Hawkshaw was born in London, England in 1969 and is the daughter of British Disco producer Alan Hawkshaw (of Love De-Luxe with Hawkshaw's Discophonia fame; they had a #1 disco hit on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in 1979 with "Here Comes That Sound Again". He later went on to compose the famous theme music for the British television game show Countdown). It was through her father and her love for dance music that would inspire Kirsty to pursue a career in music.
At a rave event in 1991 she was noticed by producers Ian Munro, Kevin Dobbs and Nigel Walton, who at the time were known as A.S.K. It was through this meeting that they would form a Dance act called Opus III. Their first single, "It's A Fine Day" from their debut album Mind Fruit was an international smash and hit #1 on Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in 1992. They also had another US #1 hit on the Dance chart in 1994 with "When You Made The Mountain" from their second and last album Guru Mother.
After the group broke up in 1994, Hawkshaw pursued a solo career and since then has been in demand by other acts in the Dance, House, Eurodance, Trance, and Electronica community, ranging from DJ Tiesto to Delerium.
Kirsty recorded an ambient, ethereal album, Enlightenment, which was never released.
On October 10, 2005 she released Meta-Message, a collection of older and newer songs after a growing interest in her out-of print O.U.T..
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Invisible
Kirsty Hawkshaw Lyrics
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I've lit a thousand candles, wished on every star in the sky...
Your burden is heavy...
Now there's no one to hold you at night when you cry yourself to sleep, (cry yourself)
How fiercely blow the winds of change when two souls drift apart,
Let the warmth of the sun kiss your face, heal your broken heart...
Another day, another night,
Another tear, another fight,
Another dream torn apart,
A lonely path in the dark...
The song "Invisible" by Kirsty Hawkshaw and Tenishia speaks about a relationship where one person feels ignored and invisible to the other. The singer questions why they are not noticed by their partner despite their efforts to be seen. The lyrics "How is it that I remain invisible in your eyes? I've lit a thousand candles, wished on every star in the sky..." indicate the desperation of the singer to be seen and acknowledged by their partner.
The singer also acknowledges the pain their partner is experiencing by saying "Your burden is heavy... Now there's no one to hold you at night when you cry yourself to sleep." It seems that both parties in the relationship are struggling but are unable to connect with one another. The lyrics "How fiercely blow the winds of change when two souls drift apart" imply that the relationship is on the verge of ending, and the singer offers some words of comfort to their partner, "Let the warmth of the sun kiss your face, heal your broken heart."
The repeated phrase "Another day, another night, another tear, another fight, another dream torn apart, a lonely path in the dark..." highlights the pattern of despair and hopelessness that characterizes the relationship. The singer is left feeling invisible, and their attempts to be seen and heard are failing. The relationship seems to be doomed, with both parties unable to communicate and connect.
Line by Line Meaning
How is it that I remain invisible in your eyes?
I feel like I am unnoticed by you and wonder how that's possible.
I've lit a thousand candles, wished on every star in the sky...
I have tried everything to get your attention and make you see me.
Your burden is heavy...
I can sense that you are carrying a heavy emotional burden.
Now there's no one to hold you at night when you cry yourself to sleep, (cry yourself)
I know that you are struggling alone and wish I could be there to comfort you.
How fiercely blow the winds of change when two souls drift apart,
The separation of two people can feel like a violent force separating them.
Let the warmth of the sun kiss your face, heal your broken heart...
Take comfort in the healing power of nature and the hope of a new day.
Another day, another night,
Time keeps moving forward, bringing new opportunities and challenges.
Another tear, another fight,
Life can be difficult, and there will be times of sadness and struggle.
Another dream torn apart,
When things don't go as planned, it can be painful and disheartening.
A lonely path in the dark...
Sometimes we feel alone and lost, unsure of which way to turn.
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