She was born, on 10 August 1978, in Brussels, Belgium, to a South African diplomat, and grew up there and in Johannesburg.
She released her solo album, "Poles Apart", through EMI in June 2001, which was an instant success. She captured the imagination of the South African youth, especially Afrikaners for whom she revamped old folk songs into modern rock hits. Even the press started referring to the "Zoid Generation", and her icon status was highlighted in 2004 by both Time Magazine and U.S. News & World Report. Her second album, "Chasing the Sun", was released in June 2003, also under EMI. Both these albums have achieved Gold Record status.
In 2004, Zoid married former band member Don Reineke, with whom she had a son in January 2007. The couple later divorced in 2010.
Albums:
Poles Apart (2002)
Chasing The Sun (2003)
In Die Staatsteater DVD (2003)
Media (2005)
Postmodern World (2007)
Alive in a Postmodern World DVD (2008)
Ultimate Zoid (2009)
Terms & Conditions (2010)
Zoid Afrika (2012)
Drown Out The Noise (2015)
Her website is located at http://www.karenzoid.co.za
Lift Me Up
Karen Zoid Lyrics
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And we know that
We'll have to find a way
To the closest laundromat
Well I knew I was in a hotel room
When I saw the painting on the wall
Like a rip-off of a Tretchikoff
Tow lonely boats next to the sea
A seagull flying, a house and a tree
And I looked at you
And you looked to me
And I though to myself
I'll get stuck in a small room with you
Any day, any day
I'll get stuck in a small room with you
Any day, any day
How I know you
How I'd Show You
Shows, shows are so many In every different place
Place your faith in another
I'll be there to help keep face
Well, I wish I would say what I really mean
But the words arrange me in between
If you could read my mind
If you could read my soul
I'd never have to let you know
I'd never have to let you know
I'll be your friend forever, boy
Even when we act so clever, boy
I'll be your friend forever, boy
Even when we act so clever, boy
How I know you
How I'd Show You
I'll get stuck in a small room with you
Any day, any day
I'll get stuck in a small room with you
Any day, any day
Any day now
In "Lift Me Up," Karen Zoid sings about being stuck in a hotel room with someone that she cares about. Despite having dirty clothes and no way to clean them other than going to the laundromat, Zoid is content to be in this room with her companion. She describes a painting on the wall that is reminiscent of a Mills and Boon romance novel, or a cheap copy of a Vladimir Tretchikoff painting, depicting two lonely boats next to the sea, a seagull flying, a house, and a tree. Zoid seems to find the painting and the setting romantic and feels connected to her companion, wishing that they could spend more time together in a small room. The second verse talks about how difficult it can be to express oneself honestly in the midst of countless shows in different places. Zoid laments that she wishes she could convey her true feelings, but feels trapped between the words that she can and cannot say.
The chorus repeats that Zoid would love to be in a small room with her companion any day, and that she would be loyal to them even when they are trying to be clever or put up a facade. The song emphasizes the importance of connection, even if it is small and simple. The end of the song suggests that they will be together soon, though it is unclear where or when.
Line by Line Meaning
Clothes, clothes are all dirty
Our clothes are all dirty and we need to figure out how to get them cleaned.
And we know that
We are aware of the fact that our clothes need cleaning.
We'll have to find a way
We need to find a solution to our problem.
To the closest laundromat
We have to locate the nearest laundromat for washing our clothes.
Well I knew I was in a hotel room
I was certain that I am in a hotel room.
When I saw the painting on the wall
I realized I was in a hotel room because of the painting on the wall.
Like a scene out of a Mills and Boon
The painting was reminiscent of a romantic scene from a Mills and Boon novel.
Like a rip-off of a Tretchikoff
The painting appeared to be a copy of a Tretchikoff artwork.
Two lonely boats next to the sea
The painting depicted two lonely boats near the sea.
A seagull flying, a house and a tree
The painting also showed a flying seagull, a house, and a tree.
And I looked at you
I turned my gaze towards you.
And you looked to me
You too turned your gaze towards me.
And I thought to myself
I pondered within myself.
I'll get stuck in a small room with you
I wouldn't mind being confined in a small room with you.
Any day, any day
Anytime, I'd be happy to be with you.
How I know you
I know you well.
How I'd Show You
I'd demonstrate my affection for you.
Shows, shows are so many In every different place
There are many shows to attend in various places.
Place your faith in another
Trust another person.
I'll be there to help keep face
I'll support you and help you maintain your dignity.
Well, I wish I would say what I really mean
I wish I could express my true feelings.
But the words arrange me in between
The words I choose create a sense of ambiguity.
If you could read my mind
If only you could understand my thoughts.
If you could read my soul
If only you could perceive the true intentions of my heart.
I'd never have to let you know
There would be no need to explain myself to you.
I'll be your friend forever, boy
I will always remain your friend.
Even when we act so clever, boy
Even when we try to be too smart or witty.
Any day now
At any moment now.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DON REINECKE, KAREN LOUISE ZOID
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