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.
Outstanding
The Kooks Lyrics
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The words of loving that that nobody can
It's far to let in the day to be hanging
Upside down
I give it up for this love I found
Who understands and may never be found
I'm touching out to you
To touch out to me
I should try to never put you down
I hate that I'd rely on someone's suffering
You will always have a hold on me now
The things that you do
There's no one quite like you
I see you all from the back of my hand
I bring it down with the use of these sounds
I like to crash through these lands
With you
I seen a lot I seen it all the way down
I felt the weight of the seven day crown
Don't judge something if I don't understand
I don't understand
I will try to never put you down
I hate that I'd rely on someone's suffering
You will always hold a place for me now
The things that you do
There's no one quite like youuuuuu
Youu don't understand me
Love really should be outstanding
Love really should be outstanding
Love really should be outstanding
Love really should be outstanding
Love really should be outstanding
Love...
The song "Outstanding" by The Kooks is a contemplative track that revolves around the complexities of love and relationships. It opens with the singer expressing confusion about the nature of love and the difficulty in understanding its language. He admits that he is uncertain, and that he is trying to reach out to someone who can help him decipher it. The track touches upon the idea of love as a transformative force that can change people, the need for mutual understanding and support in a relationship, and the desire for love to be something that is unique and exceptional.
The song's chorus, which is repeated multiple times, emphasizes that love should be "outstanding." The use of this word highlights the singer's belief that love should be unique, extraordinary, and exceptional. It reflects his desire for something that sets his relationship apart from all others, something that is truly remarkable and meaningful. The lyrics "You will always have a hold on me now, the things that you do, there's no one quite like you" further underline this sentiment, suggesting that the singer has found love that is so exceptional that it has changed his life forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I think, I don't understand
I often feel like I don't comprehend the language used to describe love and its intricacies.
The words of loving that that nobody can
The language used to describe love is often too complex for even the most eloquent to articulate.
It's far to let in the day to be hanging
It's too early in the day to feel melancholy, as it's a waste of the daylight hours.
Upside down
Feeling disoriented or perplexed, like the world has been flipped upside down.
I give it up for this love I found
I am willing to sacrifice everything for the love I have found.
Who understands and may never be found
Finding someone who truly understands you and your love is a rare and elusive occurrence.
I'm touching out to you
Reaching out and making a connection with someone.
To touch out to me
The other person is reciprocating the connection, trying to reach out just as much.
You're energy
The other person is a source of energy and comfort, helping to recharge and invigorate.
I should try to never put you down
I must be mindful and try not to bring the other person down emotionally.
I hate that I'd rely on someone's suffering
It pains me to think that I would find some sort of fulfillment at the expense of someone else's pain.
You will always have a hold on me now
The other person will always have a special place in my heart and in my life.
The things that you do
Every little thing the other person does is special and unique to them.
There's no one quite like you
The other person is one-of-a-kind, incomparable to anyone else in the world.
I see you all from the back of my hand
I know the other person so well that I can see them perfectly in my mind without even looking at them.
I bring it down with the use of these sounds
The music and lyrics are a way for me to express my emotions and bring them into focus.
I like to crash through these lands
I enjoy taking risks and trying new things with the other person, going on adventures and creating lifelong memories.
With you
I couldn't imagine going on these adventures or experiencing the world with anyone else.
I seen a lot I seen it all the way down
Together, we have seen and experienced a lot of what life has to offer, both the good and the bad.
I felt the weight of the seven day crown
Life can be exhausting and feel like a never-ending cycle, but the other person helps to make it more bearable.
Don't judge something if I don't understand
I try not to judge things I don't understand, as everyone's experiences with love are unique and personal.
I don't understand
Sometimes, even with the closest and most special of relationships, it's hard to truly understand everything about love and each other.
I will try to never put you down
I continue to strive to be mindful of the other person's emotions and never drag them down.
You will always hold a place for me now
The other person's love and presence will always be with me, no matter what.
The things that you do
The other person's small and special quirks and habits continue to amaze and impress me.
There's no one quite like youuuuuu
The other person is truly one-of-a-kind and irreplaceable.
Youu don't understand me
Sometimes, even in the strongest and most loving of relationships, it's hard to truly understand one another fully.
Love really should be outstanding
True love should be extraordinary and surpass all expectations.
Love...
Love is a complex and beautiful emotion that can sometimes be hard to describe and fully comprehend, but always remains a special and important part of our lives.
Writer(s): Anthony Hoffer
Contributed by Aria R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
NomiUzumaki
This song is freakin awesome!!
Katti Vale
Primera vez que escucho y veo esta canción... GENIAL!!! Me encaaantaaa!!! La voz de Luke suena tan dulce... Ahhhh Luke RIZITOS Pritchard!!!!! Hermoso inglesito! :) <3 <3
pipelopez1
Please, where can I find the lyrics of this song I've been searching for them and can't find them anywhere This song is really cool
juan tigre
With you I seen a lot I seen it all the way down I felt the weight of the seven day crown Don’t judge something if I don’t understand I don’t understand I will try to never put you down I hate that I’d rely on someone’s suffering You will always hold a place for me now The things that you do there’s no one quite like youuuuuu Youu don’t understand me Love really should be outstanding Love really should be outstanding
juan tigre
Love really should be outstanding Love really should be outstanding Love really should be outstanding Love…..
juan tigre
This is my weird attempt at the lyrics, feel free to correct: Sometimes I think, I don’t understand The words of loving that that nobody can It’s far to let in the day to be hanging Upside down I give it up for this love I found Who understands and may never be found I’m touching out to you To touch out to me You’re energy
Pijus Poškus
Sad, that this song isn't in the Junk of the Heart, but whatever. Great song :)
juan tigre
I should try to never put you down I hate that I’d rely on someone’s suffering You will always have a hold on me now The things that you do There’s no one quite like you I see you all from the back of my hand I bring it down with the use of these sounds I like to crash through these lands
Leticia Jeanette Mansilla
Ohhh este no lo habia vistoooo
amo. Luke eu vos, si vos wacho! te amo. xD
Zyphox
no one has the lyrics? :/