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.
See Me Now
The Kooks Lyrics
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I learned to tie my own tie too
I've met a lot of faces
I've got some questions I'd like to ask you
If you could see me now
If you could see my smile
See your little boy
I've been in sticky situations
I fell in love with a girl who likes girls
I know mom's thinking of you
I'm busy trying to make it in this world
I hope I'm living your dream, daddy
Have a drink on me upstairs
If you could see me now
If you could see my smile
See your little boy
Oh, would you be proud?
If you could see me now
If you could see my smile
See your little boy
Oh, would you be proud?
If you could see me now
If you could see my smile
See your little boy
Would you be proud?
If you could see me now
If you could see my smile
See your little boy
Oh, would you be proud?
Well I've been a lot places
I learned to tie my own tie too
The Kooks's song See Me Now is a beautiful and emotional tribute to a lost loved one, likely a father figure. The opening lines of the song, "Well I've been a lot places/I learned to tie my own tie too" show the growth and self-sufficiency that has occurred since their father's passing. The song also touches on some of the more serious aspects of life that one experiences, such as falling in love with someone who's not deemed acceptable by society. The lyrics "I fell in love with a girl who likes girls" shows that despite the pain of losing a parent, life goes on and one shouldn't be afraid to love. Despite this, the singer still wishes for validation from their father figure and wonders if he would be proud of them if he could see them now.
The chorus of the song provides a simple yet powerful message of the singer's desire for their father's recognition. The repetition of the question "if you could see me now" and the phrase "see your little boy, oh would you be proud?" illustrate the depth of the singer's emotional state. Despite the sadness and longing they feel, there is still a sense of optimism and hope that their father would be proud of the person they have become.
Overall, See Me Now is a deeply personal and moving song that captures the complexity of grief and the longing for the affirmation of a lost loved one, while also celebrating the growth and self-discovery that comes along with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I've been a lot places
I've travelled a lot and experienced many things in life
I learned to tie my own tie too
I've grown up and become more independent
I've met a lot of faces
I've encountered many different people along the way
I've got some questions I'd like to ask you
I have some things I'd like to talk to you about
If you could see me now
If you were here with me
If you could see my smile
If you could see how happy I am
See your little boy
Notice how I've grown up and changed since you've been gone
Oh, would you be proud?
Do you think you would feel proud of me?
I've been in sticky situations
I've faced some difficult challenges
I fell in love with a girl who likes girls
I've fallen in love with someone who society may not approve of
I know mom's thinking of you
Mom misses you too
I'm busy trying to make it in this world
I'm working hard to succeed in life
I hope I'm living your dream, daddy
I hope I'm making you proud, dad
Have a drink on me upstairs
Raise a glass to me from up above
Would you be proud?
Do you think you would feel proud of me?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DEAN COVER, LUKE PRITCHARD
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J. R. H.
Bands this good are few and far between these days. Thanks, Kooks, for offering this powerful song with poignant lyrical content.
kelvin kelvin
I love this song so much, feel lucky to grow together with your guys.
Dustin Crawford
There's no wonder why they're my favorite band.
yourebluntiful
I adore this song!
Amazing, from Italy xx
Gorgi Gibson
Can't wait to see than at leicester O2. I wanted them to play old stuff but 5 plays of listen and I can't stop listening .... Another beautiful album. Thanks kooks x
Neytiri :D
I wish there was a piano tutorial for this song - somebody please make one! :D
luisgeteme
The Kooks are the Best, I cant believe that thinking this disc it wasnt well, but I 've heard again and I've change opinion, thanks for their music the Kooks.
From Mexico
Monica Suárez
Son bastante buenos amigo! :‘)
yoizme jo
like the modern version of the beatles. so fucking good. I wanna die. love our music.
Tronkle 99
I really need the piano chords for this