In 2010, she appeared on the album Almost Alice with the song Tea Party and Strange, the latter being a duet with Tokio Hotel.
In March 2013 her second EP and third major release overall, Utopia, was released in digital form. The album peaked at #196 on the Billboard Top 200, #7 on U.S. Billboard Heatseekers Albums, and #23 on the Itunes US chart. Two of the songs written by Kerli for this album - Skyscraper and I Feel Immortal have been instead recorded by artists Demi Lovato and Tarja, respectively. Kerli's version of the song Immortal was featured on another Tim Burton soundtrack, Frankenweenie Unleashed! in 2012.
Kerli's sister, Eliisa Kõiv, is also a musician, tho no longer active as a singer as is now her ex-best friend Vespertine.
In December 2015, Kerli announced the release of her new independent album planned for September 2016. Hew new single & CD pre-orders will be available through the crowdfunding website Pledgemusic.com. There is no information about the new album name yet.
Meanwhile, her Spotify profile's Introduction before the release of her Shadow Works describes Kerli as follows:
" Biography
Avant-Garde, mystical, and magical are just some of the ways her fans describe KERLI’s music. As Estonia’s most successful music export, this unique artist has defied genre and created a musical world all her own; an eclectic style, drawing on a wide range of influences such as electronic, pop, goth, and experimental.
Her debut album, "Love Is Dead", in 2008 which charted on the Billboard 200. The lead single, "Walking on Air," was featured as the iTunes single of the week where it was downloaded over 500,000 times, a record at that time.
Her 2nd album Utopia also charted on Billboard 200. Singles "Army of Love", Zero Gravity", and "The Lucky Ones" entered the top 10 Billboard Hot Dance, two of them peaking at number 1. A song co-written by KERLI for Utopia, "Skyscraper" was recorded by Demi Lovato and become one of Demi’s biggest hits.
In 2016, she released 3 independent singles, while teaming up with the government of Estonia to art direct a tourism campaign designed to promote the otherworldly nature of her country.
Spending most of her creative time in the deep forests of Estonia, KERLI’s evolution as an artist has paralleled her curiosity as a human, exploring the relationship between nature, mysticism, and technology. All of which will be part of her most diverse and eclectic body of work on an upcoming album, titled ‘Shadow Works’, set to release in Feb 2019 on MrSuicideSheep's imprint Seeking Blue"
Many new worlds and characters will be revealed in 2023, starting with a dangerously cute realm of a pink robot named Joy, here to make a big colorful splash on the apocalypse-stricken planet Earth.
source: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4IFgewC2urR62Fwt7uAU03
According to Raadio 2 journalist and bass guitarist of Nevesis band Bert Järvet, who dubbed this genre as a classical pop, she performed in cooperation with pianist and composer Maestro Kristjan Järvi, an acoustic version of the new single 21st Century Kids during Eesti Laul 2nd SF at 14.01. 2023
The Single 21st Century Kids was released on many streaming platforms worldwide on the 27th of January and was followed by a Video upload on her YT channel 7.02.2023
An acoustic version of the song 21st Century Kids or video? has been discussed between Kerli and Moonchildren that could be following the release sometime after the video, but it's yet to be missing an announced date.
Bulletproof
Kerli Lyrics
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Just a little glance
Makes me feel like flyin'.
But where are you tonight?
Something isn't right,
Can you please stop hiding?
I'm trying not to think about
But sometimes it all just gets to me.
I can't take it anymore.
I'll stay with you,
But remember to
Be careful what you do,
Cause I'm not bulletproof.
In your secret place,
Staring into space,
Leaves me feeling frozen.
I just need to feel, that what we have is real.
And I'm the one you've chosen.
I'm trying not to think about
All the things you did before,
But sometimes it all just gets to me.
I'll stay with you,
But remember to be careful what you do be
Cause I'm not bulletproof.
I'm trying not to think about
All the things you did before,
But sometimes it all just gets to me.
I can't take it anymore.
I'll stay with you,
But remember to
Be careful what you do,
Cause I'm not bulletproof.
And I'm not bulletproof
And I'm not bulletproof
I'm not bulletproof [Repeat until end]
Kerli's song "Bulletproof" revolves around the theme of vulnerability and trust in a relationship. The opening verse sets the scene for the song; the singer is in need of her lover's presence and attention, even the tiniest bit of affection, which makes her feel on top of the world. Yet, the memory of past actions of her lover trouble her, and she's trying not to dwell on them, but it's challenging for her at times. The chorus of the song reveals the apprehension the singer feels while being in a romantic relationship, as she is not confident about being strong enough to handle any hurt or betrayal being thrown her way.
In the second verse, the singer talks about her yearning to feel their love is real and the reassurance of being chosen by her lover. She admits that being left alone with her thoughts and doubts leaves her numb and in need of affection once again. In the end, the singer repeats the phrase "I'm not bulletproof" as a warning to her lover that despite her genuine love, she may not be able to keep up with the emotional turmoil that often accompanies a long-term relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Just a simple touch,
A small physical interaction with you makes me feel like I'm flying.
Just a little glance
A brief look at you makes me feel like I'm flying.
Makes me feel like flyin'.
You have an intense impact on my emotions and make me feel euphoric.
But where are you tonight?
I'm missing you and wondering where you are right now.
Something isn't right,
Indicating that she senses something is wrong or feels uneasy.
Can you please stop hiding?
Asking the person she's addressing to stop avoiding her and hiding from her.
I'm trying not to think about
Trying to forget or ignore the things you did before.
All the things you did before,
The actions you've taken in the past that have hurt or affected me negatively.
But sometimes it all just gets to me.
Despite her efforts, she can't help but think about and feel the impact of the past actions.
I can't take it anymore.
She's reached her limit of being able to handle or cope with the past actions.
I'll stay with you,
Despite the past, she chooses to stay with the person she's addressing.
But remember to
As a condition for continuing the relationship, she asks them to
Be careful what you do,
To be cautious of their actions and how they might affect her or their relationship.
Cause I'm not bulletproof.
Though she loves and chooses to stay with the person, she's still vulnerable to being hurt by them.
In your secret place,
She's describing a private space of the person she's addressing.
Staring into space,
She's picturing this person just staring blankly into space.
Leaves me feeling frozen.
It makes her feel cold, numb or emotionally unresponsive.
I just need to feel, that what we have is real.
She wants assurance that their relationship is genuine and not just fleeting or temporary.
And I'm the one you've chosen.
Emphasising that she is the one they've chosen and committed to.
And I'm not bulletproof
Repeating the line to reinforce that she is still vulnerable and needs to be cared for,
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW HAROLD THOMPSON, MATT THOMPSON, JAY CLEMENTI
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