Prior to Chew Lips, Tigs released several singles as 'Tigs' which were well received, and gained her radio play as well as spots on NME tours.
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Karen
Chew Lips Lyrics
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Hope you can confuse them with your mind
Everybody's watching you for secrecy
Where you running to selfishly
A careless interview
Summer camp photo in the stream
Holding back diving after me
You can't share
Everybody thinks you're on your way
Hope you can keep prying eyes away
Everybody thinks of you with secrecy
Where you running to selfishly
A careless interview
Summer camp photo in the stream
Holding back diving after me
You can't share
You no you can't share
The lyrics of Chew Lips' song Karen are best interpreted as a commentary on the pressures of modern society regarding public image and privacy. The repeated phrase "Everybody's watching you for signs" suggests the constant scrutiny and surveillance that people face, whether it be through social media, paparazzi or simply the expectations of others. The line "Hope you can confuse them with your mind" seems to reflect a desire to maintain some level of autonomy and control over one's image, even in the face of such intense scrutiny.
The chorus of the song expresses frustration with the constraints of this pressure, with the repetition of "Where you running to selfishly" and "You can't share" suggesting a feeling of being trapped and unable to fully be oneself. The lines "A careless interview" and "Summer camp photo in the stream" add to this sense of being exposed and vulnerable, as if every detail of one's life is subject to public scrutiny and judgement.
Overall, "Karen" is a poignant and thought-provoking song that speaks to the complex and often overwhelming realities of living in a digital age where privacy is increasingly scarce.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's watching you for signs
Everyone is observing you closely for indications or clues
Hope you can confuse them with your mind
I hope you can baffle or perplex them using your cognitive abilities
Everybody's watching you for secrecy
Everyone is monitoring you for concealment or confidentiality
Where you running to selfishly
Why are you fleeing or escaping for your own benefit?
A careless interview
A heedless or negligent conversation
Summer camp photo in the stream
A picture taken during a summer camp situated in a small, flowing body of water
Holding back diving after me
Refraining or holding off from diving into the water after me
You can't share
You cannot distribute or disclose
Everybody thinks you're on your way
Everybody believes that you are progressing towards something
Hope you can keep prying eyes away
I hope you can distance or repel people who are excessively curious
Everybody thinks of you with secrecy
Everybody considers you to be associated with secrecy or confidentiality
You no you can't share
You know you cannot distribute or disclose
Contributed by Amelia A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@timbailey7646
one of my favourite moments as a promoter for 15 years was taking Will and James in the band to a party in Bristol after their show and it opening out like one of those amazing parties from american films. For a night, I was the coolest guy in town! I still think of that fondly from time to time
@Eji31Eji
her voice is unbelievable <3
@chedison
Some of their songs are pretty hit and miss.... But this one is definitely a HIT!
@serenitysphere1967
Beautiful melody ✨
@inbetweenboarders
Making a playlist of my old high school music, I was shocked this song wasn’t on iTunes!
@ZaraOver
seen them twice live, they're pretty good
@mysticplane
amazing voice :)
@hoagy_ytfc
I miss this band deeply. The one time I saw them play was in a clothes shop in Bristol! :)
@musiccrater1980
do you know what has happened with this band?
@genchick23
Love this song and video! I cant stop watching it!:D Great vocals! i wish i could see you live! Come to the US(California) ;)!