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.
Weight Of The World
The Kooks Lyrics
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Did I disappoint you when I arose?
Guess I though that I could change you
But I should never listen to my own advice
Give me a chance to reconcile with you
I've changed my plans and my designs too
The universe was so unkind to me
Under my radar
Weight of the world
Under my rader
Weight of the world
Making plans without you
Feels like I'm marching in the rain
Every man got his weakness
I wanna show you that I can change
Give me a chance to reconcile with you
I've changed my plans and my designs too
The universe was so unkind to me
Oh but I'd like to let go of the weight of the world
Under my radar
Weight of the world
Under my rader
Weight of the world
Under my radar
Just tryin' to get to bed
Under my radar
Just talking to you
You're under my radar (ha, aaaaah)
I still hear singing
I still hear you sing
Weight of the world
Under my radar
Weight of the world
Under my rader
Weight of the world
Under my radar
Weight of the world
Under my radar
Weight of the world
The lyrics in The Kooks' song "Weight Of The World" express feelings of disappointment, self-reflection, and the desire for reconciliation. The opening lines, "Did you come to see me fall? Did I disappoint you when I arose?" suggest a sense of insecurity and the fear of disappointing others. The singer then acknowledges that they believed they could change someone, likely the person they are addressing in the song, but now realizes they should not have listened to their own advice.
The chorus, "Give me a chance to reconcile with you, I've changed my plans and my designs too, The universe was so unkind to me, Oh but I'd like to let go of the weight of the world," reveals the singer's plea for a second chance and a desire to let go of the burdens they have been carrying. They acknowledge the challenges they have faced, blaming the universe's unkindness, but express a genuine desire for a fresh start and to release the weight of their troubles.
The following verses continue this theme of wanting to reconcile and show change. The line "Making plans without you feels like I'm marching in the rain" conveys a sense of emptiness and the realization that life is unsatisfying without the person they are addressing. The singer admits their weaknesses but wants to prove that they can change and be better.
Overall, "Weight Of The World" portrays a personal journey of growth and the longing for reconciliation with someone important to the singer. It explores themes of disappointment, self-reflection, and the desire to let go of one's burdens.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you come to see me fall?
Are you here to witness my failure?
Did I disappoint you when I arose?
Did I let you down when I succeeded?
Guess I thought that I could change you
I believed I could alter who you are
But I should never listen to my own advice
I should not heed my own guidance
Give me a chance to reconcile with you
Allow me an opportunity to make peace with you
I've changed my plans and my designs too
I've altered my intentions and aspirations
The universe was so unkind to me
Fate has been harsh towards me
Oh but I'd like to let go of the weight of the world
However, I desire to release the burdens of life
Under my radar
Remaining unnoticed by me
Weight of the world
The heavy burden of existence
Making plans without you
Creating future arrangements without your involvement
Feels like I'm marching in the rain
It feels as if I'm progressing against the odds
Every man got his weakness
Everyone has their vulnerabilities
I wanna show you that I can change
I yearn to prove my ability to transform
Just tryin' to get to bed
Simply attempting to rest
Just talking to you
Engaging in conversation with you
You're under my radar (ha, aaaaah)
You are unnoticed by me
I still hear singing
I can still hear your voice
I still hear you sing
I still hear your melodic expression
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christopher Seefried, Luke Pritchard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Pablo José Mendoza Camarena
Did you come to see me fall?
Did I disappoint you when I arose?
Guess I thought that I could change you
But I should never listen to my own advice
Give me a chance to reconcile with you
I'll change my plans and my designs too
The universe was so often kind to me
But I'd like to let go of the weight of the world
(Under my radar) Weight of the world
(Under my radar) Weight of the world
Making plans without you
Feels like I'm marching in the rain
Every man got his weakness
I wanna show you that I can change
Give me a chance to reconcile with you
I'll change my plans and my designs too
The universe was so often kind to me
But I'd like to let go of the weight of the world
(Under my radar) Weight of the world
(Under my radar) Weight of the world
(Under my radar) Just trying to get some air
(Under my radar) Just trying to get through
You're under my radar
I still hear you sing
Yeah
Still hear you sing
I still hear you sing
Weight of the world (Under my radar)
Weight of the world (Under my radar)
Weight of the world (Under my radar)
Weight of the world (Under my radar)
Weight of the world
K3mrM
One of the band that still stick to their roots
underneonloneliness2
Sha yes it is! It’s better than trying to sound like the crap that’s in the current charts to stay popular even though that never works! Linkin Park did it and failed.
Sha
is sticking to your roots really a good thing tho
sk 24
Best Friday with all these new kooks songs
Pablo José Mendoza Camarena
Did you come to see me fall?
Did I disappoint you when I arose?
Guess I thought that I could change you
But I should never listen to my own advice
Give me a chance to reconcile with you
I'll change my plans and my designs too
The universe was so often kind to me
But I'd like to let go of the weight of the world
(Under my radar) Weight of the world
(Under my radar) Weight of the world
Making plans without you
Feels like I'm marching in the rain
Every man got his weakness
I wanna show you that I can change
Give me a chance to reconcile with you
I'll change my plans and my designs too
The universe was so often kind to me
But I'd like to let go of the weight of the world
(Under my radar) Weight of the world
(Under my radar) Weight of the world
(Under my radar) Just trying to get some air
(Under my radar) Just trying to get through
You're under my radar
I still hear you sing
Yeah
Still hear you sing
I still hear you sing
Weight of the world (Under my radar)
Weight of the world (Under my radar)
Weight of the world (Under my radar)
Weight of the world (Under my radar)
Weight of the world
Jefferson Marques.
Esse som tem uma pegada muito nostálgica... D+ a sensação ao ouvir!!!
Amo essa canção 🇧🇷
Kieran Haze
The live version is better, but, finally this song on an album!
Ali K
I’m so happy that I found this beautiful band 😭❤️
stacy martinez
Good music, bringing back the classic beats from the 70s and 80s, love it 👌
Alpna Kaushik
One of my most favourite songs ❤️