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.
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The Kooks Lyrics
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Only in my head
Slipping in and out of time
And I was lifting
Always higher
And the women of heaven sang
How'd you like that?
How'd you like that?
How'd you like that?
How'd you like that?
How'd you like that?
How'd you like that?
I like it
How'd you like that?
How'd you like that?
How'd you like that?
It lifts me up
What better time to
Take a ride with you
Through the universe tonight
The look of silence
Much like your face
And the symphony that helps me sing
They were singing,
How'd you like that?
How'd you like that?
How'd you like that?
How'd you like that?
How'd you like that?
How'd you like that?
I liked it
How'd you like that?
How'd you like that?
How'd you like that?
I only just let go
How'd you like that?
How'd you like that?
How'd you like that?
How'd you like that?
How'd you like that?
How'd you like that?
I like it
How'd you like that?
How'd you like that?
How'd you like that?
It lifts me up
How'd you like that?
How'd you like that?
How'd you like that?
How'd you like that?
How'd you like that?
How'd you like that?
I feel for what you feel for me
Let's work together
(How'd you like that?
How'd you like that?
How'd you like that?)
Take it out across the sea
To America
(How'd you like that?
How'd you like that?
How'd you like that?)
I feel for you what you feel for me,
so let's work together
(How'd you like that?
How'd you like that?
How'd you like that?)
Take it out across the sea
Let's work together
The Kooks' "How'd You Like That" seems to be a song filled with dream-like imagery and themes of transcendence. The opening lines show the singer slipping in and out of time during his sleep, suggesting an otherworldly experience. Throughout the song, the singer mentions being lifted to a higher level, hearing the symphony that helps him sing, and taking a ride through the universe. These images evoke a sense of spiritual and emotional elevation.
The repeated lyric "How'd you like that?" can also be read as a challenge, daring someone to experience the same mind-altering experience as the singer. It could be interpreted as a call to action for others to take risks, embrace new experiences and push boundaries. The line "I feel for what you feel for me, let's work together" could be seen as a call for unity and a celebration of shared experiences.
In conclusion, the lyrics of "How'd You Like That" by The Kooks are filled with motifs of transcendence, mystical experiences, and adventure. The song overall is a celebration of the power of the human spirit to push past boundaries and explore the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I was sleeping
I was in a dreamlike state, disconnected from reality
Only in my head
It was only happening within my mind
Slipping in and out of time
I was experiencing the passage of time in an unsteady and unpredictable way
And I was lifting
I was feeling uplifted and optimistic
Always higher
Continuously increasing in positivity and excitement
And the women of heaven sang
I experienced a sense of otherworldly beauty and perfection
They were singing
There was a beautiful melody or harmony in my head
How'd you like that?
Isn't this amazing?
I like it
I am enjoying this feeling
What better time to
There is no more perfect moment to
Take a ride with you
To go on an adventure together
Through the universe tonight
To explore the vastness of existence with you right now
The look of silence
A feeling of stillness and quietness
Much like your face
Similar to the calm expression on your face
And the symphony that helps me sing
The beautiful sound that accompanies my happiness
I only just let go
I have just released my worries and inhibitions
I feel for what you feel for me
I have empathy for the love you have for me
Let's work together
Let's collaborate and build something beautiful
Take it out across the sea
Extend this love and partnership infinitely
To America
To expand our reach and impact
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: TONY HOFFER, HUGH W HARRIS, LUKE PRITCHARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MrChokeTheFlowChamp
OMFG!!! YESSS!!! I finally found this fricking song! Been googling for like 2 years no luck! Didn't know if they were saying "Do you like, what you like, how'd you like." I was working in a dept store opening a new location and this song would come on and i DUG it! They changed stations (Satellite) right before the grand opening and I never heard it gain. Wracking my brain trying to figure out who made it.
THANK GOD!!!
I am now at Peace!!!
@marietorriatte
+MrChokeTheFlowChamp the sharing is took in consideration, glad you found it
@Ferssitah
Hahahah, I know that feeling!
@Ferssitah
Hahahah, I know that feeling!
@Anismound
same way with me and 1901 by Phoenix. I thought the song was called fallin
@Pancakes4din
😭😂
@RunSushiRun
It upsets me so much that they don't get the credit they deserve :(
@idasundberg2336
Something about this song always puts me in a good mood.
@mimim3503
yes...like there's a magic in this tune...it's perfect in.a gloomy day
@allanamuotri8071
10 years of kooks <3