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.

So Far
Karen O Lyrics

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On my way, down
Keep those man, live
Hold you hand, high

Wipe your bed, out
Wet your hands, dry
Wet your hands, now
Now

Now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Karen O's "So Far" contain a lot of short phrases that are open to interpretation, but as a whole they seem to convey a feeling of helping someone who is in distress. The opening line "On my way, down" suggests that the singer is descending or perhaps falling, while "Keep those man, live" could be an encouragement to stay alive or a reminder to hold onto what is important. "Hold your hand, high" is a comforting gesture, as if the singer is reaching out to lend support.

Line by Line Meaning

On my way, down
As I progress through life, moving towards the inevitable end, I reflect on all that has happened so far.

Keep those man, live
It is important to cherish and preserve the memories of those who have impacted our lives, even after they have passed on.

Hold you hand, high
We must remain strong and steadfast even in times of adversity, and lift up those around us who may need support.

Wipe your bed, out
It is necessary to let go of the past and move forward towards new beginnings, leaving behind everything that no longer serves us.

Wet your hands, dry
Sometimes we must confront and overcome our fears and doubts, even if it requires us to be uncomfortable or vulnerable.

Wet your hands, now
The time for action and change is now, and we must not hesitate to take the first step towards progress and growth.

Now
This moment is all we have, and we must make the most of it by living fully and embracing every experience that comes our way.

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Written by: KAREN LEE ORZOLEK

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