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
Peter Pan RIP
Kula Shaker Lyrics
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This is the tombstone
Of Peter Pan R.I.P.
Say a prayer
For all the children
Everyone
Who still believes
Peter Pan R.I.P.
Clear leaves
From his resting place.
Chase the crows.
Across the street
Let the sun
Warm his bleeding heart
Boy, you meant so much to me
Peter Pan R.I.P.
Peter Pan
He won't come back
They chained his feet
And broke his back
I'm crying
Remembering the days
Crying sweet tears of joy
Remembering the days
The games that we played
Now we know
This ain't no fairytale
His grave is there
For all to see
Gather 'round
All good children
Gather 'round the memory
Peter Pan R.I.P.
Peter Pan,
Don't look back
They clipp your wings
And chain your back
I'm crying
Remembering the days
Crying sweet tears of joy
Remembering the days
The games that we played
Peter P. R.I.P.
Peter P. R.I.P.
Peter P. R.I.P.
Peter P. R.I.P.
Peter P. Rest In Peace
Kula Shaker's song "Peter Pan RIP" is a poignant tribute to the beloved fictional character Peter Pan. The song is a lament for the loss of childhood innocence and wonder, represented by the death of Peter Pan, who has been chained and broken by the cruel realities of adulthood. The opening lyrics "Gather 'round, This is the tombstone, of Peter Pan R.I.P" set the tone for the song, melancholic, nostalgic and delicate.
The chorus, "Peter Pan, He won't come back, They chained his feet, And broke his back" speaks to the tragedy of growing up and losing the magic of childhood. The lyrics highlight the idea that once you become an adult, you can never return to the pure and joyful moments of childhood. The verse where it says "Let the sun, Warm his bleeding heart, Boy, you meant so much to me" portrays the idea that even after Peter Pan's death, he is still remembered fondly by those who knew him as a symbol of a better, happier time.
The song's final line, "Peter P. Rest In Peace," is a final tribute to Peter Pan, whose death symbolizes the end of an era of innocence that can never be regained. "Peter Pan RIP" is a song about the inevitability of growing up and the loss of the pure-hearted joys of childhood.
Line by Line Meaning
Gather 'round
Come together, listen up
This is the tombstone
A marker denotes the grave
Of Peter Pan R.I.P.
Rest in peace, his soul at rest
Say a prayer
Speak with the divine
For all the children
All youth of the world
Everyone
Each and every one
Who still believes
Who believe in magic
Clear leaves
Remove the fallen foliage
From his resting place.
From the spot where he lies
Chase the crows.
Frighten the perched birds
Across the street
To the other side
Let the sun
The solar orb
Warm his bleeding heart
Heat his still-beating soul
Boy, you meant so much to me
Oh, how significant you were
Peter Pan R.I.P.
Rest in peace, oh Peter Pan
Peter Pan
Oh Peter Pan
He won't come back
He will never return
They chained his feet
He was imprisoned
And broke his back
They caused him harm
I'm crying
Tears are streaming
Remembering the days
Thinking back on the past
Crying sweet tears of joy
In sadness, there is still happiness
The games that we played
The childhood games we relished
Now we know
We understand
This ain't no fairytale
This is reality
His grave is there
The resting place is here
For all to see
One and all may observe
Gather 'round
Come together, listen up
All good children
All the virtuous youth
Gather 'round the memory
Come together to remember
Peter Pan,
Oh Peter Pan
Don't look back
Never rearview
They clipp your wings
Your wings were trimmed
And chain your back
And chained your body
Peter P. R.I.P.
Peter Pan, rest in peace
Peter P. R.I.P.
Peter Pan, rest in peace
Peter P. R.I.P.
Peter Pan, rest in peace
Peter P. R.I.P.
Peter Pan, rest in peace
Peter P. Rest In Peace
Peter Pan, may you rest in peace
Contributed by Aiden B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Camille
Gather 'round
This is the tombstone
Of Peter Pan R.I.P
Say a prayer
For all the children
Everyone
That still believes
Peter Pan R.I.P
Clear the leaves
From his rest of place
Chase the cold
Across the street
Let the sun
Warm his bleeding heart
Boy, you meant so much to me
Peter Pan R.I.P
Peter Pan
He won't come back
They chained his feet
And broke his back
I'm crying
Remember the days
Crying sweet tears of joy
Remember the days
The games that we played
Now we know
This ain't no fairytale
His grave is there
For all to see
Gather 'round
All good children
Gather 'round the memory
Peter Pan R.I.P
Peter Pan
Don't look back
They clipped your wings
And chained your back
I'm crying
Remember the days
Crying sweet tears of joy
Remember the days
The games that we played
P.P. R.I.P
P.P. R.I.P
P.P. R.I.P
P.P. R.I.P
P.P. Rest In Peace
David Robson
What a band! So criminally under appreciated. This album is absolutely fantastic. I can't recommend it highly enough. It's truly amazing.
Dolbro Dan
you said it. glad they got it together again for this wee gem. Revenge of the King EP was the shizz too
d0dFLyEr
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nicomichelmusica
De las favoritas 🧡Cada instrumento suena tan increíble! gracias K🕉
Quack
Kula Shaker is the embodiment of all thats cool about music from the mid to end 20th century like pop, the first rock and of course psychedelia, but these guys aren't revisionists - its a great and relevant continuation - the lyrics, the imagery and the sounds. A few more groups sound like them in the past few years but they fully actualize the vibe and they've had an indelible place in my psyche for the last 15 years. These are great songs that I will hum and sing and scream till my dying day.
Dayal A
A bit of a masterpiece here folks - Beautiful coming together of all the elements...mesmeric music, meaningful lyrics, great role-playing and very evocative, creative film direction. Thank you and congratulations to all who participated in this brilliant achievement.
TheBattleRoyale
This video and song are beautiful, Kula Shaker are True artists!
Tetetoterretherapies
They are still amazing live too! Just seen them a few days ago,