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".
Parachute
Kristoff Krane Lyrics
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Free falling no parachute
we keep ballin while cloudy eyes dehydrate
up to our necks in what’s left of life to execute
we keep stallin no progressing the primate
Satisfied with the destitute with last breath accept no substitute
Cash checks in sleep walking cocoon
Highest bidder demeanor constant
Time continues to run out your running in your office
Memos and meetings and a yearn for assign seating
While demeaning and dream draining completes your coffin
Lost in parking space
Too often guarding our hearts while cultivation of our garden of hopes suffocates
It only takes a promotion A premonition of escape the cycle
but we lose patients tired of waiting so we embrace the cycle
Riding the miracle round, but there’s miracles around you if eyes wide
Most coast blind folded by choice no voice to raise ruckus
Cause silence is golden kill joy ride rollin
Laughter is best medicine but pharmacy’s closed
Disaster seem heaven sent cause your smile overdosed
You know happiness is right there if you can just wake from this nightmare
[Kristoff Krane]
And by the time that I was five
They started asking me
What I was gonna be
When I get older
For the rest of my whole life
Light a candle like a child
Hold that fire in your eyes
Like you never knew
It meant so much to be alone
And cry
And there’s nothing more to lose
Unless there’s something more to hide
I mean there’s nothing more to prove
Unless there’s something to define
I knew I shouldn’t have listened to
Doctor not clean
They fed me pre-determined paths to freedom
Now I’m not free.
I mean I’m not me
When I look into the mirror
And so I copy people
Who appear to be secure
The problem is we’re all dirty, baby
Elephants chained to our masters
Slave to fake skeleton
Keys to the kingdom are right in my hand
But I’d rather feel the struggle
Till I know that I can.
So I throw ‘em back in
Sit by the stream and watch the sun set
And remind myself what it means
To achieve success.
It’s the one test
That makes you sacrifice your comfort
If you find it when it’s gray
Then you will pass with flying colors
I always wondered what it looks like
If there were no money
And the people in my book
Were on their feet and never hungry
But when I turn the page
There’s a picture of a snake
Responsible for murdering the vision I’m attached to
Adam and Eve had a dream under the family tree
But traded it one day
In exchange for the rotten apple
And the sign reads have a nice day
Regardless of the path I take
Regardless of the word you’re in,
Or the lens you use,
To make sense of each past mistake
(each breath is priceless) (2x)
The lyrics of the song Parachute by Kristoff Krane are a poignant reflection of the struggles of life and the illusions of success. The first verse by Illogic describes the feeling of freefalling without a parachute, which represents the precariousness of life, the sense of uncertainty, and the lack of control. Despite this, we keep pushing through the difficulties of life, even though our eyes are clouded and our hearts are dehydrated. We are immersed in the struggles of life, trying to execute our plans and fulfill our aspirations, but we are also stuck in a cycle of stagnation and status quo. We are satisfied with the bare minimum, knowing that with our last breath, we cannot accept any substitute for true success.
The verse refers to the daily drudgery of life, where we keep sleepwalking through routines while our hearts and dreams are dying inside. We have sold the best of us for material success, and we wear a facade of constant busyness, but deep down, we are lost, suffocating our hopes and desires. We guard our hearts too often, and we refuse to let go or take risks. We settle for mediocrity, even though we know that there is a better life out there. The second verse by Kristoff Krane is a reflection of the illusions of success and the reality of struggle. He recalls how since he was five, everyone has been asking him what he wants to be when he grows up, but the real question is who he wants to be. He feels like he has lost himself in the pursuit of success and has become someone else.
The lyrics describe the pressure to conform to pre-determined paths to freedom and the need to fit in with the crowd to feel secure. Kristoff is aware that everyone is struggling, and we are all chained to our masters, but some are better at pretending than others. However, he refuses to give in to these illusions, and he would rather struggle for his dreams than take the easy way out. He’s willing to sit by the stream and throw the keys to the kingdom away if it means staying true to himself. He understands that the journey towards success requires sacrifice, and it's not just about material wealth but also about finding purpose and meaning in life. The song ends with a reminder that every breath is priceless and that we should never lose sight of what truly matters in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Free falling no parachute
We're moving forward with no safety net.
we keep balling while cloudy eyes dehydrate
We continue to strive for success even as our enthusiasm dwindles.
up to our necks in what's left of life to execute
We're fully immersed in the tasks we've been given to complete with what little time we have left.
we keep stallin no progressing the primate
We're not evolving as quickly or as much as we should be.
Satisfied with the destitute with last breath accept no substitute
We're content to accept a mediocre existence and nothing less, even as we breathe our last breaths.
Cash checks in sleep walking cocoon
We're making money on autopilot without really being present in our lives.
Hug children with no passion cause you auctioned off the best of you
We've traded our best selves for short-term gains and possessions, leaving us feeling disconnected from our loved ones.
Highest bidder demeanor constant
We're always striving for more money and possessions, regardless of the cost to ourselves or others.
