Her first official release was 'Walk Through Walls' through Noir records (March 2011), followed by another 7" via Chess club, 'Been Better' (July 2011). A further double A-side was released via the same label on October, ‘Heavy Stone’ | ’Lambs’ to round up the year.
An alternative version of ‘Walk Through Walls’ produced by Ian Grimble and Kev Jones (Communion Records) was included on Mojo's July 2011 free CD . A free download remixed version of 'Lambs' by Leopard of Honour supported the launch of the single.
Her first album 'Ashes' was released on 30 July 2012 through ioki records/Sony, preceded by a re-release of ‘Walk Through Walls’ on July 23rd. 'Ashes' was produced by Brett Shaw at 123 Studios in East London, with two tracks produced by Marky Bates. The 'Deluxe Edition' included three extra songs 'Love you better’, 'Walk’ and The River’.
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Vampire Smile
Kyla La Grange Lyrics
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'Cause I'm getting drunk on your noble deeds.
It doesn't matter that they don't get done,
When I feel this cold they're like the fucking sun.
Baby I need a friend,
But I'm a vampire smile, you'll meet a sticky end.
I'm here trying not to bite your neck,
So drunk on you and kill your friends.
You'll need me and we can be obsessed.
And I can touch your hair and taste your skin,
The ghosts won't matter 'cause we'll hide in sin.
Baby you have a choice,
'Cause you burn my ears with your magic voice.
I'm a paper doll, you can tear me up,
We'll be the broken lovers with the poison cup.
And we'll draw in breaths like we don't have air,
Oh god, look at me, don't you even care
That I'm dying in the cupboard underneath the stairs?
Steps stamp on above my head.
Baby you're cruel to me,
But you see I love it when you make me plead.
I want a scar that looks just like you,
'Til then I gotta learn to be a wiser fool.
Baby you need to leave,
And I know you know
That's why you keep ignoring me
Because if you don't,
Gonna run me down, let myself go
The song "Vampire Smile" by Kyla La Grange is a metaphorical exploration of addiction and the destructive behavior that can come with it. The lyrics follow the singer's desire for the listener to leave them, as they have become dependent on their presence, much like the way addicts depend on their substance of choice. The singer is getting "drunk" on the listener's "noble deeds," which they acknowledge are not actually being accomplished, but still provide a fleeting sense of warmth in the singer's cold reality.
The singer also identifies themselves as a "vampire smile," which can be interpreted as someone who drains the life and energy from others, much like how addiction can drain the vitality from one's life. The line "I'm here trying not to bite your neck" further emphasizes this parallel. The singer recognizes the ultimately destructive path this dependency will lead them down, with the line "So drunk on you and kill your friends," but they cannot resist the temporary high that comes with it.
The song's chorus delves into the idea of obsession and its ability to cloud rational thought. The singer is willing to become someone they are not in order to have the listener's attention and affection. The imagery of hiding in sin and drawing in breaths as though they do not have air highlights the singer's desperation and willingness to do anything to maintain this destructive relationship. Overall, "Vampire Smile" is a haunting and introspective look at addiction and the self-destructive behavior that can stem from it.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby you need to leave,
I think it's best if you go away from me now.
'Cause I'm getting drunk on your noble deeds.
I'm obsessed with your good actions, but it's not healthy for me to rely on them too much.
It doesn't matter that they don't get done,
Even if you don't complete those good deeds, I still feel like they bring light into my life.
When I feel this cold they're like the fucking sun.
Your good deeds warm me up emotionally, but they can't solve the deeper issues I'm struggling with.
Baby I need a friend,
I'm lonely and need someone to talk to and confide in.
But I'm a vampire smile, you'll meet a sticky end.
I'm not a safe person to be around, and by getting close to me you're putting yourself in danger.
I'm here trying not to bite your neck,
I'm restraining myself from hurting you, even though I'm struggling with my own demons.
But it's beautiful and I'm gonna get
I'm drawn to you and your beauty, and I can't help but be captivated by you.
So drunk on you and kill your friends.
I'm so overwhelmed by my feelings for you that I'm willing to do destructive things in order to be near you, and that could hurt others.
You'll need me and we can be obsessed.
