Keane started out as The Lotus Eaters back in 1995, and when Tom Chaplin joined in ’97, they really found their groove.
What’s cool is how they stood out by making piano-driven rock instead of relying on guitars – and it totally worked!
Their first album, “Hopes and Fears,” blew up with hits like “Somewhere Only We Know,” and they kept the momentum going through four more albums.
They took a break for a while but came back strong in 2019 with “Cause & Effect.”
About the Song
“Somewhere Only We Know” is a nostalgic reflection on cherishing a special place shared with someone meaningful, expressing the desire to return there and escape life’s complexities.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Release Date | February 16, 2004 |
| Album | Hopes and Fears |
| Writers | Tim Rice-Oxley, Tom Chaplin, Richard Hughes |
| Producers | James Sanger, Andy Green, Keane |
Somewhere Only We Know Lyrics by Keane
Verse 1
I walked across an empty land
I knew the pathway like the back of my hand
I felt the earth beneath my feet
Sat by the river and it made me complete
Pre-Chorus
Oh, simple thing, where have you gone?
I’m getting old and I need something to rely on
So tell me when you’re gonna let me in
I’m getting tired and I need somewhere to begin
Verse 2
I came across a fallen tree
I felt the branches of it looking at me
Is this the place we used to love?
Is this the place that I’ve been dreaming of?
Pre-Chorus
Oh, simple thing, where have you gone?
I’m getting old and I need something to rely on
So tell me when you’re gonna let me in
I’m getting tired and I need somewhere to begin
Chorus
And if you have a minute, why don’t we go
Talk about it somewhere only we know?
This could be the end of everything
So why don’t we go somewhere only we know?
Somewhere only we know
Pre-Chorus
Oh, simple thing, where have you gone?
I’m getting old and I need something to rely on
So tell me when you’re gonna let me in
I’m getting tired and I need somewhere to begin
Chorus
And if you have a minute, why don’t we go
Talk about it somewhere only we know?
This could be the end of everything
So why don’t we go? So why don’t we go?
Break
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Oh-oh-oh
Outro
This could be the end of everything
So why don’t we go somewhere only we know?
Somewhere only we know
Somewhere only we know
Live Performances of the Song
Somewhere Only We Know (Glastonbury 2024)
Somewhere Only We Know (Live At Jockey Club del Paraguay, Asunción, Paraguay / 2019)
Similar Songs like Somewhere Only We Know by Keane
Here are similar songs by Keane that share the emotional depth and melodic style of “Somewhere Only We Know”:
- Bedshaped – A piano-driven ballad that captures the same yearning and vulnerability, with Tom Chaplin’s vocals soaring over melancholic melodies.
- This Is The Last Time – Features similar nostalgic undertones and builds to an emotional crescendo, backed by Rice-Oxley’s distinctive piano work.
- Crystal Ball – Shares the same atmospheric quality and introspective lyrics, with gentle piano progressions that grow into powerful choruses.
- We Might As Well Be Strangers – Carries comparable emotional weight and vulnerability, focusing on loss and connection like “Somewhere Only We Know.”
- Try Again – Uses a similar piano-driven composition and explores themes of perseverance and hope, with Chaplin’s voice conveying raw emotion.
- She Has No Time – Matches the intimate feeling and builds to similar emotional peaks with thoughtful lyrics and characteristic piano melodies.
- Atlantic – While more atmospheric, it shares the same sense of longing and features its signature piano-focused sound with minimal instrumentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Movie Used the Song “Somewhere Only We Know”?
The song “Somewhere Only We Know” by Keane was featured in the 2011 animated film “Winnie the Pooh,” adding a touching musical backdrop to Pooh’s heartwarming adventures.
Is Keane the Band Irish?
No, Keane isn’t Irish – they’re actually British, formed in Battle, East Sussex, England. “Somewhere Only We Know” is one of their biggest hits from their English roots.
