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."
Sun Again
Kinnie Starr Lyrics
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I will be the sun
I will be the sun
I will be the sun
I will be the sun
I will be the sun
I will be the sun
I will be the sun again
I will be the sun again
I will be the sun again
I will be the
I will be the sun again
I will be the sun again
I will be the sun again
I will be the
And when I wake
Will I creep into daylight
Will I hover like the wind
Oh
Oh
I will be the (starts to overlay)
I will be the...
I will touch the...
We will touch the...
I will be the...
We will touch the touch the touch the
Touch the highest point of our communal nature
All vanities and pretensions will be set aside (aside aside aside)
I will be the sun again, again, again
I, I, I
I will be the sun
I will be the sun
I will be the sun
I will be the sun
I will be the sun again
I will be the sun again
I will be the sun again
I will be the
I will be the
The lyrics of Kinnie Starr's song "Sun Again" are a declaration of the singer's determination to be a guiding light for herself and those around her. The repeated phrase, "I will be the sun," represents her commitment to being a source of warmth, energy, and light for herself and others. The repetition of the phrase also emphasizes the singer's unwavering confidence and determination, suggesting that no matter what obstacles come her way, she will remain steadfast in her goal of being a positive force in the world.
The lines "We will touch the touch the touch the / Touch the highest point of our communal nature / All vanities and pretensions will be set aside" suggest that the singer believes that by embracing our shared humanity and setting aside ego and superficial concerns, we can all reach our highest potential. This idea is further underlined by the chorus's repetition of the phrase "I will be the sun again," which suggests that the singer believes in the cyclical nature of personal growth and that it is always possible to reset and start anew.
Overall, the song "Sun Again" is a message of hope and empowerment, encouraging listeners to embrace their inner light and harness it to create positive change in their lives and in the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
I will be the sun
I will provide light and warmth in a figurative sense.
I will be the sun again
I will once again provide a source of positivity and inspiration.
And when I wake
When I am fully awakened and aware
Will I creep into daylight
Will I emerge slowly and cautiously into a brighter state of being.
Will I hover like the wind
Will I be free and unbounded, moving at my own pace and will.
I will touch the...
I will make an impact on the world in a profound way.
We will touch the touch the touch the
We will form a bond and connection that goes beyond words and actions.
Touch the highest point of our communal nature
This bond will elevate our collective experience to the highest possible level.
All vanities and pretensions will be set aside (aside aside aside)
We will let go of our ego-driven desires and false appearances in pursuit of genuine connection and purpose.
I, I, I
I am claiming responsibility for my own actions and growth.
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Lea Cherniak
Hypnotising.... Just like Marina's eyes.
Jocelyn Jade
Marina Ferrer, the mysterious character we'll never ever truly know :( We miss her
Bearhunter69
I would say, that to this day this is the most sexy song I've ever heard. All because of Jenny and Marina. I miss that show so much!
i.e.
Miss it? I’m watchin it as I type (it’s paused at the part where they fist make sticky)!
은
this song sounds so amazing when this one meets the right scene. perfect for finding some nature, most important instinct.
Lewis Robertson
Just bought the L word boxset watching it all over again, brilliant
Marinelago
I just love this song. Listening it over and over again, it is so sexy... Yeah, reminds me of Marina, a great character in The L Word. I miss this serie...
Kristyannepeterpan
This song needs to be longer >:|
Janine Mergl
This song is mesmerizing...
Lisztomaniac Girl
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