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."
Soar
Kinnie Starr Lyrics
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Speak words that carry
I resolve to find the truth
I resolve to find the truth
Speak words that carry
I resolve to find the truth
Speak words that carry
And then the world doesn't bowl me over
Then I'm grown enough to see
I'm 24, even more
Knocked down my share of doors
Ripped up my share of doors
Removed some ugly sores
Now I've begun to
Sore
(I have begun to sore
I have begun)
I've begun to sore
Sore
(I have begun to sore)
I've begun to sore
(I have begun)
I've begun to sore
See I was stuck but I've got such good luck
Yeah except the fuck out the frying pan
See I'm a good cook, right man?
Chili peppers, yeah I'll take them
And juicy birds, alright I'll bake them
And make up a soup yum yum so we all can
Move along, move along like culture
What's done is done
Goodbye congestion
I've just got one
Simple suggestion
Forsake the answer, rename the question
What lies deep enough not to be mentioned
Should be brought to the top to be spoken
Even though you may be real heartbroken
Feel like you brain and your blood's been soakin'
In a pool or a grate
You just haven't gone for you truth yet, right?
I resolve to find the truth
Speak words that carry
I resolve to find the truth
Speak words that free me
I resolve to find the truth
Speak words that carry
I resolve to find the truth
Speak words that carry
Then my legs can move freely
And then the world doesn't bowl me over
Then I'm grown enough to see
I'm 24, even more
Knocked down my share of doors
Ripped up my share of doors
Removed some ugly sores
Now I've begun to
Sore
Then my legs can move freely
And then the world doesn't bowl me over
Then I'm grown enough to see
I'm 24, even more
Knocked down my share of doors
Ripped up my share of doors
Removed some ugly sores
Now I've begun to
Sore
I have begun to sore,
I have begun
The lyrics of Kinnie Starr's song "Soar" touch upon themes of personal growth and finding one's truth. The first stanza, "I resolve to find the truth, speak words that carry," sets the tone for the rest of the song as the singer declares their resolve to seek out the truth and speak it with conviction. The repetition of "speak words that carry" reinforces the importance of using language to convey meaning and make an impact.
The second stanza introduces the idea that finding one's truth can lead to greater freedom and autonomy. "Then my legs can move freely, and then the world doesn't bowl me over" suggests that by owning one's truth, the singer can navigate the world with greater confidence and resilience. The singer also reflects on their personal journey, acknowledging the struggle of being "knocked down my share of doors" and "ripped up my share of floors." However, through this process of growth, they have also "removed some ugly sores" and begun to sore, implying a sense of upward momentum and progress.
The final stanza emphasizes the importance of speaking taboo truths and recognizing the emotional toll this can take. "What lies deep enough not to be mentioned should be brought to the top to be spoken, even though you may be real heartbroken, feel like your brain and your blood's been soakin' in a pool or a grate." The repetition of "I resolve to find the truth, speak words that carry" drives home the message that speaking one's truth is a difficult but necessary journey towards greater self-knowing and personal freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
I resolve to find the truth
I am determined to discover the truth about myself and the world around me.
Speak words that carry
When I speak, I want my words to hold significant meaning and have an impact.
Then my legs can move freely
When I am honest with myself and others, I feel a sense of liberation.
And then the world doesn't bowl me over
Being truthful and empowered helps me overcome obstacles and challenges that the world might throw at me.
Then I'm grown enough to see
By embracing honesty, I become mature and capable of seeing things more clearly.
I'm 24, even more
I am not just growing older, but growing wiser and more experienced as time passes.
Knocked down my share of doors
I have faced challenges and overcome obstacles, at times by breaking them down.
Ripped up my share of doors
I have also destroyed pathways that may have been leading me astray, in order to pave a better way for myself.
Removed some ugly sores
I have addressed and healed some of the painful wounds in my life.
Now I've begun to
Having come so far, I am now able to
Sore
Experience the sensation of flight or freedom, like a bird soaring through the sky.
See I was stuck but I've got such good luck
I was once unable to move forward, but I now have good fortune on my side.
Yeah except the fuck out the frying pan
Despite the challenges, I have managed to take myself out of difficult situations.
See I'm a good cook, right man?
I have talent and skill, and can make the most of what I have.
Chili peppers, yeah I'll take them
I am not afraid of a little spice or flavor in life, and am willing to embrace new experiences.
And juicy birds, alright I'll bake them
I can see potential and nourishment in unexpected places or situations.
And make up a soup yum yum so we all can move along, move along like culture
I can create something that brings people together and uplifts them, like a cultural experience does.
What's done is done
I acknowledge and accept the past for what it is.
Goodbye congestion
I'm ready to let go of things that may have been holding me back.
I've just got one Simple suggestion
I have a straightforward idea or piece of advice to offer.
Forsake the answer, rename the question
Instead of focusing too much on having all the answers, sometimes it's better to reframe the question being asked.
What lies deep enough not to be mentioned
There may be things that are buried deep within oneself that are difficult to talk about or express openly.
Should be brought to the top to be spoken
It's important to bring these inner truths and feelings to the surface and communicate them.
Even though you may be real heartbroken
This may be hard and painful to do, but it's necessary to grow and heal.
Feel like you brain and your blood's been soakin'
Suppressing these truths can feel like they are seeping into every part of oneself, causing distress and discomfort.
In a pool or a grate
This feeling may seem inescapable or overwhelming at times.
You just haven't gone for you truth yet, right?
But the only way to remedy this is to pursue and express one's truth, no matter how difficult it may be.
Speak words that free me
I want my words to act as a source of liberation and empowerment, both for myself and those around me.
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