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".
I Don't Mind
Kubb Lyrics
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You don't even wanna know my name
That's just fine
You don't even wanna know my name
You (evolve) scenes of you and me in bed
Your legs wrapped around my head
You don't even wanna know my name
I'll do whatever you have in mind.
You and me (we're in this game)
And you don't even wanna know my name.
I don't mind
If your hungry for a bit of strange
That's alright
If your looking for a little change
Can I be (bold) and turn you around instead
I wanna see the back of your head
I don't even wanna know your name
I don't mind, if you don't mind
I'll do whatever you have in mind.
You and me (we're in this game)
And you don't even wanna know my name.
Bridge of song
I don't mind, if you don't mind
I'll do whatever you have in mind.
You and me (we're in this game)
And you don't even wanna know my name.
I don't mind
The lyrics of Kubb's "I Don't Mind" are sung from the perspective of someone who is willing to engage in a purely physical, no-strings-attached encounter with another person. The first verse suggests that the other person may have vivid fantasies about being with the singer, but doesn't even care to know their name. The singer is okay with this, and willing to participate in the encounter regardless. The second verse takes the same approach, with the singer indicating that they are open to whatever the other person desires, even if it means turning them around instead of the typical face-to-face encounter. The bridge of the song repeats the idea that the singer is willing to go along with whatever the other person wants, emphasizing the lack of emotional connection in the encounter.
The overall message of the song seems to be that physical desire can exist without emotional attachment, and that both parties can be okay with that situation. However, there is also a sense of anonymity and detachment that pervades the lyrics, with the lack of interest in knowing each other's names highlighting the temporary and unimportant nature of the encounter. The emphasis on doing whatever the other person wants also suggests a power dynamic that may not be entirely equal.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't mind
I am okay with whatever you want.
You don't even wanna know my name
You are not interested in getting to know me as a person.
That's just fine
It's okay with me if you don't want to know me.
You (evolve) scenes of you and me in bed
You imagine us having sexual encounters together.
Your legs wrapped around my head
You envision a specific sexual position.
You don't even wanna know my name
You are still not interested in getting to know me as a person.
If your hungry for a bit of strange
If you are interested in sexual experiences with someone new.
That's alright
I am okay with that.
If your looking for a little change
If you are seeking something different.
Can I be (bold) and turn you around instead
Can I take control and suggest something different than what you originally had in mind.
I wanna see the back of your head
I have a specific sexual desire in mind.
Bridge of song
Reiteration of the overall theme of the song: being okay with engaging in sexual activities without getting to know the other person on a personal level.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BEN LANGMAID, JEFF PATTERSON, HARRY COLLIER
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