"I’ve been singing and playing piano since I was three," says Karina. "My babysitter had a piano, and she started teaching me how to play. It wasn’t until a year later that I began getting professional lessons." While some have been quick to compare Karina Pasian to other performers including Aaliyah, Alicia Keys and Mariah Carey, one listen to her self-assured debut disc is evidence enough that she is destined for success.
Karina remembers the first time she sang in front of an audience. "I sang Céline Dion’s ’My Heart Will Go On’ at a talent show. I was kind of nervous, but the audience loved it."
From that point, there was no denying that music would be her life. A few years later, after using the Prince-penned ballad "How Come U Don’t Call" for an audition, Karina Pasian was cast on a revamped version of Star Search. "That was such a wonderful experience," says Karina, who won the first round of the competition with a rousing version of the Jackson Five classic "I’ll Be There."
Working with an array of songwriters, producers and artists that include The Dream, Tricky Stewart, Gordon Chambers, Chris Brown, Carlos McKinnney, Lil Mama and others, Karina proves to be a breath of fresh soul. "I’ve recorded over 70 songs in the last two years," Karina says. "It was a period of real growth for me as I learned to focus and stay consistent."
Karina Pasian’s godfather, famed producer and businessman Quincy Jones, has also been a guardian angel for the young singer. In addition to giving her advice, the maestro included her in the "We Are the Future" charity concert in 2006. Considering the talents Jones has worked with, from Frank Sinatra and Sarah Vaughan to Michael Jackson and Tamia, she is in good company. "I know I’m blessed to have someone like Quincy in my corner," she says.
A fan who embraces all forms of music, from the stylish pop of Brandy to old school jazz greats, Karina performed the standard "Misty" when she was at the White House last year. "Emilio Estefan, who has been a friend of my family for years, helped to put the show together, and invited me to be a part of it," says Karina. "Later, my brother told me that I was the first Dominican to play at the White House, and that made me very proud." Studying music and voice at High School for the Professional Performing Arts, the Washington Heights native was more than prepared for any challenges that arose in the studio. "I was blessed to have some pretty amazing teachers who prepared me well," she says sweetly. Refusing to fall into any cliché, Karina Pasian has recorded an album that is a reflection of her age and independent point of view.
Karina Pasian’s song "Sixteen" is a song of independence and admiration. "Ain’t no daddy’s where I’m from, its just mad mothers…why am I disrespected by someone I should call brother," she sings in a pristine voice. "I wanted to do a song about what teenager girls go through in urban areas. It’s not cool that boys think they’re being cute when they say nasty stuff to us on the street." Written and produced by The Dream and Tricky Stewart, best known for their work with Rihanna’s "Umbrella" and Madonna’s "Me Against the Music," the song "Sixteen" reminds one of vintage Brill Building girls like the Crystals or Little Eva with an electro-groove.
Another Tricky Stewart and The Dream track that will leave fans breathless is "Baby Baby," an uptempo song that is destined to be a dancefloor scorcher. "Though this is a fun song, it’s not just a party song," says Karina "It’s about guys who simply see young women as sex objects, but I refuse to be that girl." Indeed, like Aretha Franklin, she simply wants some respect. Sharing the mic with rapper Lil Mama ("Lip Gloss" & "Shawty Get Loose"), the two young stars connected in the studio. "Lil Mama was so cool, but it was her confidence in the booth that was really exciting."
Produced and written by Carlos McKinney, the sing-songy "Can’t Find the Words" embraces elements of jazz and pop while simultaneously creating a whimsical track that sounds like nothing else of the radio. Additionally, Karina’s favorite song "Winner," which highlights her elegant piano (her light touch on the keyboard reminds one of Erroll Garner) playing, is laidback and uplifting.
A beautiful young woman with more musical moxy than most sixteen year olds, Karina Pasian has constructed one of the finest debut discs in years. Melancholic and truthful, funky and real, blissful and bold, Karina’s album is the sound of a better tomorrow.
