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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Magnolia Wine
Charlene Kaye Lyrics
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Forget that far away I sleep
Among the hordes of the memories, merlot, women's magazines
And when the sun comes up tomorrow
Another shady late entry
Another lie among the never-saids buried in between
In sorrow, spirits lure you where they want
But come this time tomorrow, I'll be out by water, air or land
No more love for nothing, no more hesitating at your hand
Oh, soon I'll better fill these empty arms
And you'll melt away like smoke into the dark
Through the dark
He smelled of fine magnolia wine and Dior Allure
She'd long been up when he crept inside
And then, the smash of the china plates, the zing of the cutlery
Says, when we took our vows in silence
I thought your hands would stay in place
Thinking lines would be drawn for love, but some just never change
Must you make me look down at my shoes
When my mother asks benignly about you?
But come this time tomorrow, I'll be out by water, air or land
No more love for nothing, no more hesitating, no regrets
Oh, soon I'll better fill these empty arms
And you'll melt away like smoke into the dark
Through the dark
From flesh to blood to heart to bone
, Charlene Kaye's Magnolia Wine speaks of a failed relationship and the desire to move on from the hurt and pain it has caused. The opening lines "Remove me like the ring you're wearing, Forget that far away I sleep" already set the tone for the song, with the singer wanting to be erased or forgotten by their former lover. The line "Among the hordes of the memories, merlot, women's magazines" paints a vivid picture of the physical reminders of the past that still haunt them. Despite this, the singer is determined to break free from the cycle of heartbreak and lies they've endured - "Another shady late entry, Another lie among the never-saids buried in between".
The chorus is where the song really picks up steam, with a sense of defiance as they declare that they will no longer be weighed down by the memories and emotions of a past love. "No more love for nothing, no more hesitating at your hand" shows a newfound independence and self-assurance - a far cry from the vulnerability and doubt they felt before. They look forward to a new beginning, even as they acknowledge the pain they still feel - "Oh, soon I'll better fill these empty arms, And you'll melt away like smoke into the dark".
The second verse introduces the memory of a specific moment between the couple, where the scent of magnolia wine and Dior Allure lingers in the air. The juxtaposition of the luxurious setting with the sound of crashing plates and cutlery emphasizes the chaos and destruction that their relationship has brought. The singer reflects on the promises and expectations they had when they first entered the relationship, only to realize that things didn't turn out as they had hoped - "Thinking lines would be drawn for love, But some just never change".
Overall, Magnolia Wine is a powerful and emotional song about heartbreak and the struggle to move on from a past love. Charlene Kaye's haunting vocals and poignant lyrics make for a truly unforgettable listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Remove me like the ring you're wearing
Get rid of me as easily as you would a piece of jewelry on your finger
Forget that far away I sleep
Don't remember me while I'm far away sleeping
Among the hordes of the memories, merlot, women's magazines
I'm lost amidst countless memories, drinking wine and flipping through magazines for women
And when the sun comes up tomorrow
When the morning sun rises
Another shady late entry
I will again enter late, with a mysterious air
Another lie among the never-saids buried in between
Another unspoken lie buried between us
In sorrow, spirits lure you where they want
Sadness and spirits take you wherever they want
While an empty bed hands you forget me nots
An empty bed reminds you not to forget me
But come this time tomorrow, I'll be out by water, air or land
Tomorrow, I'll leave by any means necessary
No more love for nothing, no more hesitating at your hand
No more love or hesitation towards you
Oh, soon I'll better fill these empty arms
I'll find someone soon to fill the void in my arms
And you'll melt away like smoke into the dark
You'll disappear like smoke into the darkness
Through the dark
Into the darkness
He smelled of fine magnolia wine and Dior Allure
He had a distinctive scent of Magnolia wine and Dior perfume
She'd long been up when he crept inside
She had been awake for a while when he entered quietly
And then, the smash of the china plates, the zing of the cutlery
Suddenly, there was the sound of dishes breaking and cutlery clanging
Says, when we took our vows in silence
It reminds me of when we made our vows in silence
I thought your hands would stay in place
I believed you would never move your hands from where they were
Thinking lines would be drawn for love, but some just never change
I thought there were boundaries in love, but some things never change
Must you make me look down at my shoes
Must you make me feel so ashamed that I look down at my shoes
When my mother asks benignly about you?
When my mother asks you about your wellbeing in a friendly way?
No more love for nothing, no more hesitating, no regrets
I won't regret no longer loving or hesitating towards you
From flesh to blood to heart to bone
Going from the physical body to the heart and finally to the bone
Contributed by Chase E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Katya Kaminsky
@mkellsify No problem, I had a bunch of fun! I hope she comes back soon too!!! I think she might because she loved playing for us so much :) Although that could just be my hopeful spirit talking.
taektrash
does anyone know where the music video for this song went? I can't find it on YouTube!
Carla Garcia
I found it on vimeo, just search for "Magnolia Wine, Charlene Kaye" and the video will appear on google
Camilo Circa
this song not exist more in you tube ?
The - ABC - Celestial Surgery Centre
The Video is deleted, maybe Google it a comment said that it's on vimeo