In June 2004, she independently released her first seven-track EP, "Telegram". It was followed in April 2006 by "Circular Breathing" EP. Kate released her debut album Little Eve on 15 June 2007 (produced by Magoo). The album entered the charts at #11 and received four ARIA award nominations.
Miller-Heidke's second album, "Curiouser", will be released in the USA on March 16th 2010 and includes the bonus songs "Words" and "RUFKM". The album was recorded in Los Angeles, USA, with Miller-Heidke working with co-producers Keir Nuttall and Mickey Petralia, who has also produced albums for Beck and Flight of the Conchords.
Kate will be touring the US throughout the spring. Highlights include Joe's Pub in NY on March 15th, SXSW, Coachella and Ben Folds dates in April.
Miller-Heidke has been nominated for four aria awards in 2009 including best female, best pop release, best video for the last day on earth and single of the year for the same song.
As of 27th September 2013 Miller-Heidke reported that she had left her previous label 'Sony Music' and was pursuing a crowd-funded project though the crowd-funding platform Pledge Music. The new album 'O Vertigo!' was released via Cooking Vinyl on the 14th March 2014.
Are You Ready?
Kate Miller-Heidke Lyrics
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Anything that smashes, hide away
You-know-who is coming over
And if she isn't sober, there'll be hell to pay
Yeah, we'll have hell to pay
But I will play the perfect host and hope she won't go too far
Your friends will tell you who you are
This wine-tasting class is filled with silly arses
Trying to add some style to what they swill
And I know I'm no better, fickle as a feather
We clink and then refill
But there's still time for me to change
Even though as soon as I start
When you debut those brand new shoes
Your friends will tell you who you are
Your friends will tell you who you are
One by one they scatter ashes over water
Just catch up each summer, catch each other's colds
And then goodbye
Can I have another drink? I feel like another drink
No, don't wanna call it a night (hiccup)
I'll call it a disaster, drink to dying laughter
But I won't go with no fight
And you just smile, kiss me goodnight
Because you have a good heart
When you forget why you should be loved
Your friends will tell you who you are
Your friends will tell you who you are
They will tell you who, your friends will tell you who you are, they'll tell you
They'll tell you who your friends will tell you who you are
They will tell you who, your friends will tell you who you are, they'll tell you
They'll tell you who your friends will tell you who you are
They will tell you who, your friends will tell you who you are, they'll tell you
Your friends will, they'll tell you
The lyrics of Kate Miller-Heidke's song "Are You Ready?" explore the idea of how our friends can define who we are. The first verse uses imagery of preparing for a guest, but not just any guest: "you-know-who." She's unpredictable and potentially destructive, and the singer hopes she won't cause too much trouble. The second verse takes us to a wine-tasting class, where the singer recognizes her own fickleness and admits to being no better than the "silly arses" around her. She acknowledges that she wants to change, but knows it won't be easy. Finally, the third verse brings us to a gathering of old friends who catch up each summer, scatter ashes over water, and drink too much. Despite these potentially bleak circumstances, the singer's partner smiles and kisses her goodnight, reminding her that she is loved for who she is, and that her friends will always be there to tell her who she is.
Overall, the song seems to be about the struggle to find oneself, but also the comfort that comes with knowing that our friends can help us see ourselves more clearly. Rather than trying to define ourselves in isolation, we rely on our relationships with others to help us understand who we are. The lyrics are rich in metaphors and vivid details, painting a picture of the messy and complicated business of being human.
Line by Line Meaning
Batten down the hatches, lock up grandma's ashes
Prepare for trouble and protect your valuables.
Anything that smashes, hide away
Put away any breakable objects.
You-know-who is coming over
Someone unpleasant is on their way.
And if she isn't sober, there'll be hell to pay
If she's drunk, there will be consequences.
Yeah, we'll have hell to pay
There will be trouble.
But I will play the perfect host and hope she won't go too far
I'll try to be a good host and hope she doesn't cause any problems.
Just by being in your life, your friends will tell you who you are
Your friends are a reflection of who you are as a person.
This wine-tasting class is filled with silly arses
These people are pretentious and foolish.
Trying to add some style to what they swill
They're trying to make their cheap wine seem fancy.
And I know I'm no better, fickle as a feather
I'm just as bad, always changing my mind.
We clink and then refill
We cheers and keep drinking.
But there's still time for me to change
I can still improve myself.
Even though as soon as I start
Even though I may not stick to it.
When you debut those brand new shoes
When you show off your new things.
Your friends will tell you who you are
Your friends will judge you based on what you have.
One by one they scatter ashes over water
They say goodbye to those who have passed away.
Just catch up each summer, catch each other's colds
They only see each other once a year and share illnesses.
And then goodbye
And then they part ways until the next summer.
Can I have another drink? I feel like another drink
I want another drink.
No, don't wanna call it a night (hiccup)
I don't want to go to bed yet.
I'll call it a disaster, drink to dying laughter
I'll admit it's a mess and drink to cope with it.
But I won't go with no fight
I won't give up easily.
And you just smile, kiss me goodnight
You're the better person, ending the night with love.
Because you have a good heart
You're kind and caring.
When you forget why you should be loved
When you doubt your worthiness of love.
Your friends will tell you who you are
Your friends will remind you of your worth.
They will tell you who, your friends will tell you who you are, they'll tell you
Your friends are the ones who truly know you.
They'll tell you who your friends will tell you who you are
Your friends are the mirror to your true self.
They will tell you who, your friends will tell you who you are, they'll tell you
Your friends will always reveal the truth about you.
Your friends will, they'll tell you
Your friends are the ones to trust for honest feedback.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KATE MILLER-HEIDKE, KEIR NUTTALL
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Yort Burnetta
when the NY Lotttery campaign came was released, I would run to the television and turn up the volume. I cannot get enough of the song!! Just an old fashioned style melody, chorus, catchy and original. I had no idea it was a band . I assumed it was a commissioned song. It's aweseome! LET's GO! I'm READY!!
thee disneydork
if you pay close attention to the lyrics and the video, there is actually more to the song than what there appears to be. <3
unseendemise
I love it how the kid's eyes just light up at 1:56 It made my day.
Estpla1
Love it. Go Kate!
Steven Balloons
I love this song and the video. I just love this so much. such good music.
Alex McIntyre
THIS IS AMAZING!!!
pika txu
c'est un morceau original, ça fait du bien !
Joe Cole
LOVE IT!
miletread
This came on MTVU while I was eating breakfast today...at first it was annoying, but at the same time, I couldn't leave.
Matteo Vergani
mi mette troppa allegria...FANTASTICA