In 1996, she released her first album, Tidy. It was received very well for an indepenent artist, and received critical acclaim from some reviewers for women's magazines, such as Inga Muscio for Wig Magazine. "Kinnie is going to be a huge star. Because she is so emotionally real, vulnerable, articulate, talented, and loving--things many people fear greatly in themselves, and thus, look for in others--people are going to glorify her in an insanely unrealistic way. "
She was soon after courted by Mercury Records, and signed a deal. She proceeded to tour for two years promoting Tidy, mainly in Canada, but also in the United States and Europe, with her band, handsome boyz 3. Her shows definitely got peoples' attention. She is very spontaneous, often chatting and joking with the crowd, and encouraging them to participate. Her early shows became known after she had audience members jumping up on stage and talking about their sex lives for a free t-shirt.
She also prefers to walk around the audience when possible, instead of being on stage, having been described as a caged animal when stuck up there. "I will devise a way of playing guitar in the crowd," she once said.
During her touring, she worked in five shows for the 1997 Lilith Fair. The next year, her touring took the form of the Scrappy Bitch Tour, done with Veda Hill and Oh Susanna.
Finally, she started to work on her second album. She finished the album during a time of internal shake-ups and changes in her label. Mercury records became Island/Def Jam Records, but there was still no sign of them publishing her album. In the meantime, she opened two Canadian shows for Alanis Morissette.
In 2000, she grew tired of the situation, and asked them to let her go. They did just that, but refused her the rights to her new album, Mending, instead keeping it for themseves. She proceeded to head back to Violet Inch, and recorded a third album, Tune-Up, which released in 2000, and a fourth, Sun Again, released in 2003.
Her sound has been described as a merging of rock, hip-hop, r&b, pop, and alternative. Kinnie has given it the name "Chunkhop". The songs are full of spoken word and rhyme, with with some strong bass tracks, more so in Tune-Up than in Tidy.
She's not all that excited about being a "personality", due to people knowing her music. "The state of music is very odd to me right now because it's all about the cult of personality. I try to be casual, but that becomes a look. No matter what choice you make, it's seen as cultivated."
Alright
Kinnie Starr Lyrics
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Put my head in your lap, the world will go away
Well well, we can go there, we can go anywhere
We can go there.
But is it alright
Is it alright
Is it alright to hold you through the night
Is it alright for you to feel this way,
Put your head in my lap, the world will go away
We can go there, we can go anywhere
We can go there.
But is it alright
Is it alright
Is it alright to hold you through the night
You're my knees, my right to a world more beautiful
You're my knees, my right to a world more beautiful
You're my knees, my right to a world more beautiful
(I want to hold you)
And that's alright
That's alright
That's alright
It's alright
It's alright
It's alright to hold you here tonight
It's alright to hold you here with me tonight
It's alright
In Kinnie Starr's song "Alright," the lyrics are about the vulnerability and tenderness of a romantic relationship. The opening lines express the desire to connect and find solace with someone else: "Is it alright for me to feel this way, Put my head in your lap, the world will go away." The singer suggests that they can escape from the stresses of the world and find comfort with their partner. The repetition of "Is it alright" throughout the song implies a sense of uncertainty or insecurity about their feelings and actions, as if seeking permission for intimacy or questioning whether it's acceptable to feel this strongly.
The chorus reinforces this theme of seeking validation or reassurance: "Is it alright to hold you through the night." The repetition of "alright" highlights the importance of mutual consent and trust in a relationship, especially when it comes to physical touch and emotional support. The bridge section adds another layer to this idea, with the line "You're my knees, my right to a world more beautiful." This metaphorical phrase suggests that the singer's partner is their support system and foundation, allowing them to navigate the world and find beauty amidst the chaos. The final lines of the song are a comforting affirmation that it is indeed alright to hold onto someone: "It's alright to hold you here with me tonight."
Overall, "Alright" by Kinnie Starr is a poignant and intimate portrayal of the complexities and pleasures of romantic relationships. It emphasizes the need for open communication, consent, and mutual respect in all forms of intimacy.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it alright for me to feel this way,
May I feel this way about you without any consequences or judgment?
Put my head in your lap, the world will go away
Can I rest my head on you as a source of comfort and escape from the outside world?
