Tattva
Kula Shaker
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
Tattva, acintya bheda bheda tattva Like the flower and the scent of summer, Like the sun and the shine, Well the truth may come in strange disguises Send the message to your mind. Tattva, acintya bheda bheda tattva At the moment that you wake from sleeping And you know it´s all a dream, Well the truth may come in strange disguises Never knowing what it means. Tattva, acintya bheda bheda tattva For you shall be tomorrow, Like you have been today, If this was never ending, What more can you say?
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
Written by: ALONZA BEVAN, JAY DARLINGTON, CRISPIAN MILLS, PAUL WINTER-HART
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
14 facts about this song
Song Background"Tattva" is a song by the British psychedelic rock band, Kula Shaker, from their debut studio album "K".
|
Release DateThe song was released on 1st January 1996 as the band's second single.
|
Song Title"Tattva" is a Sanskrit word that when translated means 'reality' or 'truth'.
|
Lyrics ContentsThe song features a blend of indie rock along with traditional Indian music elements, owing to lead singer Crispian Mills' deep interest in Indian culture, spirituality, and mystic traditions.
|
Mills and SanskritThe song has chorus lines in Sanskrit. The lines "Tattva, acintya bheda abheda Tattva" mean "Truth, inconceivable difference and non-difference".
|
Musical StyleIt features the use of Sitar, a traditional Indian instrument, reflecting the band's inclination towards raga rock – rock or pop music with a heavy Indian influence.
|
Chart PositionUpon its release, "Tattva" peaked at #4 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming one of the band's highest-charting singles.
|
Video DetailThe video for "Tattva" was shot on location in India and shows band members in various settings, including fields, streets, and Ganges River.
|
InspirationLead singer Crispian Mills was greatly influenced by Indian culture and spirituality as his mother was a disciple of an Indian Guru.
|
Alternate VersionThere is also an acoustic version of "Tattva" which was released as part of a bonus CD with the band's second album, "Peasants, Pigs & Astronauts."
|
PopularityThe song is considered one of the defining tracks of the Britpop era, despite its obvious departure from the genre norms.
|
Live Performances"Tattva" is still a regular at Kula Shaker's live gigs, reflecting its enduring popularity among fans.
|
SignificanceThe release of "Tattva" played a significant role in popularizing Indian philosophy and instruments in western rock/pop music.
|
Band's SuccessThe success of "Tattva" contributed significantly to the overall success of the band's debut album 'K', which became the fastest-selling debut album in Britain since Elastica's debut the previous year.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Tattva Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 21 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/18596855/Kula+Shaker/Tattva>.
Discuss the Tattva Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In