-- Biography courtesy of BYO Records --
Not many people know about the small college town of Warrensburg, Missouri, which is about 40 miles east of Kansas City. Apparently, it's the home of the phrase "Man's Best Friend" (pertaining to dogs). There's a statue of a dog called Old Drum in front of the courthouse in town. Supposedly, Warrensburg has the biggest consumption of Natural Light beer in the country. According to the guys in Kosher, "Warrensburg is like any small town, but we have 2 McDonalds.... Ok, one of them is in the Wal Mart. We hang out at home a lot, because it just gets stupid to go down to the bars every night and waste money and make fun of moronic frat boys, and slutty sorority girls (well, it's not all bad)."
The basic structure of Kosher started in 1995 when three out of the four band members got together during their high school years. Although the line-up currently consists of Remi (vocals & bass), Trent (guitar & backing vocals), Josh (guitar), and Rob (drums), the band was initially conceived as a 3-piece. Josh was originally brought in as a bass player in 1999 for a month-long tour of the Mid-West and East Coast. When Kosher got back to writing songs, Josh and Remi swapped instruments. After noticing the new, fuller sound, the band decided to keep Josh as a permanent fixture in the group. Interestingly enough, one of the first times that Josh and the rest of the band hung out together was at a show at which now-label-mates, Pinhead Circus, was playing.
After playing around town, Kosher developed a large fan base in Warrensburg and decided to head out. Miraculously, their "stinky, rusty van, which is held together with duct tape and wire," made it through several U.S. tours in the Mid-West and the East Coast. A few of the bands they have played with are Scared of Chaka, Murder City Devils, Leatherface, Dillinger Four, and The Thumbs. Several tours are in the works.
Kosher is constantly being compared to The Replacements (in their earlier punk years), Black Flag, and Dillinger Four. Past releases include a 7" called "Bored of America" (on the defunct label, Skull Duggery, which was based in Massachussettes) and a self-released EP called "Death to Drama." BYO Records releases Kosher's amazing debut full-length album entitled "Self-Control" on November 27, 2001.
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Top of the World
Kosher Lyrics
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So why do I feel I have to stay up till the break of dawn?
The white lines passed and hypnotized, so restless, now stir crazy.
Now I can't get these songs out of my mind,
and I feel like I'm wasting time.
The rings under my eyes show that I'm wasting time.
On the road that is so lonely.
But I hope that will never change,
I belong on the lost highway.
Top of the world, top of the heap.
I can't keep on saying the things that I used to, they remind me of you.
And when I wake up in the morning and I can't shake this feeling,
sometimes I don't want to wake up at all.
And the pills that I take, they might help,
but when I wake I just wanna keep dreaming, dreaming, dreaming...
On that road that is so lonely.
But I hope that will never change,
and I hope you hear what I'm saying.
I belong on the lost highway.
Top of the world.
"Top of the World" by Kosher is a song that expresses the pain and loneliness that comes with being on the road, away from loved ones. The opening lyrics reveal that time feels slow since the person the artist is singing to has been gone. The artist mentions feeling compelled to stay up until dawn, which suggests that they are struggling to sleep or may be trying to avoid their thoughts. The white lines on the road have a hypnotic effect on the singer, adding to their restlessness and sense of being stir crazy. The artist can't get certain songs out of their head, but they also feel like they are wasting time. The rings under their eyes indicate that they aren't getting enough rest. The singer even says that they sometimes feel like not waking up at all.
The chorus of the song refers to the artist's desire to be on the "lost highway" and to feel on top of the world, despite the difficulties of being away from loved ones. The verses are about the struggles of being on the road and feeling alone, while the chorus is about the hope and possibility of feeling like you are on top of the world despite everything. The lines "I can't keep on saying the things that I used to, they remind me of you" reveal how the artist is haunted by the memory of the person they are singing to, and how difficult it is to deal with those memories while being away from home.
Line by Line Meaning
Time has passed so slowly since you've been gone.
The time has been dragging on without you here with me.
