(1) Kim Hill is an African-Amer… Read Full Bio ↴There are two singers named Kim Hill
(1) Kim Hill is an African-American neo-soul singer-songwriter, best known for being the backup vocalist in the hip-hop band Black Eyed Peas (Pre-Fergie) before going solo. The New York born, Los Angeles based singer learned how to play the violin and piano at the age of six and studied dance with the legendary Judith Jamison. She is known for her commentary on female body image during live performances.
(2) Kim Hill (born on December 30, 1963 in Starkville, Mississippi) is an American Christian singer, songwriter and chastity advocate, active since the early 1990s. She has won several Dove Awards. Hill made quite a name for herself in the Christian Music industry in the late 1980s, with two pop/rock Beatlesque albums, produced by Wayne Kirkpatrick, Talk About Life and Brave Heart.
Turning
Kim Hill Lyrics
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Mr. Riggs is getting old
He likes to have his future told
By sister Eve, the wide-eyed Capricorn
And when his life is on the skids
Her crystals and her pyramids
Are sure to ride him through another storm
But there's a thunder in his soul
He shaved his head and now he sings
With a group of odd cerebrals in the park
And over by the traffic light
His friend LaVerne the proselyte
Is selling roses 'til her day is dark
Another verndor for the fold
Chorus
And the world is turning turning
Looking for an angle in a straight and narrow light
Yeah the world keeps turning turning
Trying to be colorful
In a scheme of black and white
Rah ghe Da knows everything
Especially when he's channeling
A philosopher from 1635
And Madame Rose is having fun
Yeah she's a happy medium
Communicating with the un-alive
And they make a lot of dough
Chorus
The song Turning by Kim Hill takes a satirical look at the people in our society who are drawn towards searching for meaning and purpose through unconventional methods. Mr. Riggs is an aging man who relies on "sister Eve", a self-proclaimed Capricorn with crystals and pyramids, to guide him through life's troubles. Harley and his group of "odd cerebrals" in the park shaved their heads and sing together. LaVerne, the "proselyte", sells roses until dark. Rah ghe Da is an all-knowing channeler who speaks with a philosopher from 1635. Madame Rose is a "happy medium" who communicates with the dead for profit.
The lyrics depict the concept that people yearn to find guidance and fulfillment in unconventional manners. The song's chorus highlights how the world is always turning and trying to find its place in the world. It's continuously searching for something that's different or unique, rather than accepting the mundane, monotonous everyday life. The subject matter is relatable as everyone at some point, questions their purpose and the meaning behind everything. The song also shows how these people are making a profit from giving guidance or communicating with the dead.
In conclusion, the song doesn't judge or mock the characters' beliefs but demonstrates how a more conventional method of living is not always what some people want. Instead, they desire to make their way, find their path, and find their sense of fulfillment in their unconventional methods.
Line by Line Meaning
Mr. Riggs is getting old
Mr. Riggs is aging
He likes to have his future told
Mr. Riggs enjoys hearing what's to come.
By sister Eve, the wide-eyed Capricorn
He likes to hear his fortune from Eve, who is enthusiastic and believes in astrology.
And when his life is on the skids
When things are not going well for him,
Her crystals and her pyramids
He turns to Eve's crystals and pyramids for comfort.
Are sure to ride him through another storm
Which Eve assures will help him get through his problems.
But there's a thunder in his soul
Despite this, he's feeling unrestful.
Harley was a troubled teen
Harley was a problematic teenager
He shaved his head and now he sings
He shaved his head and now he's a singer.
With a group of odd cerebrals in the park
He hangs out with a group of eccentric intellectuals in the park.
And over by the traffic light
By the traffic light,
His friend LaVerne the proselyte
His friend LaVerne, who is trying to convert people to her religion,
Is selling roses 'til her day is dark
Is selling roses to make a living.
Another vendor for the fold
Another person selling things to make a living.
And the world is turning turning
The world keeps moving and changing.
Looking for an angle in a straight and narrow light
People are looking for something unique in a world that is mostly black and white.
Yeah the world keeps turning turning
Yes, the world keeps moving.
Trying to be colorful
In search of something unique or extraordinary.
In a scheme of black and white
In a world that is mostly black and white.
Rah ghe Da knows everything
Rah ghe Da seems to know everything.
Especially when he's channeling
Especially when he's speaking with spirits.
A philosopher from 1635
A philosopher from the past.
And Madame Rose is having fun
Madame Rose is enjoying herself.
Yeah she's a happy medium
She's someone who acts as a communication channel between the living and the dead, but is happy.
Communicating with the un-alive
Communicating with the dead.
And they make a lot of dough
These activities are profitable.
Chorus
The chorus of the song.
Contributed by Riley M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.