I want you to become dependent on me, and for us to have an unhealthy, obsessive relationship.
And I can touch your hair and taste your skin,
I want to be close to you physically, and to experience intimacy with you.
The ghosts won't matter 'cause we'll hide in sin.
We'll ignore our problems and issues, and just focus on our passionate, sinful relationship.
Baby you have a choice,
You have the option to either stay with me and indulge my obsessions, or to leave me and prioritize your own well-being.
'Cause you burn my ears with your magic voice.
Your words have power over me, and I'm drawn to you because of your charisma and charm.
I'm a paper doll, you can tear me up,
I'm vulnerable and weak, and you could easily hurt me emotionally or psychologically.
We'll be the broken lovers with the poison cup.
Our relationship will be dysfunctional, and we'll end up hurting each other in the end.
And we'll draw in breaths like we don't have air,
We'll be so caught up in our passion for each other that we'll forget about everything else in the world.
Oh god, look at me, don't you even care
I'm crying out for help, but it seems like you're not noticing or taking me seriously.
That I'm dying in the cupboard underneath the stairs?
I'm going through intense emotional pain, and I feel trapped and alone with my problems.
Steps stamp on above my head.
Even though I'm struggling, life goes on and people continue to move forward without me.
Baby you're cruel to me,
You're not treating me kindly, and are taking advantage of my vulnerabilities.
But you see I love it when you make me plead.
I'm so infatuated with you that even when you hurt me, it feels like a twisted form of love and validation.
I want a scar that looks just like you,
I'm so obsessed with you that I want a physical reminder of you to keep with me always.
'Til then I gotta learn to be a wiser fool.
While I won't stop being in love with you, I need to make better, smarter choices about how I let myself be treated by you.
And I know you know
I'm aware that you understand the power that you have over me.
That's why you keep ignoring me
You're actively choosing to not engage with me or respond to my pleas for attention and affection, possibly because you know it's not healthy for either of us.
Because if you don't,
If you do give in to my advances and get involved with me, things could end up getting very messy and dangerous for both of us.
Gonna run me down, let myself go
If I don't start making better choices for myself and my own well-being, I'm going to end up hurting myself even more in the long run.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: KYLA LA GRANGE
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Арина Ускова
Baby you need to leave
Cause I'm getting drunk on your noble deeds
It doesn't matter that they don't get done
When I feel this cold they're like the fucking sun
Baby I need a friend
But I'm a vampire smile, you'll meet a sticky end
I'm here trying not to bite your neck
But it's beautiful and I'm gonna get
So drunk on you and kill your friends
You'll need me and we can be obsessed
And I can touch your hair and taste your skin
The ghosts won't matter cause we'll hide in sin
Baby you have a choice
Cause you burn my ears with your magic voice
I'm a paper doll, you can tear me up
We'll be the broken lovers with the poison cup
And we'll draw in breaths like we don't have air
Oh god, look at me, don't you even care
That I'm dying in the cupboard underneath the stairs?
Steps stamp on above my head
Baby you're cruel to me
But you see I love it when you make me plead
I want a scar that looks just like you
'till then I gotta learn to be a wiser fool
Baby you need to leave
And I know you know
That's why you keep ignoring me
Because if you don't
Gonna run me down, let myself go
Наталья Агапова
This song is ten years old and I've just discovered it, so weird. I think that the lyrics is just amazing, this is the ultimate vampire vibe for signifying some inner state that a lot of people could undoubtedly relate to. I'm gonna be obssessed now.
Emilia Kapela
She is such an amazing but underappreciated artist
Edi Murgic
+Lua xvdrea I totally agree,since my discovery of her i have been addicted.So much quality
Nonato Junior
Same here! o/
Valerio Piccolo
Army•Tea _ aeT•ymrA agreed
Jan Klíma
You´re right, but it´s simply part of this world, because there aren´t enough people to appreciate good music. Good for us, that we´re on good side :-)
Andrew Mills
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Brendan Perperian
The power of the metaphors and symbolism is truly powerful and amazing. Kyla Nailed it on this one. I hope it becomes a number 1 song on iTunes
jude☁️
i was obsessed with her a few years back, so happy to hear this song again
Mike Miller
I am still obsessed with her music! IT IS PERFECT