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.
Right Now & Right Here
Keren Ann Lyrics
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Head on my shoulder I'll pour myself a glass
Wait 'til we're somewhere closer to a lake
Then make a sad face and tell me it's to late
Right now and right here
My love oh my dear
I'll try to be clear
My love oh my dear
Over and over you wanted me to play
Head on my shoulder there's nothing left to say
Wait 'til we're somewhere closer to the sea
Then we can jump and pretend we disagree
Right now and right here
My love oh my dear
I'll try to be clear
Over and over we're turning off the light
Even the warriors are always great at night
Wait 'til we're somewhere closer to the moon
Then you can kiss me and say that it's too soon
Right now and right here
My love oh my dear
Faces under water, look much closer
When they appear
Your hand on my shoulder
We'll be older in a year
In the morning after should I laugh or disappear
In Keren Ann's song "Right Now & Right Here", the lyrics tell the story of a couple who seem to be taking a journey together, moving from one location to another. They are looking for a place where they are comfortable expressing their emotions and feelings to one another. The lyrics point out how the couple wants to speed up to get to a specific location faster. However, they must wait until they reach a specific spot in order to feel comfortable opening up. The song suggests that the couple is taking their time getting to know one another, but they are willing to take the time they need to get to know each other better.
The song's chorus repeats the phrase "Right now and right here, my love oh my dear, I'll try to be clear." It suggests that the couple is trying to be honest and open with one another. They are testing the waters, seeing what works in their relationship, and how much they can trust each other. There is also a sense that they are having fun as they explore the journey of their relationship.
Overall, "Right Now & Right Here" is a beautiful song that captures the spirit of a couple trying to figure out their relationship while having fun on their journey. It touches on the themes of trust, communication, and the joy of discovering someone new.
Line by Line Meaning
Over and over you wanted it so fast
You always wanted things to happen quickly and repeatedly
Head on my shoulder I'll pour myself a glass
I'll be there for you when you need it, and I'll take a moment to myself as well
Wait 'til we're somewhere closer to a lake
Let's wait until we're in a more peaceful place before we have this conversation
Then make a sad face and tell me it's too late
After waiting too long, express regret and sadness about the missed opportunity
Right now and right here
Let's focus on the present moment
My love oh my dear
Expressing affection to a loved one
I'll try to be clear
I'll do my best to communicate effectively
Over and over you wanted me to play
You kept urging me to engage in something
Head on my shoulder there's nothing left to say
I'm here for you, but I don't know what else to do or say
Wait 'til we're somewhere closer to the sea
Let's wait until we're in a calmer place before we continue this conversation
Then we can jump and pretend we disagree
We can express ourselves, even if we don't necessarily agree on everything
Over and over we're turning off the light
We keep ending things, but they keep happening again
Even the warriors are always great at night
Even strong people can struggle with things, especially when it's dark or late
Wait 'til we're somewhere closer to the moon
Let's wait until we're in a more romantic or enchanting environment
Then you can kiss me and say that it's too soon
Even though it may be too soon, we can still have a moment and express feelings
Faces under water, look much closer
Things become more clear and vivid when viewed from a different perspective
When they appear
When things become visible or obvious
Your hand on my shoulder
Physical touch can be comforting and connective
We'll be older in a year
Time passes quickly, and we'll be different in the future
In the morning after should I laugh or disappear
After a significant moment or event, it can be difficult to know how to react or move forward
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BENJAMIN BIOLAY, KEREN ANN ZEIDEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Serch moreno
This is the 3rd decade I have been listening to this song, first in the 00s, then the 10s, and now the 20s. My god, classics never die.
Wallace Guo
@Lucas Wagner Thank you so much!
Lucas Wagner
@Wallace Guo la disparition
Wallace Guo
I remember there also a french version, but i forger the name.Do you know it？thx
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