China Town
The-kooks
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China Town by The Kooks
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Luke PritchardWrited by
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“China Town” is about model-turned-singer Suki Waterhouse, whom Luke Pritchard was in a relationship with during The Kooks‘ early success. Pritchard’s wife, Ellie Rose, suggested that he write this song.
China Town Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I'm twisting and I'm turning
Inside my own head
I'm tired and I'm learning
To not make it all bad
You're just a liar, baby
You don't know who you are
[Chorus]
And you know I had you pegged
From the first until the last thing that you said
And you know that I've got you down
All the way down to sweet China Town
[Verse 2]
You tried to convince me
That I was going mad
You wanted to conceal me
Inside your vale of ash
But you know you're not so silent
Others hear what's going on
[Chorus]
And you know I had you pegged
From the first until the last thing that you said
And you know that I've got you down
All the way down to sweet China Town
Whoa oh, oh oh oh
Whoa oh oh oh, whoa oh oh oh, whoa oh oh
Whoa oh, oh oh oh
Whoa oh oh oh, whoa oh oh oh, whoa oh oh
[Bridge]
Maybe someone will love you the way you love yourself
[Instrumental]
[Chorus]
And you know I had you pegged
From the first until the last thing that you said
And you know that I've got you down
All the way down to sweet China Town
(Whoa oh, oh oh oh)
(Whoa oh oh oh, whoa oh oh oh, whoa oh oh)
(Whoa oh oh, oh oh oh)
(Whoa oh oh oh, whoa oh oh oh, whoa oh oh)
[Outro]
I'm twisting and I'm turning
Inside my own head
China Town Q&A
Who wrote China Town's ?
China Town was written by Luke Pritchard.
Who produced China Town's ?
China Town was produced by Luke Pritchard.
When did The-kooks release China Town?
The-kooks released China Town on Fri May 09 2025.
What did The Kooks say about "China Town"?
According to Luke Pritchard:
Suki wanted to be a singer back then, but she wanted to be a lot of things. My wife suggested I write that song. She said it would be good to write about that time because I can do it now without the baggage I had then.