(Not to be confused with South Korean female soloist, who's page can be found here: 라피 )
Biography
Early life
Klein was born in Büsbach near Stolberg in the district of Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Her father, Bernd Klein, is German while her mother, Keriakoulla, is Greek. She is the younger of two children. She has an older brother, Andreas.
At the age of nine, she began sending out demo tapes to television shows leading her to perform on three of them. She participated in Kiddy Contest, an Austrian children's TV singing competition, in September 2004 at the age of thirteen, performing Handy, a parody of Barry Manilow's Mandy. It was this television appearance that led to her being discovered by German music producer Bob Arnz. Then she worked on her first album.
Career
2005–2008: Successful debut and second album
LaFee's first single Virus was released in 2006 from her debut album LaFee. Since the start of her career LaFee was supported by the magazine Bravo and the music channel VIVA. Virus reached fourteen on both the German and Austrian singles chart and her second single, Prinzesschen (Little princess), reached rank 11 in the German charts. Was ist das (What is that) and Mitternacht (Midnight) were charted in the German and Austrian charts, too.
She released her second album, Jetzt erst recht (Now more than ever) on July 6, 2007, and the album's lead single, Heul doch (Keep crying), in 2007. Shortly afterwards Heul doch was translated into English as Shut Up for her third studio album. The song reached the German top 10. The album "Jetzt erst recht" charted in the Italian albums chart at #94 and in the French albums chart at #79. It went Platinum in Germany and Gold in Austria. Her acting debut was on Nina's Welt which was broadcast from November 2006 until the spring of 2007. Later she made an appearance on the German daily soap Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten (Good times, bad times). Her biggest gig was on 31 December 2006 New Year's Eve at the Brandenburg Gate, with more than one million viewers. On 25 August 2007 Klein had a gig as a part of the open-air events at the Brandenburg Gate in front of 119,000 people. The second single was Beweg dein Arsch (Move your ass) which charted at #21 on the German charts. On 16 November 2007, she released the third single Wer bin ich (Who am I) which reached #25 on the German singles chart and #41 on the Austrian singles chart. In addition, she has received the Echo award for Best Female Singer, Bravo Gold Otto for Best Pop Female Singer and the Jetix Kids' award for Best Solo Act. The album was also re-released as a Bravo special edition with bonus songs on 27 November 2008.
2008–2009: First English album and Ring Frei
Her first English album, Shut Up, was released in 2008. It includes songs from the album LaFee and Jetzt erst recht in English. The first single Shut Up is the English version of Heul Doch. The single Shut Up reached number 93 in the German singles chart, which was the lowest chart entry by LaFee. The album, however, with more than 100,000 copies at the time was also the weakest LaFee album. The album reached #21 the German albums chart at #31 on the Austrian albums chart. The song Shut up was first performed on May 30, 2008, at the music festival The Dome. LaFee's first single, Ring frei (Clear the ring), from her fourth studio album, Ring frei, was released on November 21, 2008 and reached #22 in Germany. The album Ring frei was released in Germany on January 2, 2009 and reached #6 on the German albums chart, #21 on the Swiss albums chart and #5 on the Austrian albums chart. The album has also received gold status in Austria and has worldwide more than 100,000 sales. She went on a tour in Germany, Austria and Switzerland in 2009. After the promotion of the tour she took a break for the first time briefly.
Appeared without any weave LaFee's first greatest hits collection, Best Of – LaFee, was released in November 2009. The album is available as day edition with one CD and as night edition with two CDs. The album was a clear failure. A re-recorded version of Der Regen fällt, which originally appeared on her second studio album, Jetzt erst recht, was released as the lead single of the compilation. The song only reached rank 94 in the German singles chart. In Austria and Switzerland, it wasn't listed in the charts. LaFee left her manager Bob Arnz. Her musicians left the group in December 2009 with an announcement on their websites to form a new project, due to different musical orientations. Now she's produced by Jörg Fischer.
2011–present: Ich Bin and Frei
On June 4, 2011, Christina presented the new single Ich bin (I Am) at the German show The Dome. It was available on June 10, 2011, and EMI has stated on its official site that the new album Frei was released on July 1, 2011.
In an interview with the German magazine Bild, the singer said that this new album was really important to her because she has changed a lot since her previous album. She also explained the reasons behind this break; she said that she was tired of always being away from her home and her friends. She was just a teenager when she began her career and had grown up so fast, without time to think whether she had missed something or not. She was always being told what to do and need to be herself, not mentioning all the gossip that had run between her and her boyfriends. She admitted she could think about nothing but sleeping for days. So she had split with her old team, her old band and her old manager and had asked her label to change her contract and she was lucky because they agreed. Finally, she stated that now she's ready to come back with new songs (she wrote three songs by herself and co-wrote another two), themes closer to her like love and growing up with a new, more mature look.
