Her first album "Pinwheels" was recorded shortly after her high school graduation. During a 1 1/2 year stint as a student at Ole Miss, Starr met and forged a friendship with fellow artist and producer Neilson Hubbard. To this day, Starr and Hubbard frequently collaborate. Her second release, the 7 track EP "Stupid Girl" references her experiences there which were not always pleasant.
Garrison was signed to Geffen Records who released her first major label album "18 Over Me" in 1997. "18 Over Me" includes the song "Superhero" which is her most well known song to date, it has appeared on several compilations including "Live at World Cafe" and CMJ magazine's sampler. Garrison re-recorded "Superhero" for her 3rd major release 2005's "Airstreams & Satellites". It also includes a faster version of "Molly" which originally appeared on the "Stupid Girl" EP. On both versions producer Neilson Hubbard sings back-up vocals. "18 Over Me" is currently out of print and can only be purchased used. Garrison occasionally has copies at her live performances, but currently Geffen owns the rights to it so she cannot re-release it.
On the moderate success of "18 Over Me" Garrison was invited to play on the highly successful all female festival tour Lilith Fair created by Sarah McLachlan. Starr left the deep south for Los Angeles in the mid 1990s. There was a huge gap between the release of "18 Over Me" (1997) and "Songs From Take-Off To Landing" (2004) because Garrison (along with many other artists) was dropped from the Geffen roster. Garrison recorded several demos of songs that would eventually become part of "Take-Off" those were never officially released and in the years between those recordings & the release of "Take-Off" the songs evolved and changed significantly. Between these releases Garrison released "24/7" an EP of live & acoustic versions of songs from "18 Over Me" as well as a cover of the Rolling Stone's "Taxman" and a previously unreleased song "Simple Theme". Also during this time Garrison released "Something To Hold You Over" for devoted fans who were asking for new recordings.
In Los Angeles she gained inspiration for two albums, "Songs From Take-Off To Landing" (which was finally released in February 2004) and "Airstreams and Satellites" (October 2005). "Airstreams" includes a hidden track in which Garrison makes her first definitive reference to being a lesbian. She has toured with the likes of Melissa Etheridge, Steve Earle, Melissa Ferrick and Mary Chapin-Carpenter.
In 2005, Starr returned to the south, more specifically, Nashville, Tenn., where she completed her most recent album, "The Sound of You and Me" (March 2006). Released by Vanguard Records it includes a fellow Vanguard artist Mindy Smith on background vocals for track "Kansas City, KS".
Starr's song "Superhero" was featured during ABC-TVs coverage of the Women's World Cup Soccer in 1999. More recently, Starr's "Beautiful in Los Angeles" was the featured song on the season one finale of MTVs original program "The Hills" (2006).
Starr is currently working on her next album, a greatest hits cd for which she asked fans to vote for their top 10 favorite songs. In early 2007 she released a statement that she is recording the songs that received the most votes and that the cd will be available at her Los Angeles shows in late January 2007. Garrison put that cd online for purchase on her official website www.garrisonstarr.com in March 2007.
Garrison's new album "The Girl That Killed September" will be released on October 18, 2007 on Media Creature. Available Online for $10 (CD) and $7.50 (DOWNLOAD) LISTEN | WATCH EPK http://www.mediacreature.com/playerpage/gstarr/blastplyr-lcns.html
One-Sided
Garrison Starr Lyrics
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I was hoping you'd call
How could I resist the chance
To take such a fall
I was blinded
I was blinded again
You were high
On something new and different
Tell me you're joking
That I would follow you here
Just to watch you disappear
When this love is broken
Is there any other kind
I only know one side
Hours away from new york
I can't finish a thought
How could I resist a chance
At impossible
I was prying
I was prying again
You were dying
For somebody to listen
For someone who would listen
Tell me you're joking
That I would follow you here
Just to watch you disappear
When this love is broken
Is there any other kind
I only know one side
I know how this will end
But you give enough to
Keep me hopingâ?¦
So tell me you're joking
That I would follow you here
Just to watch you disappear
When this love is broken
Is there any other kind
I only know one side
Eighty miles from Bristol
I was hoping you'd callâ?¦but you never call
The song "One-Sided" by Garrison Starr is a reflection on a love that is unrequited and one-sided. The lyrics suggest that the singer is somewhat deluded, holding onto the hope that the object of her desire will reciprocate her feelings. The lyrics are introspective, with the singer questioning herself and her own motivations, wondering why she is blinded by the prospect of love even when the odds are stacked against her.
