Kuroma is a psychedelic pop band which formed in Athens, Georgia in 2007 by… Read Full Bio ↴Kuroma is a psychedelic pop band which formed in Athens, Georgia in 2007 by Hank Sullivant. The band consists of Sullivant, and current MGMT touring members Simon O’Connor, James Richardson, and Will Berman.

Sullivant was a co-founder of the Whigs and is also a producer, having overseen the recording of albums by Gift Horse, WAGES, and Colour Revolt.

O'Connor is the principal songwriter/frontman of Simon Doom and a member of Spiral Heads.

Alexander Martin
Kuroma Lyrics

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Alexander Martin walks along, you know he's got a meeting with his doctor
And you know you can't hear him hummin his song, it's in his mind
You would not understand
But he couldn't care less
Because he can't breathe
A., I couldn't care if you were down on your knees

Walkin down on Bedford street

You think you know everything

People can be dangerous
Forget about us
Forget about us

But he couldn't care less
Cuz he can't breathe
A., I couldn't care if you were down on your knees

Who cares? Because you're Alexander, it's your thing

Alexander what's your problemation? You know you got instinct, imagination
You look over here, you look over there
You're smilin' along, little underwear

Cuz he couldn't care less
Because he can't breathe
A., I couldn't care if you were down on your knees

Who cares? Cuz you're Alexander, it's your thing

Overall Meaning

"Alexander Martin" by Kuroma seems to be about a character named Alexander Martin who is going to see his doctor and is preoccupied with a song in his head, which no one else can hear. The song implies a sense of disconnect between Alexander and those around him as he seems to be in his own world. The line "You would not understand, but he couldn't care less" stands out as an affirmation of Alexander's detachment from his surroundings. The song is upbeat and invites listeners to "smile along" with Alexander.

The lyrics also seem to suggest a theme of apathy, as Alexander says "A., I couldn't care if you were down on your knees" twice, emphasizing his indifference towards other people's problems or opinions. The song implies that the character of Alexander is content with being himself and doesn't need validation or approval from others.

Overall, the lyrics seem to describe an individualistic character who doesn't conform to societal standards and wants to live life on his own terms, even if it means being disconnected from those around him. The upbeat tone of the song creates a sense of optimism and invites listeners to embrace their individuality, just like Alexander Martin.

Line by Line Meaning

Alexander Martin walks along, you know he's got a meeting with his doctor
Alexander Martin is walking to his doctor's appointment

And you know you can't hear him hummin his song, it's in his mind
Alexander has a song in his head that he is thinking of but not singing out loud

You would not understand
The song Alexander is thinking of is something you wouldn't comprehend

But he couldn't care less
Alexander doesn't care what anyone thinks about him or his song

Because he can't breathe
Alexander is having trouble breathing

A., I couldn't care if you were down on your knees
Alexander doesn't care about anyone else's problems, even if they were begging for his help

Walkin down on Bedford street
Alexander is currently walking on Bedford street

You think you know everything
People may think they know everything, but they don't know what Alexander is going through

People can be dangerous
Alexander doesn't trust people because they can be harmful

Forget about us
Alexander wants to be left alone

But he couldn't care less
Alexander still doesn't care about anyone or anything except his own problems

Cuz he can't breathe
Alexander is still having trouble breathing

Who cares? Because you're Alexander, it's your thing
Alexander doesn't care if anyone else cares about his problems because it's his own personal issue

Alexander what's your problemation? You know you got instinct, imagination
Someone is asking Alexander what his problem is, but they acknowledge his creativity and imaginative abilities

You look over here, you look over there
Alexander is looking all around, possibly feeling anxious or paranoid

You're smilin' along, little underwear
This line is unclear and may have no explicit meaning

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