Studio albums
2006: LaFee
2007: Jetzt erst recht
2008: Shut Up
2009: Ring frei
2011: Frei
Set Me Free
Lafee Lyrics
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Don't get mad
The time has come to let go of your girl
It was good while it lasted, but now I am past it
And nothing's gonna change it
I won't return
You want me to shut up
I'm tired off these standoffs
The time has come now for me to bail out
I'm not your little girl no more, no!
Set me free, let me go
I'm not the girl you used to know
Set me free, let me go
I have to make it on my own
Hey Mom, Hey Dad,
Don't be sad
But I have to find myself on my own
It was good while it lasted, but now I am past it
You've got to let me go
Set me free, let me go
I'm not the girl you used to know
Set me free, let me go
I have to make it on my own
Set me free, let me go
Set me free, let me go
Dad: I don't understand a word you say,
I'm your father, you better stay!
LaFee: I can't stand your bitchin' and moanin' no more
I'm outta here, I've gotta go
Dad: Who the hell do you think you are?
Do as i say, hey, I'm talkin' to ya!
LaFee: Let me , let me go!
Set me free, let me go
I'm not the girl you used to know
Set me free, let me go
I have to make it on my own
Set me free, let me go
Set me free, let me go
The song "Set Me Free" by LaFee is a powerful declaration of independence and maturity from the perspective of a young woman who is ready to leave her family behind and make her own way in life. The lyrics are full of frustration and determination as she insists that she is no longer a child and needs to be set free to pursue her own dreams and goals.
The message of the song is clear - parents and families may hold us back, but ultimately we must take responsibility for our own lives and make our own decisions. The song speaks to anyone who has ever felt trapped or stifled by their family, and the desire to break free and find their own path in life.
The chorus "Set me free, let me go, I'm not the girl you used to know" is a powerful way of expressing this desire for freedom and autonomy, as the singer declares that she is no longer the passive, obedient child that her parents once knew. She is now a young adult who is ready to take charge of her own destiny, and nothing is going to stand in her way.
Overall, "Set Me Free" is a deeply introspective and emotional song that touches on universal themes of growing up, leaving the nest, and finding one's own way in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Mom, hey Dad
Lafee addresses both her parents, indicating she is about to have an important conversation with them.
Don't get mad
Lafee is urging her parents not to react negatively to what she is about to say.
The time has come to let go of your girl
Lafee states that her parents need to accept that she is no longer a child and needs to be allowed to make her own decisions.
It was good while it lasted, but now I am past it
Lafee acknowledges that her childhood was a happy time but she has moved on and needs to explore new opportunities.
And nothing's gonna change it
Lafee conveys the absolute certainty of her decision to leave and embark on a new journey.
I won't return
Lafee indicates that she is not going to change her mind and will not come back.
You want me to shut up
Lafee senses her parents don't agree with her and want her to keep quiet but she is determined to speak her mind.
I'm tired off these standoffs
Lafee is exasperated by the tension and conflict between her and her parents.
It's time to grow up for the three of us
Lafee acknowledges that growing up is a process that involves not only leaving home but also for her parents to embrace change and growth.
The time has come now for me to bail out
Lafee declares that her departure is imminent and that her parents need to accept it.
I'm not your little girl no more, no!
Lafee explicitly states that she is not a child anymore and needs to live life on her own terms.
Set me free, let me go
Lafee asks her parents to free her and allow her to pursue her own path.
I'm not the girl you used to know
Lafee emphasizes that she has changed and grown, and therefore her parents need to accept and respect her new identity.
Hey Mom, Hey Dad, Don't be sad
Lafee recognizes that leaving home could be emotional for her parents; thus, she urges them not to be too sad.
But I have to find myself on my own
Lafee states that she needs to discover her own identity and pursue her own dreams.
You've got to let me go
Lafee reiterates the importance of her parents freeing her to live her life independently.
Dad: I don't understand a word you say,
Lafee's father expresses confusion about his daughter's decision to leave home.
I'm your father, you better stay!
Lafee's father commands her to stay at home.
LaFee: I can't stand your bitchin' and moanin' no more
Lafee tells her father that his constant nagging has become unbearable.
I'm outta here, I've gotta go
Lafee once again declares her decision to leave and start her own journey.
Dad: Who the hell do you think you are?
Lafee's father is confused and angry at her for announcing her departure.
Do as i say, hey, I'm talkin' to ya!
Lafee's father issues a command, hoping to persuade her to stay by obeying his orders.
Let me, let me go!
Lafee implores her parents to allow her to leave because she has set her mind on this decision.
Set me free, let me go (x3)
Lafee repeats her plea for her parents to free her and allow her to pursue her own path.
Contributed by Kaylee K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.