‘Restless’ is a dark hooky killer-chorus track, full of Karin’s signature moody electronica sound. With a modern experimental 80’s pop feel and Karin’s unique spell-binding vocal, ‘Restless’ is a massive driving electro-pop track, industrial yet with a commercial edge it crosses the brooding electronic landscape into the mainstream arena. Karin has already earned specialist support from the likes Zane Low, Annie Mac, Pete Tong, Rob De Bank and Giles Peterson.
Recorded with producers Barry Barnett and Christoffer Berg (Fever Ray, The Knife) the album explores Karin’s fascinations with spirituality, sexuality, power, love and hate. Removed from the world as a child living in a remote Swedish town, Karin’s deeply religious upbringing and experiences, including a three year stint in a Japanese missionary school, have provided her with a distance from reality, allowing us to see the world anew through her eyes on this album.
Live, Karin has proved she’s a forced to reckoned with; her captivating beauty, standing tall at 6ft 3” like an Amazonian electro-gothic warrior, her vocals range from pop to opera and her effortless fluidity of intense vocal performance is accompanied by raw musicianship as Karin graces the keys of analogue synths and struts a white 80’s inspired Keytar across the front of the stage while her Viking drummer of a brother David Park kicks out the dark rhythmic beats of the songs. Karin’s live sets are undeniably electrifying, pushing musical boundaries and encapsulating what it is to be a truly modern artist while dodging any approaching pigeon-holes.
‘This Grammy Award winning Swedish starlet is off to a flying start’ – Mixmag
‘She’s wonderful on stage, a natural in the electronica genre’ – Planet Notion
‘The most arresting female voice since Bjork and the driving, sub sonic qualities of the best alternative electronica that money can buy.’ – Datatransmission
Monday 28th May brings the eagerly awaited release of her new album ‘Highwire Poetry’, the eagerly awaited single from Swedish electro-goth princess Karin Park.
Change Your Mind
Karin Park Lyrics
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Its you I'm talking to
This time its your decision
Were into something new
I know that I'm sinking
Oh any fool can see
Time that I was thinking
Of no-one else but me
Change your mind
Nothing ever stays the same
Change your mind
No-one ever plays the game game game
Change your mind
Give up what you cant defend
Change your mind
Think it up and start again gain gain
Why cant you reconsider
Listen if you care
Take familiar giver
Reject me if you dare
Give me what I'm asking
And save it all for me
Love that's everlasting
That's how its meant to be
Change your mind
Nothing ever stays the same
Change your mind
No-one ever plays the game game game
Change your mind
Give up what you cant defend
Change your mind
Think it up and start again gain gain
Change your mind
Nothing ever stays the same
Change your mind
No-one ever plays the game game game
Change your mind
Give up what you cant defend
Change your mind
Think it up and start again gain gain
In this song, Karin Park seems to be pleading with someone who has been ignoring her to pay attention to her and engage in a new relationship with her. She mentions that she knows that she's sinking and that it's time for her to start thinking of herself instead of worrying about the other person. She also tells the person to change their mind, suggesting that they should give up what they can't defend and start fresh in order to move forward.
The theme of the song revolves around change and the importance of taking control of your life when things aren't working out. Karin seems to be suggesting that instead of clinging to old habits and beliefs, it's important to let go of what's not working and try something new.
The straightforward lyrics and catchy melody make this song an anthem for anyone who's been stuck in a rut and needs a little nudge to try something different.
Line by Line Meaning
Why don't you ever listen?
I feel like you never pay attention to me and what I have to say.
Its you I'm talking to
I want you to know that I am directing this message specifically to you.
This time its your decision
It's up to you to make a choice this time around.
Were into something new
We're embarking on a new path or journey.
I know that I'm sinking
I am aware that I am struggling and need help.
Oh any fool can see
It's obvious to anyone with eyes that I am struggling.
Time that I was thinking
It's time for me to focus on my own needs and wants.
Of no-one else but me
I need to prioritize myself for once.
Change your mind
Consider a different perspective or course of action.
Nothing ever stays the same
Change is inevitable and constant.
No-one ever plays the game game game
Nobody follows a set path in life and everyone has their own path to follow.
Give up what you cant defend
Let go of things that are not worth fighting for or protecting.
Think it up and start again gain gain
Use your imagination and creativity to come up with a new plan or strategy and move forward.
Why cant you reconsider
Can you please reconsider your stance or decision?
Listen if you care
If you care about me, please listen to what I have to say.
Take familiar giver
Consider the things that are familiar and comforting to you.
Reject me if you dare
If you don't agree with me, feel free to reject what I have to offer.
Give me what I'm asking
Please grant me the request or favor I am asking of you.
And save it all for me
And keep it all for me, as it is important to me.
Love that's everlasting
I am looking for a love that will stand the test of time.
That's how its meant to be
This is how love is supposed to be: strong and never-ending.
Contributed by Jeremiah H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.