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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Wish You Were Here
Kosheen Lyrics
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Is caused by reckless handling
And causes insecurity
Distance isn't good for me
Memories fall fast and wild
And I wish you were here
And I wish you were here
Into me, driving the reality
Rolling right up over me
I'm not where I want to be
By your side
And I wish you were here
And I wish you were here
I wish you were here
I wish I could change
Turn around the time
Rearrange the play
Even though you're near, you seem so far away
You seem to disappear from sight and sound and gone again
And I wish you were here
Right here
And I wish you were here
Right here
The lyrics to Kosheen's song "Wish You Were Here" suggest a longing for someone who is not present. The first stanza begins by hinting at pain and injury caused by careless actions, perhaps suggesting a loss or separation that was the result of mistakes made. The line "distance isn't good for me" implies that the person being addressed in the song is physically far away - this distance brings with it insecurity and the rapid fading of memories that were once vivid.
The chorus repeats twice, stating the desire for the person being addressed to be present: "And I wish you were here." The second verse presents a more surreal image of reality engulfing the singer like a wave; they are not where they want to be, but rather feel submerged in the experience. The lines "even though you're near, you seem so far away/ you seem to disappear from sight and sound and gone again" suggest a disconnection even when the person being referenced is physically present.
The final repetition of "I wish you were here" is followed by a more desperate plea for change, for time to be turned around, and for the play to be rearranged. The lyrics show a profound sense of longing, amplified by doubts about memory and the felt distance between two people. Overall, this song captures all the nuances of missing someone who was once an integral part of one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
This injury
The pain and hurt that I'm feeling
Is caused by reckless handling
Was brought upon me because of something that was done carelessly or without caution
And causes insecurity
This pain and hurt makes me feel uncertain and doubtful about myself and everything around me
Distance isn't good for me
Being far away from you is not doing any good to me,
Memories fall fast and wild
Reminiscing about the past and the things we used to share brings back memories so vivid and intense that my mind becomes uncontrollable
And I wish you were here
All I can think of is having you close to me
Into me, driving the reality
The truth of the matter really hits me
Rolling right up over me
It's so overwhelming that I feel like I'm being crushed
I'm not where I want to be
I feel dissatisfied and unfulfilled with where I am now
By your side
The only place I want to be is next to you
I wish you were here
I need you close to me
I wish I could change
I wish I could alter things to be different
Turn around the time
I would go back and do things differently if I could
Rearrange the play
I would change the sequence of events to make everything fall into place
Even though you're near, you seem so far away
You may be physically close, but emotionally, you seem out of reach
You seem to disappear from sight and sound and gone again
Whenever I seem to get close to you, you retreat and disappear, leaving me feeling empty and alone
And I wish you were here
All I want is to have you by my side
Right here
Close enough to feel your warmth and companionship
And I wish you were here
I can't stop thinking about how much I want you to be with me
Right here
Close to me, by my side, where you belong
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DARREN BEALE, MARK MORRISON, SIAN EVANS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
darkalex Trance
Шикарный трек !
Шикарен весь альбом!
Tony Nittoli
Why is it impossible to find this whole album? Loved all her music but this album is in my top 5 where every single song was a classic.
Christa Knox
I know!!!????
karoa77
when i close my eyes and listen this song i'm in heaven <33
Thiago Thomas Thibes
Massa, estou gostando muito dessa banda! PQP! :P
Sophie WILLEME
Un bijou musical ❤️
Lindsay Bean
Ok I just love kosheen most underrated such great talent should be exposed extreme unique talent !!!:)
djavolaki
beatiful song!
Beagle1
'This century is filled with wreckless handling... Distance isn't good for me... And I wish you were here!' Kind of tells you how it is in the part of the world you live in. Just remember to let the right one in, and no more jerks.
Markee Ledge
This injury is caused by reckless handling...and causes insecurity...distance isn't good for me....