Tattva

Kula Shaker

About Tattva

"Tattva" is a song by the British psychedelic rock band Kula Shaker, released as the band's debut single. It was first released in the United Kingdom on 1 January 1996 as "Tattva (Lucky 13 Mix)", then reissued on 24 June as a re-recording from their debut album K with a different sleeve and track listing. The re-recording reached number four on the UK Singles Chart, number 11 on the Canadian RPM Alternative 30 chart and number 10 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.


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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?

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Kula Shaker

Kula Shaker are an English psychedelic rock band. Led by outspoken frontman Crispian Mills, the band came to prominence during the Post-Britpop era of the late 1990s. The band enjoyed great commercial success in the UK between 1996 and 1999, notching up a number of Top 10 hits on the UK Singles Chart, including "Tattva", "Hey Dude", "Govinda", "Hush", and "Sound of Drums". In addition, the band's debut album, K, reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart, becoming the fastest selling debut album in Britain since Oasis' Definitely Maybe and eventually being certified 2×Platinum by the BPI in January 1997. more »

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Written by: ALONZA BEVAN, JAY DARLINGTON, CRISPIAN MILLS, PAUL WINTER-HART

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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 Date
The 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 Contents
The 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 Sanskrit
The song has chorus lines in Sanskrit. The lines "Tattva, acintya bheda abheda Tattva" mean "Truth, inconceivable difference and non-difference".
Musical Style
It 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 Position
Upon its release, "Tattva" peaked at #4 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming one of the band's highest-charting singles.
Video Detail
The video for "Tattva" was shot on location in India and shows band members in various settings, including fields, streets, and Ganges River.
Inspiration
Lead singer Crispian Mills was greatly influenced by Indian culture and spirituality as his mother was a disciple of an Indian Guru.
Alternate Version
There 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."
Popularity
The 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.
Significance
The release of "Tattva" played a significant role in popularizing Indian philosophy and instruments in western rock/pop music.
Band's Success
The 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.

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