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.
Hooray For Henry
The Kooks Lyrics
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Listen, Henry
Stay a little, say you will, say you will
I wanna tell you how I feel now
And stay a little, say you will, say you will
I've gotta tell you how I feel, baby
There's a fly on the wall
We can disappear if we let go of our fear
But your eyes never fall
Hooray for Henry (Listen, Henry)
Hooray for Henry
Stay a little, say you will, say you will
And surely you'll feel me, baby
Stay a little, say you will, say you will
I'm gonna show you how I feel
'Cause we're walking, we're walking, baby
Just show me how you really feel
Stay a little, say you will, say you will
Stay a little, say you will, say you will
Say a little thing, if you look into the mirror
There's a fly on the wall
We can disappear if we let go of our fear
But your eyes never fall
Hooray for Henry (Listen, Henry)
Hooray for Henry (Listen, Henry)
Hooray for Henry
Listen, Henry
Listen, Henry
Stay a little, say you will, say you will
I wanna tell you how I feel now
Stay a little, say you will, say you will
I've gotta tell you how I feel, baby
Say a little thing, if you look into the mirror
There's a fly on the wall
We can disappear if we let go of our fear
But your eyes never fall
Hooray for Henry (Listen, Henry)
Hooray for Henry (Listen, Henry)
The Kooks’s song Hooray For Henry is a sweet and catchy track that speaks of unrequited love. The name Henry could be interpreted as a reference to someone they know, or simply a name that fits well with the rhythm of the song. The lyrics depict someone who is trying to express their feelings to Henry but is having a hard time doing so. The chorus repeats the line “Hooray for Henry” as a way of cheering on the love interest, almost as if they’re rooting for them to finally understand the singer’s feelings.
The verses provide more detail about the singer’s struggle to communicate with Henry. They urge Henry to stay and listen, and promise to reveal their feelings if Henry does. The line “There’s a fly on the wall” could be interpreted as a reference to the idea of being a fly on the wall and watching someone without being noticed, or it could simply be a whimsical line thrown in for effect. The singer suggests that if they both let go of their fear, they can “disappear” together, perhaps indicating a desire to escape the stresses of the world and just be together.
Overall, the song gives off a light and cheerful vibe despite its underlying message of unrequited love. The singer seems hopeful and optimistic that they can finally get through to Henry, and the chorus is a catchy and upbeat refrain that’s sure to get stuck in your head.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen, Henry
The singer is asking Henry to pay attention.
Stay a little, say you will, say you will
The singer is asking Henry to stay and listen before sharing their thoughts.
I wanna tell you how I feel now
The singer wants to express their emotions to Henry.
And stay a little, say you will, say you will
Repeating the ask for Henry to stay and listen.
I've gotta tell you how I feel, baby
The artist must communicate their feelings to Henry.
Say a little thing, if you look into the mirror
If you take a moment of introspection and self-reflection, you might observe something small.
There's a fly on the wall
There is an unnoticed, disregarded aspect of reality.
We can disappear if we let go of our fear
If we abandon our apprehension, we can become free from our perceived limitations.
But your eyes never fall
Despite your reluctance, you always remain alert and observant.
Hooray for Henry (Listen, Henry)
The artist is cheering for Henry and hoping he is listening.
Stay a little, say you will, say you will
Another plea for Henry to stay and listen closely.
And surely you'll feel me, baby
If Henry listens closely, he will understand the artist's message emotionally.
I'm gonna show you how I feel
The singer will demonstrate their feelings to Henry.
'Cause we're walking, we're walking, baby
The singer and Henry are on a journey together.
Just show me how you really feel
The singer wants Henry to reveal his true emotions.
Hooray for Henry
The artist is praising Henry once again.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ALEXIS NUNEZ, DEAN COVER, LUKE PRITCHARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
diane lopez
(LYRICS)
Listen, Henry
Listen, Henry
Stay a little, say you will, say you will
I wanna tell you how I feel now
And stay a little, say you will, say you will
I've gotta tell you how I feel, baby
Say a little thing, if you look into the mirror
There's a fly on the wall
We can disappear if we let go of our fear
But your eyes never fall
Hooray for Henry (Listen, Henry)
Hooray for Henry
Stay a little, say you will, say you will
And surely you'll feel me, baby
Stay a little, say you will, say you will
I'm gonna show you how I feel
'Cause we're walking, we're walking, baby
Just show me how you really feel
Stay a little, say you will, say you will
Stay a little, say you will, say you will
Say a little thing, if you look into the mirror
There's a fly on the wall
We can disappear if we let go of our fear
But your eyes never fall
Hooray for Henry (Listen, Henry)
Hooray for Henry (Listen, Henry)
Hooray for Henry
(Listen, Henry)
(Listen, Henry)
Stay a little, say you will, say you will
I wanna tell you how I feel now
Stay a little, say you will, say you will
I've gotta tell you how I feel, baby
Say a little thing, if you look into the mirror
There's a fly on the wall
We can disappear if we let go of our fear
But your eyes never fall
Hooray for Henry (Listen, Henry)
Hooray for Henry (Listen, Henry)
zomgseriosuly
They just know how to make my eardums feel sexy
Nerd Lifts
Still waiting for this to show up on the streaming services.
C Ali
I love this song, especially the guitar note at the beginning.
diane lopez
(LYRICS)
Listen, Henry
Listen, Henry
Stay a little, say you will, say you will
I wanna tell you how I feel now
And stay a little, say you will, say you will
I've gotta tell you how I feel, baby
Say a little thing, if you look into the mirror
There's a fly on the wall
We can disappear if we let go of our fear
But your eyes never fall
Hooray for Henry (Listen, Henry)
Hooray for Henry
Stay a little, say you will, say you will
And surely you'll feel me, baby
Stay a little, say you will, say you will
I'm gonna show you how I feel
'Cause we're walking, we're walking, baby
Just show me how you really feel
Stay a little, say you will, say you will
Stay a little, say you will, say you will
Say a little thing, if you look into the mirror
There's a fly on the wall
We can disappear if we let go of our fear
But your eyes never fall
Hooray for Henry (Listen, Henry)
Hooray for Henry (Listen, Henry)
Hooray for Henry
(Listen, Henry)
(Listen, Henry)
Stay a little, say you will, say you will
I wanna tell you how I feel now
Stay a little, say you will, say you will
I've gotta tell you how I feel, baby
Say a little thing, if you look into the mirror
There's a fly on the wall
We can disappear if we let go of our fear
But your eyes never fall
Hooray for Henry (Listen, Henry)
Hooray for Henry (Listen, Henry)
Jainey H
anybody else feel like jumping on a chair and dancing sexy to this song? soooooooo gooooodddddd...
diane lopez
this song is amazing
diane lopez
Melinda Gribskov you're comment is so offensive i need to report it
Julio Benitez
Diane Lopez Where do I get this Song in US?
harry bintcliffe
best song of ep
Fernando Vallejos
i felt some Rolling Stones' influence in this song