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.
Miles Apart
A.R. Kane Lyrics
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Just as long as we're together I will fall apart
in my heart we're miles apart
and it really doesn't matter what you say to me
Just as long as we're speaking (?)
And the sad sad song goes on and on
The sad sad song goes on and on
In my heart we're miles apart
And the sad sad song goes on and on
The sad sad song goes on and on and on...
just because we won't start over doesn't make it so
(?)
in my heart we're miles apart
And the sad sad song goes on and on
The sad sad song goes on and on
In my heart we're miles apart
And the sad sad song goes on and on
The sad sad song goes on and on and on
and it really doesn't matter if you're mad at me
And it really doesn't matter how you fall apart
And it really doesn't matter if you break my heart
The lyrics to A.R. Kane's song Miles Apart suggest a relationship that is dysfunctional and non-communicative. The singer is expressing that distance has already grown between them and it will only continue to grow deeper as time goes on. They explain that it no longer matters if their partner breaks their heart, as long as they are still together they will continue to fall apart internally. The repetition of the line "in my heart we're miles apart" reinforces the idea that the physical proximity of the two individuals is not indicative of the emotional space between them.
The line "just because we won't start over doesn't make it so" implies that there was perhaps an opportunity to "reset" the relationship and try again, but it was not taken. It could also suggest that the singer is stuck in a pattern of behavior that cannot be broken. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of hopelessness and resignation, which is reinforced by the repetition of the "sad sad song" that "goes on and on".
Line by Line Meaning
And it really doesn't matter if you break my heart
No matter how hurt I may be, I will stay with you.
Just as long as we're together I will fall apart
Even if it means my own destruction, I cannot bear being away from you.
in my heart we're miles apart
Despite being physically near each other, emotionally we are far apart and disconnected.
And the sad sad song goes on and on
Our relationship is characterized by sadness, and it seems there is no way out of this negative cycle.
just because we won't start over doesn't make it so
We are stuck in a pattern of heartbreak and disappointment, and although we could start anew, we cannot seem to break free from it.
And it really doesn't matter what you say to me
Your words do not hold power over my devotion to you.
Just as long as we're speaking (?)
What really matters is that we are communicating, even if it is not meaningful or productive.
and it really doesn't matter if you're mad at me
Even when things are tense, I am willing to bear the burden of your anger.
And it really doesn't matter how you fall apart
No matter how much you struggle and suffer, I will always be by your side.
The sad sad song goes on and on and on...
Our relationship is trapped in a never-ending cycle of misery and heartbreak.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: JAMES MERRILL BRICKMAN
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jasonpfinch
It's probably 27 years or something since I last listened to this album all the way through. And my Lord it's good.
Luke Darcy
what a riff
what a song
BuddhaBoy
Thank's so much.For students of psychedelia.You know who you are.......
pedro wilde
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waldodge
jeeeesus