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".
Shine On
Kristoff Krane Lyrics
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Came to cut through fat
Came to water more seeds
Came from way over seas
Came to face king cobra
Face to face in the breeze
Came to break that boulder
This soldier′s going to need some soma when I wake from the coma state
What was up in flames now smoldering
Just take a hit, hold it in, uh
Try hard to fill the gap
Climb to find the hill is flat
Tell me what's the thrill in that
Refined my skills and I peeled it back
A sanctuary from the raging streets
November second ′83
DMT in the space between
Taste like DNA is clean
Can't complain, got my basic needs met
Come a little closer let me lay a secret -
Gem on top your head, it may split your crown
Dew drips down but won't make a sound when it hits the ground
I found my voice when I lost myself
Till I came back around, now I am who I wasn′t
Summon the spirit of summer to
Come in the moment where lighting and thunder is roaring
It′s pouring its rain
Through the third eye of Horus I see my body pulled apart by horses
Water cries in the absence of your reflection are we -
On the same page
With the bass and the grace of an 808
I'm in an angel′s face with a razor blade
Woke up on a stage and stayed to play my roll
Touchstone
When you play with the cutthroats, stick to the hustle
A battle zone, a passage, a colosseum, a temple
The sound of one hand clapping
Ascended masters are passing torches of medicine
Feathers, perception, messages, blessed to be reconnected with
Surrender what they say to that dirt under the feet
Surrender what they say to that dirt under the feet
Shine on
We all know how it feels to be washed
We all know how it feels to be watched
Not going to catch me (nah)
Stalk in a medley (yah)
Conquer the fear with a heartbeat deadly (yah)
Start with an ending (yah)
Mark of the beast is a god-head etching
Tempt me, do it for the family
All we can be when forever expanding
Test me, bet
Not going to stress me (nah)
Go with the flow, get caught in an eddy
If the stream isn't clean, keep count on the blessings
Not going to catch me
Bending
Been here before, so I know where I′m heading
Know where the road is now
So I'm holding it down with a bundle of seeds I′ll be planting
Came to water more seeds
Came to cut through fat
Came to see that through
Came to see through that
Shine on
We all know how it feels to be watched
We are waiting for you
We are here for you
We hear you
We are you
We love you
Shine on
The lyrics of Kristoff Krane's Shine On are quite deep and metaphorical. The song alludes to the struggles and hardships that the artist has gone through to get where he is now. The opening lines "Came to water more seeds, came to cut through fat" symbolize the idea of planting new seeds and trimming off the unnecessary and negative energy to embark on a new journey. He then talks about facing challenges like king cobra, but with determination, he overcomes them. The line "With the weight of the brave new world on the shoulder blades" emphasizes that the artist is carrying the weight of the world and needs some escape or relief to regenerate from the tough times.
The song further highlights the artist's introspection and liberation journey. The lyrics mention the helplessness and lack of direction portrayed through lines like "climb to find the hill is flat, tell me what's the thrill in that." However, he finds sanctuary from the raging streets and his confusion through the use of DMT ("DMT in the space between, taste like DNA is clean.") The artist also talks about finding his voice when he lost himself and developing self-awareness to become someone he never imagined he could be. He invokes the power of spirit and nature to really embrace himself.
Line by Line Meaning
Came to water more seeds
I came to nurture more growth and help others develop.
Came to cut through fat
I came to cut through the unnecessary and extraneous aspects of life.
Came from way over seas
I came from a distant place to make a difference.
Came to face king cobra
I came to confront my fears and challenges head-on.
Face to face in the breeze
I am confronting a difficult situation in a peaceful environment.
Came to break that boulder
I came to overcome a seemingly impossible obstacle.
With the weight of the brave new world on the shoulder blades
I am carrying the burden of change and innovation on my shoulders.
This soldier's going to need some soma when I wake from the coma state
I will need medicinal relaxation after overcoming a significant challenge.
What was up in flames now smoldering
Something that was once damaging or negative is now under control but still present.
Just take a hit, hold it in, uh
Take a moment to appreciate the positive aspects of life.
Try hard to fill the gap
Striving to fill a void or emptiness in life.
Climb to find the hill is flat
Striving to achieve a goal, only to find it wasn't worth the effort.
Tell me what's the thrill in that
Questioning the point of striving for a meaningless goal.
Refined my skills and I peeled it back
I have honed my abilities and simplified them for better results.
A sanctuary from the raging streets
A peaceful refuge from the chaos and tumult of everyday life.
November second '83
A specific date that may have personal significance.
DMT in the space between
A reference to the psychedelic drug dimethyltryptamine and its effects on consciousness.
Taste like DNA is clean
Feeling pure and refreshed, as if one's DNA has been cleansed.
Can't complain, got my basic needs met
Grateful for having the necessities of life covered.
