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
Hurricane Season
Kula Shaker Lyrics
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Bending the horizon bearing with the breeze
Searching for a treasure buried long ago
'Cos nothing lasts forever except what you don't know
But he weren't afraid of dying or stepping through that door
The compass started reeling and he stared into the storm
And an angry ton of water knocked him to the ground
And it kinda stands to reason
It was hurricance season
Hey-ey-ey-ey
He was hanging in the darkness holding to the land
Faces in the water of folks he'd left behind
Saying 'boy you must be crazy should have stayed at home
Stuck with what you'd started, stuck with what you know'
And the sea had come to take him and snuff him like a light
In the black and heavy water in the black and heavy sight
And it kinda stands to reason
It was hurricance season
Hey-ey-ey-ey
Hey-ey-ey-ey
He called up to the angels he called into the deep
Said 'God if you can hear me give me some relief'
And He didn't ask for favours didn't want to ask for gold
Only one posession possession of a soul
'I'm begging for your mercy I'm begging to you please
I'm just a simple traveller lost upon the sea'
And it kinda stands to reason
It was hurricance season
Hey-hey-hey-hey
The lyrics to Kula Shaker's song "Hurricane Season" tell the story of a man who is sailing across the sea in search of treasure that has been buried long ago. He is described as an outcast from the island, someone who is not afraid of dying and willing to take risks. The mood of the lyrics is adventurous and exciting, but also has an underlying sense of danger and risk.
As the man is sailing, he encounters a severe storm and is knocked to the ground by a massive wave. He is left clinging to the land in the darkness, with faces in the water of people he left behind who criticize his decision to leave. However, he doesn't ask for help from anyone except for God. He asks for mercy and assistance in his journey, not just asking for gold, but only one possession, the possession of a soul.
There is a sense of uncertainty throughout the song, as the man is struggling to survive against the forces of nature. The lyrics reflect the theme that nothing lasts forever except what you don't know, emphasizing the importance of taking risks and stepping out of one's comfort zone.
Line by Line Meaning
He was an outcast from the island sailing across the sea
A man who didn't fit in with the people around him set sail in search of something new.
Bending the horizon bearing with the breeze
He pushed himself to the limit, traveling far and wide to find what he was looking for.
Searching for a treasure buried long ago
He was on a quest to find something that had been lost for many years.
'Cos nothing lasts forever except what you don't know
He believed that the only thing that would endure over time was the unknown and the undiscovered.
But he weren't afraid of dying or stepping through that door
He was brave and fearless, unafraid of what lay ahead of him.
The compass started reeling and he stared into the storm
He encountered a violent storm that threw him off course.
Soon everything was rolling and rolling like a hound
The turbulence of the storm grew worse and worse until it was completely out of control.
And an angry ton of water knocked him to the ground
He was thrown overboard by a powerful wave.
And it kinda stands to reason
It's no surprise that...
It was hurricance season
...he encountered a hurricane during his travels.
Hey-ey-ey-ey
He was hanging in the darkness holding to the land
Despite the darkness and confusion that surrounded him, he tried to keep a firm grasp on his goals.
Faces in the water of folks he'd left behind
Memories of the people he had known before he embarked on his journey came flooding back to him.
Saying 'boy you must be crazy should have stayed at home
His inner doubts and anxieties resurfaced, telling him he should have stayed where he was.
Stuck with what you'd started, stuck with what you know'
The familiar and the known can seem like safe choices, but they can also be limiting and prevent one from growing.
And the sea had come to take him and snuff him like a light
The ocean was so powerful that it seemed like it might kill him before he could reach his destination.
In the black and heavy water in the black and heavy sight
The darkness of the storm and the weight of the water made it difficult for him to see what was ahead of him.
He called up to the angels he called into the deep
Feeling helpless and alone, he reached out to a higher power for guidance and support.
Said 'God if you can hear me give me some relief'
He prayed for assistance to make it through such a dangerous experience.
And He didn't ask for favours didn't want to ask for gold
He didn't ask for material wealth or special treatment, just a simple and humble request for help.
Only one posession possession of a soul
He realized that the most valuable thing he had was his own soul and spirit.
'I'm begging for your mercy I'm begging to you please
He pleaded for mercy and compassion from a higher power.
I'm just a simple traveller lost upon the sea'
Despite his bravery and determination, he felt lost and alone in his journey.
Hey-hey-hey-hey
Contributed by Eva C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cook moore
Beautiful recording of Crispian