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Karen
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Karen was released on April 12, 2005 by Beggars Banquet as a part of the album Alligator
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Release DateApril 12, 2005
LabelBeggars Banquet
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM97

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Bryce Dessner
Bryce Dessner
Guitar
Matt Berninger
Matt Berninger
Vocals
Aaron Dessner
Aaron Dessner
Bass Guitar
Bryan Devendorf
Bryan Devendorf
Drums
Nick Lloyd
Nick Lloyd
Piano
Padma Newsome
Padma Newsome
Violin
Scott Devendorf
Scott Devendorf
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Bryce Dessner
Bryce Dessner
Songwriter
Matt Berninger
Matt Berninger
Songwriter
Aaron Dessner
Aaron Dessner
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Greg Calbi
Greg Calbi
Mastering Engineer
Paul Mahajan
Paul Mahajan
Producer
Peter Katis
Peter Katis
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Karen, I'm not takin' sides
I don't think I'll ever do that again
I'll end up winnin' and I don't know why
I'm really tryin' to shine here, I'm really tryin'
You're changing clothes and closin' windows on me all the time
[Verse 2]
Well, whatever you do, listen, you'd better wait for me
No, I wouldn't go out alone into America
Whatever you do, listen, you'd better wait for me
No, I wouldn't go out alone
[Verse 3]
Karen, we should call your father, maybe it's just a phase
He'll know the trick to get a wayward soul to change his ways
It's a common fetish for a doting man
To ballerina on the coffee table cock in hand
[Verse 4]
Well, whatever you do, listen, you'd better wait for me
No, I wouldn't go out alone into America
Whatever you do, listen, you'd better wait for me
No, I wouldn't go out alone
[Verse 5]
Without warm water in my head
All I see is black and white and red
I feel mechanical and thin
Hear me play my violin again
I'm livin' in the target's shoes
All I see is black and white and blue
Idle, idle, idle, idle, protect the nest, protect the title
[Verse 6]
Karen, put me in a chair, fuck me and make me a drink
I lost direction and I'm past my peak
I'm tellin' you, this isn't me, no, this isn't me
Karen, believe me, you just haven't seen my good side yet
[Verse 7]
Well, whatever you do, listen, you'd better wait for me
No, I wouldn't go out alone into America
Whatever you do, listen, you'd better wait for me
No, I wouldn't go out alone
[Verse 8]
Without warm water in my head
All I see is black and white and red
I feel mechanical and thin
Hear me play my violin again
I'm livin' in the target's shoes
All I see is black and white and blue
Idle, idle, idle, idle, protect the nest, protect the title
[Verse 9]
I must be me, I'm in my head
Black birds are circlin' in my bed
I must be me, I must be me
Black feathers are fallin' on my feet
Idle, idle, idle, idle, protect the nest, protect the title
Idle, idle, idle, idle, protect the nest, protect the title
Written by: Bryce Dessner, Matt Berninger
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