Talisha sings lead vocals, whilst Chris plays acoustic guitar and sings backing vocals. Having performed together professionally for over 6 years, both Talisha and Chris bring a wealth of musical experience and passion to Karizma Duo.
Karizma Duo also work alongside 'Lark Recordings', who record their popular acoustic covers and distribute them worldwide. Karizma Dou's music has been featured on ITV, Spotify and even Spanish television
Royals
Karizma Duo Lyrics
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I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies
And I'm not proud of my address
In the torn up town, no post code envy
But every song's like:
Gold teeth
Grey Goose
Bloodstains
Ball gowns
Trashing the hotel room
We don't care, we're driving cadillacs in our dreams
But everybody's like:
Cristal
Maybach
Diamonds on your timepiece
Jet planes
Islands
Tigers on a gold leash
We don't care, we're aren't caught up in your love affair
And we'll never be royals (royals)
It don't run in our blood
That kind of lux just ain't for us, we crave a different kind of buzz
Let me be your ruler (ruler)
You can call me queen bee
And baby I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule
Let me live that fantasy
My friends and I we've cracked the code
We count our dollars on the train to the party
And everyone who knows us knows
That we're fine with this, we didn't come for money
But every song's like:
Gold teeth
Grey Goose
Tripping in the bathroom
Bloodstains
Ball gowns
Trashing the hotel room
We don't care, we're driving cadillacs in our dreams
But everybody's like:
Cristal
Maybach
Diamonds on your timepiece
Jet planes
Islands
Tigers on a gold leash
We don't care, we're aren't caught up in your love affair
And we'll never be royals (royals)
It don't run in our blood
That kind of lux just ain't for us, we crave a different kind of buzz
Let me be your ruler (ruler)
You can call me queen bee
And baby I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule
Let me live that fantasy
Ooh ooh oh ooh
We're better than we've every dreamed
And I'm in love with being queen
ooh ooh oh ooh
Life is great without a care
We aren't caught up in your love affair
And we'll never be royals (royals)
It don't run in our blood
That kind of lux just ain't for us, we crave a different kind of buzz
Let me be your ruler (ruler)
You can call me queen bee
And baby I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule
Let me live that fantasy.
The lyrics to Karizma Duo's song Royals expresses the idea of not being able to relate to the luxurious lifestyles that are often portrayed in popular culture. The first verse illustrates the singer's lack of wealth and status, growing up with no access to expensive items like diamonds, and instead learning about them from movies. The song juxtaposes this life with the more extravagant and often reckless behavior of the wealthy and famous, which the singer observes with a mix of fascination and disdain. With lines like "We don't care, we're driving Cadillacs in our dreams," the chorus emphasizes that the singer and her friends are content with their simple and affordable pleasures and don't desire to live a more glamorous lifestyle.
The second verse further reinforces the idea that the singer is satisfied with her life despite not being materialistically wealthy. She describes counting her dollars on the train to a party, not caring about money, and not feeling like she is missing out on anything without it. The chorus repeats the notion that the characters will never be royals and that the "lux" associated with that lifestyle is not something that they aspire to. Instead, they seek a "different kind of buzz." The lyrics call for the singer to be called "queen bee" and to rule, highlighting the idea that everyone has the power to be their own royalty.
Line by Line Meaning
I've never seen a diamond in the flesh
I have not come across actual diamonds before and touched them.
I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies
I learned about engagement rings from romantic films that show couples exchanging them.
And I'm not proud of my address
My place of living is not something I take pride in as it may not be considered upscale.
In the torn up town, no post code envy
I live in a run-down area where there is no envy over postcodes or status symbols.
But every song's like: Gold teeth
The songs that are popular today all mention jewelry made of gold teeth.
Grey Goose
The current music scene is obsessed with Grey Goose vodka.
Tripping in the bathroom
People are constantly getting high or drunk in restrooms.
Bloodstains
Bloodstains are not uncommon on people's clothing or in hotel rooms.
Ball gowns
People wear elaborate and expensive dresses to certain events or parties.
Trashing the hotel room
Hotel rooms are treated poorly and are often a mess after parties or events.
We don't care, we're driving cadillacs in our dreams
We are not concerned with reality, and we live out our desires in our dreams where we have the luxury of driving a Cadillac.
But everybody's like: Cristal
Other people are fixated on drinking the expensive champagne Cristal.
Maybach
The wealthy flaunt their Maybach cars as status symbols.
Diamonds on your timepiece
The watches of the rich often have diamonds on them.
Jet planes
Private jets are the epitome of extravagance.
Islands
Islands are owned by some of the wealthiest people as private retreats.
Tigers on a gold leash
Some people keep dangerous animals, such as tigers, as pets, and the animals are adorned with gold leashes.
We don't care, we're aren't caught up in your love affair
We are not consumed with the romantic interests of others, and it does not distract us from our own lives.
And we'll never be royals (royals)
We will never be members of royalty.
It don't run in our blood
Being regal is not part of our lineage.
That kind of lux just ain't for us, we crave a different kind of buzz
We are not interested in that level of opulence, and we seek enjoyment from other experiences.
Let me be your ruler (ruler)
Let me be the one who is in charge.
You can call me queen bee
You can address me as the leader of my group of friends.
And baby I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule, I'll rule
I will take control and make the decisions.
Let me live that fantasy.
Allow me to continue imagining and living out my desired lifestyle in my mind.
My friends and I we've cracked the code
My friends and I have figured out how to achieve happiness.
We count our dollars on the train to the party
We save and budget our money while traveling to events or gatherings.
And everyone who knows us knows
People who are familiar with us are aware of our way of life.
That we're fine with this, we didn't come for money
We are content with our upbringing and are not motivated by wealth or monetary gain.
Ooh ooh oh ooh
A vocalizing of happiness or excitement.
We're better than we've every dreamed
Our lives have exceeded our wildest imaginations.
And I'm in love with being queen
I am having the time of my life being a leader and being in control.
Life is great without a care
Our lives are wonderful and worry-free.
Writer(s): Joel Little, Ella Marija la Yelic O'connor
Contributed by Sophie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.