Krane originally began honing his craft as a vocal portraitist in Abzorbr. Later a more established Krane became a co-contributor in two prominent Minneapolis hip hop groups, Rhymesayer’s Face Candy (Eyedea’s all free-jazz-rap group) and Saturday Morning Soundtrack (Ecid, Impulse,and Capaciti); these unlikely parings gave Krane both the experience and credibility needed to branch off, embarking on his own solo project.
With his solo release, "This Will Work for Now", released on Septemer, 19th, 2008 (Featuring fellow artists, Eyedea, Carnage and Crescent Moon) Krane holds his ground on the stage of underground hip-hop, proving his musicianship and readiness to take his listener to the next level.
Krane has not only had an influence on the local hip-hop scene, he has impacted the community; known for his work with youth in schools, and recently published book, “The Other,” Krane has made it quite clear that he has a vision and that in no way will he fall short of it. Krane toured as a part of Rhymesayers’ Face Candy in Summer 2005 and was asked by Eyedea and Abilities to join them for a national tour during the Winter of 2007. Krane recently was nominated as one of the select acts to play in Soundset 09, a festival thrown by RhymeSayers Ent., which over 13,000 people attended. Krane has Shared the stage with acts such as, Atmosphere, Pharcyde, MF Doom, Safe Francis, Buck 65, Prince Paul, Aceyalone, Myka NIne, El-P, Heiruspecs, Brother Ali, 2-Mex, Cage, Living Legends, Tech N9ne, B-real of cypress hill, Dialated Peoples, Aesop Rock, Blue Print, I Self Divine and POS. In 2010 Kristoff Krane realesed two more solo albums, "Picking Flowers Next To Roadkill" and "Hunting For Father".
EXHALE
Kristoff Krane Lyrics
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On a scale from one to ten
I'm . to have a better sister
It's so hard feel to get the clue
Knowing your dream catch to,
will never catch to put you through
If you knew better you prepare for the worst
Either the worst gets the best of me
It's all the same capillary closes down
Crushing veins, the blood could never make it out
Catch the fairy with the fellow in your cap
You gon pay a pretty penny for that pleasure in your lap
The cat purrs with the promise that acts
Like an actor who was always better in the past
You got a chip on your shoulder, so it's cold
Could have jumped hot springs but instead waited for winter snow.
So now we're both walking down the same road
In the same pair of shoes ready to get back home!
I want the beauties all around me
It's easy to feel like I'm still drowning
Hey, let's exhale for the...
I bet we could learn another lesson if we exhale!
A king by design, a peasant by mother nature
Old soul, trapped in a new age.
I try to. with the message in my eyes
But by the time it finally answered
I was fooled by old snakes
Both gates opened up and tore me apart
As they throw the low blow from the high...
Light shining through a ...
I tried to kiss karma, but my sin got kicked on
. so now I ask you to take a chance
Allow me to help you think
Without trying to make dance
And they may be focused on the bigger picture
You always feel small, and the world it just gets bigger
Now let that thought linger like a figure 8
If you do a middle finger, then I'm watching you disintegrate
I know a lot of people came from the underground
I know a lot of people came from the underground
As they climbed up, the eagles got stuck up in the clouds
.fallen things and now they're...
Chains on the angles of faith to change...
.would fit in the picture frame perfectly...
I want the beauties all around me
It's easy to feel like I'm still drowning
Hey, let's exhale for the...
I bet we could learn another lesson if we exhale!
In Kristoff Krane's song Exhale, the lyrics are introspective and seem to be about the challenges of life, relationships, and self-discovery. The lines "Give me the thumbs up and middle finger" on a scale from one to ten, I'm .. to have a better sister" could represent a desire to be acknowledged and validated, to have approval and recognition from someone close. The line "Knowing your dream catch to, will never catch to put you through" might refer to the realization that one's goals or aspirations might not come to fruition, or that pursuing them could be a lifelong struggle.
The idea "If you knew better you prepare for the worst, either the worst gets the best of me, the rest of me gets better first" suggests that one can choose to be optimistic and resilient in challenging times. The line "It's all the same capillary closes down, crushing veins, the blood could never make it out" might describe feeling trapped or suffocated in a situation, unable to escape or find a solution. The metaphor "Catch the fairy with the fellow in your cap, you gon pay a pretty penny for that pleasure in your lap" could be interpreted as a warning about the risks of chasing superficial pleasures or material possessions.
