Govinda
Kula Shaker
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Govinda Jaya Jaya Gopala Jaya Jaya Radha-ramanahari Govinda Jaya Jaya Nrsingadeva Jaya Nrsingadeva (twice) (repeat verse) Gaura Gaura Gaura Hari Gaura Hari Prabhupda Govindam
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Written by: JAY DARLINGTON, ALONZA BEVAN, CRISPIAN MILLS, PAUL WINTER-HART
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Govinda" by Kula Shaker is a song from their debut album, "K". The album was released in 1996.
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Language UsageWhat sets "Govinda" apart from many English rock songs is its use of the Sanskrit language. It’s one of the few indie rock hits to include Sanskrit lyrics, which is one of the world's oldest languages.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart. It became the first song in a foreign language to reach the top 10 in the UK since "La Bamba" by Los Lobos in 1987.
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Band's Interest in Eastern PhilosophyKula Shaker's interest in Indian mysticism and music was a distinctive feature of their sound, especially in "Govinda". The lyrics include the Hare Krishna mantra and the song's title, which is a reference to an avatar of Vishabhav, a Hindu deity.
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Influence on MusicKula Shaker was part of the Britpop movement, a mid-1990s UK-based music and culture movement that emphasized Britishness. Their incorporation of Indian music elements into Britpop, as seen in "Govinda", brought international attention to Asian underground music.
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Song Theme"Govinda" praises Lord Krishna and reflects the band's spiritual beliefs. The word “Govinda” is a name for Krishna, which means “finder of cows” or "protector of cows", symbolizing nature and spirituality in Hinduism.
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Live PerformancesThe song has become a favorite at the band's live shows and is often used as a closer or encore.
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Different VersionsThere are actually two versions of "Govinda." One is the full-on rock version, while the other, titled "Govinda '97, Hari & St. George," is a fully Sanskrit chant version.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Govinda" is worthy of note for its psychedelia, vibrant colors, and Indian-inspired aesthetics.
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Award RecognitionThe song won the Ivor Novello Award for International Achievement in Musical Theater in 1997.
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