There are at least three acts that go by the name Kowloon, two from Japan a… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three acts that go by the name Kowloon, two from Japan and the latter two from the US.

1) kowloon is an instrumental trio from Tokyo, Japan that started activities in 2005. Members are teppei takahashi (bass, guitar, micro korg), keisaku nakamura (synthesizer, rhodes, piano) and umeki taichi (drums). They are influenced by: rock classics, post-rock, experimental, breakbeats, minimal, new/no wave up to disco. Their website is http://kxwlxxn.net.

2) KOWLOON is a 3-piece pop-rock outfit from Nagoya, Japan formed in June, 2002. Members are Shinsuke Kawai (vocal, guitar, words and composition), Maki Sasaki (drums and chorus) and Seiya Furuta (bass and chorus). There website is located at http://www.kowloon-web.com/ while their myspace is located at http://www.myspace.com/kowloondrive.

3) Kowloon is a rock band formed in Portland, OR in 2009. The lineup consists of Joshua McCaslin, Don Ankrom, and Mike Dugan. Their official myspace is located at http://www.myspace.com/kowloonportland.

4) Kowloon is a musician and filmmaker from Los Angeles, California. His debut album, ‘Come Over’, was released on July 2, 2021; and was written, performed, recorded and mixed in his home studio.

The Sun
Kowloon Lyrics

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I’ve been feeling let down
but not by you
And I’ve been broken up
and torn in two
When I needed you
you had a hand for me
I hope that you know, darling
You’ve got my heart

lock and key

You are the sun
that shines so bright for me
you are the one

that shines your light for all to see
you are the sun

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics, the singer expresses their feelings of disappointment and heartbreak, but reassuringly adds that it has nothing to do with the person they are addressing. Rather, the person has been a source of comfort and support when in need. The singer acknowledges and appreciates how the person holds their heart "lock and key." The repetition of "you are the sun" in the chorus emphasizes the importance and brightness this person brings to their life.

The use of symbolism in the lyrics is noteworthy. The person is compared to the sun, a powerful symbol of warmth and light. They are the light that shines for all to see, suggesting their positive impact on not just the singer but others as well. The reference to the heart being locked and key suggests a level of trust and security, indicating the deep level of love and connection the singer has with this person.

Line by Line Meaning

I’ve been feeling let down
I've been disappointed lately

but not by you
but it's not because of anything you did

And I’ve been broken up
I've been emotionally hurt

and torn in two
and it's been a difficult experience

When I needed you
During times of need

you had a hand for me
You were there to help and support me

I hope that you know, darling
I want you to know, my love

You’ve got my heart
I'm emotionally invested in you

lock and key
I trust and rely on you completely

You are the sun
You bring light and warmth into my life

that shines so bright for me
You shine your love and positivity on me