Through plinking, synthesized steel drums, seductive lyrics, and Karin’s throaty, aching vocals, “Pass This On” paints a picture of obsessive desire—with more than a hint that there is something unusual about this situation. The music video, which features a drag queen performing the song at a local football club meeting, adds an intriguing context to the song. Combined with the hints at bisexuality in the lyrics, The Knife seem to be simultaneously challenging homophobia and creating an air of intrigue around queer sexuality.
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Through plinking, synthesized steel drums, seductive lyrics, and Karin’s throaty, aching vocals, “Pass This On” paints a picture of obsessive desire—… read more
Through plinking, synthesized steel drums, seductive lyrics, and Karin’s throaty, aching vocals, “Pass This On” paints a picture of obsessive desire—with more than a hint that there is s… read more
The Knife was an electronic duo from Gothenburg, Sweden formed in 1999. The band consisted of siblings Karin Dreijer (formerly of Honey is Cool, now Fever Ray) and Olof Dreijer (Oni Ayhun) - who also run their own record company, Rabid Records. Their lyrics were often political and left-leaning, involving strong critique of capitalism, colonialism and discrimination, and expressing support for causes including but not limited to queer rights, feminism and gender politics. They rarely made public appearances and in promotional photos often wore bird's beak masks reminiscent of t… read more