Creating beautiful celtic/historical infused music, she is inspired by many popular movies and tv shows such as Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit etc.
In her words: "I started writing and singing music as a hobby in 2010 and decided, rather bravely, to upload my stuff to YouTube for a bit of a laugh. Little did I know I'd gain such a gorgeous fan base of kindred nerds who understood and welcomed my world of music and encouraged me to make more. So that's what I've been doing. I've been happily building my little library of songs for over a decade now, still learning and loving this craft and still beaming delightedly with every new, cherished subscriber on YouTube. It's been an absolute joy and a privilege to do this full-time, and I hope to do it for many more years. Thank you so much for your kindness and support."
I Will Be No Mistress
Karliene Lyrics
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(I will be no mistress)
I will be no mistress
(I will be no mistress)
I see your eyes a' wandering,
wishing and a' wanting,
but I am not for conquering,
You can send me trinkets,
beg me for my kisses,
but I will be no mistress,
to no man or King
I will be no mistress
(I will be no mistress)
I will be no mistress
(I will be no mistress)
You want me for your lover,
to line up with the others,
but you will soon discover
I'm not a Summer fling
You can send me trinkets,
beg me for my kisses,
but I will be no mistress,
to no man or King
I will be no mistress
(I will be no mistress)
I will be no mistress
(I will be no mistress)
I will be no mistress
(I will be no mistress)
I will be no mistress
(I will be no mistress)
You want me for your lover
I'm not like the others,
and I'll not take your offer
I want a wedding ring!
I will be no mistress
(I will be no mistress)
I will be no mistress
(I will be no mistress)
I will be no mistress
(I will be no mistress)
I will be no mistress
(I will be no mistress)
The lyrics of Karliene's song "I Will Be No Mistress" is an anthem for women who are strong-willed enough to refuse to be someone's mistress or side piece. The first stanza expresses her desire to be in a committed relationship rather than being conquered by a man's charm. The following lines are a reflection of her strength and determination to win her lover's heart through marriage instead of being just another lover. The repetition of the phrase "I will be no mistress" reinforces her unwavering decision to never be used as a temporary lover.
The chorus repeats the same phrase, almost as a war cry or a declaration of independence. She speaks of the typical ploys men use to woo a woman, such as sending trinkets and begging for kisses, but she stands firm in her decision not to be a mistress to any man or king. In the third stanza, she speaks of men wanting her only for her body, but she's not like other women who would gladly accept the role of a temporary lover. She wants a wedding ring and nothing less, showing that she values commitment and respect in a relationship.
Overall, Karliene's "I Will Be No Mistress" is an empowering song that speaks of a woman who refuses to compromise on her values and needs in a relationship. It celebrates her strength and determination to stand her ground and demand nothing less than respect and love.
Line by Line Meaning
I will be no mistress
I refuse to be a mistress, a secret lover to any man or King
I see your eyes a' wandering, wishing and a' wanting,
I notice the desire in your eyes, but I won't be an object of conquest
but I am not for conquering, a husband I will win
I'm not interested in being a temporary fling; I want a committed relationship and a husband
You can send me trinkets, beg me for my kisses,
You may try to win me over with gifts and flattery
but I will be no mistress, to no man or King
But I won't be swayed and won't become a mistress for anyone
You want me for your lover, to line up with the others,
You desire me as a lover, to be one of many in your line of conquests
but you will soon discover I'm not a Summer fling
But you'll realize I'm not interested in a fleeting seasonal romance
I will be no mistress, to no man or King
I repeat my refusal to be a mistress to anyone
I'm not like the others, and I'll not take your offer
I'm different from other women you've known, and I won't accept your proposition
I want a wedding ring!
I desire a committed relationship and marriage, not a fling
I will be no mistress
Reiterating my refusal to be a mistress
I will be no mistress
Emphasizing my firm stance on the matter
I will be no mistress
Asserting my decision one last time
I will be no mistress
Stating that being a mistress is absolutely out of the question for me
Contributed by Allison K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.