One - KANE is a Dutch ro… Read Full Bio ↴As it happens there are 3 bands named Kane:
One - KANE is a Dutch rock band from The Hague, formed in 1998. The two original members were Dinand Woesthoff (lead singer) and Dennis van Leeuwen (guitarist, vocals). They added drummer Martijn Bosman in 2002 after the former drummer had left the band. Their music can be described as soft guitar rock. Nowadays, they are one of the best selling bands in The Netherlands and, after The Golden Earring, one of the most successful rock bands in Dutch music history.
Although formed back in 1998, it is now KANE take their dynamic blend of accessible rock to new fans across Europe. Over the last 4 years the band have enjoyed sweeping success in their own market selling out prominent stadia (2X AHOY Rotterdam 2002) and supporting huge worldwide acts such as Bon Jovi. As Holland's most popular live-band, KANE have performed at all the major festivals including 'Pinkpop' and 'Parkpop'. They have also performed outside of Holland, such as the Marktrock festival (Belgium), Expo 2000 (Germany), Heineken Jammin' (Italy), SuperBock-SuperRock (Portugal) and Rock Werchter (Belgium.)
KANE was also the supporting act during the most recent Simple Minds Tour, played several duo-shows (Scandinavia and Germany) with their American counterparts The Calling and even delivered a specially requested performance in tropical Curaçao.
KANE albums:
1999 – As long as you want this
2001 – So glad you made it
2003 – What if
2004 – February
2005 – Fearless
2008 - Everything You Want
2009 - No Surrender
With this last album the style of Kane's music changed a lot, with a lot more electrical influences, like 'Catwalk Criminal'.
More info can be found on the KANE OFFICIAL websites:
www.kane.nl
www.kaneofficial.hyves.nl
www.myspace.com/kaneofficial
www.youtube.com/kaneofficial
Two - KANE was formed in 1998 by Christian Kane & Steve Carlson. Both are accomplished songwriters and guitarists whose passion to create and share their special breed of "outlaw country" soon became a Los Angeles phenomenon. Packing such hot spots as The Viper Room and The Mint, Christian and Steve became well known in the L.A. community for their strong original songwriting and awesome high-energy performances.
KANE has received airplay from #1 LA country music station KZLA, been voted the winner of the 2005 Country Thunder Young Guns Contest, been voted one of L.A.'s 100 Hottest Unsigned Bands by industry magazine Music Connection, and Rock City News and E Media Wire Service describe KANE in one word: "Killer." Despite somewhat limited touring, KANE’s self-released debut CD sold over 4,500 copies in the US, with almost half those copies selling in countries as far away as Malaysia, Germany, Australia and Brazil. Corporate shakeups led to KANE's second album, the Sony Sessions, being shelved.
Not content to stay an L.A. phenomenon, the two began taking regular trips to Nashville to polish their writing chops. Nashville exposed them to the thrill of collaborating with some of the best songwriters in the world. Longtime friend and Bigger Picture partner Michael Powers introduced them to Bob Ezrin, who immediately recognized KANE’s potential. Christian rounded up one of his favorite creative partners in Jimmie Lee Sloas and KANE soon found a new home recording in partnership with Bigger Picture Group.
Produced by the legendary Bob Ezrin and Jimmie Lee Sloas, KANE's new debut album, entitled “The House Rules,” drops this fall (2010) on the Outlaw Saints label, a partnership with Bigger Picture Group. On this album EMI songwriters Christian and Steve collaborate with friends Blair Daly, Brett James, David Lee Murphy, Casey Beathard, Jerrod Niemann and others.
More info can be found on the (Christian) KANE OFFICIAL website:
www.christiankane.com
Three - Kane were a London based trio in the late 90's who combined poppy songs with a heavy Helmet like delivery, similar to the band Filter, they recieved lots of airplay in Canada for their track "Get Up 52" and were featured on a Rock It! compilation. They changed their name to Cortizone and released one album "Selling Out For The Sucker".