Come a little closer let me lay a secret -
I have something important to share if you listen closely.
Gem on top your head, it may split your crown
The knowledge or wisdom you possess may cause division or conflict with others.
Dew drips down but won't make a sound when it hits the ground
The small things in life can be significant but often go unnoticed.
I found my voice when I lost myself
Finding one's true self can also lead to finding one's voice and purpose.
Till I came back around, now I am who I wasn't
After experiencing a transformative period, I have come out the other side as a different person.
Summon the spirit of summer to
Calling on the energies of warmth, vitality, and growth.
Come in the moment where lighting and thunder is roaring
Embracing a period of intense excitement, anticipation, and change.
It's pouring its rain
A powerful and transformative experience is underway.
Through the third eye of Horus I see my body pulled apart by horses
A reference to ancient Egyptian mythology where Horus's third eye represents heightened perception and knowledge. The imagery may symbolize a personal struggle or transformation.
Water cries in the absence of your reflection are we
When there is no reflection in the water, are we really there?
On the same page
Working in harmony with others to achieve a common goal.
With the bass and the grace of an 808
Working together with powerful digital sounds and musical instruments.
I'm in an angel's face with a razor blade
Perceiving someone or something as angelic and beautiful, but also aware of its potential to harm.
Woke up on a stage and stayed to play my roll
Being thrust into the spotlight and accepting the role you've been given.
Touchstone
A reference to a standard or basis for comparison.
When you play with the cutthroats, stick to the hustle
If you're in a competitive environment, stay focused on working hard and achieving your goals rather than getting caught up in negativity.
A battle zone, a passage, a colosseum, a temple
Life is marked by struggle and competition, but also by growth, learning, and spirituality.
The sound of one hand clapping
A reference to Zen Buddhism and the idea of perceiving reality beyond the obvious or expected.
Ascended masters are passing torches of medicine
A reference to spiritual leaders and their role in passing on knowledge and wisdom.
Feathers, perception, messages, blessed to be reconnected with
Symbolic references to lightness, clarity, insight, and spiritual blessing.
Surrender what they say to that dirt under the feet
Ignoring the criticisms or negativity of others and staying grounded in what matters.
Shine on
Keep shining and being your best self despite challenges or obstacles.
We all know how it feels to be washed
We all experience moments of cleansing, renewal, and transformation.
We all know how it feels to be watched
We are all under scrutiny and observation in some way.
We are waiting for you
We are looking forward to your presence and influence.
We are here for you
We are supportive and ready to help when needed.
We hear you
We are actively listening to what you have to say.
We are you
We are connected and share common experiences and humanity.
We love you
We care about you and value your presence in our lives.
Writer(s): Christopher Michael Keller, Graham Obrien
Contributed by Madelyn T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Zoino
Came to water more seeds
Came to cut through fat [2x]
Came to water more seeds
Came from way over seas
Came to face king cobra
Face to face in the breeze
Came to break that boulder
With the weight of the brave new world on the shoulder blades
This soldier's going to need some soma when I wake from the coma state
I’m so elated / no mistakes
We create it / golden age
What was up in flames now smoldering
Just take a hit, hold it in, uh
Try hard to fill the gap
Climb to find the hill is flat
Tell me what's the thrill in that
Refined my skills and I peeled it back
Slay a beat / pray for peace
A sanctuary from the raging streets
Breaking free / make believe
November second ’83
DMT in the space between
Taste like DNA is clean
Can't complain, got my basic needs met
Come a little closer let me lay a secret -
Gem on top your head, it may split your crown
Dew drips down but won’t make a sound when it hits the ground
I found my voice when I lost myself
Humming / left town
Till I came back around, now I am who I wasn’t
Summon the spirit of summer to
Come in the moment where lighting and thunder is roaring
It's pouring its rain
Through the third eye of Horus I see my body pulled apart by horses
I wonder, how can it happen again? / it’s so plain to see
Water cries in the absence of your reflection are we -
On the same page
With the bass and the grace of an 808
I'm in an angel's face with a razor blade
Woke up on a stage and stayed to play my role
Snake eyes / stare into those and break a leg
Jump / nowhere to land / find that crown when you hit the ground
Touchstone
Go for the gusto / want to stay but I must go
When you play with the cutthroats, stick to the hustle
Scrape knuckles / shake shadows / break shackles
A battle zone, a passage, a colosseum, a temple
The sound of one hand clapping
A target practice / assassins essential
Ascended masters are passing torches of medicine
Feathers, perception, messages, blessed to be reconnected with
Surrender what they say to that dirt under the feet
Surrender what they say to that dirt under the feet
Shine on
We all know how it feels to be washed
We all know how it feels to be watched
Not going to catch me (nah)
Stay under radar / cup full of empty (yah)
Stalk in a medley (yah)
Conquer the fear with a heartbeat deadly (yah)
Start with an ending (yah)
Mark of the beast is a god-head etching
Tempt me, do it for the family
All we can be when forever expanding
Test me, bet
Not going to stress me (nah)
Go with the flow, get caught in an eddy
Only 1 zero / stay afloat
If the stream isn’t clean, keep count on the blessings
Not going to catch me
Bending
Been here before, so I know where I’m heading
Know where the road is now
So I’m holding it down with a bundle of seeds I’ll be planting
Came to water more seeds
Came to cut through fat [3x]
Came to see that through
Came to see through that
Shine on
We all know how it feels to be watched
We are waiting for you
We are here for you
We hear you
We are you
We love you
Shine on
Eyedeas Never Die
Most versatile rapper around, never know which direction he'll take and such a unique beat, Kristoff is the only rapper who could flow so effortlessly over it. Would love to hear his thought process when it comes to how he's going to flow, 3 different styles in one song and all like nothing I've heard before, and on top of his usual powerful and moving lyrics
Seabass Gilligan
For sure every track he’s make. Always put Eyedea, Ecid, Impulse, Sadistik & Capaciti up there. Tho Ecid, Kristoff & Sadistik is the only ones steady releasing.