The first verse is particularly interesting as it sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is eighty miles from Bristol and hoping for a call from the object of her affection. She knows that the chances of this happening are slim, yet she cannot resist the temptation to hope. The line "How could I resist the chance to take such a fall?" suggests that she knows that she is walking into a trap, yet she is willing to do so anyway. The line "You were high on something new and different" suggests that the object of her desire is not as invested in the relationship as she is.
The second verse offers a glimpse into the singer's desperation. She is "hours away from New York" and unable to finish a thought, consumed by thoughts of the object of her desire. The line "I was prying, I was prying again" suggests that she is trying to get closer to the object of her affection, yet he is unwilling to let her in. The line "You were dying for somebody to listen, for someone who would listen" suggests that the singer is willing to offer emotional support, but the object of her desire is not willing to reciprocate.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on unrequited love, with the lyrics offering a raw and emotional insight into the singer's predicament.
Line by Line Meaning
Eighty miles from Bristol
Despite being far from where they met, the singer still hoped to reunite with the person they care for.
I was hoping you'd call
The singer is eagerly waiting for their lover to reach out and contact them.
How could I resist the chance
The singer is compelled by their love to take dangerous risks that they know could lead to disappointment.
To take such a fall
The artist acknowledges that they are setting themselves up for emotional pain and vulnerability.
I was blinded
The artist admits to losing sight of what's happening around them and focuses solely on their feelings for the person they love.
I was blinded again
The singer has let their guard down and has fallen back into old patterns of being blinded by love.
You were high
The singer observes that the person they love is currently experiencing or under the influence of something new and different, which they currently find attractive and appealing.
On something new and different
The artist notices that their lover's behavior and attitude have changed and they are exhibiting different qualities than before.
Tell me you're joking
The artist wants to confirm if their partner's actions are truly serious or if they are fooling around.
That I would follow you here
The artist questions why they have put themselves at risk by following their lover somewhere uncertain and unknown.
Just to watch you disappear
The singer reveals that they have a fear of losing their love yet again and feels helpless to do anything about it.
When this love is broken
The artist comes to terms with the fact that their relationship is on a path towards failure.
Is there any other kind
The singer laments that they have only experienced one-sided relationships and wonders if there is another type of love out there for them.
I only know one side
The singer has only ever experienced one dynamic in her romances where she is emotionally compromised while her partners are not as invested in the relationship as she is.
Hours away from New York
The singer is far from home and overwhelmed by the distance and unfamiliarity of their surroundings.
I can't finish a thought
The artist is feeling overwhelmed and unable to concentrate on anything else except their tumultuous love life.
At impossible
Despite knowing that the situation is difficult and unlikely, the artist has continued to hold onto hope for their relationship.
I was prying
The singer admits to being overly curious and poking at things they know might hurt them.
I was prying again
The singer has struggled with trying to find answers and meaning behind the actions of the person they care for and has been unsuccessful so far.
You were dying
The artist notices that their lover is suffering and struggling with their own issues and internal battles.
For somebody to listen
The artist realizes that their partner needs someone to talk to and confide in but is struggling to find that within their current relationship.
For someone who would listen
The artist acknowledges that their lover needs someone supportive to be there for them and acknowledges that they themselves may not be providing the emotional support their partner requires.
I know how this will end
The singer is certain that the relationship is doomed to fail, but can't help sticking around regardless.
But you give enough to
The artist has experienced moments when their love has stepped up and briefly been everything they needed, sparking hope that their love may turn around.
Keep me hoping
Despite knowing that the relationship is doomed, the singer can't help but remain hopeful that their love will turn it around and be with them in the end.
You never call
The singer longs for their love to reach out to them and wishes they had loving communication as a couple.
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