She was the singer and a co-writer for the band Rose Chronicles, which was signed to Nettwerk in the ’90s. Rose Chronicles released two full length albums: Shiver (1994), which won a Juno Award for Best Alternative Album, and Happily Ever After (1996). The band split up in 1997.
Thirsk's first released solo track was "Bounds of Love," which was on the soundtrack of the movie Kissed in 1997. This song received a Genie Award nomination for Best Movie Theme.
In the years that followed, Thirsk was featured as a guest vocalist and co-writer on albums by Delerium and Balligomingo. She sang the vocals in Front Line Assembly's cover of Madonna's "Justify My Love" and Mystery Machine's cover of Blondie's "Heart of Glass."
She worked on her own material throughout this period and released her first full length solo album, Souvenir, in 2003. Souvenir was produced by Eric Rosse (Tori Amos, Lisa Marie Presley).
Thirsk and fellow Delerium singer Shelley Harland were the two lead vocalists for Delerium's first US tour in 2003.
The Sleepthief album The Dawnseeker, released June 2006, features Thirsk's vocals in the song "Sublunar (Sweet Angel)." Sleepthief's second album Labyrinthine Heart, released in 2009, also contains two tracks that feature Kirsty's vocals, "A Cut From the Fight" and "Reversals".
IMAGINATION
Kristy Thirsk Lyrics
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Though this curse of unrest loves to take its bow
It just seems easier to pretend
And there's nothing to worry about now
It's just my imagination
Running, running, running, running wild
Is love open to interpretation
It's just my imagination
Running, running, running, running wild
Is love open to interpretation
When it's gunning you down?
There's nothing to worry about here
Though these lies to myself company the fear
Nothing of value left to defend
And there's nothing to worry about here
It's just my imagination
Running, running, running, running wild
Is love open to interpretation
When it's gunning, gunning, gunning, gunning you down?
It's just my imagination
Running, running, running, running wild
Is love open to interpretation
When it's gunning you down?
It's just my imagination
Running, running, running, running wild
Is love open to interpretation
When it's gunning, gunning, gunning, gunning you down?
It's just my imagination
Running, running, running, running wild
Is love open to interpretation
When it's gunning you down?
Down
Running, running, running, running
Down
Down
Running, running, running, running
The lyrics of Kristy Thirsk's song Imagination are an expression of the inner turmoil that the singer is experiencing, despite the reassurances of those around her. She acknowledges the existence of a "curse of unrest" that seems to take pleasure in disrupting her peace of mind, but chooses to ignore it and pretend that everything is alright. However, her imagination keeps running wild, reminding her of the painful truth that lies beneath the facade. The singer questions the nature of love and whether it is open to interpretation, especially when it feels like it is out to get her. The fear of being "gunned down" by love is palpable throughout the song, emphasizing the vulnerability of the human heart.
The repetition of the phrase "It's just my imagination running wild" serves to highlight the singer's struggle between reality and fantasy. The use of the word "gunning" in reference to love is a striking choice, as it suggests a sense of violence and danger. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for how love can bring both joy and pain, and how it can be both beautiful and devastating.
Overall, Kristy Thirsk's Imagination is a poignant exploration of the human psyche, and the struggles one faces when trying to reconcile the conflicting emotions of the heart and mind.
Line by Line Meaning
There's nothing to worry about now
At the moment, there is no cause for concern
Though this curse of unrest loves to take its bow
Despite the fact that anxiety takes control every now and then
It just seems easier to pretend
It's simpler to ignore reality by acting like nothing is wrong
And there's nothing to worry about now
Again, there really is no need for alarm
It's just my imagination
The fear and worries are self-created; they're not real
Running, running, running, running wild
Thoughts are bouncing all over the mind uncontrollably
Is love open to interpretation
Can love's meaning vary depending on the person's perception?
When it's gunning, gunning, gunning, gunning you down?
When this love is causing pain and heartbreak?
There's nothing to worry about here
The fear and anxiety hasn't escalated further
Though these lies to myself company the fear
But the person isn't truthful to themselves, which accompanies the fear
Nothing of value left to defend
They don't feel any sense of protection towards anything important
It's just my imagination
Again, the fears and worries are just self-manifested
Running, running, running, running wild
The thoughts cannot be controlled and fluctuate a lot
Is love open to interpretation
Once again, is the meaning of love subjective?
When it's gunning you down?
When love is hurting you deeply
Down
Lowering energy and emotions
Running, running, running, running
Thoughts in the mind are bouncing all around, non-stop
Down
Emotions are deteriorating
Down
Feelings of despair and sadness
Running, running, running, running
Incessant thoughts continue to take over
Contributed by Adalyn B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Oliver Matthews
Kristy is currently unsigned to any label, her solo debut album 'Souvenir' was released independently. As is her new EP.
Arkanix
Actually It was released by Maple Music. It's extremely difficult to find many places, and they do not promote nearly enough. Considdering Rose Chronicled was nominated for the Canadian Juno Award for Shiver and won. Then Happily Ever After Came out and was brilliant. However...this is on Maple music for those interested. She does many feature presentations often, Delerium and many others. I have been a Kristy Fan since the RC debut.
mosriteluv
Yes all Kristy Thirsk fans please check out the Rose Chronicles. RC was the first thing Kristy was a part of that was released. I have posted many RC clips. They put out an EP in late 1993 & then released an LP titled "Shiver" in early 1994. They rocked and it's a shame they broke up in late 1996.
Tom Thornton
How someone with as much talent as her doesn't make it big and someone like Cheryl does who sounds dreadful even with autotune I do not know.
mentalmortiis
my fav from the album, really I didn't know that this even existed...!
Frédéric Cobut
It deserves more views :-)
apawstate
Kristy was already a signed musician before Delerium. Check out the Rose Chronicles.
Paul Rutten
Yes shogomusic that is Adrian on the kit. Isn't it great? And Kristy is amazing as well. Of course.
Skyline&Beyond
hey! a music video! i really like Souvenir and your new tracks as well, thanks to Delerium for finding you ;P
Esper 86
Kristy FTW! x