British indie rock band - formed in Brighton, England, United Kingdom in 20… Read Full Bio ↴British indie rock band - formed in Brighton, England, United Kingdom in 2004. The band currently consists of Luke Pritchard (vocals, guitar), Hugh Harris (guitar), and Alexis Nunez (drums). They have released five studio albums; their 2006 debut Inside In/Inside Out peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart, and their 2008 follow up Konk reached number one. The Junk Of The Heart (Happy) Songfacts reports that Pritchard found himself writing lyrics containing a lot of emotional drama for their third album and the phrase ‘junk of the heart’ kept coming back to him. Junk Of The Heart was released September 12, 2011. The Kooks released two more albums: Listen (2014), and Let's Go Sunshine (2018), which both peaked within the top 20.

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.

So Good Looking
The Kooks Lyrics

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Remember when we used to be happy?
Then we grew up and we got busy
Oh, don't throw away yesterday
We don't have enough time to be wastin'

She said
"We're so good looking that we don't stand a chance
We're soakin' up the sun but we don't get a tan

We don't give a damn"

I don't know if we're gonna make it
(You know that you can lean on me)
I don't know if we're gonna make it
(So take a chance and stand by me)
I don't know if we're gonna make it
(You know that you can lean on me)
You're so good looking that I don't stand a chance
You don't give a damn

Remember when we'd go night swimmin'
In your ragged clothes, that was your fashion
And then you'd talk away, all those words you'd say
Makes me miss you, I'm lost in this silence

You'd say
"We're so good looking that we don't stand a chance
We're soakin' up the sun but we don't get a tan
We don't give a damn"

I don't know if we're gonna make it
(You know that you can lean on me)
I don't know if we're gonna make it
(So take a chance and stand by me)
I don't know if we're gonna make it
(You know that you can lean on me)

You're runnin' away from the words that you say
And runnin' and runnin' and runnin' away
You're runnin' away from the words that you say

We're so good looking that we don't stand a chance
We're soakin' up the sun but we don't get a tan
We don't give a damn

I don't know if we're gonna make it
(You know that you can lean on me)
I don't know if we're gonna make it
(So take a chance and stand by me)
I don't know if we're gonna make it
(You know that you can lean on me)

You're so good looking that I don't stand a chance
You don't give a damn

Overall Meaning

The Kooks' "So Good Looking" talks about reminiscing on happier times, where carefree moments and summer activities were the norm. The song speaks of a time long gone, and how growing up and getting busy has taken that happiness away. The singer cautions about not throwing away yesterday because there is not enough time to waste. The chorus implies that because the singer and their partner are so good-looking, they do not have to work at things to succeed and attract attention, as their physical appearance has them covered. It is as if they possess a natural charm that gets them places without having to put in much effort. The singer wonders if they can make it, and the lyrics speak of taking chances, standing by each other, and leaning on one another. The repetition of the phrase "I don't know if we're gonna make it" emphasizes the uncertainty that the singer feels about the future of his relationship and encourages the need to take risks to avoid regret.

Moving on to the verse, the song's message takes a melancholic tone, as the recollection of good times spent together on moonlit nights laughing and enjoying each other's company brings back a flood of emotions to the singer. However, underlying the nostalgia is a sense of regret, as the partner the singer refers to seems to be running away from the words they spoke, and the singer feels lost in this silence. The chorus repeats twice more, intensifying the feeling of doom regarding the couple's future. The song ends with the same light-hearted tone used throughout the verses, as the singer acknowledges their good looks and how they "don't give a damn" but also highlights their uncertainty about making it.

Line by Line Meaning

Remember when we used to be happy?
Do you recall a time when we were truly happy?

Then we grew up and we got busy
As we matured, we became occupied with other things, losing touch with previous happiness.

Oh, don't throw away yesterday
It's important not to disregard or forget past experiences and memories.

We don't have enough time to be wastin'
We should cherish every moment as our time is limited and should not be carelessly wasted.

She said
An unidentified female made the following statement

"We're so good looking that we don't stand a chance
We are attractive individuals but this will not necessarily guarantee our success or happiness.

We're soakin' up the sun but we don't get a tan
We enjoy spending time in the sun but are not seeing the expected results of a tan.

We don't give a damn"
We do not care about the opinions of others and will continue to live life as we please.

I don't know if we're gonna make it
I am uncertain about our future prospects and whether we will be successful or not.

(You know that you can lean on me)
I want you to know that I am here to support you.

So take a chance and stand by me)
Take a risk with me and see where it leads us.

You're so good looking that I don't stand a chance
Your attractiveness is so great that I feel inferior in comparison.

Remember when we'd go night swimmin'
Do you remember when we used to take late night swims?

In your ragged clothes, that was your fashion
You used to wear old, tattered clothing, but it was your unique style.

And then you'd talk away, all those words you'd say
You would continue to speak your mind openly and without hesitation.

Makes me miss you, I'm lost in this silence
Thinking about those past times makes me long for your presence, and I feel alone in the present.

You're runnin' away from the words that you say
You are avoiding the things you say, and not following through with them.

And runnin' and runnin' and runnin' away
You are constantly fleeing from your responsibilities and promises.

We're so good looking that we don't stand a chance
Our good looks will not be the sole factor in determining our success and happiness.

We're soakin' up the sun but we don't get a tan
Although we enjoy life, we are not seeing the expected results from our actions.

We don't give a damn
We live our lives without concern for the opinions of others.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brandon Friesen, Christopher Seefried, Hugh Harris, Luke Pritchard

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