A local woodland area where the trio spent their childhood days.
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
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)
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 on Tim Rice-Oxley's name) or "Simple Things". A local woodland area where the trio spent
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"
The "somewhere" referenced in the song is a real location in the band's hometown of . The Inspiration: Manser's Shaw They represent the "simple
During the freezing midwinter shoot, frontman Tom Chaplin wore a coat gifted to the band by Chris Martin of Coldplay , who was a close friend of Tim Rice-Oxley from their university days. A Message of Perseverance
