In these days of instant gratification and apathy, it's refreshing to see a… Read Full Bio ↴In these days of instant gratification and apathy, it's refreshing to see a band looking at things a little differently. Sitting somewhere between Folk-Rock and Indie-Pop, without slotting neatly in to either pigeonhole, The Haiku, proudly independent and fiercely original, refer to their musical creation as “Power Folk”.

They have been around since 2006, and are constantly honing and improving their craft. Their line up, consisting of punk-folk acoustic guitar, vocals and drums (with a little piano thrown in for good measure) is certainly not your average indie-rock band and audiences are often taken by surprise at the intensity and quality of the sound created by such a minimal arrangement. The Haiku show that the acoustic guitar does not have to be a quiet instrument.

Each and every show is an energetic performance of incredibly personal songs, which somehow manage to speak to each individual member of the audience. Anyone who’s ever loved and lost; or been disillusioned with the state of the world; or been frustrated with the unfairness of life; yet enjoyed the feeling of hope for the future, will understand and appreciate what The Haiku have to offer.

Their work ethic is pleasantly different, and you'd be hard pressed to find a band around today who put more effort in. Regular interaction with fans is something the band take very seriously, and they are acutely aware that without people to listen, the band means nothing. Thankfully, people do want to listen, now moreso than ever.

The differences don't stop with the music either. The band are highly professional about how they manage themselves, and are more than happy to remain independent from the standard “record company” route, to which many bands aspire. Doing it their own way allows them more room to express themselves without compromising, and importantly they can stay close to their fanbase. Every single CD you can buy from their self maintained website, (www.thehaiku.co.uk) - or from one of their numerous gigs around the country, is hand made and often personalised.

Not Enough People Are Wearing Hats
The Haiku Lyrics

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You won't give up
Despite the pointless nature
You'll try to change the world
Desite the evidence that shows it can't be done
So try if you like and you will see
The only thing you can change is you

The little things

That play on your mind
The tiny flaws you see
In people you care about, but want to improve
So try if you like and you will see
That only you can change

Not enough people are wearing hats
But there's not a lot I can do about that
Not enough people are wearing hats
But there's not a lot I can do about that

Not enough people are wearing hats
But there's not a lot I can do about that
Not enough people are wearing hats
But there's not a lot I can do about that
Not enough people
Not enough people
No no no

Not enough people are wearing hats
But there's not a lot I can do about that

Overall Meaning

The Haiku's song Not Enough People Are Wearing Hats is a playful take on the idea of trying to change the world. The lyrics suggest that despite the futility of trying to change the world, people still try to make a difference. The singer continues to encourage people to try to change themselves instead of trying to change others. The message is that the little things in life are what really matter, such as improving oneself, rather than trying to change things that can't be changed.

The chorus of the song, "Not enough people are wearing hats, but there's not a lot I can do about that," is a repetition of a silly statement that indicates the song is not to be taken too seriously. The focus is on the absurd rather than the serious, and the song's overall message is that changing the world is a difficult process that may not be worth the effort. Instead, focus on changing yourself.

The song also touches on the idea of wanting to improve those around us. However, despite our best intentions, we should recognize that we cannot change other people; we can only change ourselves. The song suggests that we should not get too caught up in trying to change others and instead focus on small acts of self-improvement.

Line by Line Meaning

You won't give up
Even though it seems futile, you won't surrender

Despite the pointless nature
Even knowing that your efforts may not lead to anything significant

You'll try to change the world
You'll make an attempt to bring about change in the world

Desite the evidence that shows it can't be done
Although there is proof that it's not possible to achieve

So try if you like and you will see
Go ahead and make an effort, and you'll realise

The only thing you can change is you
That the only thing you have influence over is yourself

The little things
The small details

That play on your mind
That bother you constantly

The tiny flaws you see
The imperfections that you notice

In people you care about, but want to improve
In the ones you love, but wish could be better

Not enough people are wearing hats
There are too few individuals donning hats