"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."
Godless
Kanga Lyrics
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Far too much for you to give
I love you but you're making me sick
My body's got a hunger that needs
To feed or I die,
I'm drowning coz I burned off my wings
Well it's a personal Touch,
It's a personal game,
You can pray to your God,
But that don't work on me
I'll take it x3
I'll take it and
I'll break it x3
I wanna believe so bad
It's gonna put me in a body bag
You love me but you won't let me live,
Far too late to forgive,
I love you but you're making me sick,
Far too much for you to
Pray me away,
I know you got your big bad God,
But he don't work on me
I know you wanna save me x2
You save me x3
And then you try to break me
You break me
Is that why I make you so mad,
Coz I don't work like that,
You take it x3
And then you try to fake it
You fake it
I know you wanna believe so bad,
It's gonna put you in a body bag
You love me but you won't let me live,
Far too late to forgive,
I love you but you're making me sick,
Far too much for you to
Pray me away,
I know you got your big bad God,
But he don't work on me
x2.
The song 'Godless' by Kanga is a commentary on the obsessive and possessive nature of love, which can sometimes lead to suffocation and ultimately to the destruction of the relationship. The song describes the singer's desire for freedom and autonomy, but her lover's inability to let go, leading to a conflict between them. The use of the phrase 'Godless' is a reference to the idea that love can sometimes feel like a religion, with its own set of rules and rituals, but that this devotion can also be futile and ultimately result in disillusionment.
The opening lines suggest a sense of unbalanced love, where one person is giving too much and the other is not able to live their own life. The singer feels trapped and stifled, but her hunger for something more is all-consuming. She compares herself to a burned-out angel, a symbol of longing and loss, who has paid the price for flying too close to the sun.
The chorus expresses the singer's frustration with her lover's attempts to save her and bring her back into the fold of their relationship. She sees this as an attempt to control her and make her conform to their expectations. The repetition of the phrase 'pray me away' highlights the powerlessness of this approach, and suggests that the singer is beyond saving.
Overall, 'Godless' is a powerful and emotive song that explores the complex dynamics of love and the struggle for personal freedom in the face of possessiveness and control. It offers a provocative perspective on the difficulties of human relationships and the ways in which they can both elevate and constrain us.
Line by Line Meaning
You love me but you won't let me live,
Far too much for you to give
You have feelings for me, but you won't let me live my own life, as you are too possessive.
I love you but you're making me sick
I have love for you, but your behavior is making me uncomfortable and unhealthy.
My body's got a hunger that needs
To feed or I die,
I'm drowning coz I burned off my wings
Coz I flew too high
My instincts and desires are strong and must be fulfilled, but I have pushed myself too far and now face the consequences of my actions.
Well it's a personal Touch,
It's a personal game,
You can pray to your God,
But that don't work on me
My situation and struggles are uniquely personal and cannot be solved by simply relying on religious faith.
I'll take it x3
I'll take it and
I'll break it x3
I wanna believe so bad
It's gonna put me in a body bag
I will endure whatever challenges come my way, but I fear that my desire to believe in something will ultimately lead to my downfall.
Far too late to forgive
It is currently impossible to repair the damage that has been done.
Pray me away,
I know you got your big bad God,
But he don't work on me
Attempts to use religion to change or fix my behavior will not succeed.
I know you wanna save me x2
You save me x3
And then you try to break me
You break me
You have good intentions to help me, but your efforts ultimately do more harm than good.
Is that why I make you so mad,
Coz I don't work like that,
You take it x3
And then you try to fake it
You fake it
My behavior frustrates and upsets you, but you try to pretend that everything is fine and under control.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: RIVARD LILLIAN TIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@arkasatana18
You love me but you won't let me live,
Far too much for you to give
I love you but you're making me sick
My body's got a hunger that needs
To feed or I die,
I'm drowning coz I burned off my wings
Coz I flew too high,
Well it's a personal Touch,
It's a personal game,
You can pray to your God,
But that don't work on me
I'll take it x3
I'll take it and
I'll break it x3
I wanna believe so bad
It's gonna put me in a body bag
You love me but you won't let me live,
Far too late to forgive,
I love you but you're making me sick,
Far too much for you to
Pray me away,
I know you got your big bad God,
But he don't work on me
I know you wanna save me x2
You save me x3
And then you try to break me
You break me
Is that why I make you so mad,
Coz I don't work like that,
You take it x3
And then you try to fake it
You fake it
I know you wanna believe so bad,
It's gonna put you in a body bag
You love me but you won't let me live,
Far too late to forgive,
I love you but you're making me sick,
Far too much for you to
Pray me away,
I know you got your big bad God,
But he don't work on me
x2.
@infpaaron
Loved seeing you live with Kaelan Mikla in Detroit!!! <3 Best show ever!!!! <3
@user-tq6gg7ln4g
I stay godless but I believe in Kanga.
@fredd3233
Already one of my favourite albums of the year, and this single is absolutely amazing!
@darkrider962
Awesome song but the audio is extremely low to where I can barely hear it!
@reflector7290
awesome af tune!
@arkasatana18
You love me but you won't let me live,
Far too much for you to give
I love you but you're making me sick
My body's got a hunger that needs
To feed or I die,
I'm drowning coz I burned off my wings
Coz I flew too high,
Well it's a personal Touch,
It's a personal game,
You can pray to your God,
But that don't work on me
I'll take it x3
I'll take it and
I'll break it x3
I wanna believe so bad
It's gonna put me in a body bag
You love me but you won't let me live,
Far too late to forgive,
I love you but you're making me sick,
Far too much for you to
Pray me away,
I know you got your big bad God,
But he don't work on me
I know you wanna save me x2
You save me x3
And then you try to break me
You break me
Is that why I make you so mad,
Coz I don't work like that,
You take it x3
And then you try to fake it
You fake it
I know you wanna believe so bad,
It's gonna put you in a body bag
You love me but you won't let me live,
Far too late to forgive,
I love you but you're making me sick,
Far too much for you to
Pray me away,
I know you got your big bad God,
But he don't work on me
x2.
@MEqwed
Just discovered you, excellent. You are on the right path dear Jedi
@bennjmin
11K views yet only 342 likes right now, in 1 year time. That is quite bizarre for such a good song & professional artist. Kanga reallly communicates something through their music - maybe that's part of the 'problem', do most people still want muzak instead?
@danielromerosol4158
Amazing song. Great video hope to see you guys one day live.
@neljael
💘