Lyrics Somewhere Only We Know

Somewhere Only We Know was penned by Keane members, including Tim Rice-Oxley, Tom Chaplin, and Richard Hughes. The song reflects on a special place for the lead composer, Rice-Oxley, that brings him a sense of peace. The lyrics suggest a yearning for comfort and a remembrance of simpler times. Released as part of the bands debut album, Hopes and Fears in 2004, it quickly catapulted the band to fame.

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

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

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?

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

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?

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

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?
Ooh, aah over Instrumental

This could be the end of everything
So why don't we go
Somewhere only we know?
(Slowly)
Somewhere only we know
Somewhere only we know