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
Somethin's Gotta Change
Garrison Starr Lyrics
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From behind your bedroom shade
Are you ready to give way
You're running low on sympathy
From a space just out of reach
In a comfortable misery
Your foundation has been shaken
No more waiting, no more warning
Somethin's gotta change
You're hiding out from all your friends
There are no words they can send;
Nothing you have interest in
You're hoping for a chance to cheat
Your way back to the main street
When your lesson's somewhere in between
Your foundation has been shaken
So you got a story no one else can claim
No more waiting, no more warning
Somethin's gotta change
How does your world look today
Now that you can finally say
Your recovery is on its way, hey, heyâ?¦
Your foundationâ?¦
The lyrics of Garrison Starr's song "Somethin's Gotta Change" speaks about a person who is going through a tough time and is seeking a change from their current situation. The opening lines of the song signify that the person is feeling low and is finding it hard to empathize with others. The repetitive nature of their circumstances has left them feeling trapped in a cycle of "comfortable misery".
The lines "your foundation has been shaken" reflect that something has happened that has thrown the singer off balance. Perhaps a betrayal, a break-up or something similar that has left them feeling lost and abandoned. The song hints that they are hiding from their friends and have no interest in their usual activities. They want to cheat their way back to the "main street" of their life, but they're not sure where they are meant to go or what they're meant to do.
However, the lyrics also convey a sense of hope. The phrase "Your recovery is on its way" implies that the person is finally taking steps towards healing themselves. They are ready to make a change in their life and break free of the self-imposed restraints of their old routine. The chorus "Somethin's gotta change" acts as a call-to-action, a rallying cry for the person to take control and turn their life around.
Overall, the lyrics of "Somethin's Gotta Change" are thought-provoking and relatable. The repeated phrases in the song create a sense of urgency and the slow melody complements the introspective nature of the lyrics. The song speaks to anyone who has ever felt stuck in a rut or has been through a difficult time and is looking for a way to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
How does your world look today
Asking how the person's perception of their own world and environment is doing today.
From behind your bedroom shade
Implying that the person is hiding or not showing the world their true self.
Are you ready to give way
Asking if the person is prepared to relieve themselves of the burden they feel.
You're running low on sympathy
Implied that the person has a limited capacity for compassion, likely because they have given too much of it already.
From a space just out of reach
Refers to an intangible place or sensation that they cannot quite obtain, despite being so close to it.
In a comfortable misery
The person may be unhappy, but have grown accustomed to their misery, so it feels like a familiar, comfortable space.
Your foundation has been shaken
The person's fundamental values or beliefs have been challenged or affected in some way, causing a significant shift in their perspective.
So you got a story no one else can claim
The person's experience of this event or situation is unique, and nobody else has gone through the exact same thing, making their perspective particularly valuable.
No more waiting, no more warning
The need or urgency for change is immediate, and there is no more time for deliberation or hesitation.
Somethin's gotta change
The central message of the song; the person cannot continue living the way they have been, and change is necessary in order for them to progress and recover.
You're hiding out from all your friends
The person has isolated themselves from their social circle, and is avoiding interacting or communicating with them.
There are no words they can send
Even if their friends wanted to help, there is nothing they can say that will make things better.
Nothing you have interest in
The person has lost their passion for anything, and nothing holds their attention or excites them like it once did.
You're hoping for a chance to cheat
The person wants a shortcut to feel better, rather than putting in the work and effort necessary for genuine change and recovery.
Your way back to the main street
The person wants to get back to a sense of normalcy and routine, where they feel like they are on the right track again.
When your lesson's somewhere in between
Between the hardships and the eventual recovery, there is a valuable lesson or experience that the person needs to learn and take to heart.
Now that you can finally say
The person has come to a point where they can admit that they need help or they need to make a change.
Your recovery is on its way, hey, heyâ?¦
The person has taken the necessary steps towards getting better and feels like they are on the path to recovery.
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