Harry Collier: lead… Read Full Bio ↴Kubb are a British indie rock band from London.
Harry Collier: lead vocals and bass
Dominic Greensmith: drums
John Tilley: keyboards
The band started to form when Harry met Ben Langmaid via mutual friend Rollo Armstrong (of Faithless fame). Rollo and Ben had studios in the same complex. Harry then met a friend of Langmaid's, Jeff Patterson. The threesome began writing together writing such songs as “Chemical”. Langmaid and Patterson however weren’t interested in being in the frontline of a band but Harry had energy and enthusiasm to spare.
Before long however the Kubb line-up was in place: Ex Reef member Dom Greensmith (drums) recruited via an old touring contact of Harry's; John Tilley (keyboards) fresh out Greenwich Conservatoire and recruited via an NME ad; and Adj (guitar).
Their songs have seen airplay on radio stations and they have headlined several tours in the UK, they have played two gigs at the Shepherd's Bush Empire, and have made guest appearances on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (on December 16, 2005, and on the Jonathon Ross Radio Show on February 4, 2006). They also appeared on Jools Holland's show, Popworld, CDUK, the Des and Mel Show,The Friday Night Project with Justin Lee Collins and Alan Carr along with special guest Jamie Oliver and have appeared three times on Top of the Pops. They performed an iTunes Live from London gig at the London Apple Store, they have recorded a 'secret session' for Tiscali and the group appeared at V Festival and the Isle of Wight Festival.
Kubb have recently announced on MySpace that they are busy writing for their second album; also, guitarist Adj Buffone announced that he has left the band. Lead singer Harry Collier features on the 2006 Faithless single "Bombs".
Alcatraz
Kubb Lyrics
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They really mean it
She's in Alcatraz
He don't walk it
And she just talks it
And nothing's left unsaid
Bail out I said bail out
Bail out, its only the ground
Under my floor
He's a warlord
And she wants out
'Cause when she talks it
He distorts it
And the highway's in her head
Bail out I said bail out
And don't look down
Bail out, its only the ground
And the highway's in her head
Bail out I said bail out
And don't look down
Bail out, its only the ground
The lyrics to Kubb's Alcatraz describe a woman who is trapped both mentally and physically. The first verse talks about her being in Alcatraz, which is a famous prison, but it is unclear whether she is actually physically there or this is a metaphor for feeling trapped. The lyrics suggest that she is saying all that needs to be said while the man in her life is not being truthful. The phrase "he don't walk it" could imply that he is not honest in his actions, and "she just talks it" could mean that she is the only one speaking honestly.
In the second verse, there is a reference to a warlord under the floor, which could be a metaphor for the woman's internal struggles. It is clear from the lyrics that she wants to escape this situation, but the highway in her head represents the internal struggle to make a decision or take action. The phrase "he distorts it" implies that this man in her life is manipulating her thoughts and feelings.
The chorus "Bail out I said bail out, and don't look down, bail out, it's only the ground" could mean to make the difficult decision to leave the situation behind and not be afraid of what's to come. The idea of not looking down suggests to be confident in taking this leap of faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Through the ceiling
Rising above and beyond all limits
They really mean it
Their intentions are genuine and true
She's in Alcatraz
Feeling trapped and confined in a hopeless situation
He don't walk it
He doesn't act on his words
And she just talks it
She speaks her mind but isn't able to make her own choices
And nothing's left unsaid
Everything has been communicated clearly
Bail out I said bail out
Escape while you still can
And don't look down
Don't fear what's to come
Bail out, its only the ground
The unknown may be scary, but it's better than the current situation
Under my floor
Beneath the surface lies secrets
He's a warlord
He's controlling and dominating over others
And she wants out
She desires to break free and gain independence
'Cause when she talks it
When she expresses herself
He distorts it
He twists her words to maintain control
And the highway's in her head
She dreams of escape and a better life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BEN LANGMAID, JEFF PATTERSON, HARRY COLLIER
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