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
Start All Over
Kula Shaker Lyrics
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I wish that we could start all over
I´m so gone
I really want to love again.
Cause I know if it´s real,
No-one else could understand
Take me back,
Make me feel,
Oh no no (i´m so gone).
Oh, my love,
I wish that we could start all over
I´m so gone
I feel like i´m half way there...
Solo cause
I know if it´s real,
No-one else could understand
Take me back
Make me real,
Make me feel,
Oh no no (I'm so gone).
Oh my love,
I wish that we could start all over
I'm so gone
I really want to love again
I really want to start all over
Really want to love again
I really want to start all over
Really want to love again.
The song "Start All Over" by Kula Shaker is a poignant representation of the desire to start anew with a past love. The singer is expressing their longing for a fresh start with their partner, acknowledging that they have made mistakes in the past but hoping to put them behind them and move forward. The repetition of "Oh my love, I wish that we could start all over" and "I'm so gone, I really want to love again" underscores the sense of yearning and desperation felt by the singer.
The singer seems cognizant of the fact that their relationship may not be understood by others, but they are willing to take that risk for another chance at love. The line "cause I know if it's real, no-one else could understand" speaks to the depth of their feelings and the belief that only they and their partner truly know the extent of their connection. The use of the phrase "make me real, make me feel" further underscores this idea - the singer is looking for their partner to validate their emotions and make them feel as though their relationship is tangible and valid.
Overall, "Start All Over" is an emotional and raw depiction of the desire to reconnect with a past love and start anew. The repetition of certain phrases works to emphasize the sentiment behind the lyrics and creates a sense of urgency and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh my love,
The singer addresses their lover, expressing emotion and passion.
I wish that we could start all over
The singer wants to begin their relationship anew, free from old mistakes and issues.
I´m so gone
The singer feels disheartened and at a loss for direction.
I really want to love again.
The singer desires a fresh start, where they can feel the joy and passion of love once more.
Cause I know if it´s real,
The singer has faith that true love is out there, and can be found again.
No-one else could understand
The singer feels that their love, and the emotions it brings, are unique and irreplaceable.
Take me back,
The singer implores their lover to reconsider their relationship and start again.
Make me real,
The singer wants their relationship to be genuine and honest, without any pretense or falsehoods.
Make me feel,
The singer desires a strong emotional connection with their lover, where they can truly feel each other's love.
Oh no no (i´m so gone).
The singer repeats their sense of feeling lost and directionless in their love life.
I feel like i´m half way there...
The singer acknowledges that they are not completely lost, as they still have hope for a new beginning.
Solo cause
The singer reflects on their personal growth and the changes they must make in their life.
I know if it´s real,
Again, the singer states their belief that true love exists and is attainable.
No-one else could understand
The singer feels that their love is all-encompassing and cannot be fully grasped by anyone else.
Oh my love,
The singer reaffirms their deep affection for their lover.
I'm so gone
The singer reiterates their feeling of being lost and disconnected in their love life.
I really want to love again
The singer expresses their eagerness to find love anew.
I really want to start all over
The singer desires a clean slate, where they can rebuild their relationship from the ground up.
Really want to love again.
The singer once again expresses their passionate desire for a new chapter in their love life.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CRISPIAN MILLS
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Kat Sparling
I wish this song was longer, love it so much.
James LaFleur
The whole Album K is fantastic
Vernon Allen
It is just so good, it would sound at home on the Beatles Rubber Soul.
Peace with in
Vernon Allen exactly sounds like John
Michael Diver
yep, mid 60s Beatles/Lennon composition written all over it.
Lori Lowe
Love all of kula shaker :) saw them in Bristol on a boat in 07 when I was 18
Carol
Oh my love, I love it!
Music Forever
una de las mejores y mas menospreciadas bandas que yo conozco, obvio una de mis preferidas
Michael Bishop
Reminds me of Taunton gig..2017..Mike Isle of Wight
Eddy Sandland
Tune Man n Why can't it go On 90 seconds Longer? Also someone else posted, that this would fit Right In on Rubber Soul. Fuckin Right On & funnily that's My favourite Beatles Album Cheers 🍻