King was born on the 24th August 1979 in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A., the first of two daughters. While King was a small child, her father noticed her natural musical ability, and encouraged her interest in music. She was introduced to the guitar at the age of four, and played for several years, but after taking up the drums a few years later, they became her primary instrument as an adolescent.
Convinced that her break in music would come from being a drummer, King played in bands in high school with classmate Morgan Jahnig, who would later become the bassist of Old Crow Medicine Show. Upon graduating from The Westminster Schools in Atlanta in 1998, the two friends made their way to New York University. During her time there, King picked up the guitar again, and revisited the finger-style techniques that intrigued her as a child. From there, King played a few occasional gigs and busked in the New York subways.
In February 2006, Rolling Stone released a list of "The New Guitar Gods", with King as the sole woman and youngest artist honoured. In addition to a ten-year career that includes six LP and two EP albums, King has also spent significant time scoring music for television and film. She worked alongside Eddie Vedder and Michael Brook, contributing the music for the soundtrack to Sean Penn's Into the Wild, for which King, Vedder, and Brook were nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score.
King's style combines fret-tapping with slap bass techniques, using the guitar for percussive beats, as well as sound layering and looping. Her playing style has been compared to Michael Hedges and Preston Reed; she explicitly cites the latter as an influence.
Spit It Back in My Mouth
Kaki King Lyrics
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I'm not the friend that you should lean on
I lost my mind for a while in the snow
But I'm the last one in the world to know
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Through chaos and the aftermath
Every man for himself has become our creed
We're searching blindly for what we need
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
You love me with all of your sweetness
Sometimes I want to feel it hard
I'll stay with you if you believe this
We were the right ones after all
This love is real; don't fight it down
Just learn to dance and enjoy it
This love is real; don't fight it down
Just learn to dance and enjoy it
This love is real; don't fight it down
Just learn to dance and enjoy it
This love is real; don't fight it down
Just learn to dance and enjoy it
The song Spit It Back in My Mouth by Kaki King explores the theme of relationships and the complications that can arise from them. The opening verse sees the singer apologizing for being absent from their friend's life and admits that they have been struggling with their mental health. It's a relatable feeling to many people who go through difficult periods and feel guilty for neglecting their relationships. The second verse is more introspective and touches on the isolation that the characters feel, as though they are alone in a world that has become more selfish and divided. But in the end, the singer acknowledges the positive aspects of their relationship, expressing their love for their friend and the importance of cherishing what is real and true in life.
The way the lyrics and music blend together perfectly creates a sense of intimacy and vulnerability that is both powerful and relatable. The repeated chorus of "This love is real, don't fight it down, just learn to dance and enjoy it" emphasizes the importance of our connections with others and encourages us to embrace our emotions and live in the moment.
Overall, Kaki King's Spit It Back in My Mouth is a heartfelt and genuine song that speaks to the struggles and joys of relationships in a way that resonates with listeners of all ages and backgrounds.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sorry that this time I was gone
I apologize for leaving you this time
I'm not the friend that you should lean on
I'm not trustworthy enough to be your confidant
I lost my mind for a while in the snow
I had a breakdown in a frigid environment
But I'm the last one in the world to know
I'm completely oblivious to my own issues
We leave you our lives intact
We entrust you with our livelihoods
Through chaos and the aftermath
Even amidst turmoil and its consequences
Every man for himself has become our creed
Self-preservation is our guiding principle
We're searching blindly for what we need
We're pursuing our desires without clear sight of them
You love me with all of your sweetness
You have an affectionate and kind regard towards me
Sometimes I want to feel it hard
Occasionally, I crave a more intense sensation
I'll stay with you if you believe this
I'll stick around if you share my conviction
We were the right ones after all
We were the perfect match all along
This love is real; don't fight it down
Our affection is genuine; don't suppress it
Just learn to dance and enjoy it
Embrace it and bask in its joy
This love is real; don't fight it down
Our affection is genuine; don't suppress it
Just learn to dance and enjoy it
Embrace it and bask in its joy
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Kluster S.
I'm sorry that this time I was gone
I'm not the friend that you should lean on
I lost my mind for a while in the snow
But I'm the last one in the world to know
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
We leave you our lives intact
Through chaos and the aftermath
Every man for himself has become our creed
We're searching blindly for what we need
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
You love me with all of your sweetness
Sometimes I want to feel it hard
I'll stay with you if you believe this
We were the right ones after all
This love is real; don't fight it down…
John Simpson
Kaki- music speaks for itself and when yours speaks my skin replies....you inspire and ground me everyday of my life and I love you.
Spencer Morgan
This love is real, don't fight it down, Just learn to dance and enjoy it.
Diane Gaines
Best song on the album.
Christopher Thomas
she is amazing
Eythen Faenzy
I just moved in Montpellier ( France) and learned two days later that she will play here °___° -> Ticket already bought ! It's going to be F**king Amazing !! 8D
jashwood007
This song shows Kaki King *does* have the ability to write a melody.
Jay Impro
waar. amazing. makes me wanna do something impossible
Reggie Watson
@jashwood007 almost all of her non acoustic songs show that.. and on everybody loves you, even her acoustic work is a near-perfect combination of rhythm and melody.
Ilia Bauer-Jones
Thanks Amanda Munoz.... I need this music in my life
WitlessMystic
@7hrice Me too, but doesn't change that its amazing.