Kelli's first independent album, a collection of dark modern dream folk songs, was "Rocking Horse" (Nov '08, DIY & One Little Indian). It was produced by Max Richter (composer of "The Blue Notebooks" & "Memoryhouse" / producer of Vashti Bunyan's "Memoryhouse") & has received critical acclaim.
In 2009, Kelli recorded and produced her Butterfly album with her partner Metso.
Butterfly is an acoustic album which came about through Kelli's desire to capture the songs from her Rocking Horse album in their metamorphosis as she and her band reworked the songs for the live stage show. This is Kelli's second independent release which is sold through her website and online.
Her earlier solo albums, Tigermouth and Psychic Cat saw Kelli move from the trip-hop influences of her first successful band Sneaker Pimps, to a more dreampop electronic sound.
The Tigermouth album includes songs such as “Sunlight in the Rain” and “Kids,” which featured ex-Doors drummer John Densmore. Kelli toured with Garbage in 2003 and released her follow-up album, Psychic Cat, in mid-2004.
Psychic Cat saw a return to Kelli’s electro/rock and roll roots, and featured musician turned author Tony O’Neill on keyboards and Andrew Innes of Primal Scream on the song 'Ideal'.
Kelli's collaborations include her co-writing The Paul Oakenfold (featuring Brittany Murphy) Hit song 'Faster Kill Pussycat', Satoshi Tomiie's 'Up in Flames' and 'Love in Traffic' and Bootsy Collins' 'Play With Bootsy' lead single track from his album 'Play with Bootsy', on which Kelli wrote and sang lead vocals.
After leaving London in 2005 to go traveling around Mexico and California, Kelli began learning to play the acoustic guitar and writing songs for what would become her Rocking Horse album. Inspired by the beauty of nature and her travels, Kelli wrote songs such as 'One Day at a Time' and 'Urique'. Her new vocal approach and sparse arrangements creating the dream folk sound of Rocking Horse.
Kelli returned to the UK and began recording the Rocking Horse album with Max Richter in Scotland in Spring 2008.
Marc Pilley played the guitars on the record and Max Richter played the B3 organ and piano, with a quartet playing the string parts and Ruth Morley on flute.
In her live set, Kelli and her band combine cello, flute and acoustic guitar with Kelli's ethereal vocals to interpret the songs from her Rocking Horse album and an original cover of Willows Song from the cult classic Wicker Man film soundtrack.
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Groupie
Kelli Ali Lyrics
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Daisy chain dreamer
I'm yours and you're mine yeah
From what I hear, it seems we're breaking every body's rules
But I don't mind baby, I'm easy as a day off school
I, I wanna be your groupie
I made a t-shirt with your name on it
Ah, you fill my heart with flowers
I've been up for hours
And baby I'd do anything that you wanted
Snow fallin' smile puts the stars on my pillow
Isn't it wild baby, I go where you go
Chasin' clouds with you so pretty in the summer sky
All I know is I'm so happy baby I could die
I, I wanna be your groupie
A follower of beauty
I made a t-shirt with your name on it
Ah, you fill my heart with flowers
I've been up for hours
And baby I'd do anything that you wanted
I, I wanna be your groupie
I, I wanna be your groupie
The lyrics to Kelli Ali's "Groupie" express a deep sense of infatuation and admiration for someone. The singer is drawn to this person whom she calls her "beautiful brother," and her heart is on fire for him. She refers to herself as a "Daisy chain dreamer" which could indicate that she is a carefree person who is drifting through life. She expresses a willingness to break any rules in pursuit of this person because the feeling is so intense.
The lyrics suggest that the singer wants to be a follower of beauty and is seeking to bask in the radiance of this person whom she idolizes. She even goes so far as to make a T-shirt with his name on it. The reference to snow falling on her smile is poetic and highlights the depth of her happiness when she's with him. She's willing to follow him anywhere and describes being with him as chasing clouds in the summer sky. She's so overjoyed that she feels like she could die, expressing the intensity of her emotions.
Overall, the song portrays a deep sense of infatuation and the idea of idolizing someone else to the point of being their groupie. It captures the feeling of being so taken with someone that they become the center of one's world, and nothing else seems to matter as much.
Line by Line Meaning
Beautiful brother, my heart is on fire
I am deeply infatuated with you.
Daisy chain dreamer
You are creative and imaginative, always chasing dreams.
I'm yours and you're mine yeah
We belong to each other, we are in a mutual relationship.
From what I hear, it seems we're breaking every body's rules
Our relationship may not be socially acceptable, but I don't care what others think.
But I don't mind baby, I'm easy as a day off school
I'm not worried about anything, I'm relaxed and carefree around you.
I, I wanna be your groupie
I want to be your devoted fan and supporter.
A follower of beauty
I am drawn to your inner and outer beauty.
I made a t-shirt with your name on it
I wear my love and devotion for you on my sleeve.
Ah, you fill my heart with flowers
You bring joy and beauty into my life.
I've been up for hours
I can't sleep because I am so excited about you.
And baby I'd do anything that you wanted
I am willing to please and fulfill your every desire.
Snow fallin' smile puts the stars on my pillow
Your smile brightens my day and makes it magical.
Isn't it wild baby, I go where you go
I am your loyal companion and would follow you anywhere.
Chasin' clouds with you so pretty in the summer sky
We have fun and create happy memories together.
All I know is I'm so happy baby I could die
Being with you brings me so much happiness, I never want it to end.
I, I wanna be your groupie
I want to be your devoted fan and supporter.
I, I wanna be your groupie
I want to be your devoted fan and supporter.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Y, DAVE MCCRACKEN, KELLI ALI
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