George has appeared on two of Idlewild's studio albums, providing backing vocals, and has recorded with the jazz/rock group Kneebody (formerly known as Wendel), on their first release; she sang the introduction to the song "I'll Watch Your Life to See".
In 2006, George recorded an album with Idlewild guitarist, Rod Jones, entitled George is Jones. The album remains unreleased, however, four songs can be heard on the duo's MySpace.
In August 2008 second studio album An Invitation was released.
Accidental
Inara George Lyrics
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rise and fall like an old balloon.
Oh, my words,
and my marble-heavy mind,
wasting time.
All wasted on instructions for you to carry me around you;
pay me attentions;
When you speak to me,
I speak too pleasently.
Where's the knife? Where's the fire?
Run away like I'm some holiday;
Where's the knife? Where's the fire?
Am I a saint or a liar?
Where's the knife? Where's the fire?
Where's the knife?
I won't question your opinions,
i can't even disagree;
you touch on all my troubles;
expecting nothing more from me.
I am eager for you answers,
just like some baby bird.
My mouth is so wide open,
for what you think you might have heard.
When you speak to me,
I speak too pleasently.
Where's the knife? Where's the fire?
Run away like I'm some holiday;
Where's the knife? Where's the fire?
Am I a saint or a liar?
Where's the knife? Where's the fire?
Where's the knife?
The song "Accidental" by Inara George is a reflective piece about unrequited love and the frustration that comes with it. The first verse opens with the singer describing how her words sound accidental and weighty, as if they were pointless ramblings or too much of a burden to bear for the recipient, leaving her with a sense of wasted time. The singer then goes on to describe how she yearns to be noticed and appreciated, only to be dismissed with a casual goodbye. The second verse continues with a description of how the singer feels when she speaks to her love interest, realizing that she's overly pleasant and compliant, afraid to express her true feelings. She questions whether she's a saint or a liar, looking for authenticity and passion in the relationship.
Throughout the song, there's a sense of desperation and longing for something that can't be fulfilled. The singer is conflicted between her desire to speak her mind and the fear of being rejected. The line "Where's the knife, where's the fire" implies that she's looking for intense emotions and a sense of urgency that's missing from her current situation. Ultimately, the song leaves the listener with a feeling of wanting more from the relationship, but realizing that it may never materialize.
Line by Line Meaning
All the words sound so accidental,
The words that come out of my mouth seem unintentional and random.
rise and fall like an old balloon.
My words are like a deflating balloon, losing their impact as they escape me.
Oh, my words,
I am referring to the things that come out of my mouth.
and my marble-heavy mind,
My mind feels heavy and immovable, like a block of marble.
wasting time.
I am spending time in a way that is not productive or meaningful.
All wasted on instructions for you to carry me around you;
I am giving you directions on how to treat me, like I am too weak to move on my own.
pay me attentions;
I want you to give me your full attention and focus.
then wave me off with a goodbye.
But eventually, you will leave me with a goodbye and I am left alone.
When you speak to me,
I react to the things you say to me.
I speak too pleasently.
I am always polite and agreeable, even when I don't truly feel that way.
Where's the knife? Where's the fire?
I am searching for a way to escape this interaction, to feel something more intense and real.
Run away like I'm some holiday;
I feel like a temporary escape for you, like a vacation from real life.
Am I a saint or a liar?
I am questioning my own authenticity and character.
Where's the knife? Where's the fire?
I am still searching for a way to break free from this cycle.
Where's the knife? Where's the fire?
I am feeling trapped and suffocated in this relationship or interaction.
Where's the knife?
I am looking for a sharp and sudden way to end this interaction or relationship.
Contributed by Nicholas K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.