Leather Crane
Kashmir Lyrics


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You can take me to a movie.
You can share a good occasion.
You can talk about the groovy things you find in our relation.
But one thing I know that you sure couldn't sure couldn't do was to talk about your sexual needs.

I could drag you to a gallows sleeping.
Put the loose around your neck.
I could hang you out the window, whipping you 'till I made you cry and beg.
But I could never force you to admit your nasty subway thoughts,

Or to drink my hot and physical milk.
Let's try my new instrument.

How can I ask you to join my game.
Hang me in my leathercrane.
How can I ask you to join my game.
Hang me in my leathercrane.

"Now I would like to introduce you to some of the good old ultraviolencepsychoreggae, join us."
Don't be afraid of my lust.
Don't fear the strength of my musts.

Let your rosy lips shiver and your pale hands shake.
Let me float your inner river, swim your deep dark lake.
I will drown you slow and softly in the liquid of your mind.
You will know that pain is pleasure, satisfaction you will find.

How can I ask you to join my game.
Hang me in my leather crane.
How can I ask you to join my game.
Hang me in my leather crane.

I could really make you suffer, dip you in the icy water.
Feed you up with more suggestions 'till you pushed me off the border.
No matter how I tried, how I tried, just to set you free, I'm sure that you will never be.

How can I ask you to join my game.
Hang me in my leather crane.




How can I ask you to join my game.
Hang me in my leather crane.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Leather Crane by Kashmir are intentionally provocative and unsettling. The song is about power dynamics within a relationship and the darker aspects of sexuality. The first verse sets the tone, with the singer stating that while their partner can do all the "normal" things associated with a relationship, they cannot admit to their sexual desires. This sets up the rest of the song as a power struggle between the two individuals, with the singer trying to push their partner to admit and explore their kinks.


The rest of the song is filled with violent, sexual imagery. The Leather Crane itself is a type of bondage device, with the singer asking their partner to "Hang me" in it. The chorus repeats the question of how they can convince their partner to join in their game, and the verses continue to escalate with threats of physical harm and sexual coercion. The line "Let your rosy lips shiver and your pale hands shake" is particularly unsettling, as it positions the partner as vulnerable and afraid.


Overall, Leather Crane is a disturbing exploration of the darker side of sexuality and the power dynamics present in relationships. The song is intentionally uncomfortable and meant to provoke a reaction from the listener.


Line by Line Meaning

You can take me to a movie.
You can initiate casual and classic forms of dating


You can share a good occasion.
Share good memories or events with me


You can talk about the groovy things you find in our relation.
Let's discuss and appreciate the positive aspects of our relationship


But one thing I know that you sure couldn't sure couldn't do was to talk about your sexual needs.
But you cannot express your sexual desires and requirements to me


I could drag you to a gallows sleeping.
To punish you, I could drag you to a noose


Put the loose around your neck.
I will tie the noose around your neck


I could hang you out the window, whipping you 'till I made you cry and beg.
I can torture you viciously until I receive a confession from you


But I could never force you to admit your nasty subway thoughts,
But I cannot compel you to admit your provocative thoughts


Or to drink my hot and physical milk.
Or to consume my intimate and passionate offering


Let's try my new instrument.
Let's experiment with something novel


How can I ask you to join my game.
How can I invite you to partake in my plan


Hang me in my leathercrane.
Chain me up in my mechanism


Now I would like to introduce you to some of the good old ultraviolencepsychoreggae, join us.
Now, I want to introduce you to some intense, cruel music, and I invite you to join us in enjoying it


Don't be afraid of my lust.
Do not fear my excessive desire


Don't fear the strength of my musts.
Do not dread the power of my passion


Let your rosy lips shiver and your pale hands shake.
Let your body tremble with excitement


Let me float your inner river, swim your deep dark lake.
Let me stimulate your innermost fantasies


I will drown you slow and softly in the liquid of your mind.
I will slowly immerse you in the depths of your own imagination


You will know that pain is pleasure, satisfaction you will find.
You will understand that the line between pain and pleasure is blurred, and you will find satisfaction


I could really make you suffer, dip you in the icy water.
I could give you intense pain, submerge you in freezing water


Feed you up with more suggestions 'till you pushed me off the border.
Offer you more ideas until you provoke me beyond my limit


No matter how I tried, how I tried, just to set you free, I'm sure that you will never be.
Even if I try to grant you freedom, I am confident that you will never attain it


How can I ask you to join my game.
How can I request your participation in my plan


Hang me in my leather crane.
Bind me to my machinery




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@decay79

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@narhat2200

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hvis du først har hørt deres debut nu misunder jeg dig gerne en tur tilbage til 90'erne!! det var fede tider da de spillede rundt omkring og med dizzy året efter, og Sandmen også....dejligt dansk rock!!

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palledrengens 2 første albums om jeg må be :P

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Jeg tog med et par venner på 5 øren og hørte Dizzy Mizz Lizzy, KinkyBootBeast & Kashmir en gang i 90'erne.. Det var så fedt.. ;)

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Suverænt nummer :)

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