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.
Honey bee
The Kooks Lyrics
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But once I was a danger to myself
But one look at you and all that was changed, girl
I knew in my heart that I'd been saved
Because I Iove to love you
You got me tied down my, honey bee
And yes, I love to love you the way that I do
So I say it one more time
I love you
I love you
Once I thought that life was just a wasteland
Friends and power were all I craved
One look at you and I was changed, girl
I know in my heart I had been saved
Because I love to love you
You got me tied down my, honey bee
And yes, I love to love you the way I do
You were always on my mind
So I say it one more time
I love you
I love you
The lyrics to "Honey Bee" by The Kooks reveal a transformation that takes place in the singer's life after meeting a girl. At the beginning, the singer acknowledges that he was foolish before meeting her and that he used to be a danger to himself. However, upon seeing this girl, everything changes for him. He feels a sense of salvation and realizes that he has been saved by her presence in his life.
The chorus emphasizes the love and attachment the singer feels for this girl, referring to her as his "honey bee." He expresses that he loves to love her and that she has a hold on him. The repetition of "I love you" at the end signifies the depth of his feelings for her and the importance she holds in his life.
The verses reveal that before encountering this girl, the singer felt that life was meaningless and focused solely on materialistic pursuits such as friends and power. However, meeting her changes his perspective entirely, and he realizes that he has been transformed for the better.
Overall, "Honey Bee" portrays the power of love to heal and save, illustrating the transformative effect of a meaningful relationship on an individual's life.
Line by Line Meaning
I know I was a fool when I first met you, girl
I acknowledge that I made foolish decisions when I initially encountered you, my dear
But once I was a danger to myself
There was a time when I posed a threat to my own well-being
But one look at you and all that was changed, girl
However, a single glance from you transformed everything for me, my dear
I knew in my heart that I'd been saved
Deep inside, I felt a sense of rescue and salvation
Because I Iove to love you
My affection towards you brings me immense joy
You got me tied down my, honey bee
You have captivated me completely, my beloved
And yes, I love to love you the way that I do
Indeed, I thoroughly enjoy expressing my love for you in the manner I do
You were always on my mind
Thoughts of you occupied my mind consistently
So I say it one more time
Hence, I declare it once again
I love you
I deeply care for you
I love you
I truly love you
Once I thought that life was just a wasteland
In the past, I believed life held no real value or purpose
Friends and power were all I craved
My desires solely revolved around companionship and authority
One look at you and I was changed, girl
However, a single glance from you triggered a remarkable transformation within me, my dear
I know in my heart I had been saved
I am certain in my heart that I had been rescued
Because I love to love you
My passion lies in expressing affection towards you
You got me tied down my, honey bee
You have firmly secured my heart, my beloved
And yes, I love to love you the way I do
Indeed, I thoroughly enjoy expressing my love for you in the manner I do
You were always on my mind
Thoughts of you occupied my mind consistently
So I say it one more time
Hence, I declare it once again
I love you
I deeply care for you
I love you
I truly love you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Luke Pritchard
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●• LYRICS •●
I know I was a fool when I first met you girl
But once I was a danger to myself
But one look at you and all that was changed girl
I knew in my heart I'd been saved
Because I Iove to love you
You got me tied down my honey bee
And yes I love to love you the way that I do
You were always on my mind
So I say it one more time
I love you
I love you
Once I thought that life was just a wasteland
Friends and power were all I craved
One look at you and I was changed, girl
I know in my heart I had been saved
Because I love to love you
You got me tied down my honey bee
And yes I love to love you the way I do
You were always on my mind
So I say it one more time
I love you
I love you
@pavitrarastogi6503
This is definitely one of the kook's most underrated songs
@callsignprofessor
So happy your dad's song finally got on an album Luke! Still listening to the acoustic live version almost daily 🙌🏼
@dianakinman9019
How have I not found this band sooner! I love it! ♥
@laicysilvestredossantos241
Vamonos a bailar! 💃🎼
@zaidabanksnyc
This song brings happiness in these difficult times. Big Love from ARGENTINA ✌
@LucianoRLZ
dale wachoooo
@NovaPicturesofficial
This song breaks me because of the meaning and how he sang with his father like this
@waleedkhalid9138
Makes me want to break in tears , this one . Love you Luke ! Bless you buddy .
@douglasoliveira5048
Trilha sonora da novela #SalveSeQuemPuder
@natalynaty6071
Vim por isso kkk