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I want you, but I don’t need you

Karen — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:05:27 +0000

Another Amanda Palmer video. When she sang “I want you, but I don’t need you”, a cover of Momus, the sheep were amusing and distracting. I listened to this song later, and I can’t stop thinking about it. I think most people can relate to it at some point in their lives.

Here is a video of the full song at another show with out the bouncing sheep:

And lyrics under the cut

Momus – “I Want You, But I Don’t Need You” [ from the album "Ping Pong" (1997) ]

I like you, and I’d like you to like me to like you
But I don’t need you
Don’t need you to want me to like you
Because if you didn’t like me
I would still like you, you see
La la la
La la la

I lick you, I like you to like me to lick you
But I don’t need you
Don’t need you to like me to lick you
If your pleasure turned into pain
I would still lick for my personal gain
La la la
La la la

I fuck you, and I love you to love me to fuck you
But I don’t fucking need you
Don’t need you to need me to fuck you
If you need me to need you to fuck
That fucks everything up
La la la
La la la

I want you, and I want you to want me to want you
But I don’t need you
Don’t need you to need me to need you
That’s just me
So take me or leave me
But please don’t need me
Don’t need me to need you to need me
Cos we’re here one minute, the next we’re dead
So love me and leave me
But try not to need me
Enough said
I want you, but I don’t need you

La la la
La la la

I love you, and I love how you love how I love you
But I don’t need you
Don’t need you to love me to love you
If your love changed into hate
Would my love have been a mistake?
La la la
La la la

So I’m gonna leave you, and I’d like you to leave me to leave you
But lover believe me, it isn’t because I don’t need you (you know I don’t need you)
All I wanted was to be wanted
But you’re drowning me deep in your need to be needed
La la la
La la la la la la la la la

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Coraline

Karen — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:15:00 +0000

I’m absolutely thrilled about the upcoming film Coraline. Watch the trailer here:

Coraline on Youtube in HD

I saw the preview when I went to see Bedtime Stories (don’t ask). The story seemed intriguing and the animation was beautiful, not to mention the fact that it’s a Focus Feature film (Milk, Traffic, Eternal Sunshine, Lost In Translation) <3<3<3.

When I searched for more information, I knew I HAD TO see this movie. It's based on a story by Neil Gaimen, who is kinda a big deal (in college I almost got addicted to comics thanks to The Sandman). It’s out on Feb 6. Only two more weeks!

I’m also incredibly excited about Who Killed Amanda Palmer, a photo storybook featuring one of my favorite performers (Amanda), and an amazing author (Neil).

Here’s a clip of Amanda performing “Trout Heart Replica” at Bimbo’s last month. She had been writing the song on tour, and finished it the day she was performing in San Francisco. It’s such a lovely, heartbreaking song.

Trout Heart Replica on youtube
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another one of those cute chain thingies

Karen — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:06:35 +0000

I was tagged by justine to name 7 songs I like.

So Damn Hot – Okgo
Shores of California – Dresden Dolls
Shake that Ass – The Lovemakers
Lex – Ratatat
I turn my camera on – Spoon
Inside of me – Starlight Mints
Toes – The Wet Spots

I want to see your list. Post in comments or on your own page. Go.

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