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.
Haunting
A.R. Kane Lyrics
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The reason why I’m never
As happy as I was
I think it’s because it was easy
To handle the chaos when
I was friends with them
Yea we get along used to have fun
I didn’t even have to get drunk
And the strongest part of me
A neverending chase is what I want
We’re bounded by blood
Can’t hide from me
Just raise your voice bring the lightnings
I say fuck the consequences lets embrace it
Who doesn’t like to play with fire
Think you’re getting soft, just get a grip, get scary
I admit, you’re scaring me
But it’s entertaining, please just
just keep haunting me
just keep haunting me
just keep haunting me
I can feel I like the adrenaline
The cold sweat running like my tears
I like being haunted, just keep haunting me
Just keep haunting, haunting, haunting me
One bottle or dose
Can’t get out of juice
Without them I’m nobody left in a loop
If you know me by now
Know I can get very dangerous, dangerous
The thing is I like this stupid pain
Get the fuck out of my brain
Wait stop, don’t move
Keep feeding my essence with damage
I like the damage because I’m damaged
I don’t know how the fuck I can explain it
Continue the haunt
It’s all about the haunt for me ah, ah
I admit, you’re scaring me
But it’s entertaining, please just,
Just keep haunting me
Just keep haunting me
I can feel, I like the adrenaline
The cold sweat running like my tears
I like being haunted
Just keep haunting me
Just keep haunting, haunting, haunting me
Just keep haunting me, haunting me
Just keep haunting me
And keep on, keep on, keep on
I can feel, I like the adrenaline
The cold sweat running like my tears
I like being haunted, just keep haunting me
Just keep haunting, haunting, haunting me
The lyrics to A.R. Kane's "Haunting" explore the singer's fascination with being haunted and the rush of adrenaline and fear that comes with it. The singer suggests that they are not as happy as they used to be because it was easy to handle chaos when they were friends with someone else. However, after encountering someone who brings out the worst and strongest parts of them, they find themselves in a neverending chase for the thrill of being haunted. The singer is bound to this person by blood and can't hide from them, but instead chooses to embrace the consequences and play with fire. The lyrics suggest that the singer is aware of the potential harm and danger that comes with being haunted, but they still crave the rush of adrenaline.
The repeated phrase "just keep haunting me" reinforces the singer's desire for this thrill-seeking behavior. They admit that they are scared, but they find it entertaining and even enjoyable, as evidenced by their comparison of the cold sweat running down their face to tears. The final stanza references the singer's dependence on this behavior, suggesting that they need this "stupid pain" to feed their essence and make them feel alive.
Line by Line Meaning
I think that I figured it out
I believe that I have comprehended the reason
The reason why I’m never
Why I am not ever
As happy as I was
As contented as I was before
I think it’s because it was easy
I believe it is due to the simplicity
To handle the chaos when
Dealing with the disorder when
I was friends with them
I was buddies with them
Yea we get along used to have fun
Yes, we had a good rapport and used to enjoy ourselves
I didn’t even have to get drunk
I did not even need to become intoxicated
Damm you bring the worst
You bring out the darkest aspects
And the strongest part of me
And the most powerful part of myself
A neverending chase is what I want
An endless pursuit is what I desire
We’re bounded by blood
We are connected by family ties
Can’t hide from me
Cannot avoid me
Just raise your voice bring the lightnings
Just shout and cause a commotion
I say fuck the consequences lets embrace it
I say ignore the outcomes and accept it
Who doesn’t like to play with fire
Who does not enjoy taking risks
Think you’re getting soft, just get a grip, get scary
If you think you are becoming weak, be firm, and become frightening
I admit, you’re scaring me
I concede that you terrify me
But it’s entertaining, please just
But it is amusing, I beg of you
just keep haunting me
Continue to unsettle and trouble me
I can feel I like the adrenaline
I can sense that I appreciate the rush of adrenaline
The cold sweat running like my tears
The clammy perspiration resembling my tears
I like being haunted, just keep haunting me
I adore being pursued, please persist in haunting me
One bottle or dose
One container or measure of a substance
Can’t get out of juice
I cannot escape my addiction
Without them I’m nobody left in a loop
Without it, I am a nobody trapped in a cycle
If you know me by now
If you know me at this point
Know I can get very dangerous, dangerous
Realize that I am capable of being extremely risky
The thing is I like this stupid pain
The fact is that I derive pleasure from this foolish anguish
Get the fuck out of my brain
Leave my mind alone
Wait stop, don’t move
Wait, cease and desist from moving
Keep feeding my essence with damage
Provide more harm to nurture my identity
I like the damage because I’m damaged
I like the injury because I am already hurt
I don’t know how the fuck I can explain it
I do not know how in the world I can elucidate it
Continue the haunt
Persist with the chase
It’s all about the haunt for me ah, ah
For me, it is only about the chase
And keep on, keep on, keep on
And continue, continue, continue
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@claimhsolais3466
"You seem so far away
You seem so far away
Last night I dreamt that I held your sweet hand
When I awoke you were gone
I just don't understand
I just don't understand"
@darianstahl3369
My friend justndied. I was gonna send her this song bc i thought she would like it. Butnshe died beforeni was able to. I wish i could still send itnto her. Ill miss her forever
@alkeryn1700
@@darianstahl3369 damn that's sad.
@giacomotiberia235
great underrated band
@Soldado_88
Acá nació el Shoegaze
@portabletiger
I was wondering that myself. It seems it may have been retitled on a reissue, but I'm not 100% sure.
@user-ii6xv9yc1q
<3
@thelostwind8
why the name change? wasn't this always titled "So Far Away"?
@d2mondo
it was originally called Haunting but we didn't put titles on the record (vinyl-only at the time) so people made up their own title.
@sambwsx
@@d2mondo thank you for your music!