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
Winter
Kula Shaker Lyrics
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I hear him comin'
I hear his knock at my door
Winter comes to us one and all
Prepare your minds
Prepare your hearts for the call
When we are born again
Love in searching for one and all
Prepare your minds
Prepare your hearts for the call
Papa a la poisse Il essaye par tous les moyens
Mais rien, rien
Papa, you have further to go
To wander through seasons
'Cos every man has a reason
The lyrics to Kula Shaker’s song Winter speak to the arrival of the darkest night, foretelling the arrival of winter. The singer hears a knock at the door, signifying the start of this difficult season. Addressing everyone, the lyrics implore the listener to prepare their hearts and minds for the cold, dark days ahead. However, the song also presents hope, as it acknowledges that with winter comes the promise of rebirth and new beginnings. As the darkness gives way to sunny skies, love will come to all.
The lyrics are straightforward, but the song has a deeper, metaphorical meaning. It examines the cyclical nature of time, as well as the death and rebirth that is inherent in life. Winter is both a literal and symbolic representation of the ebb and flow of existence, and the lyrics encourage the listener to embrace nature and its cycles. This interpretation is supported by the French lyrics included in the song (“Papa a la poisse Il essaye par tous les moyens Mais rien, rien”), which translate to “Dad, you have further to go, to wander through seasons, because every man has a reason.”
Line by Line Meaning
Here he comes the darkest night
Winter is depicted as a person who arrives during the darkest night.
I hear him comin'
The arrival of winter can be felt through nature's signs.
I hear his knock at my door
The onset of winter is like a visitor who knocks at everyone's door uninvited.
Winter comes to us one and all
Winter affects everyone equally regardless of their social status.
Prepare your minds
Mentally prepare yourself to face the challenges that come with winter.
Prepare your hearts for the call
Prepare yourself emotionally to overcome the harshness of winter.
Bring on, bring on the summer
The arrival of summer is eagerly awaited after the harsh winter season.
When we are born again
Just as nature comes back to life during the summer season, we too feel rejuvenated after a harsh winter.
Love in searching for one and all
Love is a universal feeling that everyone seeks, regardless of the season.
Papa a la poisse Il essaye par tous les moyens
Winter is like a stubborn father who tries his best to stay around for as long as he can.
Mais rien, rien
But eventually, winter must succumb to the upcoming seasons and end its reign.
Papa, you have further to go
Winter is reminded that its time will eventually run out, and it must leave as everyone else moves forward.
To wander through seasons
Winter will eventually have to go through the same cycle of seasons again and again.
'Cos every man has a reason
Just as winter has its reason for its arrival, every individual has their own reasons for facing the challenges that it brings.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ALONZA BEVAN, CRISPIAN MILLS
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