There are multiple artists called Canis, including a noise rock band from N… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists called Canis, including a noise rock band from New Zealand, a rock band from Indonesia, and a post rock band from Chile.

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.

Swoon Over You
Canis Lyrics

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You know I love to see you darling
You know I love to feel you too
You broke my heart but not my arms out
You bring it level, not too fast

Just one more time
Sex-deprived and the thirst
Her leather in my bed

Just one more chance
Every spit turned to dust
You better lick my head

This time I'll let my guard down
Come around, oh I won't let you down
This time I'll let my rubber down
Oh tonight, we're getting older

Stay down
I'm gonna break you girl
I'll make you swirl

Way down
It feels so nice and warm
I'll leave my charm

Every time you feel just go say

You know you wanna be okay
All the way, inside

Overall Meaning

In this song, the artist expresses his deep love towards the subject of his affection. Despite having his heart broken by her, he still desires to be close to her physically and emotionally. He appreciates the slow pace at which their relationship is progressing and wants to savor every moment with her. The lyrics also contain sexual innuendos, with the mention of leather and the desire to make the subject swirl. The artist is willing to let down his guard and his rubber (i.e., his condom), indicating his vulnerability and willingness to take risks for the sake of their relationship. Finally, the artist urges the subject of his affection to communicate her needs to him, assuring her that he will be there for her in every way possible.

Line by Line Meaning

You know I love to see you darling
I enjoy looking at you my beloved

You know I love to feel you too
I relish the sensation of touching you

You broke my heart but not my arms out
You caused emotional pain, but didn't harm my physicality

You bring it level, not too fast
You maintain equilibrium, without rushing anything

Just one more time
Only once more

Sex-deprived and the thirst
Deprived of sexual intimacy and longing for it

Her leather in my bed
Her leather clothing/attire is lying on/in my bed

Just one more chance
One last opportunity

Every spit turned to dust
Every word said, is now meaningless

You better lick my head
You should perform oral sex on me

This time I'll let my guard down
This time, I won't be defensive