"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."
Honey
Kanga Lyrics
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I'm so oppressed
I've been pushing down this feeling that I can't express
They got the word
They've got the nerve
To tape my mouth so all my thoughts will go unheard
I'm not impressed
I'm overdressed
Our bleeding hearts
You tear apart
I'm sedated
You're a rapist
Everybody plays their part
Stash the Glock
Go get your money honey
Taking back
All that's been taken from me
We're moving on
We're moving on
We're moving on
From your sick and sad world
I'm so restrained
I'm so ashamed
I have this urge to watch my meal float down the bathroom drain
Give you all you need
If you help me please
I'm sedated
You're a rapist
That's OK I work for free
Stash the Glock
Go get your money honey
Taking back
All that's been taken from me
We're moving on
We're moving on
We're moving on
From your sick and sad world
The lyrics to Kanga's song Honey delve into themes of oppression, obsession, and reclamation of power. The singer feels both oppressed and restrained, pushed down by a force that is silencing their thoughts and feelings. There is a sense of urgency and frustration in their desire to express themselves, but they feel unable to do so. The use of the metaphor of having their mouth taped shut speaks to the singer's feeling of being held back and unable to speak their truth.
Furthermore, there is a line about "counting the days until my expiration manifests," which suggests a feeling of hopelessness and lack of agency. The singer feels as though their time is running out and they are powerless to change their situation. They are acutely aware of the fragility of their existence and feel as though they are overdressed for the occasion.
The second half of the song speaks to a desire to take back what has been taken from the singer. There is a strong sense of agency and control here as they vow to move on from a "sick and sad world." The use of violent imagery--"stash the Glock"--is juxtaposed with a message of taking action and getting back what is rightfully theirs. The repeated refrain of "we're moving on" reinforces this sense of empowerment and hope for a better future.
Overall, the lyrics to Honey are dark and intense, but they also offer a message of resilience and strength in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so obsessed
I am entirely consumed by this singular thought or feeling.
I'm so oppressed
I feel heavily burdened and constrained by external forces.
I've been pushing down this feeling that I can't express
There is an emotion I am unable to communicate and I have been suppressing it.
They got the word
There are people who are aware of this emotion or idea.
They've got the nerve
Those people are bold and daring enough to act on that knowledge.
To tape my mouth so all my thoughts will go unheard
They are going to silence me and leave me unable to communicate any further.
I'm not impressed
I am not at all affected or swayed by their actions.
I'm overdressed
I am dressed in a manner that is too fancy or extravagant for the circumstances.
Counting the days until my expiration manifests
I am anticipating my eventual demise or downfall.
Our bleeding hearts
We are emotionally vulnerable and exposed.
You tear apart
You are intentionally causing pain and harm to our emotional state.
I'm sedated
I am heavily medicated or otherwise dulled in my senses.
You're a rapist
You are exploiting or violating me in a way that is deeply uncomfortable.
Everybody plays their part
All of us are contributing in our individual ways to this overall situation.
Stash the Glock
Put away your gun.
Go get your money honey
Go collect your earnings or reward.
Taking back
Reclaiming or recovering something that was lost or stolen.
All that's been taken from me
Whatever has been unfairly deprived or removed from my possession or control.
We're moving on
We are continuing forward and progressing despite these obstacles.
From your sick and sad world
We are leaving behind this pessimistic and depressing environment.
I'm so restrained
I am limited or held back in some way.
I'm so ashamed
I am deeply embarrassed by my actions or situation.
I have this urge to watch my meal float down the bathroom drain
I want to see something I have produced or created be destroyed or wasted.
Give you all you need
I am willing to provide everything required to assist you.
If you help me please
I am requesting your aid or support in exchange for my assistance.
That's OK I work for free
I am willing to help without the expectation of receiving payment or compensation.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: RIVARD LILLIAN TIN
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LYRICS:
I'm so obsessed
I'm so oppressed
I've been pushing down this feeling that I can't express
They've got the word
They've got the nerve
To to take my mouth so all my thoughts will go unheard
I'm not impressed
I'm overdressed
Counting the days until my expiration manifests
Our bleeding hearts
You tear apart
I'm sedated, you're a rapist, everybody plays their part
[unclear]
You'll get your money, honey, taking back
All that's been taken from me
We're moving on, we're moving on
We're moving on from your sick, sad world
I'm so restrained
I'm so ashamed
I have this urge to watch my meal flow down the bathroom drain
Give you all you need
If you help me please
I'm sedated, you're a rapist, that's okay, work for free
[unclear]
You'll get your money, honey, taking back
All that's been taken from me
We're moving on, we're moving on
We're moving on from your sick, sad world
[unclear]
You'll get your money, honey, taking back
All that's been taken from me
We're moving on, we're moving on
We're moving on from your sick, sad world
Sorry, couldn't make out some parts of the chorus! If you know what those parts say, let me know and I'll edit it.
@jhall5490
Kanga,she is amazing,i met her & saw her support Gary Numan in Manchester,a great talent....
@FileAssassin
I never, never, never do that but...
After listening to only one song i bought the full album and never looked back.
YMMV but there is no low point. Every track is great. Keep it going, Honey.
@corruptedsoundconspiracy3514
same here!
worth every single penny.
@Fatvod
When I went to Singapore I listened to this album on repeat. Unreal
@-NeonLizard-
So fucking good. This is how Industrial should sound in 2017.
@feukka1703
rhys fulber and greg reely? she in good hands. excellent work.
@-NeonLizard-
Rhys is the godamn master of production, so I'm not surprised this whole album is solid AF.
@zmicah
and Matthew Setzer on guitar!
@tadhgkilcummins
Wow loving this new find.
Been waiting for something like her.
This gal has balls.
Brillant stuff.
@elcman5
I love this. Found you on Google Play because you're playing with Cyanotic in my area! Echoes of NIN from The Fragile. Your spin on it chills me ... and makes me incredibly happy! You're a poet who writes with an icicle. You're going to totally blow up when people realize how awesome you are. :)