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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Gone
Kosheen Lyrics
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What's the matter with you head?
What's the matter with your life, do you want mine instead?
What's the matter with your time?
What's wrong with your shoes, what you doin' in mine?
Where's the love gone (wanna know where the loves gone)
Where's the love gone (wanna know where the loves gone)
Tell me where's the love gone, where's the love gone
I'm little with the reason
Tryin' to appease what they said
I'm rigid with hope
I'm driven with fear in my bed
They've taken my soul
And diggin' a hole to deep to fill
They'll never learn,
I doubt if they ever will
Where's the love gone (wanna know where the loves gone)
Where's the love gone (wanna know where the loves gone)
Where's the love gone (wanna know where the loves gone)
Tell me where's the love gone, where's the love gone
Where's the love gone
Time slips through my fingers
Inside my head
Here for a moment
And is gone
Tell me
Tell me (I want to know where the loves gone)
Where's the love gone?
Want to know where the loves gone
Can ya' take me?
Want to know where the loves gone
Where's the love gone (wanna know where the loves gone)
Where's the love gone (wanna know where the loves gone)
Tell me where's the love gone, where's the love gone
The lyrics to Kosheen's "Gone" address the themes of loss, confusion and the search for love. The singer speaks directly to a person who is struggling with his or her own mind and life, asking questions like "What's the matter with your mind?" and "What's the matter with your life, do you want mine instead?" The verse speaks of how the singer is feeling backed into a corner and that they have lost hope, "they've taken my soul and digging a hole too deep to fill" and the final lines explore the fleeting nature of time and how it can slip away from us so easily.
The chorus is repetitive and carries an urgent tone to it, asking again and again "Where's the love gone?", perhaps suggesting that this is the root of the singer's struggles, feeling the absence of love in their life. The second verse expands on this idea, describing how the singer is trying to live up to external expectations and also trying to fight their own fears, feelings which ultimately are causing them to lose themselves. The repeated use of the phrase "where's the love gone?" throughout the song reminds us of how essential love is in our lives, and how difficult it can be to find sometimes.
Overall, the lyrics to Kosheen's "Gone" are introspective, emotional and powerful. They explore feelings of loss, confusion and the need for love and connection, and they do so with a raw honesty that is relatable to many.
Line by Line Meaning
What's the matter with your mind?
What is causing you to think and feel this way?
What's the matter with your head?
What is going on in your mind that is causing you distress?
What's the matter with your life, do you want mine instead?
Are you unhappy with your own life and want something different?
What's the matter with your time?
Why are you wasting your time on things that don't make you happy?
What's wrong with your shoes, what you doin' in mine?
Why are you trying to walk in my shoes and imitate my life?
Where's the love gone (wanna know where the loves gone)
I want to know where the love has disappeared to.
Tell me where's the love gone, where's the love gone
Please inform me of the whereabouts of the love that has vanished.
I'm little with the reason
I am confused and cannot make sense of things.
Tryin' to appease what they said
I am attempting to satisfy the expectations of others.
I'm rigid with hope
Although it feels like things are falling apart, I still have hope and am clinging to it tightly.
I'm driven with fear in my bed
I am gripped with fear and anxiety that is keeping me up at night.
They've taken my soul
Someone or something has robbed me of my happiness and sense of self.
And diggin' a hole to deep to fill
The damage done is too great to repair or recover from.
They'll never learn, I doubt if they ever will
It seems unlikely that the people or things responsible for my unhappiness will ever change or learn from their mistakes.
Time slips through my fingers
Time is passing by too quickly, and I am not making the most of it.
Inside my head
These thoughts and feelings are all happening inside my mind.
Here for a moment
Life is fleeting and short-lived.
And is gone
Things can disappear quickly and without warning.
Tell me
Please inform me.
Can ya' take me?
Can you help me or guide me through this difficult time?
Want to know where the loves gone
I am desperate to find out where the love has disappeared to.
Tell me where's the love gone, where's the love gone
Please tell me where the love has vanished to.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Darren Beale, Jon Kingsley Hall, Mark Hugh Morrison, Rod Bowkett, Sian Judith Powell
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Kayky Lima
Aah Filipe mais uma música maravilhosa você me apresenta
Cuba Blue
Old Skool. Still a lot of love out there for Kosheen, as there should be.
Ross Moore
A fantastic and beautifully crafted piece of music. Love it
Jay Kay
Such a righteous tune! Love it! :-)
youngatnaruto
blast this on your headphones while walking through the park
moll flanders
oh god i love this album...
Nick Brutanna
Interestingly, I discovered Kosheen and Conjure One and Madrugada and Monster Magnet and God Machine and a dozen other bands ca. 2006 thanks to a collection of music I got off the internet, rather arrogantly, but in the end, aptly-titled, "The Best Damned Sampler Ever" (eventually, 8 volumes, at least half of them "double CDs"). It only had about a half dozen bands I'd ever heard of prior to that (Pearl Jam had a couple songs on it -- one or two others I recognized were). I have no idea who created them, but, I salute you, sir or madam, where ever you are. You produced.
david balman
Wow first time hearing this today. Love it.
Oliver Sinden
Not listened to kosheen resist the album for time forgot about this little jem of a tune very catchy been listening to over and over again to tune
Mike R
love it when i discover new music love it even more when i discover it years later thanks to pandora whil at the gym