glowing reviews and earning a spot on Get Out's top 10 local albums. Later that year, they were named Best Rock Band of Phoenix (Phoenix New Times). Their single In The Music reached No. 9 on South Africa's influential TuksFM top 40.
Currently recording their second album, Kongos is releasing a single a month -- the first two have been: It's a Good Life and Come With Me Now.
"It's rare to be in on the ground floor of something that doesn't sound like anything else you might've heard before ..." (Phoenix New Times)
"Kongos sounds like no other band, not just in the Valley, but in the whole of mainstream rock music ..." (Get Out)
"Kongos are bound to make it big. Their songs are radio-ready and they have a frickin' kickin' accordion!" (Music-Critic.com)
Sites: Kongos.com (official)
Curious
Kongos Lyrics
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Words seem to fall short
Of my heart
Every time i try
Inside i go
It's there to meet me
In desguise
Curious it makes me
Show me what you are
Speak not of me it said
Only play my song
Secrets i see
They love to tease me
Always near
Never do they share
Quiet i move
I stop to listen
For my soul
Drowning in the noise
Curious
in the first verse of "Curious" by Kongos, the singer seems to be struggling with expressing themselves accurately. They feel as though words can't fully capture what's in their heart. The second verse paints a picture of the singer trying to retreat within themselves to find clarity, but instead they encounter something that confronts them in a mocking way. It's as if they're being challenged to step out of their comfort zone and confront whatever is making them feel uncertain or confused.
As the song continues, the singer refers to their curiosity being piqued by something or someone. Whatever it is, it's beckoning them to discover more, but it's also secretive and only seems to reveal itself in small ways. The final verse speaks to the singer's struggle to find peace amidst the noise and chaos of the world around them. "Curious" is a song that seems to be about someone grappling with uncertainty and finding their way through it in their own unique way.
Line by Line Meaning
What can i say
I struggle to find the right words to express how I feel
Words seem to fall short
No matter what I say, it doesn't fully capture how I feel
Of my heart
My emotions are so complex and deep, it's hard to put into words
Every time i try
Even when I try my hardest, I can't accurately convey my feelings
Inside i go
I retreat inside myself when I struggle to express my emotions
It's there to meet me
My inner emotions are always waiting for me when I retreat
In desguise
They may not be immediately apparent to me
Laughing in my face
My emotions can be overwhelming and seem to mock me
Curious it makes me
My emotions intrigue and fascinate me
Show me what you are
I want my emotions to reveal themselves fully to me
Speak not of me it said
My emotions are telling me to focus on them rather than external factors
Only play my song
I should let my emotions guide me and trust in my instincts
Secrets i see
My emotions hold hidden truths that I may not be aware of
They love to tease me
My emotions can be elusive and difficult to fully comprehend
Always near
My emotions are always present, even if I don't fully understand them
Never do they share
My emotions can be secretive and not always willing to reveal themselves
Quiet i move
I need to become still and quiet in order to fully explore my emotions
I stop to listen
I need to take the time to pay attention to my emotions in order to understand them
For my soul
In order to feel truly alive and in touch with myself
Drowning in the noise
Sometimes external distractions can make it hard to fully connect with my inner emotions
Contributed by Jayden A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Andrea Mathis
on In The Music
music to carry in your head all day long. love it. love the talent of these brothers.
Andrea Mathis
on The Trouble Is
GENIOUS