Kitchens OD (aka Kitchens Of Distinction) - Longed & Searched (demo)

By 1996, the Kitchens Of Distinction had parted ways with their label OLI and shortened their name. With a single out on Fierce Panda (Feel My Genie), they embarked on what would be their final tour. Two of the standout tracks we'd hear on that tour were 'To Love A Star', a version of which was on the b-side of Feel My Genie and this song. We were told that the band had recorded song demos for a fifth album, but it would never see the light of day. I thought that while I'm working on cleaning up some live tapes, I'd clean up my hissy copy of this demo too, so enjoy a KOD classic, that very few people know. Lyrics (may not be 100% accurate) Longed and searched for my lover. Been climbing hills, been racing seawards, late again For half-chewed clues as to where you might be and I've lied(?) to you. Yearned and prayed for another. Is it you? Yeah, you in my shadow. I've walked these dark streets. Seeking something easy. Oh, why not fall into anybody's charms? I've longed and searched for a lover, Lying here, drunk as thunder clouds Longed and searched for another, Who sees themself, inside someone's arms Is it you? Yeah, you in my shadow. Is it you? Walking beside me. If I trip you, are you happy to fall? I've yearned and bled for another. But I'm diverted by anything dirty. When the phone rings, well, I'm not listening. Oh were you here beside me all along? I've longed and searched for a lover, Lying here, drunk as thunder clouds Longed and searched for another, Who sees themself, inside someone's arms Is it you who'll fill with disappointments? Is it you who's lost as soon as found? Is it you who'll fill with disappointments? Is it you? No it's not you. I've longed and searched for a lover, Lying here, drunk as thunder clouds Longed and searched for another, Who sees themself, inside someone's arms Will you stay when my mood is ugly? Will you hit nerves when you leave? Will you stay when my mood is ugly? Will you hit nerves when you leave?

Added 12 Jul 2026