"Kanga wields the power of objectification. Fetish, sexuality, angst, and melancholy take shape, bringing the dark miracle of life to song. Mechanization & melody are made from fragments of Kanga's own flesh and soul to become her objects of creation. Meanwhile, Kanga herself prefers to remain obscured as an artist; not in complete opposition to being an icon but to explore the tension between the cold world of industrial music and the hyper-surreal feminism of pop. Hers is a mirror world where objectification humanizes the object."
Brother
Kanga Lyrics
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But instead you're being covered by the pitch black
Lying in the arms of another,
I miss my,
I miss my Brother
Do you miss me,
We only have each other,
Only children from a virgin mother,
But I miss my Brother
Please remind me,
The time we had each other on the rooftop
Screaming out and fiending for another,
I miss my,
I miss my Brother
I know you need me,
But instead I'm undercover,
Call me sister so that
No one knows that I'm your secret lover,
But I miss my Brother
I know you need me
I know you like me like a secret,
But I'm never gonna leave you alone,
I know you need me x3
I already know
Don't deceive me,
Love is fleeting I'm told,
But believe me,
I'm never gonna leave you alone,
I just wanna be better,
But you and I belong together
I miss my x2
Brother I know,
I know you like me like a secret,
I know you really wanna keep it
But I'm never gonna leave you alone
I know you need me x3
I already know.
The song "Brother" by Kanga is a heartfelt, yet emotional tune about siblings and the bond they share. The lyrics talk about missing a brother who is with another person and feeling displaced. The song is both poignant and intimate, with each line delving deeper into the raw emotions of the singer.
The opening lyrics convey a sense of despair and loneliness, as the singer talks about how her brother should be with her, but instead is lost in the "pitch black". She talks about how he is "lying in the arms of another" and how she misses him dearly. In the chorus, she asks if he misses her too, stating that they were only children from a virgin mother.
The second verse talks about a memory they shared together on a rooftop, "screaming out and fiending for another", which is a moment the singer longs to relive again. She tells her brother that she knows he needs her, but she feels like she's "undercover", and they have to keep their relationship a secret.
The final verse is about the complexity of love and how fleeting it can be, but the singer reassures her brother that she'll always be there for him. She talks about wanting to be better for him and how they belong together, ending the song with a repetition of the phrase "I know you need me".
Line by Line Meaning
You belong here,
I feel like you are one of us, but you are not living up to your full potential and are being consumed by darkness.
But instead you're being covered by the pitch black
You are being swallowed up by negativity and I wish you could break free from it.
Lying in the arms of another,
You have someone else in your life and it hurts me to see you with someone who isn't me.
I miss my,
I am thinking about and longing for the version of you that used to be close to me.
Please remind me,
I am trying to recollect and hold onto the moments we shared together.
The time we had each other on the rooftop
I am reminiscing about the times we used to spend together, specifically when we were on the rooftop.
Screaming out and fiending for another,
We had a strong connection and were seeking more from each other.
I know you like me like a secret,
I am aware that our relationship is secretive and not known to everyone.
But I'm never gonna leave you alone,
I will always be here for you, no matter what challenges we may face.
Brother I know,
I recognize that our bond is strong and that we have a deep connection.
I know you really wanna keep it
I am aware that you want to keep our relationship hidden and protected.
I'm never gonna leave you alone
I will always be by your side, even if it means being in the shadows.
I miss my Brother
I am filled with a deep longing for the relationship we used to have.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: RIVARD LILLIAN TIN
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