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's Call
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
'Cause every man has a reason
The song "Winter's Call" by Kula Shaker is an ode to the winter season and the arrival of a new year. The lyrics describe the coming of winter, as the singer hears the "darkest night" approaching and a knock at his door. He urges listeners to prepare their minds and hearts for the call of winter and the changes that it brings, while also anticipating the coming of summer and the renewal of life. The lyrics also incorporate a phrase in French, "Papa a la poisse Il essaye par tous les moyens Mais rien, rien," which roughly translates to "Dad is trying everything, but nothing works." This line can be interpreted as a reference to the challenges that winter brings, as well as the perseverance required to overcome them and move forward.
Overall, the song celebrates the cyclical nature of life and the changing of the seasons. It encourages listeners to embrace the challenges and transformations that come with winter, while also looking forward to the joy and renewal of spring and summer.
Line by Line Meaning
Here he comes the darkest night
Winter is coming, the darkest and longest night of the year.
I hear him comin'
The arrival of winter is being anticipated.
I hear his knock at my door
The arrival of winter is imminent.
Winter comes to us one and all
Winter affects everyone, regardless of their circumstances.
Prepare your minds
Mentally prepare yourself to face the harshness of winter.
Prepare your hearts for the call
Emotionally brace yourself for the season of hibernation and darkness.
Bring on, bring on the summer
Yearn for the return of warmth, light and life.
When we are born again
Metaphor for the rebirth of nature in the springtime.
Love in searching for one and all
Love is the universal human desire, the one thing that makes enduring winter worth it.
Papa a la poisse Il essaye par tous les moyens
Father, you must persevere and try everything.
Mais rien, rien
But nothing, nothing seems to work.
Papa, you have further to go
You have more journeys to undertake.
To wander through seasons
To experience the different times and phases of life.
'Cause every man has a reason
Because everyone has their own motivations and goals.
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Written by: GEORGE BEVAN, JOHN DAVID BOULTING
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