She was discovered by the musical duo Rob'n'Raz when singing in a music contest. They liked her music and offered her a recording contract in 1988. Together with Rob'n'Raz she had her first hit in 1989 with the song "Got To Get"
Carousel
Leila K Lyrics
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All on board
The monkey carousel
It will take you up
It will take you down
It will go high
It will go low
Ladies and gentlemen
The monkey carousel
Welcome ladies and gentlemen
Medammes et monseiours
Meine damen und herren
Please take a seat
And buckle up for safety
We're gonna take you up
Up and away
No exits
No parachutes on this flight
So cool up
Look out
And enjoy the
THRILL KILL
Five Four Three Two One Cero Ignition
This carousel is taking you
Round and around and around and around
This carousel is taking you
Round and around and around and around
This carousel is taking you
Round and around and around and around
This carousel is taking you
Round and around and around and around
Bow bow bow
Slay day
Slay diddely
Bow bow bow
Slay day
Slay slay
Oh bow bow
Slay day
Slay diddely
Boom bing bing
Slay slay down come on
Oh slay day
Slay slay slay down come on
Oh slay day
Slay slay slay down come on
Carousel
This carousel is taking you
Round and around and around and around
Carousel
This carousel is taking you
Round and around and around and around
Carousel
Bow bow bow
Slay day
Slay day
Slay diddely
Bow bow bow
Slay slay
Carousel
Oh bow bow
Slay day
Slay slay boom bing slay slay down come on
Carousel
This carousel is taking you
Round and around and around and around
Carousel
This carousel is taking you
Round and around and around and around
Carousel
The lyrics to Leila K's song Carousel seem to be describing a theme park ride, specifically a monkey carousel. The song starts with the invitation to board the ride and announces that it will go up and down, high and low. The lyrics then shift to a warning to buckle up and enjoy the ride, which is described as a THRILL KILL. The countdown to ignition follows, and then the chorus repeats the idea that the carousel is taking the rider round and round.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more abstract and fragmented, and it is difficult to discern a clear meaning. The repeated phrases "Bow bow bow" and "Slay day" appear, adding to the surreal feeling of the song. The monkey carousel seems to have become an abstract concept, suggested by the lyrics "This carousel is taking you / Round and around and around and around" and the repetition of the word "carousel."
It could be argued that the song is a commentary on the nature of amusement park rides and the way they can be both thrilling and dangerous. The idea of a "THRILL KILL" suggests a desire for adrenaline-fueled experiences, and the lack of exits or parachutes on the ride adds a dark element to the lyrics. Ultimately, however, the song's meaning is left open to interpretation.
Line by Line Meaning
All on board
Everyone get ready to start this exciting trip
The monkey carousel
Welcome to this wild and unexpected ride
It will take you up
Hold tight as the ride lifts you to new heights
It will take you down
Be prepared for sudden and thrilling drops
It will go high
Experience the extreme height of the ride
It will go low
Feel the exhilaration when the ride takes you low
Ladies and gentlemen
Addressing the audience of passengers
Welcome ladies and gentlemen
Welcoming the visitors to this thrilling adventure
Medammes et monseiours
French for 'Ladies and Gentlemen'
Meine damen und herren
German for 'Ladies and Gentlemen'
Please take a seat
Get ready to start the journey by taking a seat
And buckle up for safety
Fasten your seat belt for safety measures
We're gonna take you up
Get ready for the ride to start ascending
Up and away
Going up in the air
No exits
There are no ways out of this exciting experience
No parachutes on this flight
No way to escape this ride mid-flight
So cool up
Get comfortable and enjoy the ride
Look out
Look around and enjoy the view
And enjoy the THRILL KILL
Experience the adrenaline rush of this ride to the fullest
Five Four Three Two One Cero Ignition
The ride is about to start, get ready for the adventure
Bow bow bow
Expression of excitement
Slay day
Having a great time
Slay diddely
Expression of excitement
Slay slay
Enjoying the ride to the fullest
Boom bing bing
Expression of excitement
Carousel
Referring to the ride, a circular device with seats that go up and down
This carousel is taking you
The ride will take you on an adventure
Round and around and around and around
The ride will be circular and continuous
Bow bow
Expression of excitement
Carousel
Referring to the ride, a circular device with seats that go up and down
Writer(s): KRISTER VOLLE DAG, K LEILA, DOUGLAS CARR, ALENI AGAMI
Contributed by Sadie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.