Introducing “The Kite String Tangle”, the experimental solo project of alte… Read Full Bio ↴Introducing “The Kite String Tangle”, the experimental solo project of alternative electronic artist and producer from Brisbane, Danny Harley. Launched in May 2012, “The Kite String Tangle” venture is a seamless blend of ethereal pop through to the darker shades of ambient, electronic music.

Inspired by musical projects from the likes of Active Child, Jónsi and Fever Ray the contemplative atmosphere of “The Kite String Tangle” actively explores the often elusive feelings of nostalgia and self-reflection through a diverse range of distinctive tracks.

An extensive background in composition and production has resulted in a captivating arrangement of handcrafted electronic textures and contorted organic samples. The unique, versatile beats and harmonic multifaceted vocals are sure to enchant any audience, whether they’re lounging in a dimly lit backroom or assembled together in the thousands at a major live music event.

With Harley’s other musical ventures leading to popular performances at Splendour in the Grass, Parklife and Peats Ridge festivals, the highly anticipated journey of “The Kite String Tangle” is definitely one to both follow and experience first hand. 2012 is set to be a promising year.

Iris
The Kite String Tangle Lyrics

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You left me spinning high and dry
My supernovae, took one look and I was blind
When I said I was over you I was kidding myself
(I was kidding myself)
Cause I can't move on, I can't move on, hey hey
And all this reminiscing's got me wondering
(What you doing now?)
You found yourself no better off

Feels like you never had a place in my heart
When you said you'd won this war you were kidding yourself
(You were kidding yourself)
Cause you can't break me, you can't break me, no no

And all this reminiscing's got me wondering
(What you doing now?)

Overall Meaning

The Kite String Tangle's song IRIS tells the story of a difficult break-up where both parties are struggling to move on. The lyrics depict a sense of nostalgia and the inability to let go of the past. The first line "You left me spinning high and dry" describes the feeling of being abandoned and left to deal with the aftermath of the relationship alone. The imagery of a supernova, which is a powerful explosion in space, is then used to describe the impact that the person had on the singer's life.

The chorus highlights the internal conflict that the singer is experiencing. Despite saying that they are "over" the other person, they still find themselves unable to move on. The line "Cause you can't break me, you can't break me" suggests that there was some sort of turmoil during the relationship, but the singer is determined to remain strong and not let this experience shatter them.

Towards the end of the song, the lyrics reveal that the other person is also struggling to move on. The line "Feels like you never had a place in my heart" suggests that they were not able to fully connect with each other. The final lines of the song show that both the singer and the other person are left wondering about each other's lives.

Line by Line Meaning

You left me spinning high and dry
You abandoned me without warning, leaving me feeling lost and helpless.

My supernovae, took one look and I was blind
Your radiance blinded me and I couldn't see the reality of our situation.

When I said I was over you I was kidding myself (I was kidding myself)
I was lying to myself when I said I had moved on from you because I am still emotionally attached.

Cause I can't move on, I can't move on, hey hey
Despite my efforts, I am unable to move forward from our past together.

And all this reminiscing's got me wondering (What you doing now?)
Thinking about our past is making me curious about what you are currently doing with your life.

You found yourself no better off
You left me but your situation hasn't improved since then.

Feels like you never had a place in my heart
Looking back, it seems like our relationship was never as meaningful to me as it was to you.

When you said you'd won this war you were kidding yourself (You were kidding yourself)
You were deluding yourself when you thought you had defeated me because I am still standing strong.

Cause you can't break me, you can't break me, no no
You may have left me but you were never able to emotionally break me.

And all this reminiscing's got me wondering (What you doing now?)
Pondering our past has piqued my curiosity about your present circumstances.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Michael Gray, Danny Harley, Jon Pearn, Anthony Moriah

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