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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Dress and Tie
Charlene Kaye Lyrics
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Never dreaming what could happen
Sad and so lonely
I saw in the mirror my reflection
Staring back at me
I thought, will I ever find what I need?
But I’ll wear that dress if you wear the tie
Cuz no one’s got what we’ve got going
Happiness never held on to me
Until you had me see
That together we’re just better off
Ooooohh
Oh my heart’s been tried
Time and again
Always thought that it was me but
I see now just how wrong I was
No, I haven’t known you for a lifetime
But somehow I’ve never been
more sure that you’re for me
Baby please
Don't, Don’t leave, just come and dance with me tonight
I’ll wear that dress if you wear the tie
And baby we’ll dance through the night
Cuz no one’s got what we’ve got going
Happiness never held on to me
Until you had me see
That together we’re just better off,
We're just better off
Don’t be cruel to me
Oh, I’ve wanted more
And I’ve been wrong before
So much learning to lose
But you’re not a day too soon
So say you feel the same and
We’ll never be lonely anymore
I’ll wear that dress if you wear the tie
And baby we’ll dance through the night
Cuz no one’s got what we’ve got going
Happiness never held on to me
Until you had me see
That together we’re just better off
I'll wear that dress if you wear the tie
And baby we’ll dance through the night
Cuz no one’s got what we’ve got going
Happiness never held on to me
Until you had me see
That together we’re just better off,
We're just better off
I wear the dress
I wear the tie
And we’ll just dance through the night
Tonight
Tonight
Tonight
The lyrics of Charlene Kaye's song "Dress and Tie" depict a story of someone who used to walk the streets alone, feeling sad and lonely. The singer's heart has been tried time and again, but they always thought it was them who was the problem. However, things changed when they met someone. The singer has not known this person for a lifetime but somehow they have never felt more sure that they are meant to be together. The chorus talks about how they will wear a dress and a tie respectively and dance the night away because no one has what they have. They are better off together than alone.
The song speaks about the human need for connection and how one can overcome loneliness when they have someone special in their life. The metaphor of dress and tie represents the interconnectivity and fluidity in relationships. The song encourages one to step out of their comfort zone, to wear something different and take a chance on love, even if it means making oneself vulnerable.
Line by Line Meaning
Every night I walked the streets
I used to wander aimlessly every night
Never dreaming what could happen
Without much hope for a better tomorrow
Sad and so lonely
In a depressed and solitary state of mind
I saw in the mirror my reflection
Myself in my own reflection
Staring back at me
Gazing right at me
I thought, will I ever find what I need?
Wondering if I'd ever find what I was looking for
But I’ll wear that dress if you wear the tie
I'm willing to compromise if you are too
And baby we’ll dance through the night
We'll dance all night long
Cuz no one’s got what we’ve got going
We have something special that can't be matched
Happiness never held on to me
I've never been able to hold onto happiness
Until you had me see
Until you showed me what it's like to be happy
That together we’re just better off
We're better off together than alone
Oh my heart’s been tried
My heart has been tested
Time and again
Over and over
Always thought that it was me but
I always blamed myself for my struggles
I see now just how wrong I was
I realize now that it wasn't just me
No, I haven’t known you for a lifetime
I haven't known you for very long
But somehow I’ve never been more sure that you’re for me
But I feel like you were meant for me
Baby please Don't, Don’t leave, just come and dance with me tonight
Please don't go, just stay and dance with me
Don’t be cruel to me
Please don't hurt me
Oh, I’ve wanted more
I want more out of life
And I’ve been wrong before
I've made mistakes in the past
So much learning to lose
I have a lot to learn and a lot to lose
But you’re not a day too soon
But I'm glad you're not too late
So say you feel the same and
So tell me if you feel the same way and
We’ll never be lonely anymore
We'll never have to be alone again
I wear the dress
I'll wear the dress
I wear the tie
You wear the tie
And we’ll just dance through the night
And we'll dance all night long
Tonight
This night
Tonight
This night
I’ll wear that dress if you wear the tie
I'm willing to compromise if you are too
And baby we’ll dance through the night
We'll dance all night long
Cuz no one’s got what we’ve got going
We have something special that can't be matched
Happiness never held on to me
I've never been able to hold onto happiness
Until you had me see
Until you showed me what it's like to be happy
That together we’re just better off
We're better off together than alone
We're just better off
We're better off together than alone
Contributed by Leo R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@altheaosborn2648
Every day that this song isn't on Spotify we fall further and further from grace.
@cameronestepa1695
U got that right ! 😅😢
@silesiasouza307
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@TurboJL999
Why is this song no longer available on Spotify
@kaorimarie
All of their duets give me chills.
@taurie55
Me too. Darren's Voice Gives me the Chills
@Juicy1991
Wait there is more!!!!
@monkeymorales6787
It’s a crime that this song is not available on Spotify.
@fefe22
9 years since this song was out and I re-discovered myself listening to it with another head... it takes me to some happy places and I love it! I wish it was in Apple Music
@fkgoogleplus6117
fuck is it that old