In Love
The Kooks/ Lyrics
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Or if she's slim or she's fat
It doesn't matter at all
When I fall, I fall
It's in the way that she walks
And then I smile when she talks
I'm simply losing my head
You may see me as a "tinkle"
Always hiding from his own insanity
Like a bucket or a tin can
So confide within my personality
I'm a "tally" at a bus stop
We fell in love
And we got married inside my head
If she's a blond or brunet
Or if she's slim or she's fat
It doesn't matter at all
When I fall, I fall
It's in the way that she walks
And then I smile when she talks
I'm simply losing my head
And I fall, I fall
In love
My family says that I dismantle
Never ever show responsibility
To be honest I'm a "prickle"
Can't hold on to anything too good for me
"Tully" caught me in a food shop
We were lost and had an unfit Calvary
If she's a blond or brunet
Or if she's slim or she's fat
It doesn't matter at all
When I fall, I fall
It's in the way that she walks
And then I smile when she talks
I'm simply losing my head
And I fall, I fall
Mary stole my cousin Reno
But I really like the taste of her lips so sweet
It happens every time I meet another girl
Now it's you
If she's a blond or brunet
Or if she's slim or she fat
It doesn't matter at all
When I fall, I fall
It's in the way that she walks
And then I smile when she talks
I'm simply losing my head
And I fall, I fall
In love
In love
In love.
The Kooks' song "In Love" is a catchy, upbeat pop tune that delves into the madness of falling in love. The lyrics describe how physical appearance is not important when it comes to love; it truly is all about the connection you have with someone. The singer of the song falls for a girl, and it's not because of her hair color or body shape, but rather the way she walks and talks. The chorus emphasizes this by repeatedly stating that "if she's a blond or brunet, or if she's slim or she's fat, it doesn't matter at all."
The verses of the song give us insight into the singer's personality. He mentions that people see him as a "tinkle" who's always hiding from his own insanity. He goes on to explain how he's a "prickle" and struggles to hold onto anything good that happens to him. However, he finds love with a girl named Tally, whom he meets at a bus stop. They get married "inside his head," emphasizing the intensity of their feelings for each other.
The second verse also touches on the singer's family, and how they view him as someone who doesn't show responsibility. He mentions another girl named Mary stealing his cousin, Reno, but he can't help falling for the taste of her sweet lips. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the sentiment once again that love is all about the connection.
Line by Line Meaning
If she's a blond or brunet
The color of her hair is not important in falling in love
Or if she's slim or she's fat
Her body type is not important in falling in love
It doesn't matter at all
External appearance is not a deciding factor in falling in love
When I fall, I fall
Once he falls in love, he falls completely
It's in the way that she walks
The way she carries herself catches his attention
And then I smile when she talks
He is happy and likes hearing her voice
I'm simply losing my head
He is love-struck and can't think clearly
And I fall
He falls in love
You may see me as a 'tinkle'
Others may see him as weak or insignificant
Always hiding from his own insanity
He is trying to avoid his own crazy behavior
Like a bucket or a tin can
He feels disposable
So confide within my personality
Despite his insecurities, he wants to connect with someone
I'm a 'tally' at a bus stop
He feels like he's waiting for something to happen
We fell in love
He is imagining a romantic situation in his head
And we got married inside my head
He is creating an idealized scenario in his mind
My family says that I dismantle
His family thinks he lacks responsibility
Never ever show responsibility
He often fails to be responsible
To be honest I'm a 'prickle'
He admits that he has faults and can be difficult to deal with
Can't hold on to anything too good for me
He has trouble holding onto good things in his life
'Tully' caught me in a food shop
He is imagining another romantic encounter
We were lost and had an unfit Calvary
He feels like he is struggling and doesn't have control
Mary stole my cousin Reno
He experienced heartbreak in the past
But I really like the taste of her lips so sweet
Despite the pain, he still remembers the good times
It happens every time I meet another girl
He falls in love easily
Now it's you
The current girl he's fallen for is the one he's singing about
In love
He is in love
In love
He is in love
In love.
He is in love.
Contributed by Audrey W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Vera Baldé
You can say: this is not the kooks, but it don't matters, I LOVE IT :D
Tamoeri
I love Both the kooks. I just hope to catch if these kooks get a new name. They have to since the other kooks are way more famous. I love both.
venusmilk
Why didn`t I listen to swedish kooks before? They are awesome just like the british ones :)
Rosita M
I like this too. but it is obviously not Luke singing. His voice is magic / sexy / raw and so on and so on. This voice is good ;)
ryan higgans
Either way,still fuckin awesome in my opinion.
DISCOBL00D
dont sound like them but i rlly like the song
Jelly Pinkbelly
it's so confusing..cause you are listening to the british kooks and the swedish are coming out:P well they are both good :)
Demasturbot
Hey, the Swedish guys came out first:)
jameskond
It could've have been some new style The Kooks tried out ya know =p
Sava Torres
has this song been on a movie?