Time continues to run out your running in your office
We're constantly working, even as we realize that time is slipping away.
Memos and meetings and a yearn for assign seating
We spend our time doing meaningless work and trying to fit in and be comfortable in our workplaces.
While demeaning and dream draining completes your coffin
The work we do is demoralizing and kills our spirit slowly over time.
Lost in parking space
We're aimless and unclear about our direction in life.
Too often guarding our hearts while cultivation of our garden of hopes suffocates
We're protecting ourselves from emotional pain, while at the same time, failing to cultivate our hopes and dreams.
It only takes a promotion A premonition of escape the cycle but we lose patients tired of waiting so we embrace the cycle
We're focused on the idea of getting ahead and escaping our current situation, but we often lack the patience to wait for the right opportunity and end up settling for the status quo.
Riding the miracle round, but there's miracles around you if eyes wide
We're caught up in the monotony of life, but if we open our eyes, we can see the beauty and miracles around us.
Most coast blind folded by choice no voice to raise ruckus
Most people choose to be blind to the problems around them and have no desire to speak out against injustice.
Cause silence is golden kill joy ride rollin
People value peace and quiet over speaking up and causing a disruption, even when it would be beneficial to do so.
Laughter is best medicine but pharmacy's closed
Humor can be healing in times of stress, but it's not always accessible or readily available to everyone.
Disaster seem heaven sent cause your smile overdosed
We often put on a happy face during difficult times, which can mask the true gravity of our situation.
You know happiness is right there if you can just wake from this nightmare
Happiness is within reach if we can wake up from the negative and harmful patterns in our lives.
And by the time that I was five they started asking me what I was gonna be When I get older
From a young age, we're pressured to have a clear plan for our future.
For the rest of my whole life Light a candle like a child
The flame of ambition and hope should never be extinguished, even as we grow older and face life's challenges.
Hold that fire in your eyes Like you never knew
Keep the passion of youth alive and maintain the same drive and curiosity we had as children.
It meant so much to be alone And cry
Even when we are alone and vulnerable, there is value in expressing our emotions and allowing ourselves to feel deeply.
And there's nothing more to lose Unless there's something more to hide
We may feel like we're at rock bottom, but there may still be deeper, hidden layers of ourselves that we're reluctant to confront.
I mean there's nothing more to prove Unless there's something to define
We may feel like we have nothing left to prove, but there may still be something meaningful that we have yet to achieve or define in our lives.
I knew I shouldn't have listened to Doctor not clean
We've followed the wrong advice or taken bad shortcuts that have led us down a worse path than we intended.
They fed me pre-determined paths to freedom Now I'm not free
We've been steered towards certain paths that we believed would lead to our liberation, but in reality, we're still trapped and limited in our thinking.
I mean I'm not me When I look into the mirror
We no longer recognize ourselves or feel true to our identity and values.
And so I copy people Who appear to be secure
We imitate others who act like they have it all figured out, even if that's not truly how they feel.
The problem is we're all dirty, baby Elephants chained to our masters
We're all flawed and bound to societal expectations and other external forces that constrain us.
Slave to fake skeleton Keys to the kingdom are right in my hand But I'd rather feel the struggle Till I know that I can.
We're held captive by an artificial sense of success and accomplishment, but deep down, we yearn for a more authentic struggle that brings real growth and development.
So I throw 'em back in Sit by the stream and watch the sun set And remind myself what it means To achieve success.
We let go of these superficial measures of success and instead focus on the simple things in life that bring us joy and fulfillment.
It's the one test That makes you sacrifice your comfort
True success requires us to step out of our comfort zones and give more of ourselves than we may have thought possible.
If you find it when it's gray Then you will pass with flying colors
If we can find success and joy in the difficult, uncertain times, then we will truly thrive and shine in life.
I always wondered what it looks like If there were no money And the people in my book Were on their feet and never hungry
We contemplate a world where money and material things are not the driving force of our lives, and where people are able to maintain basic needs without constant struggle.
But when I turn the page There's a picture of a snake Responsible for murdering the vision I'm attached to Adam and Eve had a dream under the family tree But traded it one day In exchange for the rotten apple
We become disillusioned and disheartened when we realize how much greed and selfishness have corrupted our dreams and aspirations, even to the point of harming us and our communities.
And the sign reads have a nice day
In the midst of all this chaos and corruption, we try to put on a happy face and pretend like everything is okay, even when it's not.
Regardless of the path I take Regardless of the word you're in, Or the lens you use, To make sense of each past mistake
Regardless of our individual journey or perspective, we all make mistakes in life and must learn to grow from them.
(each breath is priceless) (2x)
We are reminded that life is precious and every moment is a gift to be cherished.
Contributed by Isabella L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Scott Goulet
I love this one. One of his most underrated tracks. #IndieRaps
Pilchky
yup no doubt about it, best track on the album and one of the best track he's ever made
telepathy90
kristoff krane is super dope. so is illogic
freeflowrhythm
On point
Blucid
illogic on the track!
BackWords22
dope
Blucid
first view what!