She can be found singing under these pseudonymns on albums such as Pacha Ibiza, FTV (FashionTV), Paris Dernier, Hotel Costes and Privé. She had just begun to flirt with the idea of singing to jazz when she was contacted and invited to join the production of the first volume of the series, Jazz and ´80s. No one imagined the success that the series would have almost over night. The producer of the series knew a good thing when he saw it and he quickly shared his enthusiasm in the project with Karen and made her and her voice an important part of each album.
Now that Karen had gotten her toes wet in the studio, her label decided it was time to dive in and they sent her and the rest of the Quartet on tour to Brazil in late 2009. The visit was a great success and Karen came into her own onstage, gaining confidence and ever tuning and refining her singing.
On the heels of the Brazilian adventure, the label again stepped in and told Karen it was time to focus on her own material.
To this effect they sent her to Los Angeles for a few months to work with and learn from some of the best songwriters in the business. It was there that she studied under the guidance of Pam Oland , a multiple Grammy nominated songwriter who has worked with stars like Whitney Houston, Earth, Wind and Fire and Aretha Franklin, to name a few. This period gave new direction to Karens own composing and songwriting and has helped her develop her signature sound while continuing to please fans with her characteristic lush vocals.
After her stint in LA, Karen began to dedicate herself exclusively to rehearsing both new and older material with the rest of the quartet and they have achieved a symbiosis that is a pleasure to watch. The Cooltrane Quartet with Karen in the lead is an act not to be missed, full of excellent jazz versions and brand new soloist material from a truly dynamic young artist.
Creep
Karen Souza Lyrics
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Couldn't look you in the eye
You're just like an angel
Your skin makes me cry
You float like a feather
In a beautiful world
I wish I was special
You're so fucking special
But I'm a creep
I'm a weirdo
What the hell am I doing here?
I don't belong here
I don't care if it hurts
I wanna have control
I want a perfect body
I want a perfect soul
I want you to notice
When I'm not around
You're so fucking special
I wish I was special
But I'm a creep
I'm a weirdo
What the hell am I doing here?
I don't belong here
Whatever makes you happy
Whatever you want
You're so fucking special
I wish I was special
But I'm a creep
I'm a weirdo
What the hell am I doing here?
I don't belong here
I don't belong here
The lyrics to Karen Souza's song "Creep" reflect feelings of inadequacy, insecurity, and longing for acceptance. The opening lines suggest a sense of discomfort or unease when the singer is in the presence of the subject of the song. The comparison of the subject to an angel reinforces their otherworldly and unattainable nature, while the reference to crying conveys an emotional vulnerability on the part of the singer. The following lines describe the subject's grace and beauty as they move through the world, further emphasizing the singer's feelings of inferiority and desire.
The chorus of the song contains the titular line "I'm a creep" repeated twice, followed by "I'm a weirdo, what the hell am I doing here? I don't belong here". These lyrics reveal the singer's self-awareness of their perceived strangeness or abnormality, as well as their feeling of being out of place. Despite their negative self-image, the singer still wishes to be seen as special in the eyes of the subject, indicating a deep longing for acceptance and validation.
The final verse of the song suggests a willingness on the part of the singer to do whatever it takes to make the subject happy, even at the cost of their own well-being. The repetition of the previous chorus reinforces the singer's sense of not belonging, but also highlights their desperation for connection and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
When you were here before
When we were together in the past
Couldn't look you in the eye
I was too nervous and insecure to make eye contact with you
You're just like an angel
You are beautiful and perfect
Your skin makes me cry
Your beauty affects me emotionally
You float like a feather
You are graceful and light
In a beautiful world
The world is a beautiful place when you are in it
I wish I was special
I wish I was as perfect and noteworthy as you
You're so fucking special
You are incredibly special and unique
But I'm a creep
I feel like a weird and uncomfortable outsider
I'm a weirdo
I feel like I don't fit in with everyone else
What the hell am I doing here?
What am I doing in this situation or relationship?
I don't belong here
I feel like I don't fit in or belong in this place or situation
I don't care if it hurts
I am willing to endure pain
I wanna have control
I want to be in charge and have power
I want a perfect body
I want to have a physically flawless appearance
I want a perfect soul
I want to have a morally and spiritually flawless character
I want you to notice
I want you to pay attention to me
When I'm not around
When I am absent or not with you
Whatever makes you happy
I want you to be happy even if it's not with me
Whatever you want
I support and respect your desires
I don't belong here
I feel like I don't fit in or belong in this place or situation
You're so fucking special
You are incredibly special and unique
I wish I was special
I wish I was as perfect and noteworthy as you
But I'm a creep
I feel like a weird and uncomfortable outsider
I'm a weirdo
I feel like I don't fit in with everyone else
What the hell am I doing here?
What am I doing in this situation or relationship?
I don't belong here
I feel like I don't fit in or belong in this place or situation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mike Hazelwood, Albert Louis Hammond, Edward John O'Brien, Colin Charles Greenwood, Jonathan Richard Guy Greenwood, Philip James Selway, Thomas Edward Yorke
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