Kumm's debut album "Moonsweat March" appeared in 2000 at Soft Records. It was well received, especially in the art-rock and prog-rock communities. With the second album, "Confuzz" (2002 - Soft Records), and new lead singer Dan Byron, the band definitely crossed the line into alternative rock territory. "Angels & Clowns"(2005) was the band's first release on the Italian label Cramps Records, and found the band experimenting with electronics and baritone sax. The album's release was followed by two Italian tours.
In 2005 Kumm attempted their first tour of Germany, and met their current manager Anja Strub, who went on to organize the band's next European tours. Later that year, singer Dan Byron left the band.
Kumm started rehearsing with singer Catalin Mocan ( formerly of Persona) and composed the material for their fourth album, which was released in 2006. "Different Parties", the band's most adventurous and daring album to date, mixed Mocan's soaring vocals with brutal guitar and saxophone riffs and lushly arranged strings and woodwinds. In 2007, Kumm celebrated their first ten years with a concert at the Bucharest National Opera House, amongst their former band mates and Romania's most interesting rock bands (Timpuri Noi, Luna Amara, ZOB, Travka, The Mood). As a friendly gesture, each one of them played one song by Kumm.
Kumm released on 30 October 2009 their fifth studio album, called "Far From Telescopes", which is considered by some critics as being their best album to date.
Sleepwalk
Kumm Lyrics
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So I don't have to stretch my hands out
Everything seems to be closer
The more I look I don't get around
I live in a house where everything's fixed
Girls and women are already mixed
Someone's asleep in the ashtray
I'm dating the blind
A piece of my mind
Is going away for a while
I'm dating the blind
A piece of my mind
Is going away for a while
Walking around in my pyjamas at night
I don't stop at the traffic light
Sleepwalkers ask for directions
To the deathbed in the living-room
Walking around, around, around, around, around...
I'm dating the blind
A piece of my mind
Is going away for a while
I'm dating the blind
What's up in your mind?
We'll do it another time
I'm dating the blind
A piece of my mind
Is going away for a while...
Walking on wheels
I'm cutting the deals
Cause you taste your life
With lemon and lime
Walking on wheels
I'm cutting the deals
Cause you taste your life
With lemon and lime
The lyrics to Kumm's song Sleepwalk is an interesting and thought-provoking piece that seems to delve into themes of existentialism and a sense of detachment from the world around the singer. The first verse portrays the singer in a house where everything is accessible and readily available, yet the more they look around, the more they feel trapped and unable to get out. The lines "the more I look I don't get around" imply a sense of being stuck or unable to escape, despite everything they need being right at their fingertips.
The second verse introduces the idea of the singer dating someone who is blind, and how that person is taking away a piece of the singer's mind. This notion of losing one's mind is further emphasized with the lines "walking around in my pajamas at night, I don't stop at the traffic light". The singer seems to be living in a world of their own, detached from the rules and expectations of the outside world, much like a sleepwalker.
The final verse contains some cryptic lines that are open to interpretation. The line "sleepwalkers ask for directions to the deathbed in the living room" can be read in different ways. It could mean that sleepwalkers are unable to distinguish between reality and dreams, or it could symbolize the singer's own struggle with trying to find meaning in life. The repetition of "walking around" also adds to the idea of the singer feeling stuck or lost. The final lines of the song suggest that the singer is wheeling around, possibly going through the motions of life without truly living it.
Overall, Kumm's Sleepwalk is a complex and poetic piece that touches on themes of detachment, existentialism, and feeling trapped in one's own mind.
Line by Line Meaning
I live in a house where everything's near
I reside in a place where all of my necessities are conveniently located close by.
So I don't have to stretch my hands out
I don't need to extend my arms to reach anything because everything is so close.
Everything seems to be closer
Objects appear even nearer than they truly are due to their close proximity.
The more I look I don't get around
Despite being surrounded by everything I need, I still feel trapped and unable to move forward in life.
I live in a house where everything's fixed
My surroundings are unchanging and unyielding, providing little room for me to alter my circumstances.
Girls and women are already mixed
I am surrounded by females, and they all blend together in my mind with little differentiation between them.
Someone's asleep in the ashtray
There is evidence of neglect and carelessness, evident by the unconscious person in the ashtray.
Nobody got plenty to say
The individual(s) around me are uncommunicative, and there is little exchange of ideas or thoughts.
I'm dating the blind
I am in a relationship with someone who is unaware of my thoughts or feelings.
A piece of my mind
My mental capacity and emotional state of being is being diminished or taken away.
Is going away for a while
I am losing my sense of self or undergoing a mental transformation.
Walking around in my pyjamas at night
I am roaming the house at night, still dressed in my sleepwear.
I don't stop at the traffic light
I am ignoring cautionary signals to pause and reflect, relentlessly moving forward.
Sleepwalkers ask for directions
Those who are unaware of their surroundings are seeking instruction from others on where to go.
To the deathbed in the living-room
The final resting place is located in a space typically meant for socializing and cherishing life.
I'm dating the blind
I am romantically involved with someone who cannot understand my thoughts or emotions.
What's up in your mind?
What thoughts or ideas are currently occupying your consciousness?
We'll do it another time
We can address whatever is on your mind at a future date and time.
Walking on wheels
I am moving through life with great speed and efficiency.
I'm cutting the deals
I am swiftly making agreements and transactions.
Cause you taste your life
Because you thoroughly enjoy and relish your existence.
With lemon and lime
You enjoy your life with a bit of zest and excitement.
Contributed by Declan E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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