Born Keren Ann Zeidel in Caesarea, Israel on 10th March 1974, she lived in the Netherlands and Israel until the age of eleven, when her family moved to France. Her first group, KAB (for Keren Ann Band), lasted three years. In 1997, she wrote the song "Father" for the film K by Alexandre Arcady, in which she also acted a small part. The next year, at the age of twenty-four, she formed Shelby with two other women; the group released one album and had a small success with the song "1+1+1", whose composer Benjamin Biolay became an important collaborator. In 2000 she began her solo career with La biographie de Luka Philipsen -- "Luka" in homage to the Suzanne Vega song, "Philipsen" after her maternal grandmother -- written with and produced by Biolay, who also co-wrote and -produced its follow-up, La disparition. (In return, she helped write his debut album, Rose Kennedy.) The pair also wrote several songs for Henri Salvador's best-selling, prize-winning 2000 comeback album, Chambre avec vue.
Lady & Bird is a collaboration with Bardi Johannsson of the Icelandic group Bang Gang.
Not Going Anywhere, which includes several songs from La disparition re-sung in English, was her first U.S. release, but her American breakthrough came with its follow-up, Nolita. Recorded in Paris and New York, it is named for Nolita, her neighborhood in lower Manhattan; it is sung half in French and half in English.
End Of May
Keren Ann Lyrics
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Under the board there's a compromise
If after all we only live twice
Which life is the runroad to paradise
Don't say a word
Here comes the break of the day
In white clouds of sand raised by the wind of the end of May
Close your eyes and make a bet
Faced to the glare of the sunset
This is about as far as we get
You haven't seen me disguised yet
Don't say a word
Here comes the break of the day
In white clouds of sand raised by the wind of the end of May
Close your eyes and make a wish
Under the stone there's a stone-fish
Hold your breath, then roll the dice
It might be the runroad to paradise
Don't say a word
Here comes the break of the day
In white clouds of sand raised by the wind of the end
of May
The lyrics of Keren Ann's song 'End of May' present a sense of anticipation and uncertainty, as the singer invites us to close our eyes and take a chance in a world of unknowns. The repeated instruction to "close your eyes" suggests a level of surrender or release, as if the singer is asking us to let go of our fears and uncertainties and embrace the unknown future. The idea of rolling the dice is a metaphor for taking risks, and the reference to a compromise under the board suggests that sometimes we have to settle for something less than perfect in order to move forward in life. The line "If after all we only live twice/Which life is the runroad to paradise" suggests that we may have multiple chances to get things right in life, but it is not always clear which path will lead us to true happiness.
The second stanza explores the idea of disguise and the theme of hiding who we truly are. The line "You haven't seen me disguised yet" implies that we all have some kind of facade or persona that we present to the world, and that there is always more to discover about someone else or even ourselves. The sense of mystery and unknown is continued in the third stanza, with the image of a stone-fish hidden beneath a stone. The singer urges us to hold our breath and take a chance, as it might lead us down the road to paradise.
Overall, the lyrics of 'End of May' encourage us to take risks and embrace the unknown future, even if it means compromising or taking a chance on something that may not be perfect. The repeated instruction to "close your eyes" suggests that the journey may require a level of surrender and trust in the universe.
Line by Line Meaning
Close your eyes and roll the dice
Take a chance and leave things to fate
Under the board there's a compromise
There's a solution that's not perfect but acceptable
If after all we only live twice
Life is too short to not take risks
Which life is the runroad to paradise
What choices lead to true happiness?
