BiaIchihara Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hello! I don´t know where esle to post it, I just kind of covered Mika´s Karen song.. here you go [YOUTUBE]QLOgEWUWhWw[/YOUTUBE] :mf_lustslow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarryEyed<3 Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Hi guys I'm new here... Finally joined! Anyways, here are the FULL lyrics, I'm absolutely positive they're right: Karen a 20 ans Et Karen n'a rien d'autre et le temps file déjà entre ces doights Accoudé au bar rue des martyrs au 82 Karen fait son bilan. Elle voudrait une vie meilleur, que ses frères Et ses soeurs Qui sont rentré dans les rangs. Karen dit que Paris c'est grand, qu'une autre vie l'attend, Elle dit qu'on la jettera pas. Karen traine toujours sur le rouge, de ses lèvres et Elle bouge, Sans comprende porquoi, Karen s'en fout Elle est libre, Elle est libre. Karen dit qu'elle sera une star, couche avec des connards, Elle dit qu'elle fera des envieux. Karen trinque toujours à la votre, chante les chanson des autres, Chante ses rêves Et les notre, chante au Bistrot 82. ~ Karen a 30 ans, Mais Elle n'a rien d'autre à faire même pas les enfants, même pas la poussière Elle vit chez sa mère juste à deux rues du 82 Un jour l'amour est venu. Il a frappé à sa porte, Elle a crié qu'il sorte J'ouvre pas aux inconnu. Karen dit que Paris c'est grand, qu'une autre vie l'attend Elle dit qu'on la jettera pas. Karen mise alors sur le rouge de ses lèvres Et Elle bouge Elle dit qu'elle vaut mieux qu'ça Karen s'en fout Elle est libre, Elle est libre. Karen dit qu'elle sera une star, couche avec des connards, Elle dit qu'elle fera des envieux. Karen trinque toujours à la votre, chante les chansons des autres, Chante ses rêves et les notre, chante au Bistrot 82. ~ Karen a 50 ans, Elle garde pas d'argent fumé tout sur un petit lit blanc Elle se dit qu'elle passera boire un verre au 82 Mais Elle mourra juste avant. Sur son vieux matelas pourri, ce chien de ressort, Qui lui rentre dans les flans. Karen dit que la vie c'est dur, va tout droit dans le mur Elle dit qu'on l'arrêtera pas. Karen mis alors sur le noir, ferme les yieux Et se barre Sans comprende porquoi, Karen s'en va Elle est libre (x4) Karen dit qu'elle sera une star, couche avec des connards, Elle dit qu'elle fera des envieux, Karen trinque toujours à la votre, chante les chansons des autres, Chante ses rêves Et les notre, Chante au Bistrot 82. (x3) So, there they are... Maybe I didn't look hard enough, but I didn't see them this complete anywhere else. Also, rest assured that I did get extra credit for this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuna Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Anyone ever been to 82 rue des Martyrs for real? I'm thinking of going there during my summer travel to Paris next month....would it be a good idea or not? at least I know 82 rue des Martyrs really exists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikasister Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Anyone ever been to 82 rue des Martyrs for real? I'm thinking of going there during my summer travel to Paris next month....would it be a good idea or not? at least I know 82 rue des Martyrs really exists. A friend of mine was there with her friends, and took pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuna Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 A friend of mine was there with her friends, and took pics Haha thanks! Heard that (from the lyrics) it's a bistro so can I have lunch there then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camille* Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Anyone ever been to 82 rue des Martyrs for real? I'm thinking of going there during my summer travel to Paris next month....would it be a good idea or not? at least I know 82 rue des Martyrs really exists. I've seen it but haven't been inside, it's in a touristic part of Paris (but what part is not touristic ) so you can't really miss it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikasister Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Haha thanks! Heard that (from the lyrics) it's a bistro so can I have lunch there then? I guess...my friend showed me the pics and outside it's beautiful but not much inside, I think it needs a coat of pain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuna Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 (edited) I've seen it but haven't been inside, it's in a touristic part of Paris (but what part is not touristic ) so you can't really miss it Yeah I checked out that on the google map and it's near monmartre... it's in tourist's zone so gotta go...!! will have lunch there and ask Karen is there or not I guess...my friend showed me the pics and outside it's beautiful but not much inside, I think it needs a coat of pain Seen the pic and seems it's not the place where popstars going... Edited June 17, 2012 by