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Kerli's sister, Eliisa Kõiv, is also a musician, tho no longer active as a singer as is now her ex-best friend Vespertine.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.
The Creationist
Kerli Lyrics
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And funny poem
I accidentally
Overheard
It keeps
The little children playing
And bigger children
My memory is bad
So I always tend
To forget how it goes
But
Life is my creation
Is my best friend
Imagination
Is my defense
And I'll keep walking
When skies are grey
Whatever happens
Was meant that way
You're no better
Or no worse
Than the others
We are all the same
And life
Is just a moment
You might as well
Enjoy this day
It's time
To start believing
That everything
You want is on it's way
And
Life is my creation
Is my best friend
Imagination
Is my defense
And I'll keep walking
When skies are grey
Whatever happens
Was meant that way
We'll be growing
Into knowing
While we're floating
Keep on going
The lyrics of Kerli's song "The Creationist" reflect her philosophy of life, which revolves around creativity, imagination, and positivity. The song starts with the lines "This is an old and funny poem/ I accidentally overheard," suggesting that the ideas expressed in it have been around for a long time but may have been overlooked by most people. The poem is playful and child-like, intended to keep the little ones entertained and spread its message to the older generation.
The chorus of the song reinforces the message of the poem, emphasizing Kerli's belief that life is a creation to be enjoyed and cherished. She sings, "Life is my creation/ Is my best friend/ Imagination/ Is my defense," implying that imagination is a necessary tool for navigating the challenges of life. The lyrics also suggest that everything happens for a reason, and one can find comfort in the fact that it was meant to be. The lines "Whatever happens/ Was meant that way" highlight the acceptance and surrender to the vagaries of life, and the importance of finding peace with it.
In the second verse, Kerli implores the listeners to believe in themselves and their dreams. She encourages them to enjoy the present moment, as life is fleeting and time is precious. The lines "You might as well/ Enjoy this day" serve as a reminder to live in the now and not worry about the future. The final lines of the song "We'll be growing/ Into knowing/ While we're floating/ Keep on going" suggest that life is a journey of self-discovery, where one is constantly growing and learning.
Line by Line Meaning
This is an old
The poem the singer is referring to is ancient.
And funny poem
The poem has a humorous tone.
I accidentally
The singer did not intend on hearing the poem.
Overheard
The singer heard the poem by chance.
It keeps
The poem has a lasting impact.
The little children playing
The poem is enjoyable for children.
And bigger children
Adults also find the poem worthwhile.
Spread the word
People share the poem with others.
My memory is bad
The singer does not remember the poem well.
So I always tend
The singer habitually forgets the poem's lyrics.
To forget how it goes
The singer cannot recall the poem.
But
Despite forgetting the poem, the singer adopts its message.
Life is my creation
The singer believes that their life is self-made.
Is my best friend
The singer sees their life as a loyal confidant.
Imagination
The singer's creative thoughts are powerful.
Is my defense
The singer uses imagination as a means of protection.
And I'll keep walking
The singer will persevere.
When skies are grey
The singer continues through hardships.
Whatever happens
The singer accepts life's events.
Was meant that way
The singer believes that fate predetermined their life.
You're no better
Everyone is equal.
Or no worse
No individual is inferior or superior.
Than the others
People are of a similar status.
We are all the same
Everyone shares similarities.
And life
Existence itself.
Is just a moment
Life is fleeting.
You might as well
It's best to enjoy life.
Enjoy this day
The singer encourages people to seize the moment.
It's time
The singer is ready.
To start believing
The singer wants people to have faith.
That everything
All desires and aspirations.
You want is on its way
The singer believes that people's wishes will come true.
We'll be growing
People will gain knowledge.
Into knowing
People will develop insight.
While we're floating
People will learn as they go through life.
Keep on going
The singer encourages people to continue regardless of difficulty.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KERLI KOIV, GUY CHAMBERS
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