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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PRIDE
Kosheen Lyrics
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When it's time to recognize
Do you wanna get serious
When you're walking by my side
And the way is perilous
And you think you're better now
You think you're over it
I can see from the look on your face
Pride it always comes
Before a fall
You see me
See me calling
I can fly
But I watch you falling
You see me
See me calling
I can fly
But I watch you falling
Falling
Don't fall
It's a long way down again
I can see your pretty face
Unaware embarrassment
I'm falling down again
And I think I'm better now
And I think I'm over it
Can you see by the smile on my face?
I'm coming home
Pride it always comes
Before a fall
You see me
See me calling
I can fly
But I watch you falling
You see me
See me calling
I can fly
But I watch you falling
Falling
What you gonna do
When it's time to recognize
Do you wanna get serious
When you're walking by my side
And the way is perilous
Well I think we're better now
And I think we're over it
I can see by the look on your face
It's coming home
Pride it always comes
Before a fall
See me
Falling
Kosheen's song "Pride" is about recognizing one's own weaknesses and not letting pride stand in the way of personal growth. The lyrics of the song reflect the singer's observations of a friend or partner who is struggling to overcome their own pride and stubbornness while walking alongside the singer on a perilous journey. The singer urges their companion to let go of their pride and recognize their weaknesses before it's too late and they fall.
The lyrics also reflect the singer's own struggles with pride and embarrassment but also their realization and acknowledgement of their own weaknesses, and the desire to overcome them. The chorus serves as a reminder that pride always comes before a fall, even if someone can "fly". It's better to recognize one's own limitations and seek help or support when needed, rather than let pride get in the way and lead to failure.
Overall, the lyrics of "Pride" emphasize the importance of humility and self-awareness, and reflect on the challenges of overcoming our own pride and ego.
Line by Line Meaning
What you gonna do
Asking what actions someone plans to take.
When it's time to recognize
When it's time to face reality.
Do you wanna get serious
Do you want to be committed.
When you're walking by my side
When we are together.
And the way is perilous
When life is challenging and dangerous.
And you think you're better now
When you feel like you have it all under control.
You think you're over it
Believing that you have moved past your issues.
I can see from the look on your face
I can see the truth in your expression.
You're a long way off
You have a long way to go.
Pride it always comes
Pride often leads to mistakes.
Before a fall
Before experiencing a failure.
You see me
Acknowledgement of being noticed.
See me calling
Noticing someone reaching out for help.
I can fly
I am capable of succeeding and overcoming obstacles.
But I watch you falling
However, I observe you failing due to pride.
Don't fall
Don't make the same mistakes as I have.
It's a long way down again
The road to recovery is challenging.
I can see your pretty face
Despite your flaws, I still see the beauty in you.
Unaware embarrassment
Embarrassment that someone is oblivious to.
I'm falling down again
I am making the same mistake again.
And I think I'm better now
I thought I had grown since my last mistake.
Can you see by the smile on my face?
Asking if my confident facade is convincing.
I'm coming home
I am returning to a place of comfort and safety.
See me
Acknowledgement of being noticed.
Falling
Failing due to pride.
Well I think we're better now
I believe we have made progress.
And I think we're over it
And I thought we moved past our issues.
It's coming home
The consequences of our actions are approaching.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Darren Beale, Mark Hugh Morrison, Sian Judith Powell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
JDtunez
2020 & it’s still sounds fresh 💙💙😎👍🏼
Threatening Fox
Pissed this isn't on Spotify. Amazing Drum and Bass track, played this on FIFA 03 as a kid 😂
Saloma on planet saturn
It is now. Remaster 2021.
MrSteTN
@Threatening Fox Yes there is the whole album
Threatening Fox
@MrSteTN is it??? I haven't seen it
MrSteTN
Actually is on Spotify 🤔
Mike Qwert
I also remember Hide U by Kosheen used in FIFA.
Shinobido Sharinnegan
Underrated Masterpiece ☯️
April Clark
This Kosheen song is fantastic! I love it!
Beta Ray Bill
One of the best tunes on FIFA 2003 :)