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.
Hatful of Love
The Kooks Lyrics
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So why are you waiting so long,
Oh my love for you babe,
Is going so strong,
Oh honey please, don't she'd no tears,
As long as I'm here,
So why are you waiting so long,
Oh my love for you,
Well it is going so strong,
But oh honey please, don't she'd no tears,
As long as I'm here,
Oh and I care for you,
So why are you waiting so long,
You carry on, I'll marry you,
But why is it taking so long?
But oh honey please, don't she'd no tears,
As long as I'm here,
But oh honey please, don't she'd no tears,
As long as I'm here.
In "Hatful of Love" by The Kooks, the lyrics express a deep and passionate love for someone. The singer declares that they have a "hatful of love" for the person, indicating an abundance of affection and devotion. Despite their strong feelings, they question why the person is hesitant to reciprocate or take the relationship further. The singer reassures their love interest that they won't make them cry, suggesting a desire to protect and care for them.
The repetition of the line "as long as I'm here" emphasizes the singer's commitment and willingness to be there for their love interest. They express frustration with the waiting and wonder why it is taking so long for their partner to fully embrace the relationship. The singer even goes as far as suggesting that they would be willing to marry the person if they continue to wait.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of longing and impatience from someone deeply in love, who wants their partner to fully embrace their affection and commitment without hesitation.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a hatful of love for you,
I have an abundance of love for you.
So why are you waiting so long,
Why are you delaying our love?
Oh my love for you babe,
My affection for you, my dear,
Is going so strong,
Is incredibly powerful and intense.
Oh honey please, don't she'd no tears,
Please refrain from crying, my sweet.
As long as I'm here,
Because I am here for you.
But oh honey please, don't she'd no tears,
Yet again, my love, do not cry.
Oh and I care for you,
And I deeply cherish you.
So why are you waiting so long,
Therefore, why are you prolonging our union?
You carry on, I'll marry you,
You continue with your course, and I will pledge myself to you.
But why is it taking so long?
But what is causing this delay?
As long as I'm here,
Since I am still present in your life.
But oh honey please, don't she'd no tears,
Nevertheless, my dear, refrain from shedding tears.
As long as I'm here.
Because I am here to provide comfort and support.
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Written by: LUKE PRITCHARD
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