His first album, Blue Cheese, was recorded while house-sitting. Because Strang recorded it there, the sound comes across as a "restless soul taking full advantage of the empty environs by making an inspired racket and broadcasting his innermost musings to no one in particular" according to a review in Pitchfork. Strang's unique musical styles drew the eye of indie super-label Dead Oceans, with whom he would release his second album. Two Hearts No Brain, his second album, was recorded in the notoriously haunted Chick's Hotel Studio, it was his first studio recording. His first single "Oh, So You're Off I see" was released alongside his first album.Strang has since toured the United States and Europe, the United States was his first tour outside of New Zealand. Strang says that he wants to keep things fresh, and doesn't want to continue making the same thing: "I didn't want to make Blue Cheese 2."
Along with international recognition, Strang's song "My Smile is Extinct" has 6.5 million views on youtube.
What's Wrong
Kane Strang Lyrics
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A spider web sits in the spotlight
Been dancing all night
Oh so fragile and polite
And my head throws my girl out the door
Think about you and you and you some more
Why do you scare me so much baby?
Go get her now, it will work somehow
I know your head's loud
But you can figure hers out
And my girl starts to walk out the door
So I'll talk, talk to you and you some more
Why do you scare me so much baby?
I can't figure it out
Why do you scare me so much baby?
I can't figure it out
What's wrong?
Nothing, nothing (nothing)
x4
Do you mind if I can't tell you everything?
Every
Do you mind if I can't tell you everything?
Everything
I know your head's loud
The lyrics of Kane Strang’s song, “What’s Wrong?” evoke a sense of vulnerability and uncertainty, as they allude to the singer’s fear and confusion over his relationships. An image of a spider web in the spotlight presents a visual metaphor for fragility and delicacy that sets the poignant tone of the song. The singer seems to be grappling with the anxieties and uncertainties that arise from being in a committed relationship, as he grapples with questions about why his partner scares him so much. The singer’s internal monologue becomes amplified as he reaches out to friends to seek advice on how to resolve this fear, and ultimately concludes that “nothing’s wrong” despite his apprehension.
The theme of vulnerability and the complex emotions that arise from romantic relationships is evident in the song’s chorus where the singer repeatedly asks, “Why do you scare me so much baby? I can’t figure it out”. The song’s overall melancholic tone is heightened by the ethereal quality of Strang's sound, with harmonies that almost sound like they're chanted. The song paints a picture of someone who is struggling with love and relationships and provides listeners with a glimpse into the fleeting period of intense emotions that often coincide with the early stages of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
A spider web sits in the spotlight
Describing the fragility and delicacy of a spider web that is highlighted in the spotlight
Been dancing all night
The spider has been actively moving and dancing throughout the night
Oh so fragile and polite
The spider's movements are very delicate and polite in nature
And my head throws my girl out the door
The artist's mind is overwhelmed with thoughts of other women causing him to push his girl away
Think about you and you and you some more
The artist is obsessively thinking about multiple other women
Why do you scare me so much baby?
The singer fears the power and hold that his attraction to other women has on him
I can't figure it out
The singer is unable to understand why he is so attracted to other women despite being with his girlfriend
Go get her now, it will work somehow
Encouraging the artist to go after his girlfriend and make things right despite his conflicted thoughts and feelings
I know your head's loud
Acknowledging that the artist's mind is loud and overwhelming with thoughts of other women
But you can figure hers out
Advising the artist to understand and communicate with his girlfriend in order to solve their problems
And my girl starts to walk out the door
The singer's girlfriend is leaving due to his actions and lack of attention
So I'll talk, talk to you and you some more
The artist is still obsessively thinking about other women despite trying to fix his relationship
What's wrong?
Questioning the root cause of the singer's behavior and attitude towards his girlfriend
Nothing, nothing (nothing)
The singer claims that there is nothing wrong despite his conflicts and attraction to other women
Do you mind if I can't tell you everything?
The singer cannot fully disclose his true feelings to his girlfriend due to fear of hurting her or losing her
Every
The artist may not be able to explain every detail about his behavior and feelings
Do you mind if I can't tell you everything?
Reiterating the artist's inability to fully disclose his innermost thoughts and emotions
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kane James Strang
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