Yuna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikasister Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Yeah I checked out that on the google map and it's near monmartre... it's in tourist's zone so gotta go...!! will have lunch there and ask Karen is there or not Seen the pic and seems it's not the place where popstars going... It depends of the pop star, we know Mika is different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuna Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 I guess...my friend showed me the pics and outside it's beautiful but not much inside, I think it needs a coat of pain It depends of the pop star, we know Mika is different he is...!! ha just seen this article http://www.leparisien.fr/paris-75/son-bar-a-inspire-mika-20-07-2011-1538332.php . gotta have some cocktail there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikasister Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 he is...!! ha just seen this article http://www.leparisien.fr/paris-75/son-bar-a-inspire-mika-20-07-2011-1538332.php . gotta have some cocktail there I've read this article. Mika made a treasure with that story, one of the best songs I've ever heard...maybe one day I'll be able to be there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzie Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Seen the pic and seems it's not the place where popstars going... yes, I think the famous ones tend to prefer the show next door: a transvestite cabaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowli Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 translations pleasssssssssssssssssse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mina Alisa Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 This august I was in Paris and found Bistrot 82 Had drink there https://p.twimg.com/A191DvbCAAEG8W7.jpg:large Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boom_kimool_boom Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 This august I was in Paris and found Bistrot 82 Had drink there https://p.twimg.com/A191DvbCAAEG8W7.jpg:large That pic is beautiful and you look gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuna Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 This august I was in Paris and found Bistrot 82 Had drink there https://p.twimg.com/A191DvbCAAEG8W7.jpg:large I went there twice but closed... and I came across a dirty old pervert try to touch me disgusted so never near there after...I think this is quite dangerous place for girls.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mina Alisa Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 That pic is beautiful and you look gorgeous! Thank you and you have the best siggy EVER I went there twice but closed... and I came across a dirty old pervert try to touch me disgusted so never near there after...I think this is quite dangerous place for girls.... Yes it's kinda dangerous but I was during the day, it's because of Pigalle... and you can imagine how men looked at me there walking wearing this But I had lucky cos I met one french guy who helped me to find it and I wasn't alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuna Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 (edited) Thank you and you have the best siggy EVER Yes it's kinda dangerous but I was during the day, it's because of Pigalle... and you can imagine how men looked at me there walking wearing this But I had lucky cos I met one french guy who helped me to find it and I wasn't alone I wasn't alone but if not with men it's useless...I was there around noon but Sunday and rained so not many ppl there but many perverts : anyways I just got a bad memory near 82 rue des martyrs Me and my friend wore feminine dress at that time ...felt like every local passenger stares at us... Edited September 7, 2012 by Yuna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Sorry about the perverts. One of the reasons I don't care for this song is it all sounds a bit seedy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuna Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Sorry about the perverts. One of the reasons I don't care for this song is it all sounds a bit seedy. I love that song... but that place is seedy a lot.... But there were many shops and places for artists so I assume that's the reason that attracted Mika.... but not a place for girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerMoment1608 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Karen a 20 ans Et Karen n'a rien d'autre et le temps file déjà entre ces doights Accoudé au bar rue des martyrs au 82 Karen fait son bilan. Elle voudrait une vie meilleur' date=' que ses frères Et ses soeurs Qui sont rentré dans les rangs. Karen dit que Paris c'est grand, qu'une autre vie l'attend, Elle dit qu'on la jettera pas. Karen traine toujours sur le rouge, de ses lèvres et Elle bouge, Sans comprende porquoi, Karen s'en fout Elle est libre, Elle est libre. Karen dit qu'elle sera une