Karen O is a pseudonym of Karen Lee Orzolek (b. 22 Nov 1978 in South Korea)… Read Full Bio ↴Karen O is a pseudonym of Karen Lee Orzolek (b. 22 Nov 1978 in South Korea), lead vocalist with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Karen O and the Kids.

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.

King
Karen O Lyrics

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I like you the best
Better than all the rest
That I meet in the summer
Indian summer

Overall Meaning

In Karen O's "King," the lyrics express the singer's feelings towards a particular individual, stating that they are fond of this person more than anyone else they have met. This theme is echoed in the repetition of the phrase "I like you the best" and the qualifier "Better than all the rest." The choice of words conveys a sense of intense personal preference, implying that this person holds a special place in the singer's heart.

The reference to "Indian summer" adds to the nostalgic and wistful tone of the song. Indian summer refers to a period of unseasonably warm weather during the autumn months, which suggests that the singer is looking back on a particular season or moment in time with fondness. The lyrics suggest that the memory of this person and their experience with them during that time is particularly poignant and memorable.

Overall, "King" is a heartfelt expression of affection that captures a sense of longing and nostalgia through the choice of words and imagery used in the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

I like you the best
Out of all the people that I have met, I feel the strongest connection with you and enjoy spending time with you the most.

Better than all the rest
Compared to everyone else, you stand out as being the most enjoyable company and someone that I am attracted to.

That I meet in the summer
I typically meet many people during the summer season, but out of all of them, you are the one who I am most drawn to.

Indian summer
Referring to the warm autumn period after the September equinox, which is a time when things are changing and potentially coming to an end, but I still feel a strong connection to you and want to spend more time with you.

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Written by: KAREN LEE ORZOLEK

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