Lonely Drifter Karen has called places as far apart as Barcelona and Brusse… Read Full Bio ↴Lonely Drifter Karen has called places as far apart as Barcelona and Brussels home, but it has always revolved around Viennese-born singer/songwriter Tanja Frinta. Frinta began Lonely Drifter Karen in Sweden as a solo project in 2005, releasing the single Sinsweetime, but Majorcan keyboardist/arranger Marc Meliá Sobrevias and Italian drummer Giorgio Menossi joined her when she moved to Barcelona. The trio's debut, 2008's Grass Is Singing, took two years to record and revealed Lonely Drifter Karen's fascination with whimsical folk and cabaret. Two years later, Fall of Spring arrived on Crammed Discs, which had also released the band's debut. After Frinta and Sobrevias relocated to Brussels, Menossi amicably left the band, and French guitarist Clément Marion and drummer Maxime Malon, joined the band. Lonely Drifter Karen's third album, Poles, which boasted more electronic and rock touches, arrived in April 2012.

Comet
Lonely Drifter Karen Lyrics

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At the earth ? and as I fall
I am like the other man out in the see
You turn me on cause logic says keep shut
Comet comet comet comet
Comet comet comet comet
Comet comet comet comet
Comet comet comet comet
Comet comet comet comet

Take your time thought to waste your time
You don’t wanna be ridiculous don’t you

Let me be the earth land as you fall
And the universe boos
Comet comet comet comet
Comet comet comet comet
Comet comet comet comet
Comet comet comet comet
Comet comet comet comet
Comet comet comet comet
Comet comet comet comet

Comet comet comet comet
Comet comet comet comet

Overall Meaning

The song "Comet" by Lonely Drifter Karen has a dreamy and ethereal quality to it, with the lyrics evoking a sense of weightlessness and drifting through space. The first verse describes the singer falling towards Earth, feeling like an "other man out in the sea." This could be interpreted as a feeling of loneliness or disconnect from the world around them. However, they are turned on by something - possibly the idea of the comet they are imagining - even though logic tells them to keep quiet. The repetition of "comet" throughout the song emphasizes its importance and the hold it has over the singer.

In the second verse, the singer offers to be the "earth land" for someone else to fall onto, taking on a nurturing role. The mention of the universe booing suggests that the singer sees the world as an unforgiving and harsh place. The repeated chorus of "comet" could represent the singer's desire for something more in their life - something that will bring excitement and wonder.

Overall, the lyrics of "Comet" are abstract and open to interpretation, but they convey a sense of longing for something beyond the mundane. They could be seen as a metaphor for the search for meaning and purpose in life, and the desire to break free from the ordinary.

Line by Line Meaning

At the earth ? and as I fall
As I descend to the world below

I am like the other man out in the see
I feel lost and alone like a sailor lost at sea

You turn me on cause logic says keep shut
You excite me even though it goes against my better judgment

Comet comet comet comet
Repeating the word 'comet' to emphasize its importance or symbolism

Take your time thought to waste your time
Don't rush, but also don't waste your time

You don’t wanna be ridiculous don’t you
You don't want to look foolish, do you?

Let me be the earth land as you fall
Let me be your support as you come back down to earth

And the universe boos
The universe seems to disapprove or jeer at our situation

Comet comet comet comet
Repeating the word 'comet' to emphasize its importance or symbolism