Fall In Love Again
Karina Pasian Lyrics
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I just wanna fall, I just wanna fall
I just wanna fall in love again
I just wanna fall, I just wanna fall
I just wanna fall in love again
Put away your pride, and I’ll set mine aside
Rules are getting old, for my on good abide
So I just wanna fall, I just wanna fall
Cause I remember sneaking late nights on the phone
To hear your voice before I fall asleep
And I remember when you drew that picture of a globe on my hand
Cause you said you mean the world to me
What ever happened to the times you and I used to be so in love
With our heads in the clouds
Yeah, I just wanna feel that way again, someday
Baby I-I-I
Chorus:
I just wanna fall, I just wanna fall
I just wanna fall in love again
I just wanna fall, I just wanna fall
I just wanna fall in love again
Put away your pride, and I’ll set mine aside
Rules are getting old, for my on good abide
So I just wanna fall, I just wanna fall
I just wanna fall, I just wanna fall in love again
Don’t get m wrong, I know that we got history
But that just ain’t enough for me
Cause I’m feeling like you’re taking me for granted
And you’re about to ruin everything
I’ll always love you, and I’ll do anything for you
But I still gotta be honest to myself
Hope you’re listening,
I just hope that we could get back to where we were
Baby
Chorus:
I just wanna fall, I just wanna fall
I just wanna fall in love again
I just wanna fall, I just wanna fall
I just wanna fall in love again
Put away your Wride, and I’ll set mine aside
Rules are getting old, for my on good abide
So I just wanna fall, I just wanna fall
I just wanna fall, I just wanna fall in love again
I just wanna fall in love
I just wanna fall in love
I just wanna fall in love
I just wanna fall in love again
I just wanna fall in love
I just wanna fall in love
I just wanna fall in love
I just wanna fall in love again
I just wanna fall, I just wanna fall
I just wanna fall in love again
I just wanna fall, I just wanna fall
I just wanna fall in love again
Put away your pride, and I’ll set mine aside
Rules are getting old, for my on good abide
So I just wanna fall, I just wanna fall
I just wanna fall, I just wanna fall in love again
I just wanna fall in love again
I just wanna fall
I just wanna fall
Fall in love, fall in love
I just wanna fall
The lyrics to Karina Pasian's song "Fall in Love Again" explore the desire to rediscover a lost love. The chorus repeats the lines "I just wanna fall, I just wanna fall / I just wanna fall in love again", which express the singer's desire to experience the same feelings of love and passion that she once felt with her partner. She acknowledges that she and her partner have a history, but that it is not enough to sustain their relationship in its current state.
The verses provide more detail about the singer's memories of being in love with her partner. She remembers staying up late to talk to them on the phone and the sweet gesture of them drawing a picture of a globe on her hand. However, she also expresses feelings of being taken for granted by her partner and the need for honesty with herself about their relationship. Despite this, she still hopes to reconcile and return to the loving state they once shared.
The lines "Put away your pride, and I'll set mine aside / Rules are getting old, for my own good abide" suggest that the singer is willing to compromise and work towards healing their relationship. Ultimately, the lyrics express the universal desire to fall in love again and recapture the excitement and joy that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I just wanna fall, I just wanna fall
The singer wants to allow herself to fall in love again.
I just wanna fall in love again
The singer desires to experience the feeling of being in love once more.
Put away your pride, and I’ll set mine aside
The singer is willing to let go of her ego and hopes that the person she's singing to will do the same.
Rules are getting old, for my on good abide
The singer is tired of following certain rules and wants to break free from them for her own well-being.
So I just wanna fall, I just wanna fall
The singer reiterates her desire to fall in love again.
Cause I remember sneaking late nights on the phone
The singer reminisces about spending long nights on the phone with her loved one.
To hear your voice before I fall asleep
The singer used to love hearing her significant other's voice before going to bed.
And I remember when you drew that picture of a globe on my hand
The singer recalls a moment where her loved one drew a globe on her hand, symbolizing her importance to them.
Cause you said you mean the world to me
The globe drawing represented the person's love and admiration towards the singer.
What ever happened to the times you and I used to be so in love
The singer wonders about what happened to the love that they used to share.
With our heads in the clouds
The singer and her significant other were once very happy and carefree.
Yeah, I just wanna feel that way again, someday
The singer yearns to feel the same happiness and carefree feeling she once felt with her lover.
Don’t get m wrong, I know that we got history
The singer acknowledges the shared history between her and her significant other.
But that just ain’t enough for me
Sharing a history isn't enough to make the singer happy in the present.
Cause I’m feeling like you’re taking me for granted
The singer feels that her significant other is not appreciating her as much as they used to.
And you’re about to ruin everything
The singer fears that if things continue this way, their relationship will come to an end.
I’ll always love you, and I’ll do anything for you
The singer still loves her significant other, and is willing to do anything to try and save their relationship.
But I still gotta be honest to myself
The singer recognizes that she needs to be honest with herself about what's best for her.
Hope you’re listening,
The singer hopes that her significant other is paying attention to what she's saying.
I just hope that we could get back to where we were
The singer yearns for their relationship to go back to how it used to be.
Baby
An endearing term used towards the singer's significant other.
I just wanna fall in love
The singer is emphasizing her desire to fall in love again.
Fall in love, fall in love
A repeated affirmation of wanting to fall in love again.
I just wanna fall
The singer yearns to let go and fall into love.
Put away your Wride, and I’ll set mine aside
Similar to a previous line, the singer is willing to let go of her ego and is asking her significant other to do the same.
I just wanna fall in love again
The singer repeats her desire to fall in love again.
Contributed by Mateo B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jasmine
awesome :)
Anna
I love her music. I wish her much success, but a part of me wonders if success will change that "genuine" aspect of her music. All in all, she's blessed with talent and I really like her.
ctatumloveandlife
Love this woman's music!
CircleOfPimps
<3 Yasssss I've been waiting for new music! Completely worth the wait. This track sounds so refreshing and new! Thanks Karina! Definitely adding to favorites =D
Ramona R.
I LOVE YOU Karina!!! Voice is DOPE!!!
everythingchristine
Karina, I love all your songs, they're amazing <3
Lauren Gabrielle
They should put this on the radio it a very nice songgg love her voice
katrell Robinson
love me some karina love her music and her voice
Briana Rogers
love her voice
Malik
I remember discovering this song back in 2012 and falling in love with it 😭😍