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
What I Wish For
Garrison Starr Lyrics
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Wish I could hear through the walls
Wish I could see past the ceiling
Wish I could hear you at all
Should I be careful what I wish for, what I wish for
Should I be careful what I wish for, what I wish for
Wish I could tear you apart
Wish I could show you my anger
Wish you could show your own heart
Should I be careful what I wish for, what I wish for
Should I be careful what I wish for, what I wish for
Wish I had not believed you
Wish I wasn't so scared
Wish I had not believed you
Wish I could have prepared
Should I be careful what I wish for, what I wish for
Should I be careful what I wish for, what I wish for
The song "What I Wish For" by Garrison Starr seems to express regrets and frustration of someone who feels stuck in a situation they cannot change. The lyrics "Wish I could see past the ceiling, wish I could hear through the walls" convey a sense of being trapped, unable to see or hear what is happening outside of their own confined space. The repetition of this line also suggests a deep longing for something that feels impossible to attain.
Similarly, the lines "Wish I could show you my anger, wish you could show your own heart" reflect a desire to express oneself and to have a meaningful connection with someone, but feeling unable to do so. The repetition of the phrase "what I wish for" throughout the song highlights the uncertainty and caution of the singer, questioning whether or not they should be careful about what they're wishing for, suggesting that they fear the consequences of their desires.
The final lines of the song, "Wish I had not believed you, wish I could have prepared" reveal a sense of regret and a feeling of being let down or betrayed by someone. The singer wishes they could have been better equipped for whatever situation they are in. Ultimately, "What I Wish For" is a song that poignantly explores feelings of confinement, frustration, regret, and the desire for change.
Line by Line Meaning
Wish I could see past the ceiling
I want to be able to see beyond my limitations and reach for greater heights
Wish I could hear through the walls
I desire to understand what is happening behind closed doors and gain enlightenment
Wish I could see past the ceiling
I yearn to push past any barriers that restrict my growth and progress
Wish I could hear you at all
I long to have open communication and connection with others
Should I be careful what I wish for, what I wish for
I need to be cautious of the consequences of my desires before making them a reality
Wish I could show you my anger
I want to express my emotions in a healthy manner and not suppress them
Wish I could tear you apart
I desire to let go of toxic relationships and remove negativity from my life
Wish I could show you my anger
I wish to have the courage to communicate my feelings and not let them fester
Wish you could show your own heart
I desire for others to be their authentic selves and reveal their true emotions
Wish I had not believed you
I regret trusting someone who betrayed me and caused pain
Wish I wasn't so scared
I wish to overcome my fears and live without constraints
Wish I had not believed you
I wish to have avoided the hurt and disappointment that came from misplaced trust
Wish I could have prepared
I desire to be ready for any challenges or obstacles that may come my way
Should I be careful what I wish for, what I wish for
I must be thoughtful and mindful of my desires and their potential impact
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