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Keane - Somewhere Only We Know (official Music | Video)

A local woodland area where the trio spent their childhood days.

The video features the band performing in a forest glade, which is inhabited by small, alien-like spirits.

They represent the "simple things" mentioned in the lyrics—innocence and pure moments that are often lost as one grows older. Keane - Somewhere Only We Know (Official Music Video)

These creatures are known as "Roxleys" (a play on Tim Rice-Oxley's name) or "Simple Things".

The "pathway" mentioned in the lyrics is the actual trail between Tim Rice-Oxley's parents' house and the local pub. Video Themes and "The Simple Things" A local woodland area where the trio spent

The story behind the official music video for "Somewhere Only We Know" is a blend of childhood nostalgia and a quiet message of perseverance . While the song is often interpreted as a romantic ballad, the band members—Tim Rice-Oxley, Tom Chaplin, and Richard Hughes—view it as a tribute to their lifelong friendship and a specific refuge from their youth. The Inspiration: Manser's Shaw

Watch Tim Rice-Oxley discuss the real-life locations in Battle that inspired the song's most famous lyrics: These creatures are known as "Roxleys" (a play

The "somewhere" referenced in the song is a real location in the band's hometown of .