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.
Strange Love
Karen O Lyrics
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Oh-oh
When there's beauty on the inside
The outside there's nothing to ch-ch-ch-change
Oh after I know, after it I want this song
To love with someone watching over me
Rain or storm, the only ṗlace
I wanna be is close to the heart of everything I even need
Oh cause love is not always what you think it'll be
Love, oh love is strange, oh-oh-oh
When there's beauty on the inside
The outside there's nothing to ch-ch-ch-change
Strange love, strange love for one-another
Strange love, strange love for one-another
Can't judge a book by its cover
Strange love, strange love for one-another
Love, love is strange, oh-oh-oh
When there's beauty on the inside
The outside there's nothing to ch-ch-ch-change
Life is not frightening when you are with me
Oh cause love is not always what you think it'll be
Love, love is strange, oh-oh-oh
When there's beauty on the inside
The outside there's nothing to ch-ch-ch-change
Strange love, strange love for one-another
Strange love, strange love for one-another
Can't judge a book by its cover
Strange love, strange love for one-another
Strange love, strange love for one-another
Strange love, strange love for one-another
Can't judge a book by its cover
Strange love, strange love for one-another
Karen O's song "Strange Love" is an ode to the transformative power of love, and how it can turn a mundane, unremarkable relationship into something strange and beautiful. At the heart of the song is the idea that love is not always what you expect it to be, and that true love can exist even when there is nothing obvious on the surface to suggest that it is there.
The song opens with the lyrics "Oh, love, love is strange", which is a reference to the classic song "Love Is Strange" by Mickey & Sylvia. In Karen O's version, however, the song takes on a more introspective and thoughtful tone, with a focus on the transformative power of love. The lyrics suggest that even when there is nothing remarkable about a person's appearance or circumstances, love can bring out the beauty and wonder in them.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "strange love" multiple times, emphasizing the idea that love is not always what you expect it to be. The lyrics suggest that love can exist between people from different walks of life, and that it can transcend appearances and preconceived notions of what love should look like. In the end, the message of the song is that love is a mysterious and powerful force that can bring people together in unexpected ways.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, love, love is strange
Love is unpredictable and often bewildering.
Oh-oh
An interjection meant to add emphasis or convey excitement.
When there's beauty on the inside
True love is based on the inner qualities of a person rather than physical appearances.
The outside there's nothing to ch-ch-ch-change
The external appearance of a person or thing won't affect the love one has for them.
Oh after I know, after it I want this song
The feeling of love is so strong that it inspires the creation of art that captures that emotion.
To love with someone watching over me
Love is fulfilling when shared with someone who supports and protects us.
Rain or storm, the only place I wanna be is close to the heart of everything I even need
Love is a haven that provides security and comfort even during the toughest times.
Life is not frightening when you are with me
Love brings courage and eases fear when the right person is by our side.
Oh cause love is not always what you think it'll be
Love is often full of surprises that challenge and transcend our expectations.
Strange love, strange love for one-another
The unpredictable nature of love makes it strange and fascinating, but also all the more appealing.
Can't judge a book by its cover
Appearances can be misleading, and true love requires looking beyond the superficial.
Strange love, strange love for one-another
Love has a mysterious and complex nature that draws two people together despite their differences.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: KAREN LEE ORZOLEK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Oh, love, love is strange
Oh-oh
When there’s beauty on the inside
The outside there’s nothing to ch-ch-ch-change
Oh after I know, after it I want this song
To love with someone watching over me
Rain or storm, the only ṗlace
I wanna be is close to the heart of everything I even need
Life is not frightening when you are with me
Oh cause love is not always what you think it’ll be
Love, oh love is strange, oh-oh-oh
When there’s beauty on the inside
The outside there’s nothing to ch-ch-ch-change
Strange love, strange love for one-another
Strange love, strange love for one-another
Can’t judge a book by its cover
Strange love, strange love for one-another
Love, love is strange, oh-oh-oh
When there’s beauty on the inside
The outside there’s nothing to ch-ch-ch-change
Life is not frightening when you are with me
Oh cause love is not always what you think it’ll be
Love, love is strange, oh-oh-oh
When there’s beauty on the inside
The outside there’s nothing to ch-ch-ch-change
Strange love, strange love for one-another
Strange love, strange love for one-another
Can’t judge a book by its cover
Strange love, strange love for one-another
Strange love, strange love for one-another
Strange love, strange love for one-another
Can’t judge a book by its cover
Strange love, strange love for one-another
@CyborgWolf
It's funny because in a way this movie is the most harmless & easy to forget of recent disney & yet it hold a certain place in my heart. There is something absolutely magic about it.
It captures perfectly the essence of Halloween, is light hearted & is a good Burton.
@MephProduction
Easy to forget? i've never forgotten it., couldn't if i tried.
@jpsoriano5440
what are the bad Burtons?
@slayerette86m
Uh, no. That's a BS statement. This film is amazing. There's nothing bad about it. Why is it easy to forget? Seriously? Because it's black and white? Dumb comment, sorry.
@Dezzyyx
For me it's also very touching, on a deep level. Maybe it seems simple, not saying to all but I'm sure to some, but if that is the case I could say that is the very point. That is why I find it so touching, just a boy who loves his dog so much. I may be 29 years old but that didn't prevent this movie from making me shed some tears. So honest in its simplicity.
@popyoshi0666
The ending really ruins this movie for me personally
@gijoedawg81
My daughter had this movie on repeat after our dog passed away. This song really got her in the feelings.
@kevinarriaga9731
c CDMX🙂🥚🥚🥚🥚🙃🙃
@CherryCowgirl
That is so sweet. After my cat died this movie does hit me differently as well.
@CattleTheCat
The death of a pet is always devastating, may your dear dog rest in peace ❤