Growing up in Harrow, London, Nash first became interested in music during her childhood when she learned to play the piano. She attended St. John Fisher school and moved on to the St. Joan of Arc School in Rickmansworth. Her talents were harnessed further when she wrote songs for her GCSE in Music and her time studying at the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology in Croydon, South London. However, her first love was acting and so in 2005 she made moves to start a career in acting by auditioning at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and was rejected. After her rejection she fell down a flight of stairs, breaking her foot. During her recovery Nash was unable to go anywhere and found solace in song writing. She began to write some new songs, finished old ones and decided that she would book herself a gig at a local bar to showcase her songs. From this experience she decided to start a career in music.
Nash's early live performances saw her play a number of cover versions. After a few gigs, Nash uploaded her music to the popular website MySpace. Her music soon began to receive support from users of the site and Nash found herself a manager, proceeding to look for producers.
Fellow MySpace star Lily Allen has stated that she believes Nash is the "next big thing", and she has also garnered support from publications such as Vogue and NME, the latter dubbing her as "chavtronica". Nash has been compared to Lily Allen, because of their storytelling lyrics, the dry sense of humour that fuels their songs as well as distinctive London accents. Some people have commented that Nash sounds like Catherine Tate when she sings. Others have compared some of her songs to music by Regina Spektor.
Nash has stated that her biggest influence has been Regina Spektor and has an extensive list of influences on her myspace page. Some of her influences include, "London, punk, Bored Teenagers and John Cooper Clarke".
Nash's début release was a double-A side single released through independent record label Moshi Moshi in February 2007. The release was limited to 1000 copies and was available on only 7" vinyl. The first A-side, "Caroline's a Victim", is a synth-fuelled song about Nash's friend Caroline. A video for the song was released and received notable airplay on MTV2. The video, directed by Kinga Burza, featured Nash playing a variety of instruments at the same time that "Caroline" sits in her room "playing killer beats", taking photographs, trying on different outfits and sitting at her computer checking a social networking website.
The second A-side to the single was "Birds", an acoustic number that tells the story of a boy's inept attempts to try and explain to his girlfriend how he feels about her, all the while the girl remains despondent about the situation.
During the promotion for "Caroline's a Victim"/"Birds", Nash supported Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly on his national tour before embarking on her own headlining tour, which took her around the UK.
In April 2007, Nash was signed to the Polydor offshoot Fiction Records. A month later, Nash was mocked through a parody of her song, "Caroline's a Victim" entitled "LDN Is A Victim". The song mocked Nash and Lily Allen, amongst others, for singing in a Cockney-drawl, despite their privileged backgrounds.
Nash's second single and first through Fiction Records, "Foundations", which she co-wrote with producer Paul Epworth, was released on June 25, 2007 and reached number two in the official UK Singles Chart.
Following "Foundations", Fiction announced plans to bring forward the release of Nash's debut album to August 6, 2007. The album, Made of Bricks, produced by Paul Epworth, included many of the tracks she had been performing on her two nationwide tours. The album was leaked to filesharing networks days before its commercial release, and has received mixed reviews, The Independent describing it as being in "pole position for worst album of the year." The album reached number 1 in the UK charts.
During mid-2007, Nash performed at numerous festivals including Wireless Festival, Bestival, the Electric Gardens, Glastonbury, Latitude, Reading and Leeds, Oxegen and T in the Park. She made her official TV performance debut on Later with Jools Holland.
Nash features on rapper Kano's album London Town, in a song titled "Me & My Microphone". She is also featured in the song "Look What You've Done" from Lethal Bizzle's latest album, Back To Bizznizz.
Regarding the recording of a new album, Nash told NME that she had been inspired by The Supremes and has written a song called "Cat Song" in their honour. She is also set to release a duet single with Billy Bragg, a cover of The Shangri-Las "Give Storey A Great Big Kiss".
On 20 February 2008 she received a BRIT award for Best Female artist.
In April 2010 she released her sophomore album in 'My Best Friend Is You". With the singles "Do-Wah-Doo" and "Kiss that Grrrl" following close behind.
Caroline
Kate Nash Lyrics
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See-Caroline
Caroline
See-Caroline
Caroline sits in her room playin' killer killer killer killer beats
Ooh, Caroline sits in 'er room playin' killer killer killer killer killer killer beats
Caro-line is a victim
Caroline's a victim
Caro-Caroline is a victim
Caroline's a victim
Caroline's a victim
Caroline's a victim
Caroline is a victim
Caroline wishes that she could meet all the boys and the girls who live down her street
'Cause she knows that they share that tappin' of the feet
When she play that killer killer killer killer beat
Caroline's a victim
Caro-line
Caroline's a victim
Caroline is a victim
Caroline's a victim
Caroline's a victim
Caroline's a victim
Caroline is a victim
Caroline's a victim
Caroline's a victim
Caroline's a victim
Caroline is a victim
Killer!
In "Caroline Is A Victim," Kate Nash presents a picture of a lonely girl named Caroline who turns to music as her escape. Though she creates beats that could easily bring together her neighbors, Caroline is unable to break out of her shell and connect with others. The repetition of her name in the opening lines serves to emphasize how she feels trapped and isolated in her world. As the song progresses, we learn that Caroline yearns for human interaction, wishing she could meet the people on her street who share her love for music. The phrase "killer beats" is repeated throughout the song, conveying the power that music holds in Caroline's life.
The title and refrain of the song drive home the central message: Caroline is a victim. She is a victim of her own insecurities and fears, which prevent her from putting herself out there and making connections. Her musical creations are her only outlet, and although they may be "killers," she remains stuck and unable to fully engage with the outside world.
Overall, "Caroline Is A Victim" is a poignant portrayal of isolation and longing for connection, with music being the only solace for the troubled protagonist.
Line by Line Meaning
Caroline sits in her room playin' killer killer killer killer beats
Caroline spends her time alone in her room making music. She spends a lot of time perfecting the sound of her music.
Caroline's a victim
Caroline is facing some sort of hardship. She is struggling with something that is affecting her life greatly.
Caroline wishes that she could meet all the boys and the girls who live down her street
Caroline feels a sense of isolation and loneliness. She longs for social interactions and to connect with those around her.
When she play that killer killer killer killer beat
Caroline finds joy in her music. When she creates something that sounds good, it brings her happiness and satisfaction.
Killer!
This is likely an exclamation of excitement towards Caroline's music. It further emphasizes her love and passion for creating beats.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KATE MARIE NASH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@fotoautomatmusic
Love this song. Always loved the room/outfit/style of this era. Best times to be living in London.
@b3njaminp0nd96
This songs the bomb 🎉
@fredwhitefield
EXCELLENT!!!
@mrme8767
thank you for the best quality ever! :^>
@busybeingbla
I like it. :)
@playlistismo
@ > Kate Nash
🎶> Caroline's A Victim
💿 > Moshi Moshi Singles Compilation
p > 2007
🎬︎ > Kinga Burza
@dinosaurtreesflowers
EMO X CORE !!!!!!
@PurpleApple141
I think it's funnny^^
@amycolfer9877
Then don't listen to it 4 goodness sake!!
@carolinelibri1615
Um I am Caroline and not a victim soooooo.....