1. The most r… Read Full Bio ↴There have been several bands and artists named Canon.
1. The most recent of which, Aaron "Canon" McCain, Christian rap artist:
Canon emerged from the wreck only to realize there was a propane tank behind the tree that could’ve exploded and led to tragedy....
An alias representative of the greatest book in all of literature, coincidentally homonymous with rapid-fire weaponry, carries lofty expectations and growing anticipation. Yet, this Midwest-born rapper’s aim is not to leave people in awe of his knowledge and delivery but to give the words of eternal life—66 books, 2 clips and 1 Canon.
Aaron “Canon” McCain was born in Chicago, Illinois, in a lower middle class area, but violence and crime would soon force his parents to journey throughout the state in hopes of finding a safe environment for him and his two older siblings. And while Canon’s parents were married and present in his life, his dad worked at night and rested during the day; so his mom took on a more influential role. As an employee at Moody Bible Institute, she would try to teach her kids about God and made sure the family went to church. But for Canon, church wasn’t a place where he heard solid, biblical doctrine; it was more of a family affair. His grandfather was the pastor, dad played the piano, mom sang and everyone else was expected to attend but usually had ulterior motives. Yet, those religious surroundings may have kept him from turning to a life of crime like those in his neighborhood—being shot at over a bike when he was just a kid could have been a catalyst for violence because it did scare him enough to make him carry a weapon, but anything more than a cap gun was off limits. Nevertheless, Canon’s penchant for mischief did turn him into a modern-day, urban Dennis the Menace. At the tender age of seven, while living in Maywood, he joined a clique of youngsters who threw mud pies at houses and played pranks at school. But as kids mature, their propensity for troublemaking often leads to more dangerous territory. In high school, his friends joined gangs, and although he didn’t, he wasn’t just playing pranks anymore. Canon became rebellious against authority, skipped school and got involved in violent activity.
Despite his disregard for life, he still couldn’t shake the reality that struck him at the age of 13. His mom had taken him to a Christian summer camp the previous year where he was recognized for his model behavior, but he came back home and his misconduct resumed. One day, while riding in the car with his relatives, they struck a tree and the car was totaled. Canon emerged from the wreck only to realize there was a propane tank behind the tree that could’ve exploded and led to tragedy. That moment, he knew God was saying, “I could take your life now…you didn’t go to camp for nothing!” So in between misbehaving in school and around the neighborhood, Canon grew more curious about God and wanted to try rapping about things he was learning at his church. He had also begun making his own beats and rapping with his friends, but there was no place for rap at his grandfather’s traditional church. Hoping to finally grab the mic and rock the stage, Canon started attending a Hip Hop church called The House. However, the lead pastor was more concerned about his relationship with God rather than his ability to rap about him. Pastor Phil and several other brothers at the church began pouring into Canon and as a result, he gradually came to know the Lord. Within a year, he had left behind his childish ways, was performing at The House and had an ever-growing desire to know more about the Lord.
After high school, he left Illinois and came to Memphis to attend Bible College. He had also met Lecrae when he visited The House, so when he came to the South, Canon linked up with him, Pro, Chad Jones and others in Tennessee. He eventually had to leave school for financial reasons, but the knowledge and wisdom he was gaining from being in community with older brothers allowed him to grow beyond that of his formal education. And although he was now surrounded by budding rappers, his focus was on maturing in the faith; but they soon encouraged him to take all he was learning and share it through music. Canon took their advice and in 2009 dropped The Great Investment mixtape, which hit the Internet a year later to favorable reviews and caught the attention of listeners around the world. He has since been featured on Lecrae’s Rehab: The Overdose and several Reflection Music projects, as well as currently serving as hype man for Lecrae as he tours the country.
Canon recently joined Reflection Music Group and now lives in Atlanta where he is preparing a full-length free album to be released this year. His desire is to contribute truth to culture while being true to who he is as an artist and a young person that is also influenced by culture. Canon wants his music and his life to inspire others to repent and trust in Christ, but also encourage believers to “be you in light of a biblical worldview.”
2. The now defunct Los Angeles rock group Canon (Mercury Records), comprised of Jason Turbin, Benji Pope, Cassidy Turbin, and Tieg Johnson. They received much attention in the LA music scene from 2006-2007 for their eclectic sound, garnering comparisons to King Crimson, Pink Floyd, and Radiohead. Their singles Wide Awake, Euromatic, and S.O.S. from their debut album "Wide Awake" received widespread attention and radio play. Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/canon | Crave Review: http://www.cravemagazine.com/Evo-Content_-_pa_-_showpage_-_pid_-_752.html
3. “Canon was a short lived Philadelphia area band, Doylestown to be exact. Vegan straight edge was ascending in status throughout the hardcore scene. These youngsters picked up “Firestorm” and must have been immensely inspired by it. Canon drew influences from the burgeoning Syracuse hardcore scene. At times they remind me of Earth Crisis, Green Rage, and what Morning Again would later go on to do. Their live shows were decent and the kids seemed into what they were doing.” - Coregasm (http://coregasm.blogspot.com/2006/06/canon-solution-7.html