Well well, we can go there, we can go anywhere
We have endless possibilities in this moment, and we can go wherever we please.
We can go there.
Let's go to that amazing place together.
But is it alright
Is it okay for me to feel this way about you and want to be close to you?
Is it alright
Is it acceptable for me to want to hold you throughout the night?
Is it alright to hold you through the night
Can I keep you close to me until the morning comes?
Is it alright for you to feel this way,
Do you feel the same emotions towards me?
Put your head in my lap, the world will go away
Find your comfort and escape from the world with me.
We can go there, we can go anywhere
We still have endless possibilities and can go wherever we truly desire.
We can go there.
Let's share our dreams and chase after them together.
You're my knees, my right to a world more beautiful
You give me the strength and hope to experience a better world.
You're my knees, my right to a world more beautiful
You are my backbone that supports me in achieving our shared dreams.
You're my knees, my right to a world more beautiful
You inspire me to work harder and never give up to make a better world.
(I want to hold you)
I desire to hold you tightly and never let go.
And that's alright
And that is perfectly acceptable and okay.
That's alright
There is no need to judge or discourage our feelings and desires.
That's alright
Our passion and warmth for each other is simply alright.
It's alright
It's okay for us to be together and share these intimate moments.
It's alright
There is nothing wrong with us wanting to be close, and this feeling is acceptable.
It's alright to hold you here with me tonight
It's okay for me to hold you tonight and cherish our time together.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Cloud9
Written by: ANDREAS BEIDERWIEDEN, JAMES DAVID WINCHESTER, SHENA ELIZABETH WINCHESTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@maideramirez2224
Está bien que me sienta así?
Pongo mi cabeza en tu regazo, el mundo va a desaparecer
Bueno, así, podemos ir allí, podemos ir donde sea
Podemos ir allí.
Pero está bien?
Está bien?
Está bien que te quedes durante toda la noche?
Está bien que te sientas de esta manera?
Pon tu cabeza en mi regazo, el mundo va a desaparecer
Podemos ir allí, podemos ir donde sea
Podemos ir allí.
Pero está bien?
Está bien?
Está bien que te abrace durante toda la noche?
Eres mis rodillas, mi derecho a un mundo mas hermoso
Eres mis rodillas, mi derecho a un mundo mas hermoso
Eres mis rodillas, mi derecho a un mundo mas hermoso
(Quiero abrazarte)
Y eso está bien
Eso está bien
Eso está bien
Está bien
Está bien
Está bien que te abrace aquí esta noche
Está bien mantenerte aquí conmigo... esta noche,
(está bien)
Está bien mantenerte aquí conmigo... esta noche,
(está bien)
Está bien mantenerte aquí conmigo... esta noche,
(está bien)
Está bien mantenerte aquí conmigo... esta noche,
(está bien)
Está bien mantenerte aquí conmigo... esta noche,
(está bien)
@patriciashepard887
Who's listening in 2020? I am!!
@ZyraGeanneVillaflor
What kind of people who would listen to this and then dislike?! 😑 seriously?! This is real music and kinnie's voice is so soothingly amazing.
@MarchiniRenata
The L Word ♥
@aaronsmithanik4961
One of my top 5 favorite songs of all time. Simply perfect.
@sprig6043
I heard this track on the 'L Word' series so I quickly shazamed it. Brilliant!
@lostsoulfourever
omg!!!!!!!!!!!!! i have been looking for the song to that scene for like forever!!!!!!!!!!!!, so cool, thanks for the upload for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@jham7282
2019 ❤️❤️👌🏽 is it alright to hold you through the night? 🙈
@JohnnyFiveEagles
This is the kind of song I always want my students to emulate: why? It teaches one to have contrivance, to have control and to learn about the spaces that exist between notes- during the solo and the refrain after the chorus the vibraphones carries that nicely. I once read an article where Kinnie Starr talked about her dad teaching her how to dwell in those spaces- that to be there helped her realize music had more to do with silence than with noise. Until I read that translation of her opinion I did not know how to relate the idea that music was more about...silence...than about...noise.
@burzyguerrero2256
JohnFive Eagles Szuros negative space is just as important (and difficult to learn) as anything else with music. the emotion lies there.
@puhdussyrampage2010
what a bunch of nonsense