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
Song Of Love/Narayana
Kula Shaker Lyrics
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Just you and I
We can save our world again
Just one day at a time (one day at a time)
Om Namah Narayana
Om Namah Narayana
Locked up inside (all locked up inside)
Well darkness likes to keep them blind
But we'll hold back the tide
D'You feel another energy?
I feel a power growing
D'You feel another energy?
I feel a power growing
Feel another energy...
Gonna sing the song of love (gonna sing the song of love)
And shine a light (and shine a light)
We were born to see the dawn
And we'll hold back the tide
D'You feel another energy?
I feel a power growing
D'You feel another energy?
I feel a power growing
Om Namah Narayana
Om Namah Narayana
Om Namah Narayana
Om Namah Narayana
Om Namah Narayana
Om Namah Narayana
Om Namah Narayana
Feel another energy
Feel a power growing
Feel another energy
Om Namah Narayana
Hari Aum
The lyrics of Kula Shaker's Song of Love / Narayana speak of love and hope. The song starts with the line "Gonna sing the song of love, just you and I," suggesting a partnership between the singer and the listener to create positive change in the world. They believe that they can "save our world again, just one day at a time," emphasizing the importance of small steps towards betterment.
The repetition of "Om Namah Narayana" throughout the song is a reference to a Hindu mantra. It is a way of paying homage to Lord Vishnu, who is believed to be the preserver of the universe. The song speaks of holding back the tide of darkness and the feeling of another energy or power growing, signifying a sense of unity and strength in the face of adversity.
The lines "So strange some folks these days, locked up inside, well darkness likes to keep them blind" refer to the struggles that people face in modern society, possibly alluding to feelings of isolation or confusion. However, the song seeks to encourage listeners to break free of these constrictions and feel empowered to make changes for the better.
Overall, the Song of Love / Narayana is a powerful ode to love, hope, and unity, which seeks to inspire listeners to create change in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Gonna sing the song of love
We are going to spread love through this song.
Just you and I
We will do it together.
We can save our world again
Through our actions, we can make the world a better place.
Just one day at a time (one day at a time)
We can make a difference one day at a time.
Om Namah Narayana
A religious chant to invoke the Hindu god Narayana.
So strange some folks these days
It is strange how some people are behaving these days.
Locked up inside (all locked up inside)
They are confined by their own thoughts and emotions.
Well darkness likes to keep them blind
Negative influences can prevent them from seeing the truth.
But we'll hold back the tide
We will resist these negative influences and try to create a positive change.
D'You feel another energy?
Do you sense a different kind of energy?
I feel a power growing
I feel a sense of empowerment building up inside me.
Gonna sing the song of love (gonna sing the song of love)
We are going to spread love through this song.
And shine a light (and shine a light)
We will bring positivity and hope into the world.
We were born to see the dawn
We were born to witness the birth of a new day filled with hope and positivity.
D'You feel another energy?
Do you sense a different kind of energy?
I feel a power growing
I feel a sense of empowerment building up inside me.
Om Namah Narayana
A religious chant to invoke the Hindu god Narayana.
Om Namah Narayana
A religious chant to invoke the Hindu god Narayana.
Om Namah Narayana
A religious chant to invoke the Hindu god Narayana.
Om Namah Narayana
A religious chant to invoke the Hindu god Narayana.
Om Namah Narayana
A religious chant to invoke the Hindu god Narayana.
Om Namah Narayana
A religious chant to invoke the Hindu god Narayana.
Om Namah Narayana
A religious chant to invoke the Hindu god Narayana.
Feel another energy
Sensing a different kind of energy.
Feel a power growing
Feeling a sense of empowerment building up inside.
Om Namah Narayana
A religious chant to invoke the Hindu god Narayana.
Hari Aum
A Hindu chant used for spiritual purposes.
Contributed by Ethan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
lavendellady
this gig was amazing...can't wait to see these guys to be back from Asian tour!!!! Thanks for sharing!
JRSZ
It's like the partialy cover, partialy the og song, and partialy the own version, as the Narayan from the TFOTL was recorded with Kula Shakers Leader, while the Climbatize is Prodigy's song without involvement of no-one beside the Liam and mastering crew.
Ian Rabjohn
great night, so many good songs but this was one of the best on the night
Stealthheart Draws
It's kind of jarring that the Om Nara is dragging from the beat at the end XD
Caryn D Prescott
RIP Keith Flint.