1. Canis were a noise rock band from Auckland, New Zealand. They were formed in 1992 by Paul Blanchard (vocals) and Gabriel Wilkinson (guitar), with an initial line-up that also included Derek Solomon (guitar), Phil Kusabs (bass), and Geoffrey Briggs of death metal group Entropy (drums). In 1994, Adrian Bergman replaced Briggs on drums and the album A Good Solid Flesh Crime was recorded. The final recorded output from Canis was 1998's “Sweet as a Sickle” session at York St Studios, which was recorded live over three days with Nick Abbott engineering. Soon after this session, the band broke up, with Bergman and Solomon moving to England, and Wilkinson moving to Nelson. Vocalist Paul Blanchard went solo as Hog Haul Valentine.
2. Canis are a four-piece Modern Rock / Funk band from Jakarta, Indonesia. Established in January 2013, the band consists of members of music projects from both the Jakarta and Bandung independent music scenes like Bard Shuffle and Kacang Mede. The band members are Iman Lazuardi (Guitar), Satrio Rama (Drums & Percussion), Ignatius Andreas (Bass) and Reynir Fauzan (Vocal).
Canis' musical style combines Funk bass lines and guitar licks, a hard-beating signature Rock drum sound, the catchiness of Soul / Pop-esque vocal harmonics and the brilliant songwriting.
3. Canis are a post-rock band from Santiago, Chile.
Cherry Pie
Canis Lyrics
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Oh, Cherry Pie
You will never know
The salt is burning your open wound
And every time you shed a tear
I am always here and now
Is just another reflection of your shoes
So now, break a neck or two
If anything—long enough
Could satisfy
So, go
Oh, Cherry Pie
Stop and move along
Your time to waste still so much more
And I believe you will be just fine
I am always here and now
Amber, where you've been all my life?
So young, the love you make alone
Never, you return in all my life
Ever, you're gonna die alone
It's over again
All over again
The lyrics of Canis's song Cherry Pie are a mixture of poignant and reflective, yet also carry a hint of optimism amidst loss and pain. At the beginning of the song, the reference to Cherry Pie is left open to interpretation. It could represent a person, a thing, an experience, or even a drug. It is a source of pleasure and comfort, but at the same time, it inflicts damage and hurt. The phrase "the salt is burning your open wound" suggests that indulging in whatever the "Cherry Pie" may be, is not without consequences. The imagery of shedding tears can also be interpreted in different ways, either as tears of regret, sorrow, or simply as the aftermath of indulgence.
Line by Line Meaning
Cherry Pie
A term of endearment for someone the singer cares about deeply
Oh, Cherry Pie
A reaffirmation of the singer's deep affection for the person they are addressing
You will never know
There are some things that the person they are addressing will never understand or be privy to
The salt is burning your open wound
Something painful is happening to the person they are addressing
And every time you shed a tear
The singer is watching and witnessing the pain the other person is going through
I am always here and now
The singer is offering comfort and support in the present moment
Anything you could see from above
Perspective is key in understanding the circumstances of a situation
Is just another reflection of your shoes
The things you experience are often a reflection of your own choices and actions
So now, break a neck or two
The singer is encouraging the other person to take risks and try new things
If anything—long enough
With enough persistence and effort
Could satisfy
The rewards of hard work and determination can bring fulfillment
So, go
Encouragement to take action and pursue goals
Oh, Cherry Pie
Reiteration of the fondness the singer has for this person
Stop and move along
Advice to take stock of the current situation and make decisions based on a clear-headed assessment
Your time to waste still so much more
The other person has much to experience and enjoy in life
And I believe you will be just fine
The singer has faith in the other person's abilities and resilience
I am always here and now
Continued support and availability from the singer
Amber, where you've been all my life?
A question directed to someone named Amber about their connection
So young, the love you make alone
Expressing admiration for Amber's independence and self-sufficiency
Never, you return in all my life
A recognition that Amber may not reciprocate the singer's feelings
Ever, you're gonna die alone
A bleak prediction that Amber will never find happiness in love
It's over again
A recognition of the cyclical nature of life and love
All over again
A continuation of the cycle of life and love, with all its ups and downs
Contributed by Wyatt S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.