Her mother is Korean and father is Polish. She grew up in New Jersey, went to Dwight-Englewood high school, and attended Oberlin College, but transferred to New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.
Orzolek has been noted for her sense of fashion. All of her costumes are designed by fashion designer and friend Christian Joy. She is also well known for her outrageous antics during live shows. She is known to often spit water or beer, or sometimes grapes into the crowd. Her on-stage antics have been compared to punk legends like Iggy Pop and Patti Smith. In 2003 at The Metro, Sydney, Australia (prior to the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' appearance at the Livid festival), she accidentally danced off the stage at a sideshow and reluctantly had to be taken to hospital - a few days later she appeared at the festival in a wheelchair, pushed by Angus Andrew.
She currently lives in Los Angeles, California, in the Silver Lake neighbourhood.
Comes The Night
Karen O Lyrics
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Come the night
Other shore
Tonight, darling you were right
Calm beneath the storm
Place where we can hide
Wait it out inside
Not to hear them mourn
Closer than before
The lyrics of Karen O's song Comes The Night seem to be describing a sense of refuge, a place where the singer and her loved one can wait out the storm and find solace from the chaos around them. The repetition of the phrase "comes the night" creates a sense of inevitability, suggesting that the darkness and difficulty of life are something that must be endured. The mention of an "other shore" could be interpreted as a metaphor for escaping from a challenging situation or crossing over into a different state of being. The lyrics continue with the singer acknowledging that her partner was right, possibly referring to a disagreement or conflict that has now been resolved. The line "calm beneath the storm" juxtaposes the sense of peace and safety created by their hideaway with the turmoil and conflict raging outside. The final lines, "Close each others eyes/Closer than before" suggest a deepening of the relationship between the couple as they rely on each other for comfort and support.
Line by Line Meaning
Comes the night
As darkness falls
Come the night
When the evening arrives
Other shore
A complete change from the past
Tonight, darling you were right
Acknowledging the truth of a loved one's words tonight
Calm beneath the storm
Being serene in times of turmoil
Place where we can hide
A sanctuary where we can take refuge
Wait it out inside
Waiting in a secure place until danger passes
Not to hear them mourn
Avoiding the sound of sorrow from mourners
Close each others eyes
Shutting out negativity and focusing on each other
Closer than before
Being emotionally more attached than ever before.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: KAREN LEE ORZOLEK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
LucasG2323
Awesome song, i love it. You're great KO
Jessica Solorio
i love all your work, just i love it ♥
Ana Beatriz Emidio
❤❤❤❤
Tenshi
Liking all the comments here so they can come back and listen to this song < 3
Meztli Carranza
Like "poor song" <3 <3 <3
Leslie Anne
still trying to figure out what this song is about
Pete Lavender
a harsh break up
JackE.Johnson
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