Kosheen achieved international success with their debut single Hide U, which reached #6 in UK official chart. Their debut album "Resist" (released in 2001), a powerful mixture of drum'n'bass, trip-hop, chillout, hip-hop-inspired beats and traditional singer-songwriter production, was warmly accepted by both critics and audience and later went "platinum" in the UK.
With their second LP "Kokopelli", Kosheen changed their music style and turned to more rock-oriented tunes mixed with electronica & trip-hop. The first single from the album, "All In My Head", became a huge hit, reached #7 in UK chart and the album went "gold".
Kosheen are also known for their classy gigs, gathering thousands of people from all over the world. The band's live sound is slighty different from their studio production. They have just finished a successful UK tour and are performing throughout Europe to December 07. Live they are augmented by Mitch Glover on live drums and Gary Eccles on keys (on session)
Sian was involved in some side projects, including collaborations with Bent (tracks "I Can’t Believe It’s Over" and "Sunday Boy" on Bent’s cd "Ariels") and Cajun jazz band Root Doctors. Her vocals can also be heard on Decoder’s composition “Defenseless” (off his “Dissection” album), recorded before Kosheen was formed.
The band's third album "Damage" was released in the UK on Moksha on 10th September 2007. Damage is a mixture of inspirations from electronic influence from "Resist" and guitar tunes from "Kokopelli". The sound of "Damage" mixes elements of dark electro, synthpop, downtempo, vocal, electronica.
Kosheen has announced a new release for February 2012 called: Independence. Samples & full versions of tracks (Waste, Belladonna) appearing on this can be found @ Soundcloud.
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Cover
Kosheen Lyrics
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And you can cross the floor
The music drives you
Sends you climbing walls
The tears of recollection
Are left across your face
There are some lies you put there
And some you arrange
Just don't want to come over
Can't seem to love one another
You want to run and take cover
Your silence hides you from the inside
Just don't want to come over
Can't seem to love one another
You want to run and take cover
Your silence hides you from the inside
You'd better get awake now
It's time to stand up tall
I can touch you so far behind walls
And see the sun is rising
In an almost perfect sky
See how far we travel and how hard we try
Just don't want to come over
Can't seem to love one another
You want to run and take cover
Your silence hides you from the inside
Just don't want to come over
Can't seem to love one another
You want to run and take cover
Your silence hides you from the inside
Inside
Just don't want to come over
Can't seem to love one another
You want to run and take cover
Your silence hides you from the inside
Just don't want to come over
Can't seem to love one another
You want to run and take cover
Your silence hides you from the inside
Kosheen's "Cover" is a song about someone who is struggling to connect with others and is hiding in silence. The lyrics suggest that this person is haunted by memories of the past and is unable to overcome the pain and trauma. The opening line "The road is closing in" sets the tone for the rest of the song, as it refers to the feeling of being trapped or stuck in a difficult situation.
The second line, "And you can cross the floor" could be interpreted as an invitation from the music to let loose and dance away their worries. The line "The tears of recollection are left across your face" indicates that these memories are difficult to deal with and are causing the person pain. The next line suggests that the person is to blame for some of these lies and is trying to come to terms with them.
The chorus repeats four times, emphasizing the feeling of being stuck and unable to connect with others. The lines "Can't seem to love one another" and "Your silence hides you from the inside" illustrate that the person is struggling to open up to others and is using silence as a defense mechanism. The song ends with a call to action, encouraging the person to wake up and stand tall, to overcome their fears, and to see that the sun is rising in an almost perfect sky.
Line by Line Meaning
The road is closing in
You feel like things are coming to an end and time is running out.
And you can cross the floor
You feel restless and can't sit still.
The music drives you
Music is a source of strength and inspiration for you.
Sends you climbing walls
You feel like you want to escape your current situation and seek something higher.
The tears of recollection
You cry because you remember things that were once good.
Are left across your face
You can't hide your emotions and they show on your face.
There are some lies you put there
You have lied to yourself about certain things in your life.
And some you arrange
You have also deceived others to hide your true feelings.
Just don't want to come over
You don't want to deal with the problems you are facing.
Can't seem to love one another
You feel like you can't connect with other people, including those close to you.
You want to run and take cover
You feel like escaping from your problems is the best solution.
Your silence hides you from the inside
You don't talk about your problems and keep them bottled up inside.
You'd better get awake now
It's time for you to realize what's going on and take action.
It's time to stand up tall
You need to be strong and face your problems head-on.
I can touch you so far behind walls
Even though you try to hide your feelings, I can still sense them.
And see the sun is rising
Even though times are tough, there is still hope for a brighter future.
In an almost perfect sky
Things may not be perfect, but they are still beautiful in their own way.
See how far we travel and how hard we try
We have come a long way and worked hard to get here, but there is still more to do.
Inside
All of these feelings and struggles are happening on the inside, hidden from others.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: D. Beale, M. Morrison, S. Evans
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Martin Osmond
I love this song
Livia Tudor
Me too.
Ceri Johnston
Beautiful
Dan Elsden
Dunno why but when I was a kid I absolutely hated this song. I love it now though
Aleksander Krueger
Sicher
Mat Tomoska
Beautiful