Karaoke Queen

Catatonia

About Karaoke Queen

"Karaoke Queen" is a song by Welsh rock group Catatonia taken from the album Equally Cursed and Blessed and inspired by the talent-TV show Stars In Their Eyes. "Karaoke Queen" was originally intended as the follow-up single to "Dead from the Waist Down", until the record label insisted that "Londinium" be released as the second single from the album, against the band's wishes. Karaoke Queen was released as the third single and entered at number 36 in the charts. Cerys wrote the track after a night out in Ibiza with Dai Morris of Dai's Cwtch and relates the tale of her falling off the stage while performing Karaoke at Murphy's Irish Bar in San Antonio.  


Year:
2000
5:06
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Ooh sha la la la la la la
Ooh sha la la la la la la
Tedium is overcome
From obscurity, through melody
And when I'm blind it helps me
See through your key

No one can touch, no need to rush
Presented by my alibi
When I'm down it brings me round so easily
At eight o'clock I take my leave
And when I'm done and dusted, tonight I'm gonna be

I'll be a karaoke queen, it's not me you see
I'm gonna take you down to a place
I know you'd rather be
It's just a 3 minute song, it doesn't last very long
But it'll take you take you to a place,
I know you'd rather be
Hey you can dance, 

Ooh sha la la la la la la
Ooh sha la la la la la la
Common sense has excuses, recklessness, it's uses
But don't go fusing silence with charisma
At nine o'clock you can count on me
That when I'm up I'm ready, tonight I'm gonna be

I'll be a karaoke queen, it's not me you see
I'm gonna take you down to a place
I know you'd rather be
It's just a 3 minute song, it doesn't last very long
But it'll take you take you to a place,
I know you'd rather be
Where you can dance
Ooh sha la la la la la la
Ooh sha la la la la la la 

I'm doomed to fail, the stage gives way
It's an apostrophe to my legacy
But though I'm bruised,
I'll happily do it all again

At 10 O'clock don't wait up for me
'cause when I'm up I'm ready
Tonight I'm gonna be...Matthew!
I'll be a karaoke queen, it's not me you see
I'm gonna take you down to a place
I know you'd rather be
It's just a 3 minute song, it doesn't last very long
But it'll take you take you to a place,
I know you'd rather be
And you can dance if you want to
Show appreciation
But step up the mic for the full sensation
And you can dance
And you can dance
And you can dance
And you can ooh la la la ooh sha la la la

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Catatonia

Catatonia were an alternative rock band from Wales who gained popularity in the mid to late 1990s. The band consisted of Cerys Matthews on vocals, Mark Roberts on guitar, Paul Jones on bass (both now members of Y Ffyrc, and former members of Sherbet Antlers and Y Cyrff), Owen Powell (who is a judge on 'Wawffactor' – akin to a Welsh X Factor) on guitar, and Aled Richards (who now drums for Amy Wadge) on drums. Matthews and Roberts were the main songwriters. more »

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Written by: JONES, MATTHEWS, POWELL, RICHARDS, ROBERTS

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Karaoke Queen" is a rock/pop song by the Welsh alternative rock band Catatonia.
Album Details
The song is part of the band's third studio album "Equally Cursed and Blessed" which was released in 1999.
Chart Performance
Though the album peaked at number 1 on the UK Albums Chart, "Karaoke Queen" wasn't released as a single and therefore did not chart individually.
Songwriter
The song, like many of Catatonia's tracks, was co-written by vocalist Cerys Matthews and guitarist Mark Roberts.
Influences
The song embodies Catatonia's unique blend of rock, pop and alternative sounds. Cerys Matthews has noted in interviews that the band was influenced by multiple musical genres, leading to their eclectic sound.
Longevity
Despite not being a standout track on the album, "Karaoke Queen" has stood the test of time in the eyes of fans. Many still consider it a staple of the band's discography and a testament to their creativity.
Lyrics
The song deals with themes of individuality, self-confidence, and the thrill of performing live music.
Live Performances
"Karaoke Queen", like most of Catatonia's tracks, often featured in the band's setlists during live performances.
Following Break Up
After the band's break up in 2001, lead vocalist Cerys Matthews went on to have a successful solo career, but it's unclear whether or not "Karaoke Queen" featured in her solo performances.
Welsh Roots
Despite its English lyrics, "Karaoke Queen", like many Catatonia songs, has a distinctly Welsh feel. The band hailed from Wales and often incorporated Welsh culture and influences into their work.

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