Karen would be playing two shows comprised of a body of love songs written over the last two years. These songs were to be played live with a "motley" of NYC natives, under the name Native Korean Rock. Five songs are available on Native Korean Rock's official MySpace. A few days after the shows, Karen O said in an interview that Native Korean Rock was a one time thing. She also stated that the Yeah Yeah Yeahs are her main priority, and that the new record should be out in the beginning of next year. She also hinted to fans backstage that she will make all the Native Korean Songs available for download.
Indian Summer
Native Korean Rock Lyrics
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Winter and fall your eyes
I'll be in the summer
In-dian summer
In the song "Indian Summer" by Native Korean Rock, the lyrics speak of a love interest where the singer expresses their preference for their lover's appearance in the winter and fall. However, they suggest that they themselves will only be present in the summer, specifically an "Indian Summer."
The lyrics have a melancholic tone to them as the singer acknowledges their absence during their lover's preferred seasons but also shows their desire to be present in their own way during a time where warmth and sunlight are still present despite the impending arrival of autumn. The use of "Indian Summer" as opposed to simply "summer" is deliberate in its connotations of a brief, fleeting moment of warmth before the colder seasons take over. This adds to the overall sense of brevity and longing in the lyrics.
In terms of interpretation, the lyrics can be seen as a reflection on the impermanence and ephemerality of love and relationships. The singer recognizes that they may not be able to provide their lover with the comfort they desire during the colder seasons but still expresses their affection and desire to be present in their own way. Additionally, the use of seasonal imagery can be seen as a metaphor for the cyclical nature of relationships, where there are ups and downs but ultimately everything comes full circle.
Line by Line Meaning
I like you the better
I prefer you over other options
Winter and fall your eyes
Your eyes resemble the colors of winter and fall
I'll be in the summer
I will be present or available during the summer season
In-dian summer
Referring to the period of warm weather in autumn, usually after the first frost
Contributed by Max I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.