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.
www.kosheen.com
Suicide
Kosheen Lyrics
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Keep that feeling and you step in time
All too pretty for a real life
Suicide
Drop that rhythm and you unwind
Keep that feeling and you step in time
All too pretty for a real life
Suicide
Slip 'n' slide
Your eyes are wide
Tongue-tied
You slip 'n' slide
Shut tight
Slip 'n' slide
Read the line
The underlined
Slow down
Ease your mind
Time to find
Another ride
Another ride
Drop that rhythm and you unwind
Keep that feeling and you step in time
All too pretty for a real life
Suicide
Drop that rhythm and you unwind
Keep that feeling and you step in time
All too pretty for a real life
Suicide
Suicide
Look right
Slip 'n' slide
Time flies
You slip 'n' slide
Leave now
Be left behind
Time to find
Another ride
Slow down
Ease your mind
Time to find
Another ride
Another ride
Drop that rhythm and you unwind
Keep that feeling and you step in time
All too pretty for a real life
Suicide
Drop that rhythm and you unwind
Keep that feeling and you step in time
All too pretty for a real life
Suicide
Suicide
Drop that rhythm and you unwind
Keep that feeling and you step in time
All too pretty for a real life
Suicide
Drop that rhythm and you unwind
Keep that feeling and you step in time
All too pretty for a real life
Suicide
Suicide
The lyrics to Kosheen's song "Suicide" delve into the theme of feeling lost or stuck in life, wanting to escape and find relief from the pressures of reality. The song encourages dropping the rhythm, letting go of the constraints and expectations of society, in order to unwind and find a new path. The repeated phrase "All too pretty for a real life" suggests a dissatisfaction with the mundane and a longing for something more. It is important to note that the lyrics do not actually promote suicide, but rather use it as a metaphor for the act of breaking free from societal norms and finding oneself.
The verses speak to the struggle and unease of feeling trapped in a certain way of life, while the chorus offers a release, urging the listener to let go of the rhythm and step in time with their true selves. The lines "Slip 'n' slide / Your eyes are wide / Tongue-tied / You slip 'n' slide" depict a feeling of confusion and disorientation, but also potentially the excitement of taking a risk and exploring new territory. The song ultimately encourages listeners to slow down, ease their minds, and find "another ride" in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Drop that rhythm and you unwind
If you abandon the tasks and stresses of everyday life, you'll find relaxation and peace
Keep that feeling and you step in time
Maintain the sensation that everything is under control and you'll keep up with life's demands
All too pretty for a real life
The facade of a perfect life is deceiving, and doesn't reflect the difficulties that everyone experiences
Suicide
It's easy to fall into a cycle of negative thoughts and habits that lead to a self-destructive path
Slip 'n' slide
Life can be unpredictable and slippery, causing you to lose your balance
Your eyes are wide
Your senses are heightened due to your current situation
Tongue-tied
You're unable to express your thoughts and feelings clearly
Shut tight
Closing your eyes and shutting out the world can be a protective measure against outside pressures
Read the line
Pay attention to the important details or messages hidden in everyday occurrences
The underlined
The more significant or underlying issues that aren't always easily visible
Slow down
Take a break and relax to relieve stress and tension
Ease your mind
Relax your thoughts and worries to reduce anxiety
Time to find
It's important to recognize when it's time to move on, whether that means finding a new job, relationship, or activity
Another ride
There are always other opportunities to explore and experiences to have
Look right
Pay attention to your surroundings, and make sure you're going in the right direction
Time flies
Life is short, and it's important to make the most of the time you have
Leave now
If you're unhappy or unfulfilled, it's better to leave and find something that makes you happy
Be left behind
If you stay in a situation that's not working for you, you'll be left behind others who are pursuing their passions
Drop that rhythm and you unwind
Repeated line that reinforces the idea that you need to let go of stress to find relaxation
Keep that feeling and you step in time
Repeated line that reinforces the idea that when you're in control of your emotions, you can keep up with the demands of life
Suicide
Repeated line that reinforces the idea that negative patterns can lead to self-destructive behavior
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SIAN EVANS, DARREN BEALE, MARK HUGH MORRISON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MikadoVeritas
Drop that rhythm and you unwind
Keep that feeling and you step in time
All too pretty for a real life suicide
Drop that rhythm and you unwind
Keep that feeling and you step in time
All too pretty for a real life suicide, suicide
Slip & slide your eyes are wide
Tongue-tied you slip & slide
Shut tight second sight
Read the lines that underline
Slow down ease your mind
Time to find another ride, another ride
Drop that rhythm and you unwind
Keep that feeling and you step in time
All too pretty for a real life suicide
Drop that rhythm and you unwind
Keep that feeling and you step in time
All too pretty for a real life suicide, suicide
Look right second sight
Time flies you slip & slide
Leave now or be left behind
Time to find another ride
Slow down ease your mind
Time to find another ride, another ride
Drop that rhythm and you unwind
Keep that feeling and you step in time
All too pretty for a real life suicide
Drop that rhythm and you unwind
Keep that feeling and you step in time
All too pretty for a real life suicide, suicide
Drop that rhythm and you unwind
Keep that feeling and you step in time
All too pretty for a real life suicide
Drop that rhythm and you unwind
Keep that feeling and you step in time
All too pretty for a real life suicide, suicide
@out_of_control1
Listening in 2023 and it still sounds so good. The bass at a concert is phenomenal. Seeing Sian next week can't wait! 🎵 🖤
@chrischeltenham
This song was the first one I heard from Kosheen and it got me hooked. I really hope we will get new tunes from you soon 🥰
@ZaraLarsson97
CLASSIC!
still rocking this song nowadays
@hesselklijnstra4188
Still so good ... love it ❤
@jamesweston2889
Saw them live tonight. Still got an amazing voice..amazing live. Great instruments too
@canaldorodrigo1983
Meus Deus mais de 20 anos se passaram desde o lançamento dessa musica to ficando velho mesmo.
@user-pf8xl8es5b
Это был последний трек в потрясающем миксе Dj Dara "Future perfect". Затем я купил весь альбом Kosheen и не пожалел.
@honzababicka2627
12 yrs younger than me .. but when I feel "Sui-side" .. this brings me back to reality .. Thnak You very much, Kosheen
@MikadoVeritas
Drop that rhythm and you unwind
Keep that feeling and you step in time
All too pretty for a real life suicide
Drop that rhythm and you unwind
Keep that feeling and you step in time
All too pretty for a real life suicide, suicide
Slip & slide your eyes are wide
Tongue-tied you slip & slide
Shut tight second sight
Read the lines that underline
Slow down ease your mind
Time to find another ride, another ride
Drop that rhythm and you unwind
Keep that feeling and you step in time
All too pretty for a real life suicide
Drop that rhythm and you unwind
Keep that feeling and you step in time
All too pretty for a real life suicide, suicide
Look right second sight
Time flies you slip & slide
Leave now or be left behind
Time to find another ride
Slow down ease your mind
Time to find another ride, another ride
Drop that rhythm and you unwind
Keep that feeling and you step in time
All too pretty for a real life suicide
Drop that rhythm and you unwind
Keep that feeling and you step in time
All too pretty for a real life suicide, suicide
Drop that rhythm and you unwind
Keep that feeling and you step in time
All too pretty for a real life suicide
Drop that rhythm and you unwind
Keep that feeling and you step in time
All too pretty for a real life suicide, suicide
@AndoverIT
Great live band!