Don't say a word
Stay silent and embrace the moment
Here comes the break of the day
A new beginning is on the horizon
In white clouds of sand raised by the wind of the end of May
Symbolizes the passage of time and the inevitability of change
Close your eyes and make a bet
Take a risk and commit to a decision
Faced to the glare of the sunset
Confronting the end of something
This is about as far as we get
Limits exist, and we must accept them
You haven't seen me disguised yet
Still more to learn, more to reveal about oneself
Close your eyes and make a wish
Hope for the best, dream of a better future
Under the stone there's a stone-fish
Things aren't always what they seem, danger may be hidden
Hold your breath, then roll the dice
Brace for the unexpected, embrace uncertainty
It might be the runroad to paradise
There's always a chance for happiness, even in the unknown
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BENJAMIN BIOLAY, KEREN ANN ZEIDEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ruoningzhang5435
Close your eyes and roll the dice
Under the board there's a compromise
If after all we only live twice
Which life is the runroad to paradise
Don't say a word
Here comes the break of the day
In white clouds of sand raised by the wind of the end of May
Close your eyes and make a bet
Faced to the glare of the sunset
This is about as far as we get
You haven't seen me disguised yet
Don't say a word
Here comes the break of the day
In white clouds of sand raised by the wind of the end of May
Close your eyes and make a wish
Under the stone there's a stone-fish
Hold your breath, then roll the dice
It might be the runroad to paradise
Don't say a word
Here comes the break of the day
In white clouds of sand raised by the wind of the end
@user-xm1dm3rq2z
Close your eyes and roll a dice
Under the board there's a compromise
If after all we only live twice
Which life is the run road to paradise
두 눈을 감고 주사위를 던져봐요
탁자 아래에서 협상이 이루어지니
우리가 두 번 살 수 있다면
어떤 삶이 낙원으로 향하게 될까요
Don't say a word
Here comes the break of the day
In white clouds of sand raised by the wind of the end of May
아무런 말 하지 말아요 5월의 마지막 날
바람이 일으킨 모래 같은 하얀 구름 속으로 이제 새벽 동이 터오네요
Close your eyes and make a bet
Faced to the glare of the sunset
This is about as far as we get
You haven't seen me disguised yet
두 눈을 감고 내기를 해봐요
눈부신 햇살을 마주하며
우리가 얻을 수 있는 건 여기까지예요
난 여태껏 속임수를 쓰지 않았어요
Don't say a word
Here comes the break of the day
In white clouds of sand raised by the wind of the end of may
아무런 말 하지 말아요 5월의 마지막 날
바람이 일으킨 모래 같은 하얀 구름 속으로 이제 새벽 동이 터오네요
Close your eyes and make a wish
Under the stone there's a stone-fish
Hold your breath, then roll the dice
It might be the run road to paradise
두 눈을 감고 소원을 빌어봐요
돌 아래 돌로 된 물고기가 있으니
숨을 죽이고 주사위를 던져봐요
어쩌면 낙원에 이르는 길일지 모르잖아요
Don't say a word
Here comes the break of the day
In white clouds of sand raised by the wind of the end of May
아무런 말 하지 말아요 5월의 마지막 날
바람이 일으킨 모래 같은 하얀 구름 속으로 이제 새벽 동이 터오네요.
@ruoningzhang5435
Close your eyes and roll the dice
Under the board there's a compromise
If after all we only live twice
Which life is the runroad to paradise
Don't say a word
Here comes the break of the day
In white clouds of sand raised by the wind of the end of May
Close your eyes and make a bet
Faced to the glare of the sunset
This is about as far as we get
You haven't seen me disguised yet
Don't say a word
Here comes the break of the day
In white clouds of sand raised by the wind of the end of May
Close your eyes and make a wish
Under the stone there's a stone-fish
Hold your breath, then roll the dice
It might be the runroad to paradise
Don't say a word
Here comes the break of the day
In white clouds of sand raised by the wind of the end
@takethescoremc2238
This song truly deserves more listeners...
@user-xr2ok1em5f
Случайно в рингтоне услышала отрывок,так тронуло душу, что стала искать полную версию,это очень красиво, тембр голоса завораживает.Услышала впервые и влюбилась......
@BradSaintGeorge
Today i heard her for the first time. Im in love with her voice.
@danxu120
i like her voice and her way of singing
@willemzandbergen3815
Amazing song, love this.
@JackSmash32
c'est vraiment magnifique, la musique, la voix, les images...depuis bien longtemps je n'avais entendu une si belle chanson Mille mercis SrtaBennet :-)))))
@zhiyuwei4178
I listen to this song every May 31st . So cold, so beautiful.
@tinbottom1
"This song truly deserves more listeners..." Ever so true, how do certain artists get 'billions' of views and this song not achieve that ?
@willemzandbergen3815
I agree, this is brilliant. Love her voice