Keane - Somewhere Only We Know (official Music Video) | 2025-2026 |

They represent the "simple things" mentioned in the lyrics—innocence and pure moments that are often lost as one grows older.

These creatures are known as "Roxleys" (a play on Tim Rice-Oxley's name) or "Simple Things". 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: They represent the "simple things" mentioned in the

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 the band members—Tim Rice-Oxley