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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Damage
Kosheen Lyrics
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I know the damage has been done
I know that I was In the wrong
I should have told you
What can I say?
Has probably been said
You probably wish that I was dead
You won't believe me but ok
It wasn't meant to be this way
But at the end of the day
I still love you
I will walk away so dry your eyes
Can I just apologize?
I know I hurt you
I didn't mean to
Look at the damage we have done
Look at the damage
I thought you were the one
Look at the damage
Look at the damage we have done
Broken dreams and shattered love
What can we salvage?
Look at the damage
Damage
Look at the damage
Damage
To tell the truth
This didn't happen overnight
Just like we lost the will to fight
About a year ago
Just got too familiar
And started living separate lives
We were wanting different things
And didn't communicate
Till it was too late
You drifted further from my mind
It was so easily untied
It's unbelieveable
Don't be unkind, you'll come undone
You're still a child at 21
So go ahead
Find someone who really needs you
Look at the damage we have done
Look at the damage
I thought you were the one
Look at the damage
Look at the damage we have done
Broken dreams and shattered love
What can we salvage?
Look at the damage
Look at the damage
Look at the damage
Damage
Damage
Damage
Damage
Damage
Look at the damage
Damage
Look at the damage
Look at the damage
Look at the damage
Look at the damage
Look at the damage
Look at the damage
The song "Damage" by Kosheen is about a broken relationship and how the singer is taking responsibility for the damage that has been done. The first verse is an admission of guilt; the singer confesses that they know they were in the wrong and should have communicated better. They acknowledge that the damage has been done and that the other person probably wishes they were dead, but they still love them. The second verse goes into more detail about how the relationship deteriorated slowly over time. The couple lost the will to fight, and they wanted different things. The singer admits that they didn't communicate well and that they let the relationship drift away from them. The chorus repeats the phrase "look at the damage we have done," emphasizing how much has been lost.
The bridge of the song gives some advice to the other person, telling them not to be unkind and that they will find someone who needs them. The final chorus repeats the phrases "look at the damage" and "damage" multiple times, emphasizing the pain and regret that the singer feels.
Overall, the song is a heart-wrenching exploration of a failed relationship and the guilt and regret that comes with it. It's a reminder to communicate and be honest with the people we love before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't lose your head
Please remain calm and don't panic
I know the damage has been done
I am aware that harm has been caused
I know that I was In the wrong
I acknowledge that I am the one responsible for the mistake
I should have told you
I regret not having communicated with you earlier
What can I say?
I am at a loss for words
Has probably been said
Anything that might help at this point has likely been said before
You probably wish that I was dead
You must feel quite angry and hurt with me
And I don't blame you
I understand why you feel this way
You won't believe me but ok
Even though you may doubt me, I will explain my side of the story
It wasn't meant to be this way
The outcome was unexpected and undesired
But at the end of the day
Regardless of what has happened, one thing remains true
I still love you
My feelings for you have not changed
I will walk away so dry your eyes
I will leave you alone to process your feelings and emotions
Can I just apologize?
May I offer a sincere apology?
I know I hurt you
I acknowledge that I caused you emotional pain
I didn't mean to
I did not intend to cause harm
Look at the damage we have done
Let's take a good look at the consequences of our actions
Look at the damage
Examine the destruction left in our wake
I thought you were the one
I believed that you were my soulmate
Broken dreams and shattered love
Our hopes and affection have been crushed and destroyed
What can we salvage?
Is there anything left to rescue from this mess?
To tell the truth
Honestly speaking
This didn't happen overnight
This situation developed gradually over time
Just like we lost the will to fight
We stopped trying to make things work
About a year ago
This started to happen around one year ago
Just got too familiar
We became too comfortable with each other
And started living separate lives
Our lifestyles and interests became more and more divergent
We were wanting different things
Our goals and objectives were no longer aligned
And didn't communicate
We failed to communicate our needs and concerns
Till it was too late
We realized the gravity of the situation only when it was too late
You drifted further from my mind
I became more distant and preoccupied with other matters
It was so easily untied
Our relationship was more fragile than we thought
It's unbelieveable
It's hard to accept the reality of the situation
Don't be unkind, you'll come undone
Don't act cruelly or recklessly, as it may harm you in the long run
You're still a child at 21
You're still young and inexperienced in the grand scheme of things
So go ahead
You have my permission
Find someone who really needs you
Search for someone who can benefit from your love and attention
Damage
The state of harm and destruction we caused
Lyrics © TAIRONA SONGS LTD
Written by: Darren Beale, Mark Morrison, Sian Evans
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@getthoseskills4451
Thanks so much for posting this.
Love Kosheen and other Bristol artists
Massive Attack, Tricky, Portishead, Allflaws
@tagboarder6856
Yes great city and list of artists from there
@starty555
Top artists
@getthoseskills4451
One of the best
@tamarazybenkova5671
Самый лучший их альбом и мой любимый!
@tonynittoli4792
Agree, from beginning to end.
@TheSuperbabka
Mistrzostwo wielki przekaz pozytywnej energii 💙
@andrewturvill7145
Loved this album for so long. Why is it not everywhere!
@StefanTravis
Clicked this just to have something to listen to while browsing reddit. Definitely saving.
@samkaur1336
I am going to hunt down this great album of yours.kosheen.luv till the cows come home.mooomoooomooo!!!!hi.hi.hi.luv your organic industrial sound.it goes with my intuition of sound.iwant this piece of work in my magic c.d.collection before I die!!!he'll.yeah!!!but!!!yeah!!!frm.indi.sam.ozland.2021.