As a child, Charlene practiced instruments such as clarinet, saxophone, classical piano, and violin. She started playing electrical guitar at the age of 14.
Kaye graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in English, in 2009.
Charlene Kaye has achieved success largely via the internet (Kaye is also known to be good friends with people such as Team Starkid and "Glee" star Darren Criss). She opened, and played guitar in the backing band, for Team Starkid on their national tour in November 2011.
Charlene has also done collaborations with Darren Criss, including the songs "Skin and Bones" and "Dress and Tie". The song "Dress and Tie" was also featured in a promo for the NBC series "Chuck".
Charlene is very involved with her fans, and she is near constantly travelling and touring. In the summer of 2011 she launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for the album "Animal Love", setting a goal of $20.000, however enthusiastic fans made the net of $33.535.
A number of singles from the album were released, before the official release on May 1st, 2012.
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Animal Love I
Charlene Kaye Lyrics
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But it's your pretty green eyes that please me the most
I fully know this is dangerous
But I've never been too good at control
'Cause when I look at you baby it's like looking straight into the sun
And I don't wanna look away cause I know I'm gonna lose my guns
Go ahead and take my conviction
So let your bones show, let your bones show
Won't have to hide, have to hide hide anymore
Our animal love, animal love
Will be enough to protect the both of us
You're crouching low like a jungle cat
But something tells me I'd be content to be trapped
One fleeting look and there goes my breath
But no pleasure comes without consequence
Tell me, is this for the moment
Or do you really think we could last?
Boy, I really need to know, I dont have time to be played like that
But suddenly you're reaching for my hand
And every sturdy brick crumbles to sand
So let your bones show, let your bones show
Won't have to hide, have to hide anymore
Our animal love, animal love
Will be enough to protect the both of us
Sick and tired of being alone
Take my hand, I don't wanna go home
I just want a little bit of your ecstasy
The stars won't know what hit them
When they brought together you and me
What his them or what they got
Together you and me
So let your bones show, let your bones show
Won't have to hide, have to hide anymore
Our animal love, animal love
Will be enough to protect the both of us
So let your bones show, let your bones show
Won't have to hide, have to hide anymore
Our animal love, animal love
Will be enough to protect the both
Our love is all that we got
Maybe love is enough
So go on, go on, go on
Animal love
Come on baby
I know we got, I know we got love baby
Our love is enough to protect the both of us
The lyrics of Charlene Kaye's "Animal Love I" talk about the overwhelming feeling of falling in love with someone who could be dangerous but is also irresistible. The singer opens the song by describing a crowded room full of ghosts, but it's the green eyes of their love interest that attract them the most. The singer acknowledges the danger of their situation but admits to having little control over their feelings. They compare looking at their love interest to looking at the sun, knowing it might hurt, but they cannot look away.
As the song progresses, the singer asks their love interest if this is a momentary feeling or if it could lead to something more significant. They express their fear of being played, but the love interest reassures them by taking their hand, and all the fears crumble like sand. The chorus emphasizes that their animal love is enough to protect them from the consequences of falling in love.
"Animal Love I" captures the essence of the intensity of falling in love, which can be overwhelming and powerful, leading one to lose control. The end of the song shows the singer concluding that no matter what happens, their animal love will be enough to protect their togetherness.
Line by Line Meaning
This crowded room has a hundred ghosts
The room is full of people, but none of them matter except for the person with the pretty green eyes
But it's your pretty green eyes that please me the most
The green eyes of the person catch the attention and are the most attractive feature
I fully know this is dangerous
The singer is aware of the danger of the situation
But I've never been too good at control
The artist struggles with self-control
Cause when I look at you baby it's like looking straight into the sun
The person is so attractive it's almost blinding to the artist
And I don't wanna look away cause I know I'm gonna lose my guns
Looking away from the attractive person is difficult because it will weaken the singer's conviction
Go ahead and take my conviction
The singer is willing to let go of their conviction to pursue this attraction
Go ahead and take my everything
The artist is willing to give up everything for this attraction
So let your bones show, let your bones show
The artist wants the person to be their true self and not hide anything
Won't have to hide, have to hide hide anymore
There will be no need to hide anything because they will have each other
Our animal love, animal love
Their love is primal and instinctual
Will be enough to protect the both of us
Their love will be strong enough to protect them from anything
You're crouching low like a jungle cat
The person is moving like a predator, which adds to their attractiveness
But something tells me I'd be content to be trapped
The singer is willing to be trapped by the person because of their strong attraction to them
One fleeting look and there goes my breath
The person takes the singer's breath away with just a glance
But no pleasure comes without consequence
The artist is aware that there may be negative consequences to their attraction
Tell me, is this for the moment
The artist is questioning whether this attraction is just a passing feeling
Or do you really think we could last?
The singer is considering whether this is something that could turn into a lasting relationship
Boy, I really need to know, I dont have time to be played like that
The singer wants to know the truth about the person's intentions because they don't want to be hurt
But suddenly you're reaching for my hand
The person is making a move towards the artist, which is unexpected
And every sturdy brick crumbles to sand
The artist's defenses collapse as the person reaches for their hand
Sick and tired of being alone
The artist is tired of being alone and wants someone to love
Take my hand, I don't wanna go home
The singer is willing to take a chance on the person and not go home alone
I just want a little bit of your ecstasy
The artist wants to experience the pleasure that the person can give them
The stars won't know what hit them
Their love will be so strong that it will surprise and affect everything around them
When they brought together you and me
Their love was predestined, and the stars played a role in bringing them together
Our love is all that we got
Their love is the only thing that they have
Maybe love is enough
The artist is hopeful that love is all they need to make it work
So go on, go on, go on
The artist is encouraging the person to continue pursuing them
Animal love
Their love is primal and instinctual
Come on baby
The singer is pushing the person to not hold back
I know we got, I know we got love baby
The artist is confident in their love for each other
Our love is enough to protect the both of us
Their love will be strong enough to protect them from anything
Lyrics © ST MUSIC LLC.
Written by: CHARLENE KAYE
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yeeroy
God I love her voice; the way she enunciates is so distinct. It sounds so lovely :)
bigtaeenergy -
I saw her last night she was opening for Darren Criss and I had no idea who she was but she is so amazing live I couldn't stop dancing and I enjoyed her performances
Clare K
I love how happy Charlene looks at the end. She's just so happy to be singing and it's part of the reason I love her :D
TheNewYorkKeims
CHARLENE! I CAN'T BELIEVE HOW AMAZING THIS TURNED OUT!!! You and your team ROCK! So happy I was able to participate in this financially<3 I can't wait to see you again! So flawless.
Alex B.
It's like an intergalactic space rave party. Love it! Another great video from Liann And Charlene.
Brianna Otero
Saw her yesterday at the Apocalyptour, and can I just say, she sounds so beautiful live! I love her and her music so much!
Shannon
Can't wait to see her perform again on Saturday! Still my favorite of hers!
Sarah D.
Love this, way to go Charlene!!!!!
Seth Hahn
Charlene and Liann are absolutely brilliant. I can't wait for this album!
Cassie Oonk
Love this song!!! I even put it on a mixed disc for mydad!! lol..and I still can't believe that I met her!! she is the sweetest person ever!!! <3 you Charlene!