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Sisters Kelly and Kamille are the band Karmina (means "song" in Latin). With a background in classical music, their influences range anywhere from Brahms to Björk to The Beatles. They write, sing, produce and perform their original music, which can be heard on such major television shows as CSI:NY, 90210, The Hills and The Cleaner.
Wrapping up 2011 with a two-month UK/EU Apple store tour and a US West Cost tour, the sisters continue to play nationally and internationally, having performed with such artists as Sheryl Crow, Sara Bareilles, Hanson, James Blunt and Carol King.
Karmina's CBS Records release, Backwards into Beauty, features single "The Kiss" which rose to #24 on the Billboard AC chart. Kelly and Kamille's newest music can be heard on their sophomore album Car Train Ship Plane. With a musical dynamic that can only come from siblings, Kamina's songs are sure to satisfy a craving for quality, harmony-loaded, imagery-filled music.
Sympathy
Karmina Lyrics
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You spoke the words, the room dropped 10 degrees
Suddenly I start to freeze
The air is thin, it’s hard to breathe
How should I react? Where to begin?
The walls are slowly cavin in
It’s dangerous this state I’m in
Then you try to explain your deed, as I stand here and bleed
I’m detached from my sanity, unstable and unwise
Don’t move, and nobody has to die
But I guess…
Chorus:
I’m doin just fine, I’m doin just fine
Just give me some time, I need to close my eyes
I’m doin just fine, and I’ll be all right
Don’t worry I’m fine, as I leave the world behind
Verse:
Breaking the pause, I go to turn around
I walk away, it’s getting loud
Someone turn the volume down
Gotta get destroyed and lose my head
Don’t think that I’ll return to bed
The bulls are out and seein red
Take shelter, protect your heart, cause some treat it as art
Paintin over and over it again
I try not to fall apart, attemptin to hold on
Freak out, and everyone plays along
That…
Chorus:
I’m, doin just fine, I’m doin just fine
Just give me some time, I need to close my eyes
I’m doin just fine, and I’ll be all right
Don’t worry I’m fine, as I leave the world behind
Don’t touch me I’m shaking, can you hear me breaking?
Yet somehow I’m still standing, oh
Well maybe I’m crazy, but this is really hard for me (alternate: to think your heart belonged to me)
Can I get some sympathy?
Bridge:
Cry for me
Let me know you’re givin me thought
No more lies for me
Inject me with the honesty shot
Just sympathy
Leave it with me, it’s all that I’ve got
To face the storm out there
But…
The lyrics in Karmina's song Sympathy describe the aftermath of a betrayal. The first verse describes the shock and confusion the artist feels after hearing about the deceitful act. The line "The walls are slowly cavin in" creates a sense of claustrophobia and heightened emotions. The artist's mind is in turmoil as they try to figure out what to do next. The chorus reveals the artist's defense mechanism, stating that they are "doin just fine" and needing time to process what happened. The second verse speaks to the artist's desire to distance themselves from the situation, "Breaking the pause, I go to turn around." They recognize the emotions they are feeling and the potential for chaos, "The bulls are out and seein red." The artist's plea for sympathy in the bridge can be seen as a way to confront the situation and process the emotions in a healthier way.
Overall, the lyrics in Sympathy effectively convey the confusion, pain, and numbness that comes with betrayal. The artist creates a narrative that is easy to follow and is relatable to anyone who has experienced a betrayal in their own life.
Line by Line Meaning
You spoke the words, the room dropped 10 degrees
Your words have a powerful effect on me, causing me to feel cold and uncomfortable.
Suddenly I start to freeze
Your words have caused a physical response in me, making me feel cold and numb.
The air is thin, it’s hard to breathe
I'm struggling to breathe properly as a result of what you have said.
How should I react? Where to begin?
I am unsure how to respond to what you have said and don't know where to start.
The walls are slowly cavin in
My world is starting to crumble around me as a result of what you have said.
It’s dangerous this state I’m in
I feel like I am in a dangerous and unstable emotional state as a result of your words.
Then you try to explain your deed, as I stand here and bleed
You attempt to justify your actions even though I'm hurt by them.
Shut up, I’ve already heard enough
I don't want to hear any more of your justifications or excuses for what you've done.
I’m detached from my sanity, unstable and unwise
Your words have driven me to a state of instability and irrationality.
Don’t move, and nobody has to die
I feel like I'm going to lash out, but if you don't provoke me, no one will get hurt.
I’m doin just fine, I’m doin just fine
I'm trying to convince myself (and others) that I'm okay.
Just give me some time, I need to close my eyes
I need a break from this situation to calm down and collect myself.
and I’ll be all right
I'll be okay in the end, even though I'm struggling right now.
Don’t worry I’m fine, as I leave the world behind
I need to let go of the situation and move on to protect my mental health.
Breaking the pause, I go to turn around
I'm breaking my silence and starting to move away from you.
I walk away, it’s getting loud
The situation is escalating and I need to remove myself from it.
Someone turn the volume down
I'm overwhelmed and need the situation to be less intense.
Gotta get destroyed and lose my head
I feel like I need to let myself fall apart emotionally to move on from this situation.
Don’t think that I’ll return to bed
I'm not going back to how things were before this situation.
The bulls are out and seein red
People are getting angry and aggressive in response to the situation.
Take shelter, protect your heart, cause some treat it as art
I need to be cautious and protect myself emotionally because some people see causing emotional pain as an accomplishment.
Paintin over and over it again
People keep causing emotional harm, even though it's not productive.
I try not to fall apart, attemptin to hold on
I'm trying to hold myself together and not give in to my emotions.
Freak out, and everyone plays along
If I lose control of my emotions, it will only make the situation worse and other people are likely to add to the chaos.
Don’t touch me I’m shaking, can you hear me breaking?
I'm falling apart emotionally and don't want to be touched or interacted with.
Yet somehow I’m still standing, oh
Despite everything, I'm still here and I'm still alive.
Well maybe I’m crazy, but this is really hard for me
This situation is incredibly difficult for me to handle emotionally, and I'm struggling with it.
Can I get some sympathy?
I need emotional support and understanding from other people to help me cope with this situation.
Cry for me
I need others to show empathy and care for me in this situation.
Let me know you’re givin me thought
I need to know that other people are thinking of me and trying to understand what I'm going through.
No more lies for me
I need honesty and transparency from others regarding this situation.
Inject me with the honesty shot
I need other people to give me truth, even if it's difficult or painful.
Just sympathy
All I need right now is support and understanding from others.
Leave it with me, it’s all that I’ve got
I'm relying on the compassion and kindness of others to help me cope with this situation.
To face the storm out there
I need support in order to face the difficulties ahead of me.
Contributed by Audrey A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.