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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Walking on Clouds
Kirsty Hawkshaw Lyrics
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With eyes that cannot see
I want to feel it again washing over me
Discover all of you
One moment at a time
Taste smell secret sell
Your soul it touches mine
Hope knows I need it this way
Like I'm walking on clouds
I can't come down
Even if you wanted me to
I can't come down
Even if you wanted me to
Nothing can stop me
I'm never satisfied
I take what I want
Refuse to be denied
Live in the moment
The future can disguise
It's starting to touch us
But I still can't touch the sky
I need to feel alive
Hope knows I need it this way
Like I'm walking on clouds
I can't come down
Even if you wanted me to
I can't come down
Even if you wanted me to
The lyrics to Kirsty Hawkshaw's song "Walking on Clouds" express a desire for a certain feeling to return. The singer longs to be "alive" again, to "feel it washing over" them one more time. Although they cannot see, their other senses have been heightened; they describe the need to "taste," "smell," and treasure all the little things they discover "one moment at a time." The lines "Your soul it touches mine" suggest a deep connection with someone else, perhaps whom they have lost touch with. The repetition of the lines "I can't come down / Even if you wanted me to" indicate that the singer is not willing to give up this glory in exchange for practicality or conventionality.
The second half of "Walking on Clouds" delves deeper into the singer's character. They boast that "nothing can stop me" and that they "take what I want / Refuse to be denied." This is further elaborated when they say "Live in the moment / The future can disguise." In other words, the singer is living life to the fullest because they know tomorrow is not guaranteed. They do not want to miss out on the present moment, even as the "future can disguise" what is to come. The final line "I still can't touch the sky" exemplifies the singer's great ambition, though they understand their limitations. The singer knows that while they cannot achieve all of their wildest dreams, they also cannot be content with merely living a life that is easy or unfulfilling.
Line by Line Meaning
Chaste faded days
Innocent and pure moments that have passed away
With eyes that cannot see
Despite being able to physically see, I feel lost and blind
I want to feel it again washing over me
I yearn to experience that feeling once more and have it consume me completely
Discover all of you
I want to get to know every inch of you
One moment at a time
Taking things slow and steady, one step at a time
Taste smell secret sell
Indulging in the senses, enjoying the mystery and allure
Your soul it touches mine
Our souls are intertwined, connecting on a deeper level
I want to feel alive
I crave the sensation of being fully alive and present
Hope knows I need it this way
I have faith that this is the way I need to live and feel
Like I'm walking on clouds
Feeling weightless and carefree, without a worry in the world
I can't come down
I refuse to be brought down from this euphoric state
Even if you wanted me to
No one can make me come down or change my mind
Nothing can stop me
I am determined and nothing can stand in my way
I'm never satisfied
I always want more, pushing myself to the limit
I take what I want
I am not afraid to go after what I desire
Refuse to be denied
I will not accept failure or rejection
Live in the moment
I choose to live and enjoy each moment as it comes
The future can disguise
The future may hold uncertainty and unpredictability
It's starting to touch us
The future is beginning to have an impact on us
But I still can't touch the sky
Although I feel free and alive, there are still limits to what I can achieve
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Cloud9
Written by: JOSH DAMON GABRIEL, KIRSTY HAWKSHAW, TIJS M VERWEST
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Torben8or
By far my most favourite Tiesto Track!
Katravinia Elkin
Love to my Mother for always being there for me, may the church never change her.
Gonzalex
Seriously, Kirsty is the best singer for vocal trance
EatSalsaRagu
iMPRE7ed oh, and you have to listen to how her voice fix so well on drum n bass haha
YAROSH ROMANETS
I AGREE, BUT THERE ARE OTHER GREAT FEMALE VOCALISTS...
Doc Holiday
2007: Kirsty Hawkshaw meets Tenishia – Reasons To Forgive
NoahInfinity
Also Justine Suissa, Marcella Woods, Jan Johnston and many more!
Dee Cee Corfield
CLASSIC!!!! The old Tiesto and Kirsty Hawkshaw - pure magic!!!!!
Ayame Kyoto
Tiesto, my go-to during the 2000-2009 era. Good times!
Commander Russels
In college I used to listen to this song every morning walking to my 7am math class. It was so cold and this tune kept me warm and sounded so amazing and crisp in the cold air and snow covered ground. I still come back to it all these years later sometimes.