Can You Handle Me
Kane Lyrics
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There's something about the way you make me feel
Keeps me holding on
It brings me back, you know the game to play
Back into your flame
Back towards the point of no return
To see your face again
keep drugging me with all the things you do
But you already know that I want you
But you already know that I need you
So hear me, feel me
Oh can you handle me baby
Oh can you handle me baby
Love me, heal me
But don't turn me down no
But don't turn me down no
Don't you want me
So it is not that I don't care oh no
It's not that I don't give a damn oh no no no no I
And I don't think it's fair hey
To point it out as no one else apart from you
keep drugging me with all the things you do
But you already know that I want you
But you already know that I need you
So hear me, feel me
Oh can you handle me baby
Oh can you handle me baby
Love me, heal me
But don't turn me down no
But don't turn me down no
For I sometimes trust you
Oh can you handle me baby
Oh can you handle me baby
Love you always
Don't turn me down no, don't turn me down
Don't you want me? oh-oh
Don't you want me? oh-oh
So hear me, feel me
Oh can you handle me baby
Oh can you handle me baby
Love me, heal me
But don't turn me down no
But don't turn me down no
For I sometimes trust you
Oh can you handle me baby
Oh can you handle me baby
Love you always
Don't turn me down baby
Don't turn me down baby
Love me heal me
Don't turn me down baby
Don't turn me down baby
For I sometimes trust you
Don't turn me down
Don't turn me down
Don't you want me?
The song "Can You Handle Me" by Kane is about the singer's unrequited love for someone who he feels has a hold over him. The lyrics express the singer's desire to be loved and accepted by this person, despite being aware that the relationship may not be healthy or reciprocal. The song begins by describing the strong effect that the person has on the singer, from their smile to the way they make him feel. Although the singer knows that this person may not be good for him, he is drawn back towards them and unable to resist their power.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "can you handle me," indicating the singer's willingness to be vulnerable in this relationship despite potential rejection or hurt. The singer acknowledges his feelings for this person and states that he needs and wants them, but also recognizes that he may not be well-equipped to handle the emotional fallout if things do not work out. Despite this, the singer implores this person to love and heal him, and begs them not to turn him down, emphasizing the importance of their connection even if it is not perfect.
Overall, "Can You Handle Me" is a song that explores the complexity of unrequited love, and the push and pull of desire and self-preservation. The lyrics hint at the singer's struggle to reconcile their feelings with the potential risks and rewards of pursuing a difficult relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
There's something about your smile
Your smile has a certain je ne sais quoi that draws me in and captivates me.
There's something about the way you make me feel
I can't quite put my finger on it, but the way you make me feel is special and unique.
Keeps me holding on
Our connection and chemistry is so strong that it keeps me holding on and not wanting to let go.
It brings me back, you know the game to play
Your allure and magnetism bring me back to you, and I know the game you play to keep me hooked.
Back into your flame
Being close to you feels like being drawn into a warm and inviting flame.
Back towards the point of no return
Being with you feels so irresistible that I feel like I'm approaching the point of no return.
To see your face again
I long to see your face again and be close to you once more.
To point it out as no one else apart from you
I can't help but recognize that there's something special about you that I can't find in anyone else.
keep drugging me with all the things you do
You keep me hooked with all the things you do that make me feel so alive and addicted to you.
But you already know that I want you
I don't need to say it because I know you already know that I want and desire you.
But you already know that I need you
I can't help but admit that I need you in my life, and I know that you already know this.
So hear me, feel me
Listen to me and feel the intensity of my emotions for you.
Oh can you handle me baby
Do you have what it takes to handle my intense feelings and passions for you?
Love me, heal me
Love me and help me heal my heart and soul, which can only be done by you.
But don't turn me down no
Please don't reject me or push me away, because I can't bear to lose you.
For I sometimes trust you
I admit that I've put my trust in you before, and I hope that you won't betray it.
Love you always
I will always love you, no matter what happens between us.
Don't turn me down baby
Please don't turn me down, because I need you and want you more than anything.
Don't you want me? oh-oh
Do you want me as much as I want you? I hope the answer is yes.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARCO FRANK FERDINAND WOESTHOFF
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Silkedeconinck
dit blijft nog altijd een van mijn lievelingsnummers van Kane!
@sweethottyful
I love the part that starts at 2:46.... go Dennis!!!
@eluis00
Excellent music!! Does anyone knows where can i buy the cds and dvds of the band? im living in germany and i cant find them in the stores
@sweethottyful
KILLER TUNE!!!
@LeonIneke
Classic!