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".
EsCape
Kristoff Krane Lyrics
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But instead I was judged
In the beginning I could have been loved, but instead I was judged
For the man I become
Ran and I run. Laugh and I hug
Live under pressure and never give up
Huff and I puff but never enough to enter the center of that what I know is holding me down so open me now
One for the angle, one for the slide
Two for the window, one for the lie
Three for the overwhelming and deforming as morning awakes and I open my eyes
I hope I survive and I know that I will
'Cause I grow every time that I focus on dying
As I long as I make it right over this hill
There'll be more time for me to start climbing
Playin' it flat, live on the edge
I guess it's not the end of the world, but I dig that hole
Like a miserable criminal stuck in a prison cell
So it will be difficult finding a window if I can believe in it I am so little, special, full of potential
Every petal I pluck, she loves me not
Escape
The lyrics of Kristoff Krane's song EsCape speak about the struggles of the singer in finding love and acceptance. In the beginning, he could have been loved by others, but instead, he was judged for the man he becomes. He talks about running and laughing, living under pressure, and never giving up. However, he still feels the weight of what is holding him down, and he wants to escape from it. He wishes to dig a hole and go down, referring to metaphorically escaping from his troubles. He talks about the overwhelming feelings that he faces every morning when he wakes up and hopes that he will survive through them.
The singer talks about how he grows every time that he focuses on dying, meaning that he learns from his mistakes and grows as a person. He hopes that he can make it right over the hill, meaning that he hopes to overcome his struggles and become a better person. He plays it flat and lives on the edge, but he knows that there is more to life than what he is experiencing. He talks about feeling like a miserable criminal stuck in a prison cell, referring to the feeling of being trapped.
Overall, the song is a powerful reflection on the struggles of finding oneself and escaping from hardships. It speaks to the challenges that we all face in life and the importance of self-growth.
Line by Line Meaning
In the beginning I could have been loved
At the start of things, I had the potential to be loved by others.
But instead I was judged
However, I was unfairly criticized and evaluated harshly by others.
For the man I become
These judgments were based on the person I had grown into.
Ran and I run. Laugh and I hug
I have continued to persevere and find joy despite these obstacles.
Live under pressure and never give up
I have learned to endure and overcome challenges without giving up.
Huff and I puff but never enough to enter the center of that what I know is holding me down so open me now
Even though I've tried and tried, I have not been able to break through the barriers that are weighing me down and blocking my progress.
Dig me a hole and follow me down
At times, I feel trapped and hopeless, as if I'm descending into a dark hole.
One for the angle, one for the slide
The causes of my struggles are multifaceted and complex.
Two for the window, one for the lie
I struggle to find a way out and it's difficult to differentiate between truth and falsehoods.
Three for the overwhelming and deforming as morning awakes and I open my eyes
The problems I face are so great that they can feel paralyzing and change the way I see the world.
I hope I survive and I know that I will
Despite these challenges, I am determined to persevere and have faith in my ability to overcome them.
'Cause I grow every time that I focus on dying
I believe that I become stronger and more resilient every time I confront death, whether that be physical or metaphorical.
As I long as I make it right over this hill
If I can make it through this particular challenge, then I'll be able to start building momentum to tackle new ones.
There'll be more time for me to start climbing
I'll be able to find the strength and energy to really start making progress.
Playin' it flat, live on the edge
I try to maintain a sense of normalcy even when faced with obstacles.
I guess it's not the end of the world, but I dig that hole
Even though things may not be as dire as they seem, I still feel as though I'm stuck in a rut.
Like a miserable criminal stuck in a prison cell
I feel trapped and hopeless, as if I'm serving a perpetual sentence.
So it will be difficult finding a window if I can believe in it I am so little, special, full of potential
I know it won't be easy to find a way out, but I firmly believe that I have the potential to do so despite the odds.
Every petal I pluck, she loves me not
Every time I start to feel hopeful, I am let down and rejected.
EsCape
Despite all of this, I still have hope that I'll find a way to escape my struggles.
Contributed by Adeline P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
chaosinorderrr
Awesome! I hear Eyedea in you sometimes.. this is one of those times!
Smudged Portrait
Your music is the cure for any bad day, keep doing what you do you inspire me so much!
Jesse
Love you Kristoff, Good luck at your acousitic show tonight!
Dale Lennon
So Grateful for artists like Kristoff Krane and Michael Larson. Much Love, for the mind -freaks out there.
RyanGiggsOBE
Kristoff is seriously one of the most talented people I have ever come across, there is something that calms my soul when i listen to a lot of his stuff. I wish he was my older brother
Casey
Man hes always so good, and that video was the shit. Love the bird
Bob Pyne
You got a new CD coming any time soon man? I'm in need of a large amount of new kk music.
AriDillProductions
damn that was awesome
Garen ofDemacia
All of the love. Every last bit of it. (there's a lot of it)
Ken
Amazing.