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
Knight On The Town
Kula Shaker Lyrics
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He saw a lost soul of heaven that walked on the ground
Well the motor car felt like a carriage
The disco became as a palace and shone like a crown
It shone like a crown
All that we said was forgotten now we don't belong
Games for the lost souls of heaven that walk on the ground
Monday arrived but inside she wa feeling so blue
She felt like she should have been praying
Her love was a memory fading but what can you do
When you're feeling blue.......
All that we said was forgotten now we don't belong
Games for the lost souls of heaven that walk on the ground
The lyrics to Kula Shaker's "Knight On The Town" tell the story of a woman who eagerly anticipates a night out with her "knight in shining armor," only to find herself feeling disillusioned and lost in the aftermath. The opening line sets the scene, as she has been looking forward to this special evening all week. However, once she and her companion are out and about, things begin to feel less magical than she had hoped. The "lost soul of heaven that walked on the ground" is a poetic description of her knight, possibly implying that he is otherworldly or idealistic in some way.
As they travel by car to the disco, she compares the experience to riding in a carriage, highlighting the sense of romance and adventure the night holds. However, once they arrive, she is disappointed to find that the world inside the disco does not live up to her expectations. In her eyes, it "shone like a crown" but failed to fulfill the promise of the fairy tale evening she had envisioned.
The verse that follows describes her depression after the night out. She is reminded of the Garden of Eden, where she had assumed she would find bliss and happiness on this special night. However, she is left feeling distant from her companion and uncertain about her place in the world. The idea of "lost souls of heaven that walk on the ground" is repeated, emphasizing the sense of spiritual dislocation that she feels. Ultimately, the song seems to be about the gap between fantasy and reality, and the challenge of finding meaning and connection in a world that often seems indifferent.
Line by Line Meaning
She had been waiting all week for her knight on the town
She waited eagerly for the man she considered her savior who would take her out and show her a good time in the city.
He saw a lost soul of heaven that walked on the ground
The man saw her as a heavenly being who seemed like she was out of place in the mundane world on Earth.
Well the motor car felt like a carriage
Riding in a car felt like traveling in a stylish, grand carriage from the past.
The disco became as a palace and shone like a crown
The nightclub transformed into an impressive palace, and its lights and decorations made it look like a royal place.
It shone like a crown
The atmosphere of the nightclub was impressive and grand, just like a crown.
All that we said was forgotten now we don't belong
They realized that their previous conversations and promises meant nothing as they both felt out of place in the nightclub and out of sync.
Games for the lost souls of heaven that walk on the ground
The venue felt like a playground for people who felt out of place in the real world, like they were heavenly beings stuck on Earth.
Monday arrived but inside she was feeling so blue
The excitement of the weekend was over, and she felt sad and depressed as she went back to her daily routine.
Where was the garden of Eden she thought had come true?
She wondered where the paradise that she had hoped the weekend would be had gone, and why it had not lasted.
She felt like she should have been praying
She felt so hopeless and upset that she wished she had resorted to prayer to make herself feel better.
Her love was a memory fading but what can you do
The love she had experienced over the weekend was now a distant memory and she couldn't help it.
When you're feeling blue.......
When you feel sad and unhappy, it's hard to find joy or happiness in anything.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: PAUL WINTER-HART, ALONZA BEVAN, JAY DARLINGTON, CRISPIAN MILLS
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