Their first two EPs, Mind Seven and Take Me Tonight, were recorded in a bedroom with a 2-track and released by the label Punk Records. From May to July 1981, KaS Product wrote eleven new songs which are featured on their first album Try Out, recorded at Sunrise Studio in Switzerland. Produced by the band and Gerard Nguyen, this album was released by RCA in 1982 in France, Germany, Japan and England where the duo performed at venues such as The Embassy, The Rock Garden and The Venue. Synth-heavy, with Soyoc's theatrical American vocals providing a shouting, slanted weight to the tracks, KaS Product could be compared at this time to Suicide or Soft Cell.
After garnering considerable press attention from magazines such as Sounds, Melody Maker, and New Music Express, KaS Product recorded their second album, By Pass in 1983 at Sorcerer Sound Studio, NY (Swans, Sonic Youth, Laurie Anderson) upon recommendation from producer Martin Bisi. Having already established themselves with their frosty combination of claustrophobic jazz and minimalist, disjointed dance rhythms, By Pass finds Soyoc experimenting with even more stark, exaggerated vocals that match the best electro-cabaret kitsch offerings. Could best be compared with works by Lizzy Mercier Descloux, Joy Division, Taxi Girl.
So Young But So Cold
Kas Product Lyrics
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You make me feel like spring has sprung
Every time I see you grin
Iβm such a happy individual
The moment that you speak
I want to go and play hide-and-seek
I want to go and bounce the moon
Just like a toy balloon
Running across the meadow
Picking up lots of forget-me-nots
You make me feel so young
You make me feel there are songs to be sung
Bells to be rung, and a wonderful fling to be flung
And even when Iβm old and gray
Iβm gonna feel the way I do today
βcause you make me feel so young
The lyrics of "So Young But So Cold" by Kas Product do not have any similarities with the lyrics of Frank Sinatra's "You Make Me Feel So Young." The song itself is a post-punk anthem that is filled with haunting and melancholic synth sounds, raw guitars, and a pulsating bass that drive the lyrics' poetic imagery. The songwriters, Spatsz and Mona Soyoc, wrote a song that questions the contradictions of youthfulness, which is used as a symbol of life and vibrancy, and coldness, which is used to describe isolation and despair.
The lyrical content of the song explores the idea of being "so young but so cold" and trying to reconcile the experience of feeling alive and despondent at the same time. The lyrics suggest a longing to break free from the cold and embrace youthful exuberance through the lines, "Let's play hide-and-seek, let's bounce the moon just like a toy balloon." The song's lyrics touch on the themes of detachment, loneliness, and existential angst. It is a song that is meant to evoke feelings of nostalgia and reflection on life's passage, the loss of innocence, and the battle with the harsh realities of existence.
Line by Line Meaning
You make me feel so young
Your presence makes me feel youthful and vibrant
You make me feel like spring has sprung
Your presence makes me feel like new beginnings are possible
Every time I see you grin
Your smile brings me joy and happiness
Iβm such a happy individual
Your presence has a positive impact on my mood and emotions
The moment that you speak
Your words have a profound effect on my thoughts and feelings
I want to go and play hide-and-seek
Your presence makes me want to engage in playful activities
I want to go and bounce the moon
Your presence makes me want to do the impossible and dream big
Just like a toy balloon
Your presence makes me feel light, carefree, and full of wonder
You and I, are just like a couple of tots
Our energy and playfulness are reminiscent of young children
Running across the meadow
We are carefree and full of energy, like children running through a field
Picking up lots of forget-me-nots
We are enjoying the simple pleasures of life, like children picking flowers
You make me feel there are songs to be sung
Your presence inspires me to express myself creatively
Bells to be rung, and a wonderful fling to be flung
Your presence makes me want to celebrate and enjoy life to the fullest
And even when Iβm old and gray
Your impact on me will last a lifetime
Iβm gonna feel the way I do today
Your impact on me will be long-lasting and profound
βcause you make me feel so young
Your presence has a powerful effect on me, making me feel youthful and energized
Writer(s): Daniel Favre, Michele Saubidet Copyright: BMG Ariola France S.A.
Contributed by Eva R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@3x3x3music
Spatz just passed away. Respect.
@pierrebilly8701
Dinguerie π€
@zombieey
R.I.P. Spatsz ππΌπ’
@claudiojuniorferreiraguimaraes
Day 01/02/20 it was a year since he left
@mannymanheim6322
That beat, godfather of footwork
@FuckViacom4thJuly
one of the best new wave and punk song made by the French, ever !!!!
@rogergarcia4197
R.I.P. Spatsz ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½πππππππππ
@claudiojuniorferreiraguimaraes
If it was our genius
@lionelbec6614
R.I.P. Spatsz
@realkrokodil
Love kas product so much