In 2015, the band signed to Rise Records, releasing their debut self-titled EP, Cane Hill. In 2016, the band released their debut full-length studio album, Smile. On January 19, 2018, their sophomore album Too Far Gone, was released, again via Rise Records. Too Far Gone was critically acclaimed, featuring the singles "Too Far Gone, "It Follows", "Lord of Flies" and "10¢". In late 2019, the band left Rise Records and became independent.
As of 2021, the band has released two studio albums: Smile (2016) and Too Far Gone (2018), and three EPs: Cane Hill (2014), Kill the Sun (2019) and Krewe de la Mort Vol. 1 (2021). Cane Hill is currently recording material for two subsequent volumes of Krewe de la Mort Vol. 1, from which the songs "Power of the High" and "Kill Me" were released in late 2020.
In February 2021, the band released the final single of Vol. 1 with "God Is the Enemy" during a Youtube livestream. On April 30th, the music video for the first single from Vol. 2, "Blood & Honey" was released along with a music video.
Why?
Cane Hill Lyrics
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My body breaks in the wake of your hurricane
Baby, Please don't stop playin' with my fucking head
No eyes do lock in this empty bed
We could drown in this
Oh, won't you come down?
Come down?
Why won't you come down with me?
Queen of hearts, tongues in heads will roll
Too young to stop, you took half my soul
Baby, please don't stop playin' with my fucking head
No eyes do lock in this empty bed
We could drown in this
Oh, won't you come down?
Come down
Why?
Why won't you come down?
With me, we can sink
We could drown in this
Oh, won't you come down?
Down
Why?
Why won't you come?
With me
Oh oh, yeah
Why? Why?
Why won't you come?
We could sink, just a little
Down, Down
Why won't you come?
The lyrics of Cane Hill's song "Why?" speak of a tumultuous relationship between two people, where one person seems to be chasing after the other, but the other keeps pushing them away. The lyrics are filled with imagery of drowning and hurricanes, which suggest the intensity of emotions involved. The first verse speaks of the singer's frustration at being kept away from the other person's house, indicating that they have been shut out. The line "my body breaks in the wake of your hurricane" suggests that the other person's presence has a devastating effect on them. The second verse continues this pattern, with the line "too young to stop, you took half my soul" suggesting that the singer might be younger and less experienced than the other person.
The chorus, which asks "why won't you come down with me?", is plaintive and begs for an answer. It is clear that the singer wants the other person to commit to the relationship, but they seem to be hesitant. The repeated line "we could drown in this" suggests that the relationship is dangerous and could lead to both of them being overwhelmed. However, the singer seems willing to take that risk, as long as the other person is by their side.
Overall, the song "Why?" is a powerful evocation of the intensity and confusion of young love, where emotions are high and the outcome is uncertain.
Line by Line Meaning
Stay, stay, stay away from your house again
I need to distance myself from you as being in your proximity causes harm to me.
My body breaks in the wake of your hurricane
Being around you creates destruction within me.
Baby, Please don't stop playin' with my fucking head
I know you are playing games with me, but I enjoy being manipulated by you.
No eyes do lock in this empty bed
Despite being in bed, we are emotionally disconnected from each other.
We could drown in this
Our relationship could ultimately lead to our downfall.
Oh, won't you come down?
Can't you see the gravity of our situation?
Come down?
Please join me in realizing the danger of our relationship.
Why?
I question why we continue to engage in a self-destructive relationship.
Why won't you come down with me?
Why won't you acknowledge the danger of our relationship and try to fix it with me?
Queen of hearts, tongues in heads will roll
Our love may lead to a tragic end.
Too young to stop, you took half my soul
Our lack of experience and maturity has caused us to make poor decisions and cause harm to each other.
We could drown in this
Our relationship may be the end of us.
Why won't you come down?
I implore you to take our situation seriously.
With me, we can sink
We must acknowledge the depth of our problems and work together to overcome them.
Oh, won't you come down?
Can't you see the severity of our situation?
Down
Our relationship is on a downward trajectory.
Why?
I question why we continue to engage in behavior that is ultimately self-destructive.
Why won't you come?
I need you to acknowledge the gravity of our situation and work to fix it.
With me
We need to work together to overcome the issues in our relationship.
Oh oh, yeah
Our situation is dire and we need to take it seriously.
We could sink, just a little
Our relationship could fail, but we can still try and save it.
Down, Down
Our relationship is spiraling out of control.
Why won't you come?
I need you to take our situation seriously and work to fix it with me.
Contributed by Vivian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
The Serpent's Key
This band deserves way more attention than what they currently have. Their songs are beautiful. This album I'm hearing a mix of Corey Taylor Soulfly type sound, Sevendust, and old Korn. GORGEOUS!!!!
Elijah ECHICAGOBEARS Boyd
True, but the appropriate term is Nu-Metal
Kris C.
I'm so shook. I didn't realize Elijah's voice could get as soft as it did in the beginning...I love it.
Eli
Kristen C. Thanks
JN Perez
Why is Cane Hill so god damn good?
Xprssyrslf
@Bryan Lenihan I feel like they are more than Nu Metal. They are so much of every Nu Metal Band, I can't even fathom. Slipknot, Korn, Nirvana. They are just Cane Hill.
Ultima Umbreon
Jason LovesABR the self titled EP and Smile were both great too
Bryan Lenihan
Jason LovesABR I'm talking in the sense of new nu metal bands
Bryan Lenihan
JN Perez One of the best in the business
Ethan Smuzok
Elijah's voice is so calm, yet so sinister.