Miss Chatelaine
k.d. lang
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Just a kiss just a kiss I have lived just for this I can't explain why I've become Miss Chatelaine Just a smile just a smile Hold me captive just a while I can't explain why I've become Miss Chatelaine Every time your eyes meet mine Clouds of qualm Burst into sunshine Just a sigh just a sigh Words my love just reply I can't explain why I've become Miss Chatelaine Miss Chatelaine Zing! Just a smile just a smile Hold me captive just a while I can't explain why I've become Miss Chatelaine Every time your eyes meet mine Clouds of qualm Burst into sunshine Just a kiss just a kiss I have lived just for this I can't explain why I've become Miss Chatelaine Miss Chatelaine Miss Chatelaine Miss Chatelaine Miss Chatelaine
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Written by: Kathryn Dawn Lang, Benjamin Mink
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Miss Chatelaine" was created by the Canadian singer-songwriter k.d. lang and was included in her 1992 album, "Ingenue".
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Album Success"Miss Chatelaine" was part of the highly successful album "Ingenue" which went multi-platinum in Canada and Australia. It also sold well in many countries around the world, including the United States and United Kingdom.
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Song StyleThe song is characterized by its pop stylings, a departure from lang's earlier, more country-focused compositions. It is upbeat and danceable, different from most other songs on the "Ingenue" album, which are slow and introspective.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Miss Chatelaine" features lang in a variety of extravagant, glamorous costumes, dancing and enjoying herself in a lavish setting. This video was seen as a playful nod to her image as a non-conformist artist.
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Song Meaning"Miss Chatelaine" is often interpreted as a commentary on lang's own life being in the public eye, especially after her coming out as gay. The title could potentially be a pun on "Miss Chatelaine", a designation for a woman of the house in French-Canadian culture, and "Chatelaine", a Canadian women's magazine.
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Award NominationThe song was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Female Pop Vocal Performance category in 1994, highlighting its popularity and critical acclaim.
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Live Performancesk.d. lang has often included "Miss Chatelaine" in her live performances, and it has become one of her signature songs along with "Constant Craving" and "Hallelujah".
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Cultural Impact"Miss Chatelaine" has made a lasting impact and is seen as a significant part of the 90s queer music canon. The song continues to enjoy widespread popularity and is frequently played on adult contemporary radio stations.
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Cover versionsMany other artists have covered "Miss Chatelaine" over the years, attesting to its ongoing appeal and timeless quality.
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Influence on Popular CultureThe song's unique blend of pop, jazz, and lounge styles, as well as its unabashed celebration of queerness, has made it a beloved classic and has influenced many artists in the pop and queer music scenes.
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