A.R. Kane were a 1980s and 1990s British indie band. They were primarily th… Read Full Bio ↴A.R. Kane were a 1980s and 1990s British indie band. They were primarily the A - Alex Ayuli and the R - Rudi Tambala from the East of London but were also joined by Russell Smith, bass ( also of Terminal Cheesecake, and Skullflower) and various drummers along the way.

After 2 singles on different labels and a surprise number one hit as part of M/A/R/R/S's "Pump Up the Volume", they made two ground-breaking albums that placed them precariously in the indie scene - however they preferred the term "dream pop". These albums were 69 in 1988 and i in 1989.

Hard to place in terms of genre, 69 was more consciously indie, though that's not saying much, seen by some as part of a continuum that included jimi hendrix' more spaced-out offerings, miles davis and others - musically it asked questions and opened doors that have still to be explored. 'i' was a dramatic change, clearly slicker and smoother, and covering a wide variety of styles over twenty-six tracks (ten of which were short noise interludes). "i" also spawned A.R. Kane's best-known song in "A Love From Outer Space". Both albums achieved wide critical acclaim.

Follow up album New Clear Child (1994), was not received as well, the reasons being a believed lack of coherent direction and a feeling that the ideas were merely (admittedly excellent) re hashes of works that were completed more succinctly in the earlier 2 albums.

Rudy Tambala made ambient and dub influenced music under the name Sufi. Neither is currently involved in the music industry to any great extent. Post-A.R. Kane, Alex Ayuli was (possibly still is) a museum curator in the U.S. Russell Smith still DJ's rare soul 45s in UK and Europe and earns a living as a restorer/ decorator in South West France.

And I Say
A.R. Kane Lyrics

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And I say
Don't go away
You want me
You need me

and I say
Don't go away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of A.R. Kane's song "And I Say" convey a sense of longing and desire to hold onto someone close. The repetition of the phrase "Don't go away" emphasizes the urgency of the singer's plea, as they plead for their partner to stay with them. The lines "You want me/ You need me" demonstrate the singer's confidence in their importance to their loved one.

The song can be interpreted as a declaration of love and vulnerability, as the singer expresses their fear of losing the person they care about. The repetition of the phrase "And I say" emphasizes the importance of the singer's words and their attempt to convince their partner to stay. The song's slow and dreamy instrumentation supports its dreamy and romantic mood, as the emotional intensity of its lyrics builds towards its repeated refrain.

Overall, "And I Say" is a heartfelt and poetic expression of love and need, capturing the complexities of human relationships and human emotion.

Line by Line Meaning

And I say
I want to express something important

Don't go away
I don't want you to leave my life or abandon our relationship

You want me
You have a desire to be with me

You need me
You require my presence and support in your life

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