Early life
Wührer is the daughter of Andrew and Karin Wührer, and has three siblings. As a teenager she sang in nightclubs, sneaking out of the family home to perform. Kari began studying acting at the age of 13 at the Wooster School. She studied drama at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, Marymount Manhattan College, Columbia University, and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London with famed teacher Uta Hagen.
Music Career
Wührer signed a record deal with Rick Rubin and her debut album was called Shiny, released in 1999. She plays the guitar and the flute as well as sings.
Personal life
In the late 1980s she dated rock singer Dean Davidson. She married Daniel Salin in 1995, and divorced in 1999. In the summer of 2000, during an appearance on a cable network show, she publicly stated that her boyfriend Henry Rollins dumped her via e-mail. Kari is presently married to the film producer James Scura since 2003. She and her husband have two children, a boy named Enzo, born January 2004, and a girl named Evangeline, born 27 March 2006.
Normal
Kari Wuhrer Lyrics
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I always find a reason to treat myself this way
In a place where no one really understands
I'm a green space monster in a scary land
I just wanna be normal
And I just wanna be normal
And I don't wanna lie
La la la la
Find my favorite jacket surround myself with me
You don't even notice I cry myself to sleep
Listen to my records it's all better now
Shiny fortress keeping all my demons out
I just wanna be normal
And I just wanna be normal
And I don't wanna lie
Look me in the eyes
La la la la
Bleed to be alive
Cross that thin red line
Don't call me freak
Don't call me
In the middle of this messy day
Another broken bottle another razor blade
Cut out all the pressure bleed my brain to sleep
I'm a ghostly vision pretty tragedy
I just wanna be normal
And I just wanna be normal
And I just wanna be normal
I just wanna be normal
I just wanna be normal
I don't wanna lie
Look me in the eyes
La la la la
The lyrics to Kari Wuhrer's song "Normal" speak to the struggle of feeling like an outsider and the desire to fit in with society's expectations. The singer talks about finding solace in small things and creating a protective barrier from the world ("shiny fortress keeping all my demons out"). The repetition of the phrase "I just wanna be normal" highlights the desperation and longing for acceptance.
The mention of crying and cutting out pressure reveals the darker side to this desire for normalcy. The singer feels the pressure to conform and be accepted so much that it turns into self-harm. The line "I'm a ghostly vision pretty tragedy" further highlights the feeling of being trapped in a hopeless situation.
Overall, the lyrics to "Normal" explore the complex and often painful struggle of trying to be accepted and fit in with societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
In the middle of this messy day
Even in the midst of chaos and disorder, I try to find a way to make myself feel better
I always find a reason to treat myself this way
I indulge in self-destructive behavior as a coping mechanism
In a place where no one really understands
I feel isolated and alone in my struggles
I'm a green space monster in a scary land
I feel like a misfit and outsider in society
Find my favorite jacket surround myself with me
I seek comfort and security in familiar things
You don't even notice I cry myself to sleep
I feel unseen and unheard by those around me
Listen to my records it's all better now
Music is a form of escapism for me, helping me forget about my problems
Shiny fortress keeping all my demons out
I try to protect myself from my inner demons with a facade of strength and confidence
Bleed to be alive
I feel like I need to suffer in order to feel alive
Cross that thin red line
I am willing to push boundaries and take risks to feel something
Don't call me freak
I don't want to be judged or labeled because of my struggles
Another broken bottle another razor blade
I turn to self-harm as a way to cope with my emotional pain
Cut out all the pressure bleed my brain to sleep
I want to silence my thoughts and emotions by hurting myself
I'm a ghostly vision pretty tragedy
I feel like a shadow of myself, a beautiful disaster
I just wanna be normal
I long to feel like a regular person without all my emotional baggage
And I don't wanna lie
I want to be honest about my struggles and not hide behind a façade
Look me in the eyes
I want people to see me for who I am and not judge me
La la la la
A repeated melody symbolizing a search for peace and tranquility
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