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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Bonnie Parker
Charlene Kaye Lyrics
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A place where
The clouds would roll high in the afternoon
Where sidewalks light up by the harvest moon
I would like to run away to
A place where
Stars could be seen as a warning
The dust storms are spiraling fast
Just bury your face in your hands
And follow the river that just keeps flowing
I would like to find a place
Where the taste of
Blood in my mouth could evaporate
Where my soul could just rest from all this weight
And then you and I could live in peace
You and I could dine like kings complete again
The dust storms are spiraling fast
Just bury your face in your hands
And follow the fire that just keeps growing…
The lyrics of Charlene Kaye's song Bonnie Parker describe a desire to escape to a place where life is simpler and more peaceful. The verses paint the picture of a world filled with beauty, where clouds are high and sidewalks light up under the harvest moon. Despite the overwhelming dust storms that are spiraling fast, the singer wants to move forward, follow the river that just keeps flowing, and find a place where she can rest her soul from all the weight she carries. The verse that follows talks about the taste of blood in her mouth that she wants to evaporate, implying that she is tired of the ugliness in the world and wants to find someplace beautiful and harmonious where she can be at peace. She imagines a world where she and her partner can live in peace, becoming royalty and dining like kings.
The song can be interpreted in several ways. At its core, Bonnie Parker is a song about escaping to a world of beauty and peace, but the lyrics also hint at a yearning for something deeper and more meaningful. There is a sense of longing for a better world, a world where problems can be left behind, and where the soul can finally rest. The song's imagery is powerful, and the lyrics are written in a way that draws the listener into the singer's world, offering a brief respite from the chaos of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I would like to run away to
Expressing the desire to escape to a peaceful and serene place
A place where
Referring to an idyllic location with certain characteristics
The clouds would roll high in the afternoon
Painting a picture of beautiful weather and a peaceful atmosphere
Where sidewalks light up by the harvest moon
Adding to the idyllic vision with beautiful imagery
Stars could be seen as a warning
Viewing the world with a certain caution and fear
Where we could rise clean in the morning
Looking forward to the opportunity to start anew without the past weighing us down
The dust storms are spiraling fast
Acknowledging the chaos and turmoil present in the world
Just bury your face in your hands
Encouraging self-reflection and introspection in the midst of chaos
And follow the river that just keeps flowing
Enduring the tumultuous times and finding solace in the consistency of some aspects of life
I would like to find a place
Continuing the desire to find a peaceful location
Where the taste of
Describing a sensory experience that is currently unpleasant
Blood in my mouth could evaporate
Desiring a release from the negative energy and experiences in life
Where my soul could just rest from all this weight
Craving the chance to rest and forget the troubles of the world
And then you and I could live in peace
Reaching out to a person to share in these desires for peace and tranquility
You and I could dine like kings complete again
Imagining a life of abundance and comfort with that person
And follow the fire that just keeps growing…
Embracing the chaos and energy of the world and using it for personal growth and evolution
Contributed by Lillian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.