Kahimi sings in English, French, and Japanese (among other languages) with breathy child-like vocals. Her music can be considered ethereal, whispery pop; a number of songs have been written for her by Momus. She also has a strong connection to Cornelius, who collaborated on many early works, and whose trendy Trattoria label released many of her EPs in the mid-'90s. Karie currently lives in Tokyo, Japan, though she spent much of her career in Paris.
Good Morning World
Kahimi Karie Lyrics
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Running with a suitcase
I'll lead you on a goose chase
Pretty as a trumpet girl
Follow my eyes. Follow my feeling
Follow my future wherever it's leading
Pretty as a trumpet girl
Good morning world
It's so nice to be a beautiful girl
(it's so nice to be.. Beautiful girl)
Party like a wild thing
(be be be be be be)
In parties that go on and on
Shake it at a nightclub
(la la la la la la)
Disco till the crack of dawn
Follow your nose. Follow your feeling
Follow the weather wherever it's leading
Shake it like a trumpet girl
Rave it like a trumpet girl
Suffer in a basement
(pa pa pa pa pa pa)
Pretty like a trumpet girl
Swing in Acapulco
(cha cha cha cha cha cha)
Swinging in a changing world
Follow your eyes
Follow your feeling
Following the fever wherever it's leading
Glitter like a trumpet
I am the silver girl
I am so strange and sweet
I'm from another world
I'll pass you on the street
And then our eyes will meet
Liar liar pants on fire
Your mummy's in the kitchen with electric wire
Daddy in the living room with his god
They all get together around a lightning rod
Two six five, the goose drank wine
The monkey chewed tobacco by the danger sign
The line it broke, the monkey choked
And they all went to heaven in a little row boat
Yum yum bubble gum, the telephone wire
Liar liar pants on fire
How I wrote Elastic Girl, how I wrote Elastic Girl
Put some make up on your face
Make this world a better place
Good morning world
It's so nice to be beautiful
The lyrics to Kahimi Karie’s “Good Morning World” talk about living life in the moment and following one’s own intuition, regardless of what others may think. The lyrics reference putting on a “best face” and running with a suitcase, leading one on a “goose chase” and being as “pretty as a trumpet girl.” The trumpet girl is likely a reference to someone who is outgoing, confident, and perhaps flamboyant in their dress or actions. The lyrics go on to talk about partying and dancing until dawn, following your own intuition and feeling, and being strange and sweet.
The second half of the song brings in some nonsensical lyrics with references to a goose drinking wine, a monkey chewing tobacco, and a lightning rod. These references serve to reinforce the idea that life is unpredictable and that we should focus on living in the moment and enjoying ourselves, rather than worrying about what the future may hold. The song ends on a positive note with the repeated line, “Good morning world, it’s so nice to be beautiful.”
Line by Line Meaning
Putting on my best face
I am trying to present myself in the best possible way
Running with a suitcase
I am in a hurry to go somewhere
I'll lead you on a goose chase
I will take you on a wild and unpredictable adventure
Pretty as a trumpet girl
I am beautiful and captivating like the sound of a trumpet
Follow my eyes. Follow my feeling
Trust me and my intuition to lead you to the right path
Follow my future wherever it's leading
Follow me and trust that I will lead you to a bright future
Good morning world
I am excited to greet the world with a positive attitude
It's so nice to be a beautiful girl
Being beautiful brings joy and confidence
Party like a wild thing
I want to let loose and have fun at a party
In parties that go on and on
I want to enjoy parties that never end
Shake it at a nightclub
I want to dance and move my body at a club
Disco till the crack of dawn
I want to dance until the sun rises
Follow your nose. Follow your feeling
Trust your instincts to find your way in life
Follow the weather wherever it's leading
Accept the changes in life and go with the flow
Shake it like a trumpet girl
Dance and move like the sound of a trumpet
Rave it like a trumpet girl
Party and enjoy life like the sound of a trumpet
Suffer in a basement
Being alone and sad in a dark place
Pretty like a trumpet girl
Despite sadness, I am still beautiful and captivating
Swing in Acapulco
Enjoying life and having fun in a beautiful place like Acapulco
Swinging in a changing world
Adapting to the changes in life and still enjoying it
Following the fever wherever it's leading
Passion and excitement will always be my guide
Glitter like a trumpet
Shining and sparkling like the sound of a trumpet
I am the silver girl
I am unique and like no other
I am so strange and sweet
I am unusual and charming at the same time
I'm from another world
I am different from others and have my own identity
I'll pass you on the street
Our paths will cross even if we don't know it yet
And then our eyes will meet
We will connect and share a moment of recognition
Liar liar pants on fire
Calling out someone for lying
Your mummy's in the kitchen with electric wire
A nonsense phrase implying a chaotic situation
Daddy in the living room with his god
Another nonsense phrase implying chaos
They all get together around a lightning rod
An absurd and surreal image
Two six five, the goose drank wine
A nonsensical rhyme
The monkey chewed tobacco by the danger sign
Another nonsensical phrase with vivid imagery
The line it broke, the monkey choked
A sudden twist to the story
And they all went to heaven in a little row boat
An unexpected and surreal turn of events
Yum yum bubble gum, the telephone wire
Another strange and absurd phrase
How I wrote Elastic Girl, how I wrote Elastic Girl
Referencing her own song Elastic Girl
Put some make up on your face
Advice to improve one's appearance
Make this world a better place
A call to action to make a positive change in the world
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NICHOLAS JOHN CURRIE, NICK CURRIE
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