Her influences are varied, including Nina Simone, Nick Drake, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Simon and Garfunkel, and Velvet Underground. She has sung with Badmarsh & Shri album and worked with Twisted Nerve artist Pedro.
Her album, Leave to Remain, was greeted with critical acclaim, and her earlier Little Black Numbers was nominated for a Grammy award.
In 2010 Williams collaborated with former Delicate Vomit member Anna Spencer as The Crayonettes on the album Playing Out - Songs for Children and Robots
In 2012 she launched a new project called 'The Pond.'
A trio with Simon Edwards and Ginny Clee, the project mixed by Portishead’s Adrian Utley.
Candy Says
Kathryn Williams Lyrics
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Candy says I've come to hate my body
And all that it requires in this world
Candy says I'd like to know completely
What others so discretely talk about
Candy says I hate the quiet places
Candy says I hate the big decisions
That cause endless revisions in my mind
I'm gonna watch the blue birds fly over my shoulder
I'm gonna watch them pass me by
Maybe when I'm older
What do you think I'd see
If I could walk away from me
The lyrics to Kathryn Williams's song Candy Says, originally written by Lou Reed, explore the struggles of body image and self-acceptance. Candy, the singer of the song, expresses her dissatisfaction with her body and the expectations society puts on her. She longs to understand others and their experiences but feels constrained by societal norms. Candy is overwhelmed by the decision-making process and the constant revisions she makes in her mind, which only add to her anxiety.
As the song progresses, Candy dreams of a future where she can escape from her current self and observe the world from afar. This shift in tone suggests a desire for freedom and a break from the pressures of daily life. The idea of watching blue birds fly over her shoulder represents a sense of peace and tranquility that Candy hopes to achieve. Overall, the lyrics to Candy Says reflect the complexities of personal identity and societal pressure, highlighting the need for self-acceptance and inner peace.
Line by Line Meaning
Candy says I've come to hate my body
Candy acknowledges she has grown to despise her physical anatomy
And all that it requires in this world
Candy is also resentful for the attention her body demands, which has brought her more problems than solace
Candy says I'd like to know completely
Despite her disillusionment, Candy wants to be enlightened about the unspeakable
What others so discretely talk about
She is curious and eager to learn about the taboos of society
Candy says I hate the quiet places
Quiet environments make Candy uncomfortable, for even the slightest impressions can foreshadow impending negativity
That cause the smallest taste of what will be
Such impressions provide a taste of future reality, which Candy wants to avoid at all costs
Candy says I hate the big decisions
Being forced into decisive situations overwhelms Candy, as she is not confident in her ability to make the right selections
That cause endless revisions in my mind
Candy replays scenarios over and over again, questioning her original thoughts and contemplating alternative resolutions
I'm gonna watch the blue birds fly over my shoulder
Lou Reed switches to a personal commentary, asserting that he will take pleasure in the simplicity and beauty of nature
I'm gonna watch them pass me by
Reed will not interfere with the natural course of things
Maybe when I'm older
As he ages, Reed hopes to have gained greater perspective and appreciation for life
What do you think I'd see
Reed wonders what he will observe upon reflection of his life later on
If I could walk away from me
Reed poses a hypothetical scenario where he can distance himself from his current self, wondering if this newfound perspective would cause him to see things differently
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