Since his debut album "Colour of The Trap", which was released in 2011, he released three more solo albums in the following years, with a fifth set for release in ausgust 2023.
Kane is the cousin of James Skelly of The Coral.
Shavambacu
Miles Kane Lyrics
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Ghost eyes love to watch me too
Ghost eyes don't say much but they see it all, yeah
Ghost eyes sleep beside my baby doll
All night when I'm in bed with you
Sunrise never sets on baby doll
Her ghost tears, some call it rain
Well I'm crying for just one name
I made it up in a dream I had
My French is bad, some say, "Je t'aime beaucoup"
I say, my darling, "Shavambacu"
I can't stand to see another day
I'm not in L.A. to have my way with you
My little darling shavambacu, oh honey I love you
Her ghost eyes float around my empty room
Do your eyes, but I can't tell it's you
Where I try, but I can't see for baby doll
Her ghost tears, some call it rain
Well I'm crying for just one name
I made it up in a dream I had
My French is bad, some say, "Je t'aime beaucoup"
I say, my darling, "Shavambacu"
I can't stand to see another day
I'm not in L.A. to have my way with you
My little darling shavambacu, oh honey I love you
Da, da, da, da, da, da, da
Da, da, da, da
To have my way with you
My little darling shavambacu
Da, da, da, da, da, da, da
Da, da, da, da
To have my way with you, yeah
My little darling shavambacu, oh honey I love you
The lyrics of Miles Kane's song "Shavambacu" tell a story of a love that is haunted by the presence of someone or something unseen, referred to as "ghost eyes." These ghost eyes are constantly observing and watching over the singer and their partner, never saying much but seeing everything. The ghost eyes are described as sleeping beside the singer's partner, always present even during their most intimate moments. The sunrise is also associated with the partner, as it seems to never set on them, implying that they are the light in the singer's life.
The chorus reveals a dream-like quality to the song, as the singer admits to making up a phrase in a dream they had. Their French is not fluent, but they express their love by saying "Je t'aime beaucoup," which means "I love you very much." However, the unique phrase they use to express their affection is "Shavambacu," which is a term they invented in their dream.
Despite not being physically together, the singer longs for their partner, expressing their desire to be in L.A. to have their way with them. The mention of their partner being their "little darling" adds a sense of endearment. The lyrics suggest that the singer is deeply in love and cannot stand to see another day without their beloved.
Line by Line Meaning
Ghost eyes fall upon my baby doll
My baby doll is being observed intensely by haunting, ethereal eyes
Ghost eyes love to watch me too
Those ghost eyes take pleasure in observing and monitoring my actions
Ghost eyes don't say much but they see it all, yeah
Though silent, those ghost eyes have a keen perception of everything that happens
Ghost eyes sleep beside my baby doll
Even during the night, those ghost eyes remain close to my beloved baby doll
All night when I'm in bed with you
Throughout the entire night when I lay beside you
Sunrise never sets on baby doll
Even as the sun rises, the presence of my baby doll never fades away
Her ghost tears, some call it rain
The tears shed by her ghostly figure are often misconstrued as mere rain
Well I'm crying for just one name
Yet my tears are solely a result of missing and yearning for that one name
I made it up in a dream I had
The name 'Shavambacu' was conjured in a dream I once had
My French is bad, some say, 'Je t'aime beaucoup'
Some may criticize my limited understanding of French, as I can only express my love by saying 'Je t'aime beaucoup'
I say, my darling, 'Shavambacu'
Nevertheless, I address my beloved using the name 'Shavambacu'
I can't stand to see another day
The thought of enduring another day becomes unbearable for me
I'm not in L.A. to have my way with you
Unfortunately, I'm unable to be in Los Angeles to fulfill my desires with you
My little darling shavambacu, oh honey I love you
Despite the distance and limitations, my affection for my darling 'Shavambacu' remains unwavering
Her ghost eyes float around my empty room
Within my vacant room, the ghostly eyes continue to hover and wander
Do your eyes, but I can't tell it's you
Even if your eyes are present, I struggle to recognize your true form
Where I try, but I can't see for baby doll
Although I attempt to see clearly, my vision remains obscured by my baby doll's presence
Da, da, da, da, da, da, da
Nonsensical sounds, perhaps representing a melody or rhythm
To have my way with you
To satisfy my desires and fulfill my intentions with you
My little darling shavambacu
Affectionately referring to my beloved as 'Shavambacu'
Da, da, da, da, da, da, da
Continuation of nonsensical sounds, potentially emphasizing musicality
To have my way with you, yeah
Expressing a strong desire to assert control and authority within the relationship
My little darling shavambacu, oh honey I love you
Despite obstacles and longing, my love for 'Shavambacu' remains unwavering and sincere
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Loren Shane Humphrey, Miles Kane, Tyler Davis Parkford, Zachary Edwin Dawes
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