star, couche avec des connards, Elle dit qu'elle fera des envieux. Karen trinque toujours à la votre, chante les chanson des autres, Chante ses rêves Et les notre, chante au Bistrot 82. ~ Karen a 30 ans, Mais Elle n'a rien d'autre à faire même pas les enfants, même pas la poussière Elle vit chez sa mère juste à deux rues du 82 Un jour l'amour est venu. Il a frappé à sa porte, Elle a crié qu'il sorte J'ouvre pas aux inconnu. Karen dit que Paris c'est grand, qu'une autre vie l'attend Elle dit qu'on la jettera pas. Karen mise alors sur le rouge de ses lèvres Et Elle bouge Elle dit qu'elle vaut mieux qu'ça Karen s'en fout Elle est libre, Elle est libre. Karen dit qu'elle sera une star, couche avec des connards, Elle dit qu'elle fera des envieux. Karen trinque toujours à la votre, chante les chansons des autres, Chante ses rêves et les notre, chante au Bistrot 82. ~ Karen a 50 ans, Elle garde pas d'argent fumé tout sur un petit lit blanc Elle se dit qu'elle passera boire un verre au 82 Mais Elle mourra juste avant. Sur son vieux matelas pourri, ce chien de ressort, Qui lui rentre dans les flans. Karen dit que la vie c'est dur, va tout droit dans le mur Elle dit qu'on l'arrêtera pas. Karen mis alors sur le noir, ferme les yieux Et se barre Sans comprende porquoi, Karen s'en va Elle est libre (x4) Karen dit qu'elle sera une star, couche avec des connards, Elle dit qu'elle fera des envieux, Karen trinque toujours à la votre, chante les chansons des autres, Chante ses rêves Et les notre, Chante au Bistrot 82. (x3)[/quote'] Are the lyrics of the studio-version the same? And could someone translate the lyrics again, please? I could only found a translation of a very early lyrics-version without corrections in this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camille* Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Are the lyrics of the studio-version the same? And could someone translate the lyrics again, please? I could only found a translation of a very early lyrics-version without corrections in this thread I try my best but it's never easy to translate lyrics Karen is 20, yes but Karen has nothing else, and time is already going by Leaning on the bar Rue des Martyrs, 82, Karen looks back on her life She would like a better life than her brothers and sisters who fell into line Karen says that Paris is big, that another life is waiting for her, She says nobody will buy her So Karen relies on her lipstick and moves She says she's better than this Karen doesn't care she's free, she's free Karen says she'll be a star, she sleeps with bastards She says people will envy her Karen always drinks in your honour, sings other people's songs, Sings her dreams and ours Sings at the Bistrot 82 Karen is 30 but she's got nothing else to do Not even having children not even dusting She lives with her mother two streets away from the 82 One day love came It knocked on her door, she shouted at it to make it leave 'I don't open to strangers' Karen says that Paris is big, that another life is waiting for her, She says nobody will buy her Karen still relies on her lipstick and moves She says she's better than this Karen doesn't care she's free, she's free Karen says she'll be a star, she sleeps with bastards She says people will envy her Karen always drinks in your honour, sings other people's songs, Sings her dreams and ours Sings at the Bistrot 82 Karen is 50, she's got no allowances no money She smokes and coughs on a small white bed She thinks about going to have a drink at the 82 But she will die just before On her old rotten mattress This wretched spring which is hurting her sides Karen says that life is hard, that she's heading for disaster She says nobody will stop her Karen then places her bet on darkness Closes her eyes and goes away Without understanding why, Karen goes away, she's free, she's free Karen says she'll be a star, she sleeps with bastards She says people will envy her Karen always drinks in your honour, sings other people's songs, Sings her dreams and ours Sings at the Bistrot 82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerMoment1608 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I try my best but it's never easy to translate lyrics Awww, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etoile2roses Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I don't understand how people can dance and sing on the story of this girl Mika archive with his lyrics in the bad way ever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macboll Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Etoile2rose, "Karen" could be compared to other songs, French ones or English ones. You know, like "Cendrillon" by Téléphone or "Bohemian Rhapsody" or "Show must go on" by Queen. Neither of them were nice, sweet songs but many people loved (and still love) them and sung along or even danced on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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