The Kooks formed at the Brighton Institute of Modern Music, where they were all students. Lead singer and rhythm guitarist Luke Pritchard, got bassist Max Rafferty involved in a college project, which formed the base of the band. After getting lead guitarist Hugh Harris and drummer Paul Garred involved, they took their name from the song Kooks on the 1971 David Bowie album Hunky Dory. When they tried to trademark the name, they found that in the late/mid 1990s a Swedish band by the same name released an album in Sweden called Too Much is Not Enough.
The Kooks released a debut EP and played gigs around Brighton, where they were based at the time. They were signed to Virgin Records.
2. Swedish indie rock/alternative band - It consisted of members Henrik Berglund, Leo Dahlin, Michael Lohse and Josef Zackrisson, and was active between 1998 and the early 2000's. Micke Lohse and Henrik Berglund are currently members of the band Atomic Swing.
All The Time
The Kooks Lyrics
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Why don't you lay here? Make the full moon cry
Why don't you love me the way I want you to?
You cut up the best dress I ever bought for you
But you don't have to doubt or figure me out
Let me show you the way it's gonna be
You don't have to doubt what it's all about
I want you to be here all the time
I want you to be here when I die
I want you, you, just don't ask why
I want you, you, all the time
I want you
Your scent brings me flowers, your heart, it brings me wine
All of these hours, I wanna do that time
Your love is such hardship, but work I'm pleased to do
And my back is breaking, fire I'll walk through
You don't have to doubt or figure it out
See the light that leads you here, we can find a way
I want you to be here all the time
I want you to be here when I die
I want you, you, just don't ask why
I want you, you, all the time
I want you
We don't need the seas to separate
No regret
See the storm in you against your own
Cigarette
And you don't have to doubt what it's all about
Darkness coming down, night is all around
I want you to be here all the time
I want you to be here when I die
I want you, you, just don't ask why
I want you, you, all the time
I want you to be here all the time
I want you to be here when I die
I want you, you, just don't ask why
I want you, you, all the time
I want you
The lyrics to The Kooks' song "All the Time" convey a sense of longing and desire for a particular person. The singer expresses a desire for the person to stay and spend time with them, to love them the way they want to be loved. However, there is a sense of frustration and disappointment, as indicated by the line "You cut up the best dress I ever bought for you." Despite this, the singer still wants the person to be with them all the time, even until their death.
The chorus repeats the desire for the person to be present, without any explanation or justification. The scent and heart of the person are mentioned, symbolizing their affection and the good times they bring. However, the love between them is described as a hardship, but one that the singer is willing to endure and work through. It's a love that involves sacrifice and even the breaking of one's back and walking through fire.
The bridge suggests that physical distance or separation is not needed to create regret or stormy emotions. The line "See the storm in you against your own cigarette" implies that turmoil can be found in one's own thoughts and actions, without any external factors.
Overall, the lyrics of "All the Time" communicate a yearning for a love that may be challenging but still desired unconditionally.
Line by Line Meaning
Why don't you stay here? I wanna spend some time
I want you to stay with me because I want to spend more time with you
Why don't you lay here? Make the full moon cry
I want you to lie down with me and make the full moon envy our connection
Why don't you love me the way I want you to?
I desire your love to match my own expectations
You cut up the best dress I ever bought for you
You destroyed something precious and valuable to me
But you don't have to doubt or figure me out
You don't need to question or analyze me
Let me show you the way it's gonna be
Allow me to demonstrate how our future will unfold
You don't have to doubt what it's all about
There's no need to question the true meaning of our relationship
See the light that leads you here, we can find a way
Recognize the positive aspects that brought us together, we can overcome any obstacles
I want you to be here all the time
I desire your constant presence in my life
I want you to be here when I die
I want you to be by my side until the end
I want you, you, just don't ask why
I want you, and I don't want you to question my motives
I want you, you, all the time
I want you with me every single moment
Your scent brings me flowers, your heart, it brings me wine
Your fragrance brings beauty into my life, and your love fills me with joy
All of these hours, I wanna do that time
I want to spend all my time with you, no matter how long it may be
Your love is such hardship, but work I'm pleased to do
Although loving you can be challenging, I am willing to put in the effort because it brings me satisfaction
And my back is breaking, fire I'll walk through
Even if it causes me pain and discomfort, I will endure any obstacles for our love
We don't need the seas to separate
Distance is not necessary to test our love
No regret
I have no regrets about our relationship
See the storm in you against your own
I recognize the inner turmoil within you and your struggles
Cigarette
A metaphorical reference to addiction, representing the difficulties faced in our relationship
And you don't have to doubt what it's all about
You don't need to question or be uncertain about the essence of our relationship
Darkness coming down, night is all around
The challenges and uncertainties surround us, but we can navigate through them together
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brandon Friesen, Chris Seefried, Luke Pritchard
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