Their sound is roughly based on the sounds of 90s Britpop mixed in with 60s psychedelic rock, with heavy influences of Indian pop music as well as classic hard rock throughout. Their first album, 'K' was released in the United Kingdom in 1996, and it became the fastest selling debut album since 'Definitely Maybe' by Oasis. Selling 850,000 copies in the U.K. and a further 250,000 in the U.S., the band achieved success with their singles "Hey Dude" and "Tattva" climbing into the top 40. Their second album released in 1999, 'Peasants, Pigs and Astronauts', however, did not have the success of the first, selling only a fraction of 'K' despite a slightly higher marketing budget. Later that year, Mills announced the band would be breaking up due to unwanted pressure loaded upon them by their label and the urge to move on.
On 11th July 2006, Kula Shaker announced that they would be reforming, and the group set about creating an iTunes-exclusive E.P. They started by touring smaller venues in the U.K. Their third album, 'Strange Folk', was released on 20th August 2007, and their fourth, 'Pilgrim's Progress', was released on 28th June 2010. While touring since then, they have also released a Christmas single. Frontman Crispian Mills is also known for his solo work and his role in the band The Jeevas
303
Kula Shaker Lyrics
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Stuck pushing some wheel
Moving on and down the road
To the 303
In the land of summer sun we have just begun
Riding out with my friends in a Mercedes Benz
You can find your way home, on the 303
Oh on the 303
Well hard times, well all I know is that
Dark times? Gotta let it go because
I got my freinds and I love my friends, yeah got my friends yeah
Right to the end round the bend all together now
Oh yeah
I got to got to get to some place
I've never seen
Headless guru in the night
Show me what you mean!
In the land of summer sun we have just begun
Perfect picture card scene, changing all that had been
You can find your way home, on the 303
You can let somebody know, on the 303
Oh on the 303
Well hard times, well all I know is that
Dark times? Gotta let it go because
I got my stash and I love my hash, I got my stash,
I think I'll grow myself a big ol' hairy moustache
Ahh yeah
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Ah yeah
Whoa
You can find your way home, on the 303
You can let somebody know, on the 303
Oh on the 303
The lyrics of Kula Shaker's "303" are about a man who is stuck in a monotonous, mundane life, where he pushes a wheel and moves on and down a road, which happens to be the 303. The 303 is a highway in the UK that connects Bournemouth with Bristol, and this song is a tribute to that road. The man finds escape and meaning by cruising with his friends in a Mercedes-Benz, enjoying the summer sun, and making memories. The song's catchy chorus talks about finding your way home and letting go of hard times and dark times while cruising on the 303.
The second verse delves into a more spiritual aspect where the singer wants to go somewhere he's never seen before and seeks guidance from a headless guru in the night. This verse could be interpreted as a metaphor for seeking answers in life's journey, and the 303 is the road that is guiding him towards those answers. Overall, the song is an ode to friendship, adventure, and the road, which is symbolic of life's journey to find oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm just I'm just I'm just a man
I am a simple human being
Stuck pushing some wheel
I am stuck in a mundane job, just going through the motions
Moving on and down the road
Moving forward in life, on a journey
To the 303
Towards a specific destination, the 303
In the land of summer sun we have just begun
We are in a beautiful place, and our adventure is just beginning
Riding out with my friends in a Mercedes Benz
Going on a road trip with my friends in a fancy car
You can find your way home, on the 303
The 303 is a path that leads to a familiar place, where one feels safe and secure
You can let yourself go, on the 303
The 303 is a place where one can let go of all their worries and just be themselves
Well hard times, well all I know is that
In tough times, all I know is that
Dark times? Gotta let it go because
Even in difficult times, we must let go of negativity and move forward
I got my freinds and I love my friends, yeah got my friends yeah
I am surrounded by good friends who I cherish deeply
Right to the end round the bend all together now
We will stick by each other until the end, facing whatever challenges come our way
I got to got to get to some place
I am eager to reach a desired destination
I've never seen
Somewhere I have never been before
Headless guru in the night
A mysterious guide to lead me through the darkness
Show me what you mean!
Enlighten me, teach me your ways
Perfect picture card scene, changing all that had been
A perfect moment captured in time that changes everything that came before it
You can let somebody know, on the 303
The 303 is a way to communicate and connect with others
Well hard times, well all I know is that
In tough times, all I know is that
Dark times? Gotta let it go because
Even in difficult times, we must let go of negativity and move forward
I got my stash and I love my hash, I got my stash,
I have a supply of drugs that I enjoy using
I think I'll grow myself a big ol' hairy moustache
I am going to express myself in a bold, unconventional way
Whoa
An exclamation of excitement or surprise
Oh, oh, oh
A vocalization of enjoyment or enthusiasm
Ah yeah
An expression of affirmation or agreement
You can find your way home, on the 303
The 303 is a path that leads to a familiar place, where one feels safe and secure
Lyrics © Unison Rights S.L.
Written by: Alonza Bevan, Crispian Mills
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