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
Passing
Garrison Starr Lyrics
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Don't you know who I am
I am worthy
I am Jesus' right hand man
She said all you could use a hand
They could all use my hand
But you're passing
I said you're passing
And I'm angry at the world
She said I'm angry at the world
Didn't you know
That boy sittin' over there
With the way he is going
He hasn't got a prayer
And he's probably not even worth knowing
She said all you could use a hand
They could all use my hand
But you're passing
You are here and then you are gone
I said you're passing
And I'm angry at the world
She says I'm angry at the world
Didn't you know
If only you'd realize
If only you'd listen
Oh won't you realize
Is that what you've been thinkin'
I said you're passing
You are here and then you are gone
I said you're passing
And I'm angry at the world
She thinks I'm angry at the world
Not really angry at the world
Just angry at you you ignorant girl
Didn't you know
The lyrics to Garrison Starr's song "Passing" are about frustration and anger towards those who do not recognize the value of the present moment and the importance of taking action. The singer is addressing someone who is not present in the moment and is possibly too focused on judging others rather than themselves. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and a desire to make a difference in the world. The singer wants to help others, but is frustrated at the lack of action that they see around them.
The song begins with the singer asking what they can do for the person they are addressing. They express their own worth and importance, and state that they are "Jesus' right hand man". The following verses describe the singer's frustration with the person's lack of action and awareness. The phrase "you're passing" is repeated several times, emphasizing the transient nature of life and the importance of taking action in the present moment. The lyrics also express frustration with the person's judgmental attitude towards others, particularly towards a boy who "hasn't got a prayer".
The chorus repeats the phrase "you're passing" and expresses the singer's anger at the world. However, it is later revealed that the singer is not actually angry at the world itself but rather at the person they are addressing. In the final verse, the singer urges the person to "realize" and to "listen", suggesting that they take action and become more aware in order to make a positive difference in the world.
Overall, "Passing" is a song about the importance of taking action and being present in the moment. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and frustration towards those who are not aware of the fleeting nature of life and the value of taking action in the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
What can I do for you
Asking if there is anything I can do to help you
Don't you know who I am
Questioning if the person knows my identity
I am worthy
Acknowledging my own worthiness
I am Jesus' right hand man
Claiming to be a close associate of Jesus
She said all you could use a hand
Referring to herself as someone who can provide assistance
They could all use my hand
Asserting that everyone needs help now and then
But you're passing
You are not taking advantage of the opportunity to be helped
You are here and then you are gone
You do not stay in one place for too long
I said you're passing
Repeating my observation that you are not accepting help
And I'm angry at the world
Feeling upset at the way things are in general
She said I'm angry at the world
Acknowledging that she is also unhappy with the current state of affairs
Didn't you know
Asking if you were aware of this particular fact
That boy sittin' over there
Referring to a specific male in our vicinity
With the way he is going
Predicting his future based on his current behavior
He hasn't got a prayer
Showing concern for his future
And he's probably not even worth knowing
Assuming that there is nothing redeeming about the boy
If only you'd realize
Expressing a desire for you to understand something
If only you'd listen
Asking for you to pay attention and comprehend
Oh won't you realize
Asking once again for you to understand something crucial
Is that what you've been thinkin'
Questioning if you had already figured out what was being discussed
I said you're passing
Repeating my earlier observation that you are not receptive to help
Not really angry at the world
Explaining that my anger is not directed at the world in general
Just angry at you you ignorant girl
Angered over your dismissive attitude and lack of gratitude
Didn't you know
Asking, once again, if you were aware of my feelings
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