The singer, formally trained by vocal coach Roger Love (The Beach Boys, Earth Wind & Fire, Matchbox 20), began playing piano at an early age, writing her first song at the age of six. Her early musical tastes varied greatly and include: Annie Lennox, Stevie Nicks, Prince, Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath, Public Enemy and DePeche Mode.
At 20 years old, Dominguez moved to Los Angeles. After two years and some encouragement from a neighbor, an artist with whom she had shared some poetry, she decided to pursue music. Shortly after, she met musician/engineer Bruce Somers. With Somers she wrote songs for Grammy Award winning film composer/musician Mark Isham (Blade, A River Runs Through It, Crash). The pair formed the rock group Kidneythieves. Kidneythieves gained loyal fans due greatly to the hypnotic, sultry, and emotional vocals which exude from the petite Dominguez on tracks such as “Black Bullet,” “Arsenal” and “Serene Dream” from the album Zerospace (2002). The group worked with producer/mixer/engineer Sean Beavan (NIN, Marylin Manson, No Doubt). Two full lengths and an EP later (Trickster - 1998, Phi in the Sky - 2001, and Zerospace - 2002) the Kidneythieves began their own projects in 2003 with Somers, Schleyer, and Sellers forming the group Shocknina allowing Dominguez time to work on her first independent effort entitled, Freedoming.
Freedoming, released in 2004, features 11 emotion-stirring tracks, including “Wicked Times” (written in the wake of 9/11), “Questions & Lies” and “Recurring Dream”. The album showcases Dominguez’s coming to terms with life and her first love, the piano. The album was completed over the course of six months and accomplished mainly in the singer’s bedroom. This first solo album made people take notice gaining rave reviews and expanded Dominguez’s already vast fan base.
In 2004, Dominguez became involved in the European Insider project featuring 80’s-inspired, catchy tunes such as “Geisha Superfly”, “War of Love” and “Invisible” a haunting track reminiscent of Madonna. In this album she collaborated with European DJ/Electronic Music Producer DJ Insider, Matt (Dr.Fink) Fink, and Leeds (from Prince’s The Revolution). The project had Dominguez splitting time between an apartment in Brussels, and her home and recording studios in Los Angeles where she had begun working on her second solo album, entitled Core: A Zone.
For this sophomore release Dominguez had the opportunity to work with Robert “Free” Bradford (of Erykah Badu’s Grammy award winning “Baduizm”) and Peter Malick (Norah Jones). With Core: A Zone she accepted the help of many talented people, and has re-visited her roots and incorporated early influences ranging from rock, country and soul. This album will allow others to see how the singer has evolved as an artist.
Dominguez who early on made a lot of sacrifices for her career, who states life experiences and being part of a band have taught her how to compromise, and to be a conductor and leader, is busy enjoying life now and not waiting for things to happen. She plans to continue collaborating with others and feels “that the only way we get through life is by sharing.” The advice she offers to others, especially those just starting out, is “to always be willing to get better” and to just “be inspired.” Yoga is also credited with helping to make her a better person, singer, and writer. Dominguez states that it has “saved her psyche and spirit.” Aside from music and yoga, the southern vocalist has a love for cooking and fantasizes to one day open her own restaurant which will feature a menu filled with a collection of top secret recipes.
Music from Free Dominguez can currently be found on her website www.FreeDominguez.com and on Myspace.com at www.myspace.com/FreeDominguez
Line In The Sand
Free Dominguez Lyrics
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Leaving and I'm taking a stand
I can't believe you did what you did
And I never want to see you again
I'm drawing a line in the sand
I never wanna see you again
I'd given everything that I had
And I'm drawing a line in the sand
Do you feel like you've gotten away with it
Everybody owes you everything
I don't know what happened to you, but
I've got your number and I'm not going under
I'm drawing a line in the sand
I never wanna see you again
You've taken everything that I had
Drawing a line in the sand
Do you feel like you've gotten away with it
Everybody owes you everything
I don't know what happened to you, but
I've got your number and I'm not going under
Did you think you ever did me wrong
Caught up on it all and now I'm gone
I've got nothing left here but just this song
I'm drawing the line in the sand
Don't wanna have to leave you again
There will come a day when you'll need
A friend, but this is how it's gonna end
No I'm not going under...
The lyrics to Free Dominguez's song Line in the Sand convey a message of strength and determination in the face of a difficult situation. The singer is drawing a line in the sand and taking a stand against someone who has wronged them, expressing their disbelief at what the person has done and their desire to never see them again. The repeated line "I'm drawing a line in the sand" emphasizes the singer's resolve to move on and leave the situation behind.
The second verse expresses the singer's frustration with the person who has wronged them, accusing them of feeling entitled and believing that everyone owes them something. The singer insists that they have the person's number and won't be defeated, highlighting their determination to stand up for themselves and not be taken advantage of.
Overall, the song is a powerful expression of strength and resilience, encouraging listeners to draw their own lines in the sand and stand up for what they believe in.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm drawing a line in the sand
I am setting a clear boundary and taking a definitive position.
Leaving and I'm taking a stand
I am choosing to walk away from this situation and stand up for myself.
I can't believe you did what you did
I am shocked and disappointed by your actions.
And I never want to see you again
I am severing ties with you and have no desire to continue a relationship.
I never wanna see you again
My decision is final and there is no going back.
I'd given everything that I had
I had invested a lot in this relationship and now feel drained and depleted.
Do you feel like you've gotten away with it
Have you escaped accountability for your actions?
Everybody owes you everything
Do you believe that everyone should cater to your needs?
I've got your number and I'm not going under
I have figured out your true nature and refuse to be dragged down by it.
You've taken everything that I had
You have taken advantage of my generosity and left me with nothing to show.
Did you think you ever did me wrong
Are you aware of the hurt and damage you have caused me?
Caught up on it all and now I'm gone
I have finally processed everything and am now moving on.
I've got nothing left here but just this song
I am expressing my emotions and feelings through my art as it is all I have left.
Don't wanna have to leave you again
I am reluctant to cut you out of my life, but know it is necessary for my own well-being.
There will come a day when you'll need a friend, but this is how it's gonna end
Although you may come to regret your actions, I have made my decision and it is final.
No I'm not going under...
I refuse to let your negativity and toxicity drag me down with you.
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