In 2013 he released his second ep Leave Me Alone with a track featuring the Californian MC LostPoet and two remixes by The Herbaliser and Chinese Man. His second lp The Point Of No Return was released on june 2014 including collaborations with Belleruche singer Kathrin DeBoer and danish singer Astrid Engberg.
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Gold
Hugo Kant Lyrics
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'cause I hear them sirens cry out.
Leave no trace of where you've gone
I ain't the one to point you out.
'Cause together in concrete we stand
In this broken land.
Why not something higher?
Clasp knife close
'Cause life is too fragile to follow your code.
Blue devils be told
To leave us alone.
One day the cherry blossoms will unfold
Tongues will roll
And truth be told.
Gold why do you aspire to gold?
Why not something higher?
The lyrics to Hugo Kant's song "Gold" discuss a sense of urban survival, with the singer advising someone (potentially a homeless person, as indicated by the term "fly-pitcher" which refers to someone selling goods on the street) to run and evade the police. The singer promises not to betray the person's whereabouts, highlighting their solidarity in the "concrete" of the city. However, the song also questions the value of pursuing wealth and material possessions such as "gold," asking why we don't aspire to something "higher." This line may be interpreted as a critique of capitalist society, which values material success over more meaningful pursuits.
The second verse continues the theme of precariousness and fragility, with the singer urging someone to hold onto their "clasp knife" in order to protect themselves in an unpredictable world. They also reference the idea of depression ("blue devils") and encourage them to leave the singer and their companion alone. The final lines of the song offer a sense of hope and beauty, with a reference to cherry blossoms blooming and the importance of telling the truth.
Overall, "Gold" is a poignant meditation on the struggles of life in the city, with a recognition of the importance of solidarity and resistance in a world that can be hostile and unforgiving.
Line by Line Meaning
Fly-pitcher run
'cause I hear them sirens cry out.
You should run because police are searching for you, and I don't want to give you away.
Leave no trace of where you've gone
I ain't the one to point you out.
I won't tell them where you went, but you should still cover your tracks.
'Cause together in concrete we stand
In this broken land.
We are united in this harsh environment, with no escape or hope.
Gold why do you aspire to gold?
Why not something higher?
Why are you so fixated on material wealth? Why not aim for something greater?
Clasp knife close
'Cause life is too fragile to follow your code.
Be cautious because life is delicate and unpredictable, and you might regret your choices.
Blue devils be told
To leave us alone.
Negative thoughts or feelings should not control us, and we must avoid them.
One day the cherry blossoms will unfold
Tongues will roll
And truth be told.
Eventually, the situation will improve and secrets will be revealed.
Gold why do you aspire to gold?
Why not something higher?
Material possessions are not the most important thing in life, so why are you so obsessed with them?
Contributed by Brody R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dragosgavrilescu2284
Hugo Kant is the most underrated artist of the world today. His work is ahead time by at least a decade!
@rebelsoul9609
I agree. It's a noir funk tech fringe🤓
@PedroMarinM
I hope Kant gets the recognition he deserves, this is mesmerizing
@ichaukan
Hugo Kant is one of those artists that I point people to whenever they whine that there's "no good music anymore".
@oddsock8748
I hate it when people say there's no good music anymore, they clearly aren't looking very hard, Hugo Kant is a prime example of why the search is worth it.
The amount of artists I've discovered over the last ten years, covering multiple genres has been amazing. I always suggest looking for specific genres from a country you feel represents it, for me, French instrumental hip hop and Trip hop is phenomenal.
@CykotiK23
thank you mr. kant for these lovely vibes! please never stop making music
@22turboq
Wow, this is top class music! It's perfect! Such a discovery :) Keep it up Hugo, you're super talented
@Vinkabbeats
This is such a gorgeous song!
@Schmiegonaut
Nice timeless vocals.....
@laura_saripova
OMG,Hugo and Astrid...This is paradise! Thank you for this wonderful World!