The quartet was headed up by guitarist Stephen O'Malley (Sunn O))), Burning Witch, Sarin, Teeth of Lions Rule the Divine, Lotus Eaters, Ginnungagap, Thorr's Hammer, Fungal Hex, KTL, Æthenor, Gravetemple) and bassist James Plotkin (O.L.D., Atomsmasher/ Phantomsmasher, Khlyst, James Plotkin & Tim Wyskida, Lotus Eaters, Regurgitation, etc.), two musicians whose reputations in the underground metal/experimental arenas precede them and can give listeners an idea of what to expect from the band. Rounding out the lineup were vocalist Alan Dubin (also formerly of O.L.D. and Regurgitation) and drummer Tim Wyskida (Blind Idiot God, James Plotkin & Tim Wyskida and Manbyrd). Khanate released their self-titled debut in the fall of 2001 on Southern Lord Records, a 12"EP 'Dead/ No Joy (remix)' off of Load Records in 2003, their second long player, 'Things Viral' off of Load Records (vinyl) and Southern Lord (CD) in 2003 and the 'Capture/ Release' mini-album released by Hydrahead Records (US version) and Trust No One Records (Euro pic-disc) in 2005. There are also two DVDs as well as a handful of live releases self released by the band and by Archive Records ('It's Cold When Birds Fall From the Sky', 2005).
As of September 24, 2006, Khanate have called it quits. Japanese re-issue CDs of the debut, 'Things Viral' and 'Capture/Release' albums are out now via Daymare Recordings. Each contain a second bonus disc with out-of-print and rare material but 'Capture/Release' contains the 'Dead & Live Aktions' DVD as its bonus. The posthumous album entitled "Clean Hands Go Foul" has been released in January 2009 on vinyl and digipack CD with bonus DVD "Capture & Release" on Hydra Head, picture LP on Trust No One and Japanese papersleeve CD version on Daymare.
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Field
Khanate Lyrics
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A new beginning
Put you under
An open field
Vast expanding
It's expanding
The center of reason/the center is reason
You don't have to think
I'll do this for you
Just tell me what it's like
You're in between
See what I don't
Tell me, tell me
Can you hear the past?
You're on both sides
Are you welcomed, embraced or torn apart?
Tell me, tell me what it's like..
mother father ghost?
Almost there - almost here
Is there light?
Tell me, tell me, tell me
I did this for you
ancestors strangers?
Are they there?
Come back
Tell me, I'll follow
mother father ghost?
is there hope?
say something
I did this for you
For us
The song "Fields" by Khanate is a haunting and ethereal track that explores the theme of new beginnings and the uncertainty that comes along with it. The lyrics suggest that the singer is offering to help guide someone through their new journey, to "put them under an open field" and help them navigate the vast expanses of their new life. The repeated phrase "tell me, tell me" seems to indicate that there is a sense of urgency to the situation, that the singer is eager to understand what the other person is experiencing.
One of the most interesting aspects of the song is the way it uses language to evoke a sense of both clarity and confusion. The idea of the "center of reason" being simultaneously a fixed point and an expanding one creates a paradoxical image that captures the complex emotions of the singer. The line "you're on both sides" suggests that the person being addressed is in some kind of liminal space, caught between different realities or modes of being.
Overall, "Fields" is a deeply introspective and contemplative piece of music that invites the listener to reflect on their own experiences of change and transition.
Line by Line Meaning
This is for you
The song is dedicated to someone specific.
A new beginning
The song marks the start of something new.
Put you under
The artist will guide and support the person the song is about.
An open field
The future is uncertain and full of possibilities.
Vast expanding
There are infinite opportunities for growth and learning.
It's expanding
The potential for change and development is limitless.
The center of reason/the center is reason
Rationality is the anchor for navigating life's challenges.
You don't have to think
The person doesn't need to worry or overthink the situation.
No worries
Everything will be taken care of.
I'll do this for you
The artist will take charge and handle things for the person.
Just tell me what it's like
The artist wants to understand the person's experience fully.
You're in between
The person is in a state of transition or uncertainty.
See what I don't
The person has a unique perspective that the artist wants to hear about.
Tell me, tell me
The artist is eager for the person to share their thoughts and feelings.
Can you hear the past?
The person is reflecting on things that have happened before.
You're on both sides
The person is feeling pulled in different directions.
Are you welcomed, embraced or torn apart?
The person is wondering how they fit into different communities or groups.
Tell me, tell me what it's like..
The artist is still seeking to understand the person's experience fully.
mother father ghost?
The person is considering the various forces that have shaped their life.
Almost there - almost here
The person is on the verge of something new.
Is there light?
The person is wondering if there is hope or positivity in their situation.
Tell me, tell me, tell me
The artist is insistent on the person sharing their thoughts and feelings.
I did this for you
The artist created the song as a gift for the person.
ancestors strangers?
The person is considering their roots and their place in the world.
Are they there?
The person is wondering if they have the support of their ancestors or community.
Come back
The person is asking for support or guidance from people who are not present.
Tell me, I'll follow
The artist is willing to listen and follow the person's lead.
is there hope?
The person is questioning if there is a positive future ahead.
say something
The person is asking for reassurance or a sign of hope.
For us
The artist created the song for the betterment of the person and their relationship together.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MIKE CROSS, TIM CROSS, MARK DOMBROSKI, JOEY MAZZOLA, JIMMY PALUZZI
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