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
Raging Fire
Garrison Starr Lyrics
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Immeasurable through other people's eyes
What I see is beauty to me
What I see is beauty
This is a song
About a heart that's found its beat
This is a song
This is the start of a love engaged in raging fire
Thank the lord for shades of gray
Where absolutes will absolutely change
And what I bring is perfect timing
What I bring is perfect timing
This is a song
And it's frightening to be tangled
To give your heart away for someone to betray
I keep coming to the table
To find that love has grown and once again I'm blown away
Finally, I'm on the edge of my seat
Can it be, I'm on the edge of my seat
This is a song
that expresses gratitude for the way love can be blind to the flaws that others see in a person. The singer thanks the lord that love is immeasurable through the eyes of others and that what she sees in her lover is beauty, even if others may not see it that way. The line "what I see is beauty to me" emphasizes the subjectivity of love and how it can create its own reality.
The second verse expresses gratitude for the shades of gray in life, which allows for change and growth. The singer believes that her perfect timing has led her to this moment of falling in love. The chorus repeats, asserting that this is a song about a heart finding its beat and a brand new beginning. However, the lyric "it's frightening to be tangled" acknowledges the uncertainty and vulnerability that comes with giving your heart away. Despite this fear, the singer keeps coming back to the table because she is blown away by the love that keeps growing.
Overall, "Raging Fire" is a song that celebrates the intensity and unpredictability of love. It recognizes that love can be scary, but ultimately it's worth it because it creates something beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
Thank the lord love is blind
Love is a feeling that cannot be defined or measured through the perception of others.
Immeasurable through other people's eyes
Love cannot be defined or judged through the opinions or perspectives of others.
What I see is beauty to me
The singer perceives their own understanding and interpretation of love to be beautiful.
What I see is beauty
The artist perceives their own understanding and interpretation of love to be beautiful.
Thank the lord for shades of gray
The artist is grateful for the nuances and complexities within love that allow for growth and change.
Where absolutes will absolutely change
The singer acknowledges that even strong convictions and beliefs about love can evolve and transform over time.
And what I bring is perfect timing
The singer feels that their timing and readiness for love is just right.
This is a song
The opening lines of the song serve as an introduction to the overall theme and message.
And it's frightening to be tangled
The vulnerability and risk involved in giving one's heart to another person can be frightening.
To give your heart away for someone to betray
The fear of being hurt or betrayed by the recipient of your love.
I keep coming to the table
The singer repeatedly participates in the pursuit of love despite the potential for pain and disappointment.
To find that love has grown and once again I'm blown away
Despite the risks, the artist finds that love has blossomed and they are amazed and overwhelmed by it.
Finally, I'm on the edge of my seat
After the ups and downs of pursuing love, the singer is now eagerly anticipating what comes next.
Can it be, I'm on the edge of my seat
The singer questions whether they are truly experiencing the excitement and anticipation of being in love.
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