The third track from Kero Kero Bonito’s TOTEP is one of the more prominent songs on the project due to it’s immense contrast from the band’s usual J-pop style.
KKB’s reinvented approach to music on “You Know How It Is” is reminiscent of current garage and indie rock bands with hints of punk-rock.
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[Chorus]
Oh, you know how it is
When you try, but nothing's going right
Oh, you know how it is
When you say you're doing fine
[Verse 1]
Now everyday is just the same as all the one's before
You love your friends, but you don't ever see them anymore
[Refrain]
And I kinda feel like
Something is changing forever
But I can't figure out the reason why
[Chorus]
Oh, you know how it is
When you try, but nothing's going right
Oh, you know how it is
When you say you're doing fine
Oh, you know how it is
When the sky is crashing down again
So there you laugh, but you really want to cry
'Til the tears run dry
[Verse 2]
You walk the park in silence, 'cause the kids have gone away
And maybe this is me but the planes all seem to fly so low these days
[Refrain]
And I kinda feel like (Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh)
Something is changing forever (Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh)
I can’t be certain but I think you know
[Instrumental Break]
[Chorus]
Oh, you know how it is
When you try, but nothing's going right
Oh, you know how it is
When you say you’re doing fine
Oh, I know you do
’Cause I sure know it too
You Know How it Is was written by Gus Lobban.
You Know How it Is was produced by Gus Lobban & Jamie Bulled.
Kero Kero Bonito released You Know How it Is on Tue Feb 20 2018.