4. Canon was a reggae band from Skopje, Macedonia.
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Members: Julijana Stojcevska (vocals) Klimentina Nasevska(vocals) Bisera Bazer(trombone, vocals) Aleksandar Savovski-Krisho (guitar) Mustafa Jonuzovski-Muso (bass) Aleksandar Ninich (keyboard, thrombone) Filip Krstevski (drums) Filip Petreski (saxophone) Valentin Vidovic (tenor saxophone) Nenad Slobodan Nedelkov-nEL(e) Producente Former members: Marija Jancevska (keyboards) Jordanco Putevski(root's) Sasko Jurukov(drumsr) Bozidar Jovovich(percusion) Dragan Mitev-cavka(trumpet) Sandra Angelova (backing vocals) Zoran Velkovski-Zuro (guitar) Vilijam Barakoski (trumpets) Krunislav Stojkovski (vocals)
Wide Awake
CANON Lyrics
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Your evil intentions display
Your only wish is that I'll crumble
Behind your smile lies betray
Trusted secrets you promised not to say
I swallowed water filled with glass
Wings I have you'll never take
Wide awake
The web you weave makes you deceive
Pilfered hopes and the air that I breathe
Your only wish is that I'll crumble
One day I'm fine next day I'm sick
Taking me farther brick by brick
This wall's been made to hold me back
Burn within your anguish
Paralyzed by sorrow
Locked within these cages
Blighted from tomorrow
In CANON's song "Wide Awake," the lyrics convey a strong message of betrayal and deceit. The song starts with the lines "Your cunning moves give it away, your evil intentions display," which suggest that the person being referred to in the song is duplicitous and not to be trusted. The phrase "Your only wish is that I'll crumble" also emphasizes that the main aim of this person is to see the singer fall and fail.
The second verse again highlights the theme of betrayal, with the lines "Behind your smile lies betray, trusted secrets you promised not to say." This phrase implies that the person may have divulged information that was meant to be kept confidential or made promises that they didn't keep. The line "I swallowed water filled with glass" metaphorically suggests the pain and hurt caused by the person's betrayal.
However, throughout the song, the singer maintains their strength and resilience, repeatedly stating that they are "wide awake" and that their "wings you'll never take." This defiance highlights the power dynamic in the situation, with the singer indicating that they are not going to be brought down by the person's deceit and malicious intentions.
Line by Line Meaning
Your cunning moves give it away
You are not fooling anyone with your deceitful actions
Your evil intentions display
Your true motivations are visible for all to see
Your only wish is that I'll crumble
You derive satisfaction from my failure and misery
Behind your smile lies betray
Your friendly demeanor is a facade for your treachery and disloyalty
Trusted secrets you promised not to say
You have broken my trust by revealing confidential information
I swallowed water filled with glass
Your words have inflicted emotional pain on me
Wide awake
I am alert and aware of your schemes
Wings I have you'll never take
I possess an unbreakable spirit that you cannot quell
The web you weave makes you deceive
Your elaborate lies only serve to further deceive me
Pilfered hopes and the air that I breathe
You have stolen my aspirations and caused me great distress
One day I'm fine next day I'm sick
Your manipulation is causing me emotional instability
Taking me farther brick by brick
Your actions are slowly eroding my sense of self-worth and confidence
This wall's been made to hold me back
You have erected barriers that impede my progress and success
Burn within your anguish
You are suffering the consequences of your own actions
Paralyzed by sorrow
Your emotions have left you unable to act
Locked within these cages
You are trapped in your own cycle of deceit and betrayal
Blighted from tomorrow
Your future is bleak due to your own unethical behavior
Contributed by Caden G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MissAmida
I remember being at this show!! I miss your guys' music!!
@nightowlperson
this is one awesome band - ya gotta see em live - totally awesome! so is their cd, "Wide Awake" - puts you into another dimension, another high if ya will, while drifting off into your own unique reality.
@usserfffect4
Wow, i remember when these guys were so off the radar that i couldn't find anything on them besides their myspace. I'm happy to see that their music on their myspace page before they were signed.
@kiuki42
this band is so soothing
@incawarrior1495
i hope they are still making music
@TrustyDave
What happen to these guys? They are awesome!!
@biopriorities
Is this a real band or some movie being filmed? Am I wide awake or dreaming? The music Gods are upon us again or I'm on some 60s/70s flashback. I'll take the Gods over the flashback anyday.