Creating beautiful celtic/historical infused music, she is inspired by many popular movies and tv shows such as Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit etc.
In her words: "I started writing and singing music as a hobby in 2010 and decided, rather bravely, to upload my stuff to YouTube for a bit of a laugh. Little did I know I'd gain such a gorgeous fan base of kindred nerds who understood and welcomed my world of music and encouraged me to make more. So that's what I've been doing. I've been happily building my little library of songs for over a decade now, still learning and loving this craft and still beaming delightedly with every new, cherished subscriber on YouTube. It's been an absolute joy and a privilege to do this full-time, and I hope to do it for many more years. Thank you so much for your kindness and support."
Become the Beast
Karliene Lyrics
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Nothing on my tail
But there was something in you
I knew Could make that change
To capture a predator
You can't remain the prey
You have to become
An equal
In every way
So look in the mirror
And tell me, who do you see?
Is it still you?
Or is it me?
Become the beast
We don't have to hide
Do I terrify you
Or do you feel alive?
Do you feel the hunger
Does it howl inside?
Does it terrify you?
Or do you feel alive?
Splinters of my soul
Cut through your skin
And burrow within
Burrow within
Splinters of my soul
Cut through your skin
And burrow within
Burrow within
So embrace the darkness
And I will help you see
That you can be limitless
And fearless
If you follow me
We are the lions
In a world of lambs
We are the predators
The hunters
The hunters
The hunters
Become the beast
We don't have to hide
Do I terrify you?
Or do you feel alive?
Do you feel the hunger
Does it howl inside?
Does it terrify you?
Or do you feel alive?
Splinters of my soul
Cut through your skin
And burrow within
Burrow within
Splinters of my soul
Cut through your skin
And burrow within
Burrow within
Splinters of my soul
Cut through your skin
And burrow within
Burrow within
Splinters of my soul
Cut through your skin
And burrow within
Burrow within
Do you feel the hunger
Does it howl inside?
Does it terrify you?
Or do you feel alive?
In Karliene's song "Become the Beast," the singer reflects on their own identity as a hunter and how meeting someone who can match their intensity and ferocity has changed them. They urge the listener to embrace their own inner beast, to shed the life of the prey and become the predator. The lyrics describe the almost animalistic hunger within them, the desire to capture and conquer. The singer challenges the listener to look in the mirror and question who they see, urging them to embrace the darkness within themselves, to let the splinters of their soul cut through their skin and burrow inside, to let the beast take over.
The song also touches on themes of fear and security. The listener is asked if the idea of embracing their inner beast terrifies them or makes them feel alive. The singer seems to be offering security in the form of being part of a pride or a pack, the lions and hunters of the world, rather than being alone as prey. The idea of embracing the darkness and becoming a beast may seem terrifying to some, but the singer assures them that they can be limitless and fearless if they follow their lead.
Line by Line Meaning
I've always been a hunter
I've always been on the lookout for my prey.
Nothing on my tail
I was never in danger of being hunted down by other predators.
But there was something in you
However, there was a spark in you that was different.
I knew Could make that change
I sensed that it could spark the transformation in me.
To capture a predator
To catch something dangerous, like myself, you cannot remain weak.
You can't remain the prey
You can't remain as the hunted.
You have to become
You must let go of your inhibitions and let your inner predator take over.
An equal
So that we can be just as deadly, and compete on an even playing field.
In every way
In every possible way, physically, mentally and emotionally.
So look in the mirror
Take a good look at yourself.
And tell me, who do you see?
Do you see yourself, or do you see me?
Is it still you?
Are you still the same person you were before?
Or is it me?
Or have you taken on some of my qualities?
Become the beast
Let your wild side come out.
We don't have to hide
We don't have to pretend to be anyone but ourselves.
Do I terrify you
Does the thought of being a predator like me scare you?
Or do you feel alive?
Or does it excite you and give you a sense of being alive?
Do you feel the hunger
Do you feel the desire within you to hunt and capture?
Does it howl inside?
Does it make you feel like howling like a wild animal?
Splinters of my soul
Pieces of my inner self.
Cut through your skin
Impact you in a visceral way, straight to the core of your being.
And burrow within
Attaching themselves to you in a deep and profound way.
Burrow within
Digging themselves deeper, taking hold of you more firmly.
So embrace the darkness
Come to terms with your darker nature.
And I will help you see
Let me be the guide that helps you understand that side of yourself.
That you can be limitless
Realize that you have the potential to be unstoppable.
And fearless
And unafraid of anything that stands in your way.
If you follow me
If you trust in me and let me help you uncover your inner beast.
We are the lions
We are the kings and queens of our domain.
In a world of lambs
In a world of those who are too weak to compete with us.
The predators
We are the ones who are capable of hunting and capturing.
The hunters
And it is our destiny to do so.
Become the beast
Let your inner animal out.
Do you feel the hunger
Are you ready to satisfy the thirst for blood within you?
Does it howl inside?
Is there a cry from deep within you that is begging to be let out?
Does it terrify you?
Does the thought of being this wild and uncontrollable frighten you?
Or do you feel alive?
Or does it thrill you and make you feel like you are really living?
Contributed by Maya A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.