The chorus "I want the beauties all around me, it's easy to feel like I'm still drowning, hey, let's exhale for the..., I bet we could learn another lesson if we exhale!" seems to be about finding peace and mindfulness in the present moment, appreciating the beauty of life despite its challenges, and acknowledging the value of letting go and breathing out. The verses seem to have a stream-of-consciousness style, with vivid and poetic imagery that could be interpreted in many ways.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me the thumbs up and middle finger
I want both encouragement and criticism
On a scale from one to ten
I feel average and inadequate compared to others
I'm . to have a better sister
My sibling is not supportive enough
It's so hard feel to get the clue
I struggle to understand the message
Knowing your dream catch to,
Realizing that my aspiration may not come true
will never catch to put you through
Trying and failing is better than not trying at all
If you knew better you prepare for the worst
Anticipating possible outcomes helps you cope
Either the worst gets the best of me
Negative events can overwhelm me if I don't prepare
The rest of me gets of me gets better first.
I focus on my strengths to overcome my weaknesses
It's all the same capillary closes down
My blood vessels constrict, preventing circulation
Crushing veins, the blood could never make it out
My circulation system fails due to severe stress
Catch the fairy with the fellow in your cap
Obtain an elusive treasure at great cost
You gon pay a pretty penny for that pleasure in your lap
The price of success is high
The cat purrs with the promise that acts
The prize is enticing but may not be worth it
Like an actor who was always better in the past
The memory of past accomplishments can haunt me
You got a chip on your shoulder, so it's cold
I am resentful and standoffish due to past failures
Could have jumped hot springs but instead waited for winter snow.
I missed an opportunity to progress and now face harder times
So now we're both walking down the same road
We share similar struggles and experiences
In the same pair of shoes ready to get back home!
We want to return to a place of familiarity and comfort
I want the beauties all around me
I crave beautiful things and experiences
It's easy to feel like I'm still drowning
I feel overwhelmed and suffocated by my problems
Hey, let's exhale for the...
Let's take a moment to relax and let go
I bet we could learn another lesson if we exhale!
Relaxation can help us gain clarity and insight
A king by design, a peasant by mother nature
My potential is high but my circumstances hold me back
Old soul, trapped in a new age.
I feel out of place and disconnected from modern society
I try to. with the message in my eyes
I attempt to communicate through my expressions
But by the time it finally answered
The response came too late
I was fooled by old snakes
I was deceived and betrayed by those I trusted
Both gates opened up and tore me apart
I faced hardship from both sides
As they throw the low blow from the high...
I was hurt by someone in a position of power
Light shining through a...
Hope or clarity coming through a small opening
I tried to kiss karma, but my sin got kicked on
My attempt at good karma was met with bad karma instead
. so now I ask you to take a chance
I encourage you to take a risk and try something new
Allow me to help you think
Let me provide some guidance and support
Without trying to make dance
I won't force or manipulate you into my way of thinking
And they may be focused on the bigger picture
Others may see things from a wider perspective
You always feel small, and the world it just gets bigger
You feel insignificant and insignificant compared to the world
Now let that thought linger like a figure 8
Reflect on that thought and allow it to loop and connect
If you do a middle finger, then I'm watching you disintegrate
Negative attitudes lead to self-destruction
I know a lot of people came from the underground
Many people overcome adversity and poverty to succeed
As they climbed up, the eagles got stuck up in the clouds
Success can come with its own set of problems and limitations
.fallen things and now they're...
Formerly successful people now struggle
Chains on the angles of faith to change...
Religion and beliefs can limit personal growth and change
.would fit in the picture frame perfectly...
I fit in society's expectations and norms
Contributed by Aiden N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MadSteveo957
Love the verse from Savior self
@TheFunkytownGotcha
Groovy Beat. Looking forward to my CD coming in the mail.
@Williamtipq
AWESOME MAN
@itsjustadrianfoo
Love it. I prefer the new feel of the first verse in this track rather than when it was on Savior Self, although it was still amazing in that track also, but they're both great in their own respects. This is your best record to date, I thought it was gonna be tough to top PFNTR, but you did a great job.
@scottgoulet1776
Love this album! Check out Indie Raps on facebook. Also from Minnesota!