Kanga is a solo project of a Los Angeles based composer, artist, and music … Read Full Bio ↴Kanga is a solo project of a Los Angeles based composer, artist, and music programmer who has worked on films that include Nightmare, The Devils Carnival II, Insidious III, and The Conjuring II.

"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."

Instrumental
Kanga Lyrics

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She'll drag you down, by the river
Make me feel alive again, make me feel alive again, by the river
She'll drag you down, by the river, she'll drag you down
By the river,
Arrive, arrive
She'll drag you down, she'll drag you down
By the river
She'll drag you down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kanga's song "Instrumental" depict a tumultuous relationship where the singer is being pulled down by their partner. The repeated phrase "She'll drag you down, by the river" suggests that being with this person is draining and destructive. However, despite the negative impact, the singer finds a sense of being alive again when they are with their partner "by the river." This implies that even though the relationship may be toxic, there are moments of intenseness and passion that make the singer feel alive and excited once more.

The repetition of the line "She'll drag you down" emphasizes the inevitability of this downward spiral and the power that the partner holds over the singer. It implies a sense of helplessness or being trapped in a destructive cycle, unable to escape. The use of the word "arrive" towards the end of the lyrics can be seen as a plea or desire for some sort of resolution or change, a way to break free from the hold of this draining relationship.

Ultimately, "Instrumental" portrays a complex relationship dynamic where the singer acknowledges the negative impact of their partner but also recognizes moments of intense connection and the addictive nature of that dynamic, which keeps them entangled.

Line by Line Meaning

She'll drag you down, by the river
Her actions will lead you to a negative outcome, near the flowing waters

Make me feel alive again, make me feel alive again, by the river
Her presence rejuvenates and revives me, igniting a sense of liveliness and vitality, next to the river

She'll drag you down, by the river, she'll drag you down
She will forcefully pull you towards a downfall, beside the river

By the river
In proximity to the flowing waters

Arrive, arrive
Reach this place, arrive here

She'll drag you down, she'll drag you down
She will forcefully bring you to a lower state or position

By the river
Next to the flowing waters

She'll drag you down
She will forcefully pull you towards a downfall

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lillian Tiné Rivard

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