Her critically acclaimed performances are nothing short of spectacular. She runs the gamut from “howling siren” to the performer of ethereal confessional tales, disbanding all concepts of musical tags. It is no wonder she has shared stages with an array of diverse artists such as Annie Lennox, Billy Corgan, Maynard James Keenan, Ryan Adams, Elbow, The Gutter Twins, Snow Patrol, Miles Hunt (The Wonder Stuff), Mark Eitzel, and the legendary James Brown.
Growing up in Wolverhampton, England, Carina, starting from a very young age, always had an affinity towards music and began to follow her musical dreams. Never losing sight of her goals, her determination and passion led to the recording of her first album The First Blood Mystery (2001). Shaped in the erratic but gripping sounds, her love of legends Patti Smith and Jeff Buckley resonates undeniably.
The follow-up and Interscope re-released debut album: The Disconnection (2004) took those influences into much more powerful and personal realms. It landed Carina worldwide exposure in the process, which ultimately brought her career to Los Angeles, California. The relocation proved worthwhile. For Slow Motion Addict (2007), Carina teamed up with notable producer Glen Ballard to create a bewitching and seductive new album. Accompanying the release was a 12-part episodic series that cleverly coincided with each track, creating a visual story for the album. It gave Carina another medium to showcase her artistic ability by acting and starring as the troubled lead character, Maisie Scarlett.
Two years later, Carina self-released the EP Things You Should Know in 2009 that resulted in more critical success, having multiple film & TV shows feature her music as well as multiple radio stations, including KCRW, champion her music. Opportunities came flooding in to work with other artists Carina has admired over the years.
Since 2009 she is also a member of the band Puscifer, the Solo-Project of Tool- and A Perfect Circle-Vocalist Maynard James Keenan, contributing the female and 2nd voice in live shows and on albums of the band. She also sang vocals on The Twilight Singers new album ‘Dynamite Steps’ along with other artists Nick McCabe (The Verve), Mark Lanegan, and Ani DiFranco, among others. In addition to this, Carina moved into the world of composing and writing for film, working with the award winning film composers John Debney and Glen Ballard on a song that was composed for the film Valentine’s Day, writing with Academy Award winner Marco Beltrami, as well as various others.
In one of Carina’s co-writing sessions for film & TV, a band was created called Early Winters with EMI Canadian artist Justin Rutledge, L.A. producer/musician Dan Burns and multi-instrumentalist Zac Rae. The band is an indie rock band with touches of country and folk flare, which draw comparisons to Neko Case and the Swell Season.
All of these projects were an inspirational stepping stone for Carina to completing her newest album Tigermending which was released May 1st 2012 through her label Dehisce. On the new track ‘Got To Go (The L.A Song) features Smashing Pumpkins’ front man Billy Corgan playing guitar and she co-wrote the haunting track ‘The Secret of Drowning’ with the legendary Dave Stewart and Brian Eno.
Comparisons are frequently drawn to PJ Harvey, though Round would contend that she is more directly influenced by Patti Smith.
Discography:
The First Blood Mystery (2001)
The Disconnection (2004)
Slow Motion Addict (2006)
Tigermending (2012)
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Sit Tight
Carina Round Lyrics
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You keep your molecules inside
I know you know desire is not so polite
Take a quick breath, do you feel what's inside?
Restraint is the frame that you have found
Maybe a Chagall
Escaping through your eyes like a liquid time
Take a quick breath do you feel what's inside?
Take a quick breath, do you still feel?
Your tongue is twisted silk like
Into ragged reason, untie your disguise
Come into the sunlight
There you are in sight
The reason is, the reason is, the reasons are
There for you to ignore
You drift into the wind of love
And all you desired, dreamed of
Is found under your feet
It was there all the time
I know you feel alone, those pictures are never gonna leave my head
Your tears so heavy, they're breaking down doors inside your head
Someday you're gonna find her, she will be almost blinded
By the light so bright you keep inside your heart, heavy as lead
I know you feel alone, those pictures are never gonna leave my head
Your tears so heavy, they're breaking down doors in your head, in your head
Someday you're gonna find her, she will be almost blinded
By the light so bright you keep inside your heart.
"Sit Tight" by Carina Round is an introspective song that speaks about the search for identity and the difficulties of expressing our true selves. The song begins with the line "Sit tight, it's your version of alive," which suggests that the singer believes that the person they are addressing is not fully alive unless they are being true to themselves. The second line, "You keep your molecules inside," seems to imply that the person is holding back their true self and not expressing it fully.
The song then moves into a discussion of desire, which the singer suggests is not always polite. The line "Restraint is the frame that you have found" indicates that the person is holding back their desires and perhaps conforming to societal norms. However, the singer sees the person's true self as being like the artwork of Juan Miro or Chagall, indicating that there is a vibrant and creative person underneath the surface.
The chorus of the song repeatedly asks the person to take a quick breath and feel what's inside, suggesting that the person is not fully aware of their own desires and needs. The second verse speaks of the person's tongue being twisted silk, indicating perhaps that they are not able to communicate their true self clearly. The final lines of the song are optimistic, saying that the person will one day find a partner who will appreciate their true self, which is described as being "almost blinded by the light so bright you keep inside your heart, heavy as lead."
Line by Line Meaning
Sit tight, it's your version of alive
Be still, it's your way of feeling alive
You keep your molecules inside
You hold yourself together, keeping your emotions inside
I know you know desire is not so polite
I know you understand that desire can be overwhelming
Take a quick breath, do you feel what's inside?
Take a moment to check in with yourself and your emotions
Restraint is the frame that you have found
You have learned to control yourself and appear composed
But I see your soul as Juan Miro', maybe a Chagall
I see your creativity and unique inner world
Escaping through your eyes like a liquid time
Your emotions and creativity are expressed through your eyes
Your tongue is twisted silk like
Your words are poetic and carefully crafted
Into ragged reason, untie your disguise
Your logic and reasoning are flawed, let go of your mask
Come into the sunlight, there you are in sight
Expose yourself, be seen for who you truly are
The reason is, the reason is, the reasons are there for you to ignore
There are plenty of reasons to hold back, but don't give in to them
You drift into the wind of love
You get lost in the feeling of love
And all you desired, dreamed of, is found under your feet
Everything you've been searching for is already within your reach
It was there all the time
You didn't have to look far to find what you've been seeking
I know you feel alone, those pictures are never gonna leave my head
I understand you feel isolated, the memories of your pain haunt me
Your tears so heavy, they're breaking down doors inside your head
Your emotions are overwhelming, causing chaos in your mind
Someday you're gonna find her, she will be almost blinded
One day you will find the person who brings light to your life
By the light so bright you keep inside your heart, heavy as lead
You hold a powerful love within, even if it feels heavy and burdensome
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Mike Sveinson
No problem! It's the least I could do to support such an amazing artist.
Dazed Alice
Awesome job!!!!!! thank you for the vid :)
Harlie Shaw
Beautiful song, I just shared it on Reddit
Adrian Zet
Good video, brilliant song! Ive been blinded lol
cocteautwinned
Just found her this week. A gift.
TheDhusselim
cocteautwinned The truest gift of all. I'm sorry it's taken this gift so long to reach you.
hansy3
I found her name in a journal from 2002. BAMF.
Anthony Festa
Puscifer brought me here.