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.

Baby Milk Snatcher
A.R. Kane Lyrics

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You just unfold
It's just a tumble
With a little (caress), oh

baby suck seed, slow slow slow

you just unfold
It's just a tumble

With a little (caress), oh

baby suck seed, slow slow slow
Baby suck seed, oh

Oh....
Baby suck my seed

Overall Meaning

A.R. Kane's song "Baby Milk Snatcher" is an unconventional love song that explores themes of intimacy, sensuality, and fertility. The repeated refrain "baby suck seed, slow slow slow" suggests a sexual act, but it can also be interpreted as a metaphor for the creation of life through the act of procreation. The lines "you just unfold / it's just a tumble / with a little caress" evoke a sense of vulnerability and surrender, as if the singer is asking their lover to open up and let go in the moment of intimacy.

The title of the song, "Baby Milk Snatcher," adds another layer of meaning to the lyrics. It can be interpreted as a critique of the patriarchal society that assigns women the sole responsibility of bearing and nurturing children, while men often get to reap the benefits without taking on any of the work. The singer is asking their lover to participate in the act of creation and take responsibility for their seed, rather than simply "snatching" the milk that is produced by others.

Overall, "Baby Milk Snatcher" is a complex and thought-provoking song that challenges traditional ideas of gender roles and sexuality. Its poetic and evocative lyrics invite the listener to think deeply about the meaning of intimacy, love, and reproduction.

Line by Line Meaning

You just unfold
You reveal yourself to me

It's just a tumble
Our connection is a brief adventure

With a little (caress), oh
With gentle touches and tenderness, oh

baby suck seed, slow slow slow
Take in my essence slowly, slowly, slowly

You just unfold
You reveal yourself to me

It's just a tumble
Our connection is a brief adventure

With a little (caress), oh
With gentle touches and tenderness, oh

baby suck seed, slow slow slow
Take in my essence slowly, slowly, slowly

Baby suck seed, oh
Baby, drink in my essence, oh

Oh....
An expression of longing or anticipation

Baby suck my seed
Baby, drink in my essence