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.
Is It Me
The Kooks Lyrics
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Is it the times that we're living through
Was it hard when I had to leave
That day you seemed to change
We all need someone to guide us
Someone to introduce the show
I needed someone just like you
Someone to let me know
Well I began to breakdown
Searching overtime
Bring me a pig's heart
And a glass of wine
There was nothing that you could've done
There was nothing that you should've said
We're both still chasing shadows in our heads
It was all too soon
But is it me, is it you
Is it the times that we're going through
Was it hard, did your heart breakdown
Is your mind still in control
There is a violence in love
Some things I'll never understand
So where the bullets missed you out
They hit me and I'm falling down again
Well I began to breakdown
Searching overtime
Bring me a pig's heart
And a glass of wine
There was nothing that you could've done
There was nothing that you should've said
I'm still chasing shadows in my head
It was all too soon
Was it me, was it you
Was it the times that we're living through
On my way to see you again
You were my only friend
I know you needed someone to guide you
And the world you should've owned
I needed someone to guide me
Someone to let me know
I could loose it all
The Kooks's "Is It Me" is a song about a relationship that has changed over time. It questions whether the changes are due to the person singing the song, the other person, or external factors such as the times that they are living through. The lyrics describe a situation where the person singing had to leave and when they returned, they noticed a change in the other person. They reflect on the need for guidance and someone to help them navigate the challenges they are facing. The chorus repeats the question of whether it is them, the other person, or the times that are causing the changes.
The second verse portrays the person singing as feeling helpless and searching for a way to cope with the breakdown of the relationship. The line "There was nothing that you could've done, there was nothing that you should've said" suggests that they have come to a point of acceptance that the relationship has changed irreparably. The lyrics also mention "chasing shadows in our heads" which is a metaphor for holding onto something that has already passed. The bridge of the song includes the idea that there is violence in love, something that the singer acknowledges they will never fully understand.
Overall, the song touches on themes of change, loss, and the complexities of human relationships. It invites reflection on the factors that shape us, and how these can influence those closest to us.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it me, is it you
Are we both responsible for this situation?
Is it the times that we're living through
Could the external factors be to blame?
Was it hard when I had to leave
Did it hurt when I left?
That day you seemed to change
I noticed a change in you that day.
We all need someone to guide us
We need help and support in life.
Someone to introduce the show
Someone to show us how to live our lives.
I needed someone just like you
I needed someone like you to guide me.
Someone to let me know
Someone to inform me.
I could lose it all
I could lose everything.
Well I began to breakdown
I started to crumble emotionally.
Searching overtime
Trying my best to fix things.
Bring me a pig's heart
An unusual request for comfort.
And a glass of wine
Another form of comfort.
There was nothing that you could've done
You weren't in control of the situation.
There was nothing that you should've said
You shouldn't blame yourself.
We're both still chasing shadows in our heads
We're both still haunted by our past experiences.
It was all too soon
It happened too quickly.
Is your mind still in control
Do you still have control over your thoughts?
There is a violence in love
Love can be intense and passionate.
Some things I'll never understand
Some aspects of love are inexplicable.
So where the bullets missed you out
While you escaped unscathed.
They hit me and I'm falling down again
I'm still affected by the aftermath of what happened.
Was it me, was it you
Were we both part of the problem?
On my way to see you again
Going to meet you once more.
You were my only friend
You were the only person I trusted.
I know you needed someone to guide you
You needed support too.
And the world you should've owned
The world should have been your oyster.
Someone to let me know
Someone to inform me.
I could lose it all
I could lose everything.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: TONY HOFFER, LUKE PRITCHARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ferbelmonte23
Is it me, is it you
Is it the times we're living through
Was it hard when I had to leave
That day you seemed to change
We all need someone to guide us
Someone to introduce the show
I needed someone just like you
Someone to let me know
I could lose it all
Well I began to breakdown
Searching overtime
Bring me a pig's heart
And a glass of wine
There was nothing that you could've done
There was nothing that you should've said
We're both still chasing shadows in our heads
It was all too soon
But is it me, is it you
Is it the times we're going through
Was it hard, did your heart breakdown
Is your mind still in control
There is a violence in love
Some things I'll never understand
So where the bullets missed you out
They hit me and I'm falling down again
Well I began to breakdown
Searching overtime
Bring me a pig's heart
And a glass of wine
There was nothing that you could've done
There was nothing that you should've said
I'm still chasing shadows in my head
It was all too soon
Was it me, was it you
Was it the times that we're living through
On my way to see you again
You were my only friend
I know you needed someone to guide you
And the world you should've owned
I needed someone to guide me
Someone to let me know
I could lose it all
@samantarizzi248
They are so much better than what people give them credit for. The Kooks! <3
@heinz-sight61
Love these guys they really inspired some of my work too https://youtu.be/B5YKcmVR1zk 🐝 xx
@Chiaarambarri
i love how they always keep their style. They make me fall in love with their music, always
@heinz-sight61
Love these guys they really inspired some of my work too https://youtu.be/B5YKcmVR1zk 🐝 xx
@IcaroDavi
Yesterday I was listening to a sports program here in my city in Brazil (98 club soccer) and during the interval started playing this song, I was not really paying attention because I was doing my guitar exercise was when he joined the chorus, that same time I cringed all and my heart sped up, yes, it was love at first listen, most of my favorite became favorite songs on the first listen. I quickly opened my Shazzan app to identify the singer and author and here I am already heard more than 50 times from yesterday to today, since she took on the bass and soon record a cover video!
What a wonderful sound, I'm already listening to other songs, thank you and you guys are incredible, this song touched me !!
@zitomilgrau
You are brazillian too? SALVE O//
Awesome history! :D
@IcaroDavi
sim , sou BR haha
vlw brother
@LuisFelipeNunes
Essa música é topper
@helloasroma
cool story bro
@Peeuux
crazy :P history bro !!! where is the cover???