Elson released her debut solo album The Ghost Who Walks in 2010. The album was produced by Jack White and released under the Third Man Records label. Her first music video for "The Ghost Who Walks (Acoustic)" was made available on her website and the Third Man Records' Modlife website.
On June 1, 2005, Elson married Jack White (of the bands The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather and The White Stripes) in Brazil. The wedding took place in a canoe in the Amazon River and was officiated by a shaman. A Catholic priest later blessed the ceremony. She met Jack while filming the White Stripes video for the single "Blue Orchid" directed by Floria Sigismondi. Elson gave birth to the couple's first child, daughter Scarlett Teresa, on May 2, 2006 in Tennessee. The couple announced their divorce in June 2011.
Her trademarks are her red hair and her eyebrows, which photographer Steven Meisel persuaded her to shave off. She has walked the runways of many top fashion designers including Marc Jacobs (which she did while pregnant), Chanel and Roberto Cavalli. She has appeared in international campaigns for Yves Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton and Jean Paul Gaultier. In 2005, Elson won the British Fashion Award for Best Model, over Lily Donaldson and Danny Beauchamp. In 2002 she had admitted to battling bulimia nervosa for the previous 4 years.
The Truth Is In The Dirt
Karen Elson Lyrics
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The truth is in the dirt on the ground
Not in your gilded cage with your rusted spoon
When the ground splits open it will swallow you
The truth is in the dirt on the ground
The truth is in the dirt on the ground
Not in your poison tongue or your acid tears
Here she comes, it's killing time
Flames are burning behind her eyes
Here she comes, it's killing time
Flames are burning behind her eyes
The truth is in the dirt on the ground
The truth is in the dirt on the ground
Not in your claws, drawn-out scratch 'til it bleeds
knocked down dead gets what she needs
The truth is in the dirt on the ground
The truth is in the dirt on the ground
not on the blazing horse from the midnight sun
the fire will turn your bones to dust
here she comes, it's killing time
flames are burning behind her eyes
here she comes, it's killing time
flames are burning behind her eyes
The truth is in the dirt on the ground
The truth is in the dirt on the ground
not in your gilded cage with your rusted spoon
when the ground splits open it will swallow you
In Karen Elson's song, "The Truth Is In The Dirt," she emphasizes the importance of cutting through the surface level and realizing the truth that lies beneath. The lyrics "the truth is in the dirt on the ground" serve as a metaphor for the notion that the truth is often hidden and requires digging beneath the surface to find it. She challenges the idea that material possessions or social status equate to truth and instead suggests that the truth is found in the natural state of things, in the world that exists beneath our self-constructed facades.
Elson also speaks to the concept that the truth can be uncomfortable and challenging, potentially requiring individuals to face aspects of themselves or their actions that they may not want to acknowledge. This is evident in the lines "Here she comes, it's killing time, flames are burning behind her eyes," which suggests that this process of truth-seeking and realization can be painful and bring about a sense of destruction or upheaval.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to be willing to see beyond the superficial and face the truth, no matter how difficult it may be.
Line by Line Meaning
The truth is in the dirt on the ground
The truth is found in the raw and unpolished reality of the world
The truth is in the dirt on the ground
The truth can be discovered by getting your hands dirty and connecting with nature
Not in your gilded cage with your rusted spoon
The truth cannot be found in a luxurious but confining and limited lifestyle
When the ground splits open it will swallow you
Eventually, even the most sheltered and privileged individuals will be forced to confront the harsh realities of life
Not in your poison tongue or your acid tears
The truth cannot be expressed through manipulative or hurtful language and emotions
Let the truth howl in your ears
One must be open and receptive to the truth, even if it is uncomfortable or difficult to hear
Here she comes, it's killing time
The singer is anticipating a significant and potentially dangerous event
Flames are burning behind her eyes
The artist is conveying the intensity and passion associated with this impending event
Not in your claws, drawn-out scratch 'til it bleeds
The truth cannot be extracted through aggressive or violent means
knocked down dead gets what she needs
Sometimes, in order to find truth, one must hit rock bottom and start over
not on the blazing horse from the midnight sun
The truth cannot be obtained through grandiose and superficial displays of power
the fire will turn your bones to dust
Those who rely solely on their own strength and ego will ultimately fail and be destroyed
not in your gilded cage with your rusted spoon
Repeats the concept that the truth cannot be found in luxury or comfort
when the ground splits open it will swallow you
Repeats the idea that eventually, we all face the unavoidable realities of life
Contributed by Lauren N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Andrea Pera
que incrível!!!achei essa música depois de anos procurando!não lembrava nome da cantora...nem o nome de música!!!cabeça cada dia mais fraca!😅🙌🏻❤
Kryptonita Rosa
Realmente amó está canción y toda las que tiene. Es una pena que en el ámbito música no tenga tanto reconocimiento, inclusive la letra de sus canciones traducidas al Español es difícil de encontrar, pero no me arrepiento de haber buscado la letra de ésta. Es simplemente hermoso todo lo que sale de su boca, "La verdad ésta en la tierra", si que me a dejado pensando. Muchas gracias Karen Elson por compartir tu talento y arte con el mundo.
Lindsey Grace
I love Karen Elson. How the hell does this only have 75,745 views? She is amazing!
MCSA210
The voice, the songwriting, guitar playing. I don't even care about the modeling, shes made a legit name for herself in music.
featmyself
I discovered her music when I read the review of The Ghost Who Walks in a music magazine on the beginning of 2011. Since that day I'm in love with her songs! She is an amazing artist and I hope to see her live one day in my country :)
Mance Broome II
I gotta hand it to her, not only is she good looking for a girl, but she REALY DOES HAVE TALENT! Way ta go Karen!
Marco Sack
Just found this masterpiece. Perfect. Thank you.
Jack Breffitt
Awesome beat. It's hard to choose a favourite out of the songs you have up here on Vevo. All three are so different. Great sound!
SR ANTONIOCARLOS OLIVEIRA DE JESSUS
muito bem feito!mutio bem feito! edçao perfeita. imagen subsequentes KAREN- MUITO LINDAS! E O MOSAICO DA BALILARIN NO MAR E CHAMA ATRAS! A CHAMA SEMPRE TRAS!! BOM CLIP!
Sakuran91
Sooo cool ... Haven't seen something good as this in a while now ... Respect.