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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I Want It All
Kosheen Lyrics
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I stand watching it
Keep on giving it to us
Silence over me
Keep on holding me
Every night
I know where you sleep
And it's hurting me
When I want it all
For myself
I want it all
I want him for myself
I want it all
You tease me
Telling me
It's over
Wait and see
Leave it
You're lying
When you tell me
You're not happy
Come to me
For sympathy
Every night
I know where you sleep
And it's hurting me
It's hurting me
When I want it all
For myself
I want it all
I want him for myself
I want it all
Tide keeps rolling in
I stand watching
As you keep on giving it to her
Keep on
Keep it on
Time isn't cold enough
Isn't after us
It's hurting me
'cause I want it all
For myself
I want it all
I want him for myself
I want it all
For myself
I want it all
I want it all
I want it all
I want him for myself
The lyrics of Kosheen's "I Want It All" revolves around a theme of unrequited love, as the singer expresses her desire to have the man she loves for herself. The first verse sets the scene by describing a beach where the tide keeps rolling in, while the singer watches it. She then speaks about an unnamed person who keeps on giving "it" to "us", which is left to the imagination of the listener. This could refer to the man she is in love with, who is seeing someone else, but is still giving her hope. The silence that washes over the singer is both comforting and confining, as she is held captive by her love for this man every night, even though she knows where he sleeps and the fact that he is hurting her.
The chorus then explodes with the singer's declaration that she wants it all for herself, and that she wants him for herself. The second verse continues with the singer accusing the man of teasing her, telling her that it's over, but then asking her to wait and see. She tells him that he's lying when he says that he's not happy, and begs him to come to her for sympathy. The second chorus follows the first one, but this time it is more intense as the singer repeats "I want it all" several times, emphasizing the depth of her longing.
The bridge of the song returns to the beach scene, with the tide still rolling in, but this time the singer is angry that the man she loves is still giving "it" to her, while she watches. She urges him to keep it on, and then mentions that time isn't cold enough to be after them. In other words, she is saying that time cannot heal her love for him, and that it is still burning hot. The song ends with the final chorus, where the singer reiterates her desire to have him for herself, and that she wants it all.
Line by Line Meaning
Tide keeps rolling in
The continuous flow of events or actions is happening, which may have consequences.
I stand watching it
I am observing and experiencing these events happening.
Keep on giving it to us
These events are still happening and have been ongoing for some time.
Silence over me
I am feeling overwhelmed with emotions and cannot express them.
Keep on holding me
The intensity of my feelings is being maintained and increasing with time.
Every night
This experience is happening repeatedly, not just once.
I know where you sleep
I am aware of your current situation and whereabouts.
And it's hurting me
This knowledge is causing me emotional pain and distress.
When I want it all
My desire to possess or control something completely is overwhelming me.
For myself
I am not willing to share or compromise my interest.
I want him for myself
I desire a specific person for myself without regard for their feelings or desires.
You tease me
You are playing games with my emotions and leading me on.
Telling me
You are communicating something to me that may or may not be true.
It's over
Our relationship or situation is coming to an end.
Wait and see
You are asking me to be patient and let events unfold.
Leave it
You want me to let go and move on from this situation.
You're lying
You are not being truthful with me.
When you tell me
You are communicating something to me, but I am skeptical about its validity.
You're not happy
You are not content with your current situation or state of mind.
Come to me
You are seeking my comfort and support in this difficult time.
Time isn't cold enough
The time that has passed since our separation or argument is not enough to cool down my intense feelings.
Isn't after us
The future is uncertain, and we cannot predict how events will play out.
'cause I want it all
My strong desire for complete possession or control is the reason for my emotional pain and distress.
For myself
I am determined to have what I want, even if it causes harm to others or myself.
I want him for myself
My desire to possess a specific person is causing me pain and distress, as they may not reciprocate my feelings.
I want it all
My desire for full control and possession is the driving force behind my emotions and actions.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Darren Beale, Mark Hugh Morrison, Sian Evans
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