So why do I feel I have to stay up till the break of dawn?
I cannot fall asleep, and I find myself staying awake until morning.
The white lines passed and hypnotized, so restless, now stir crazy.
The continuous movement on the road has me both hypnotized and agitated, making me feel insane.
Now I can't get these songs out of my mind, and I feel like I'm wasting time.
I am unable to escape these songs stuck in my head, and it feels like a waste of time.
The rings under my eyes show that I'm wasting time.
The exhaustion and circles under my eyes demonstrate that I am squandering my time.
On the road that is so lonely.
Traveling down this road makes me feel isolated and desolate.
But I hope that will never change, and I hope you hear what I'm saying.
Despite the loneliness, I wish things will always stay the same, and I hope you can understand what I am expressing.
I belong on the lost highway.
This path of confusion and abandonment is where I seem to belong.
Top of the world, top of the heap.
Though I am in this desolate place, I feel like I am on top of the world.
I can't keep on saying the things that I used to, they remind me of you.
I cannot keep discussing things like I used to, for they trigger memories of you.
And when I wake up in the morning and I can't shake this feeling, sometimes I don't want to wake up at all.
On occasion, I wake up with this sentiment I cannot shake, and it makes me not want to wake up at all.
And the pills that I take, they might help, but when I wake I just wanna keep dreaming, dreaming, dreaming...
The medication I take may aid me, but when I wake up, I find myself wanting to remain in a dreamlike state.
On that road that is so lonely.
I continue to travel down this lonesome road.
But I hope that will never change, and I hope you hear what I'm saying.
Despite the loneliness, I wish things will always stay the same, and I hope you can understand what I am expressing.
I belong on the lost highway.
This path of confusion and abandonment is where I seem to belong.
Top of the world.
Despite my circumstances, I feel on top of the world.
Contributed by Leah H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dodos Mamma
As a Lebanese Muslim living in the UK, I can say that there is so much that we have in common with the Jews. It is a way of life for both of us.
We eat halal which in the same diet as kosher, but we are forbidden from alcohol consumption.
I wish we could bridge the gap and embrace our similarities rather than have conflict.
My grandfather’s wife was Palestinian but had to flee to Lebanon. I have no issue with Jews, we are both Semitic but Zionism is where we clash.
I loved all of your videos. So much of Jewish law I already knew as I came to the UK in the 80’s and lived in a predominantly Jewish community. My post graduate friends were all Jewish and my mentor was a very sweet Jewish consultant who’s wife frequently invited me to family celebrations . They practiced their faith but weren’t ultra orthodox.
Thank you so much for sharing these videos with us.
Prashant Parekh
I really appreciate this remarkable insight into the culture and kosher practice for better understanding.
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Thank you for sharing your appreciation
MrPuch82
It's very interesting to see how customs most people would see as quaint or slightly ridiculous, have such a profound impact on the devout. I respect their commitment.
Paradigm Shift
Love to learn about other cultures, religions, ways of living / life — glad this came up on my recommended feed
Lucia K.
hi, I am german and love your english documentaries, very informative with a few laughs, especially when the jewish background music comes in .Thanks for putting this up
sharon painter
What a wonderful documentary. 😊
denise thorbjornsen
God bless the Jewish people I've watched other videos and it's very interesting the way they prepare their food and how they check for bugs in the vegetables and fruits shabbat shalom
Neal Schier
Always enjoy these John. Thank you!
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Thanks Neal
Patzi O'Callaghan
Hi John, after having watched umpteen documentaries both on t.v. and YouTube about Orthodox Judaism as a Christian I have the height of respect for all Jewish people! With the extraordinary amount of rules and traditions that they follow and knowing how to remain Kosher I honestly don’t think that I would be able to be an Orthodox Jew as I know that I would forget most of the Mikvas, traditions and Kosher laws! It is absolutely remarkable how these wonderful people integrate them into their daily lives! As I said genuine respect to my Jewish brothers and sisters in God!🙏🏻🤗🕊! Px