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.
Lollita
A.R. Kane Lyrics
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Rose bud for a mouth and eyes of pearl
You know how to make me twirl
Cos you′re my winkie girl
Hey there winkie girl
I'd love to go on down
And kiss your curls
You′re not like the other girls
And when i see your skin
Something stirs within
And when i touch your face
My heart starts to race
Winkie girl
Ooh winkie girl
Winkie girl
Bitch
Winkie girl
And when i stroke your hair
Ooh i don't have a care
And when i kiss your lips
Ooh my head slides and slips
La la la slides and slips
Winkie girl
Ooh winkie girl
Bitch
Winkie girl
Ooh my head slides and slips
Hell yeah
The lyrics of A.R. Kane's song Lollita portrays a man captivated by a young girl's beauty, whom he affectionately refers to as his "winkie girl." He describes her rose bud mouth and eyes of pearl that make him twirl. The man expresses his desire to kiss her curls and admires her uniqueness compared to other girls. He describes the physical sensations he experiences when he sees her skin, touches her face, strokes her hair, and kisses her lips. He becomes completely absorbed in the moment, lost in his passion for her. The song ends with an abrupt change in tone, calling the winkie girl a "bitch," which is both shocking and confusing.
The lyrics of this song seem to be controversial and have garnered attention for the unusual and potentially disturbing portrayal of an adult's infatuation with a child. It can be interpreted as a representation of Lolita syndrome, where the man sees a young girl as an object of desire and expresses it through the lyrics. However, it is also possible that the song is about a man reminiscing about his first love, the innocence and purity of their relationship, and how it affected him deeply. Regardless of the interpretation, the song sends a strong message about the power of attraction and the dangers of obsession.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey there winkie girl
Addressing the girl he desires
Rose bud for a mouth and eyes of pearl
Complimenting her beauty; describing her lips and eyes
You know how to make me twirl
She knows how to make him feel happy and joyful
Cos you′re my winkie girl
He feels possessive about her
I'd love to go on down
And kiss your curls
Wants to caress her hair and give her a kiss
You′re not like the other girls
Cos you're my winkie girl
She's unique and special to him
And when i see your skin
Something stirs within
She arouses him
And when i touch your face
My heart starts to race
His love and emotions are heightened when he's in physical contact with her
Winkie girl
Ooh winkie girl
Winkie girl
Bitch
Winkie girl
Repeating his affectionate pet name for her along with some profanity
And when i stroke your hair
Ooh i don't have a care
He feels happy and at peace when he touches and caresses her hair
And when i kiss your lips
Ooh my head slides and slips
La la la slides and slips
Kissing her makes him feel dizzy and disoriented; expressing it with nonsensical sounds
Hell yeah
An expression of enthusiasm or agreement
Writer(s): Alexander Abayomi Ayuli, Rudolph Enos Tambala
Contributed by Cameron W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
T Jacobs
Atmospheric, darkly sensual song...forgot how much I liked it.
Jess in king
this was the first song of theirs i heard! was not disappointed when i delved deeper.
surfista rodoviario
same
DOYOULOVETROUBLE
Oh Yeah never get tired of it. Does something to me, sensual sound envelops me.
drkam6
Masterpiece
Lou Weed
Obra maestra de la música!
Jess in king
i was so into this band after finding them out that i made a video shouting them out and showcasing their work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bVgJODjTPo
David Jones
Swimming in the sea here at night... not thinking about sharks... just my Winkie girl... freaking love whoever she was... and this the perfect song for
Lautaro Ap
Temaso increíble de la música.
samwell tayrlor
great song