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 The World
The Kooks Lyrics
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Do you want to see the world
Do you want to see the world?
Do you want to see the world
In a different way
Yeah!
Do you want to see the world
Do you want to see the world?
Do you want to see the world
In a different way
I remember how we used to say
Writing poems in your bed sit
Finding time, that'll be the passenger
The day ,girl, you never saw me leave
The day ,girl, you stand in the way
Oh girl, never lie to me
Never, I will
Never, come away
Never, you said
Never, lie to me
Never, I will
Do you really want to see
Do you really want to see?
Do you really want to see
On your television screen?
Bumped up me, died on the floor
I am here, I'm kinda from the door
Doesn't mean I want to see you die
The day you left me in that stormy leave
The day you were, you sailing away
The day you were..
Oh girl, never come away
Never, you said
Never, lie to me
Never, I will
Never, come away
Never, you sure?
Do you want to see the world
What, what?
Do you want to see the world
What, what?
Do you want to see the what, what, what?
Do you want to see the world
What, what, what?
Do you want to see the world
What, what, what?
Yeah, do you want to see the world
What, what, what?
Well, do you really want to what, what?
Well, do you really want to what, what?
Well, do you really want to stay
The lyrics to The Kooks’ “See the World” are an invitation to explore the world in a different way. The song begins with a playful and catchy chorus, encouraging the listener to envision a different way of experiencing the world. The first verse reflects upon past experiences where the singer and someone close to them, perhaps a lover or friend, would spend time writing poetry and dreaming of traveling. The second verse takes on a more melancholic tone, with the singer reflecting upon a person who left them behind and questioning whether they truly want to see the world, even if it means leaving someone behind. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and a line questioning whether the listener truly wants to stay or leave.
Overall, the song seems to be about the struggle between wanting to explore and experience all the world has to offer and staying rooted in relationships and connections with others. The chorus offers an optimistic and lighthearted approach to this dilemma, while the verses delve deeper into the conflict between these two desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh!
Excitement and anticipation for the upcoming discussion
Do you want to see the world
Do you want to see the world?
Do you want to see the world
In a different way
Asking the listener if they want to experience the world in a unique and new perspective
Yeah!
Affirmation and enthusiasm for the conversation
I remember how we used to say
Writing poems in your bed sit
Finding time, that'll be the passenger
The day ,girl, you never saw me leave
The day ,girl, you stand in the way
Oh girl, never lie to me
Never, I will
Never, come away
Never, you said
Never, lie to me
Never, I will
Reflecting on past experiences and relationships, and emphasizing the importance of honesty and trust
Do you really want to see
Do you really want to see?
Do you really want to see
On your television screen?
Questioning the value and authenticity of experiencing the world through media
Bumped up me, died on the floor
I am here, I'm kinda from the door
Doesn't mean I want to see you die
The day you left me in that stormy leave
The day you were, you sailing away
The day you were..
Oh girl, never come away
Never, you said
Never, lie to me
Never, I will
Never, come away
Never, you sure?
Recalling past struggles and failures, and once again emphasizing the importance of trust and communication
Do you want to see the world
What, what?
Do you want to see the world
What, what?
Do you want to see the what, what, what?
Do you want to see the world
What, what, what?
Do you want to see the world
What, what, what?
Yeah, do you want to see the world
What, what, what?
Well, do you really want to what, what?
Well, do you really want to what, what?
Well, do you really want to stay
Repeating the earlier message and questioning if the listener truly desires to experience the world in a new way, and also questioning if they're content with their current situation
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Written by: MAX RAFFERTY, LUKE PRITCHARD
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