Kogong is the onomatopoeic boom-boom of a restless heartbeat that refuses to be ignored. In this track Mark Forster paints the picture of someone who looks “three-quarters fine” on the outside but is actually wrestling with old memories, unspoken feelings and a mind that is looping like “an old Katy Perry song.” The singer’s inner voice keeps sending SOS messages, yet they bounce off the concrete of daily life. Beatles references (Yoko + Paul & John) hint at a famous breakup, while the King Kong chest-pounding shows how loudly we try to drown our own emotions.
Beneath the catchy hook is a gentle reminder: slow down, talk to the people who matter, give yourself time to wander and heal. No amount of noise, money or fame can replace true peace of mind or the simple act of listening to your heart. The heartbeat keeps hammering kogong kogong until we finally choose to live and love more honestly.