She came to Paris in 1958 at age 17 where she met Pierre Cardin and Coco Chanel, who convinced her to change her name to Anna Karina. As a rising fashion model, she was noticed in a commercial for Palmolive soap by Jean-Luc Godard then a film critic for the Cahiers du cinéma.
In the late 1960s, she scored a major hit with "Sous le soleil exactement" and "Roller Girl", both songs taken from the musical comedy "Anna" by Serge Gainsbourg in which she sings seven songs alongside Serge Gainsbourg and Jean-Claude Brialy. More recently, she recorded an album entitled "Une histoire d'amour" with Katerine, which was followed up by a concert tour. Anna Karina has also written a novel and made several appearances on television.
Karina died on December 14, 2019 at the age of 79.
Rollergirl
Anna Karina Lyrics
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Les BMW, les camions 16 tonnes, je suis la roller girl,
Roller girl, roller girl
Je suis la fille des bulles, la lolita des comics,
Une des plus dangereuses des bandes dessin?
Je suis la roller girl, roller girl
Je suis l'amour en trompe l’œil, la décalcomanie girl,
Le danger immédiat et l'amour fiction,
The lyrics to Anna Karina and Serge Gainsbourg's song "Roller Girl" depict a woman who is confident and dangerous, just like the comic book characters she emulates. She is the kind of girl who rides on Harley Davidsons, BMWs, and even 16-ton trucks without fear. She is the roller girl, the girl who embodies the spirit of comics and bubblegum.
The lyrics describe the girl as being both love and a deception. She is the kind of girl who can lure you in with her deceptive appearance, but she is also a dangerous threat. She plays with the blurred lines between fantasy and reality, just like the comic books she reads. The lyrics emphasize her power and her ability to manipulate and control people, all while remaining true to her rebellious, roller girl identity.
Overall, the song celebrates the image of the roller girl and her place in popular culture. She is someone who exists on the fringe, who is both beautiful and dangerous, and who lives life on her own terms. The lyrics capture this spirit perfectly, making "Roller Girl" a memorable and engaging song.
Line by Line Meaning
Je suis la fille que l'on colle, sur les Harley Davidson,
I am the girl who is stuck on Harley Davidsons,
Les BMW, les camions 16 tonnes, je suis la roller girl,
I am the roller girl, riding on BMWs and 16-ton trucks,
Roller girl, roller girl
Roller girl, roller girl
Je suis la fille des bulles, la lolita des comics,
I am the girl of bubbles, the Lolita of comics,
Une des plus dangereuses des bandes dessin?
One of the most dangerous of comic book characters?
Je suis la roller girl, roller girl
I am the roller girl, roller girl
Je suis l'amour en trompe l’œil, la décalcomanie girl,
I am the love in deception, the decalcomania girl,
Le danger immédiat et l'amour fiction,
The immediate danger and the fiction of love,
Je suis la roller girl, roller girl, roller girl
I am the roller girl, roller girl, roller girl
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc., SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: SERGE GAINSBOURG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rowennadidwhatnow
Je suis la fille que l'on colle, sur les Harley Davidson,
Les BMW, les camions 16 tonnes, je suis la roller girl,
Roller girl, roller girl ...
Je suis la fille des bulles, la lolita des comics,
Une des plus dangereuses des bandes dessinées
Je suis la roller girl, roller girl ...
Je suis l'amour en trompe-l'œil, la décalcomanie girl,
Le danger immédiat et l'amour
fiction
Je suis la roller girl, roller girl, roller girl ...
@zeribawbaw5048
I am so thankful for this t.v series for introducing me to such kick ass lady musicians
@EnnioRome
The Gainsbourg touch is Unmistakable
@manuelp3281
Genial Killing Eve
@richie1957aus
She makes my heart sing
@aleksandratodorovic6149
Killing Eve❤❤
Villanelle😍❤
@FiatLuxSayRelax
2009?! Wow, my cousin first showed this to me back then and I'm still bopping to this hard!
@SteveRes
Mon Dieu, c'était le bon temps.
@ElvenIvy07
Villanelle! <3
@JFadel
Awesome Song!
@Ihiggins
My ex girlfriend played this song constantly, she then decided to wear DM's and roll with a girl..