rajat chandra
@Seabass Gilligan do you know other work of capacity other than SMST?
Zoino
Came to water more seeds
Came to cut through fat [2x]
Came to water more seeds
Came from way over seas
Came to face king cobra
Face to face in the breeze
Came to break that boulder
With the weight of the brave new world on the shoulder blades
This soldier's going to need some soma when I wake from the coma state
I’m so elated / no mistakes
We create it / golden age
What was up in flames now smoldering
Just take a hit, hold it in, uh
Try hard to fill the gap
Climb to find the hill is flat
Tell me what's the thrill in that
Refined my skills and I peeled it back
Slay a beat / pray for peace
A sanctuary from the raging streets
Breaking free / make believe
November second ’83
DMT in the space between
Taste like DNA is clean
Can't complain, got my basic needs met
Come a little closer let me lay a secret -
Gem on top your head, it may split your crown
Dew drips down but won’t make a sound when it hits the ground
I found my voice when I lost myself
Humming / left town
Till I came back around, now I am who I wasn’t
Summon the spirit of summer to
Come in the moment where lighting and thunder is roaring
It's pouring its rain
Through the third eye of Horus I see my body pulled apart by horses
I wonder, how can it happen again? / it’s so plain to see
Water cries in the absence of your reflection are we -
On the same page
With the bass and the grace of an 808
I'm in an angel's face with a razor blade
Woke up on a stage and stayed to play my role
Snake eyes / stare into those and break a leg
Jump / nowhere to land / find that crown when you hit the ground
Touchstone
Go for the gusto / want to stay but I must go
When you play with the cutthroats, stick to the hustle
Scrape knuckles / shake shadows / break shackles
A battle zone, a passage, a colosseum, a temple
The sound of one hand clapping
A target practice / assassins essential
Ascended masters are passing torches of medicine
Feathers, perception, messages, blessed to be reconnected with
Surrender what they say to that dirt under the feet
Surrender what they say to that dirt under the feet
Shine on
We all know how it feels to be washed
We all know how it feels to be watched
Not going to catch me (nah)
Stay under radar / cup full of empty (yah)
Stalk in a medley (yah)
Conquer the fear with a heartbeat deadly (yah)
Start with an ending (yah)
Mark of the beast is a god-head etching
Tempt me, do it for the family
All we can be when forever expanding
Test me, bet
Not going to stress me (nah)
Go with the flow, get caught in an eddy
Only 1 zero / stay afloat
If the stream isn’t clean, keep count on the blessings
Not going to catch me
Bending
Been here before, so I know where I’m heading
Know where the road is now
So I’m holding it down with a bundle of seeds I’ll be planting
Came to water more seeds
Came to cut through fat [3x]
Came to see that through
Came to see through that
Shine on
We all know how it feels to be watched
We are waiting for you
We are here for you
We hear you
We are you
We love you
Shine on
ATG - Alexander Tha Great Music
These two albums have been amazing only getting better with time and I’m really really praying for another album in the near future that would be awesome!!
KirkFitzpatrik
So happy to hear some new music from Kristoff
Daniel
8th listen and it has me tearing up, Lady midnights voice reminds me of this dream i had when i was little, a beautiful lady would sing to me from across a bridge to give me courage to cross it.
albot22
Kristoff Krane, Eyedea, and Sadistik are the 3 best friends that anyone could have
White Tiger
Hell yeah, wish you'd keep going. I wanna hear more I understood every word I can relate
rajat chandra
Truly