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.
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A.R. Kane Lyrics
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Down the rabbit hole
Yeah, I know it's tough
For you
For us
So we head down
Down to the rabbit hole
Oh, you know it's tough
For us
Trust
A tiny little heart
And pull me into the river
Or somewhere I belong
And all that I'm asking is
Something to regret
And all that you're asking
Lies in this water well
Blame our mistakes
By the castle's gates
Where we've fallen from grace
I know you know it's true
And wake me up
For you're a grizzly bear
And you can never never tell
What's right and wrong with you
Trust
My own two-sided mind
Things got hard to find
Somewhere inside your mind
'Cause all that I'm asking is
Something to regret
And all that you're asking
Lies in this water well
'Cause all that I'm asking is
Something to regret
And all that you're asking
Lies in this water well
November sets the middle
Of our beautifully broken minds
But then we found december
Was running out of time
And I've never ever thought of me
Like neither in a million years
As a man with a heart down to the ground
And a head still up up in the clouds
But it's true
And all I ever wanted
Lies in this water well
We found that november
Is just a water well
You know that november
Is still a water well
Just think about november
As a water well
The lyrics to A.R. Kane's "Water" tell a story of two people facing tough times, entering into a dark and confusing place together. The imagery of heading down the rabbit hole is reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland, a place where things are surreal and difficult to understand. The lyrics express a desire for something to regret, perhaps as a way to inflict pain on oneself or to have a sense of control in the chaos. The mention of a castle's gates and falling from grace adds to the feeling of being lost and confused. The chorus repeats the desire for something to regret and the acknowledgement that everything lies in the water well, suggesting that the answer may be found there.
The middle section of the song brings a shift in focus as the months of November and December are mentioned. These months seem to represent a time of change and growth, as the singers recognize the beauty in their brokenness and begin to find a sense of self. The final repetition of "just think about November as a water well" feels like an invitation to make peace with the past and find solace in the present.
Overall, the lyrics to "Water" convey a complex mix of emotions, from despair to hope, from confusion to clarity. The images of the rabbit hole and the water well create a dreamlike atmosphere, inviting the listener to delve deeper into the story and find meaning within it.
Line by Line Meaning
So we head down
We are making a decision to go further into something.
Down the rabbit hole
We are entering a difficult or confusing situation.
Yeah, I know it's tough
I am aware that this is difficult and challenging.
For you
It is difficult for you specifically.
For us
Both of us are facing difficulties in this situation.
Oh, you know it's tough
You understand that this is a difficult situation.
For me
It is difficult for me specifically.
For us
We are both facing difficulties in this situation.
Trust
We need to have faith in each other.
A tiny little heart
We need to trust even the small and vulnerable part of ourselves.
And pull me into the river
Take me to a place where I can truly belong.
Or somewhere I belong
Help me find a place where I can be myself and feel at home.
And all that I'm asking is
My only request is.
Something to regret
I want to experience something meaningful, even if it causes pain or regret.
And all that you're asking
Your only request is.
Lies in this water well
You are seeking answers within yourself or in a specific place.
Blame our mistakes
We have made errors and are accepting responsibility for them.
By the castle's gates
Our mistakes have brought us to a difficult or challenging place.
Where we've fallen from grace
We have lost our sense of dignity or respectability due to our mistakes.
I know you know it's true
We both understand that this is our reality.
And wake me up
Bring me back to reality or help me see things more clearly.
For you're a grizzly bear
You have a fierce or intimidating presence.
And you can never never tell
It is difficult for you to understand or communicate your own feelings or thoughts clearly.
What's right and wrong with you
You are unsure of your own beliefs or values.
My own two-sided mind
My thoughts and feelings are complex and sometimes contradictory.
Things got hard to find
It has become difficult to understand ourselves and our situation.
Somewhere inside your mind
We need to look within ourselves for answers or understanding.
'Cause all that I'm asking is
My only request is.
Something to regret
I want to experience something meaningful, even if it causes pain or regret.
And all that you're asking
Your only request is.
Lies in this water well
You are seeking answers within yourself or in a specific place.
November sets the middle
A significant moment or change occurred in November.
Of our beautifully broken minds
Our minds are complex and flawed, but still beautiful.
But then we found december
Our situation changed again in December.
Was running out of time
We are under pressure to make changes or decisions before it is too late.
And I've never ever thought of me
I never imagined myself or my life turning out this way.
Like neither in a million years
This is something I never could have predicted or expected.
As a man with a heart down to the ground
I am a man with strong emotions and values.
And a head still up up in the clouds
I am also a dreamer and idealist.
But it's true
This is who I truly am.
And all I ever wanted
My ultimate desire is.
Lies in this water well
I am seeking answers or a sense of meaning in a specific place.
We found that november
November has played a significant role in our lives.
Is just a water well
Our understanding of November is ultimately limited or flawed.
You know that november
You understand the significance of November as well.
Is still a water well
Our understanding of November is ultimately limited or flawed.
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Written by: Filippo Ghiglione
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