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."
To God I Commend My Soul
Karliene Lyrics
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Was I not true?
Did I not give you all I could?
I bore you sons
born in blood,
you can't blame me what pleases God!
you speak of sin,
but it is you who is foul within
And all that love
has turned to rust
apon the blade that cuts through us
And when my petals fade their red,
will you pluck my weeping head?
Or will you love me till the end?
your only Winter rose?
Oh Lord have mercy on me,
to God I commend my soul
These lyrics from Karliene's song "To God I Commend My Soul" tell a powerful story of a woman who feels misunderstood and mistreated by those around her, even as she tries to live a good and true life. The opening lines of the song - "Was I not good? Was I not true? Did I not give you all I could?" - express her frustration with the way she has been treated, as if her efforts and sacrifices have gone unappreciated.
She goes on to reference her children, who she has borne "in blood," and suggests that her accusers cannot blame her for doing what pleases God. It becomes clear that the woman is being accused of witchcraft, or at least being seen as an outsider in her community, and this accusation is likely what has caused her so much pain and isolation. She rejects this label, however, and suggests that it is actually her accusers who are "foul within."
Despite the love that once existed between her and those around her, it has now "turned to rust" and is cutting through them all like a blade. The final lines of the verse suggest that the woman is facing the possibility of death, and she asks for mercy from the Lord as she commends her soul to God. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of alienation, pain, and the struggle to hold on to one's beliefs and values in the face of persecution.
Line by Line Meaning
Was I not good?
Did I not behave in a way that was pleasing to you?
Was I not true?
Did I not always speak the truth?
Did I not give you all I could?
Did I not provide you with everything I had?
I bore you sons
I gave birth to your children
born in blood,
the process of childbirth is messy and involves blood
you can't blame me what pleases God!
If God chooses to take our children or caused something bad to happen, it's not my fault
You call me "witch"
You accuse me of being a witch
you speak of sin,
you talk about sinning and wrongdoing
but it is you who is foul within
but it is you who is dirty and sinful inside
And all that love
All the love we once had
has turned to rust
has decayed and become useless
apon the blade that cuts through us
due to the sharpness of the pain we are experiencing
And when my petals fade their red,
When I lose my youth and beauty
will you pluck my weeping head?
will you abandon me when I am old and gray?
Or will you love me till the end?
Or will you love me unconditionally?
your only Winter rose?
Your only love for all seasons
Oh Lord have mercy on me,
Please have mercy on me, Oh Lord
to God I commend my soul
I entrust my soul to God
Contributed by Parker P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.