She was a member of several bands. Her first band, Pink Ash, consisted of six male members and herself. She called herself Susie Reptile. After frantically writing and looking for inspiration from her keyboards, Lauren achieved both a publishing deal with EMI and a major label record contract with Polygram Records.
She released her self-titled debut album on February 19, 1993, including the singles "You Read Me Wrong" and "Steep," and followed it with her second album, Breed on July 22, 1997.
In 1994, she had a minor AC hit with "The Color Of The Night", the theme song to the Bruce Willis vehicle Color of Night. After the song gained airplay, her eponymous debut LP was re-released with "The Color Of The Night" included as a bonus track.
Three years later, she contributed the song "Breed" to the Batman and Robin soundtrack, which was also released as the first single for the Breed album. Though the song's video received heavy rotation on MTV, the single and LP failed to chart. The second single, "Magazine" also failed to make an impression.
Though Breed was Christy 's last full length LP, she continued to contribute to film and TV, particularly the song "Walk This Earth Alone" on the Michael Doyle produced Great Expectations soundtrack. The track "Anywhere the Wind Blows" appears in the film Seven Girlfriends, and "Satellite" can be found on the closing credit's to William Shatner's Free Enterprise, though neither song has seen a commercial release outside of the movie appearances.
Lauren Christy discussed plans with Mercury to record and release a third album, but label-shifts and the demise of the Mercury label thwarted those plans.
Lauren Christy frequently works with husband Graham Edwards and Scott Spock in a songwriting-producing team called The Matrix. She has written or co-written songs for Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Lillix, Ricky Martin, Hilary Duff, Liz Phair, Ronan Keating, Christina Aguilera, Avril Lavigne, Korn and Jason Mraz.
Breed
Lauren Christy Lyrics
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Sometimes I maybe got way too much
I got nothing left to lose
I got soil, I got seed
I got 21 god damn days until I bleed
I've got nothing left to lose
Let the rain come down on me
Let the rain come down on
I need to breed, breed, breed, breed,
breed, breed, breed
Logynon, Femidom, Microgynon
I'm in love, I'm insane
I'm a pheromone, hormone, mystery train
I've got nothing left to lose
Let the rain come down on me
Let the rain come down on
Let the rain come down on me
I need to breed, breed, breed, breed,
breed, breed, breed
Logynon, Femidom, Microgynon
In Lauren Christy's song "Breed", the singer expresses her wild and unrestrained nature. She states that she has soul and touch, but sometimes it may be too much. She also has nothing left to lose and refers to herself as having soil and seed, indicating a natural and raw sense of being. The line "I've got 21 god damn days until I bleed" describes the menstrual cycle and the limited time that she has for sexual activity. She then repeats the phrase "Let the rain come down on me" as if she is inviting a release of pent-up emotions or desires. The chorus repeatedly states "I need to breed" with the names of different types of birth control methods thrown in, referencing her desire for sexual activity without the consequences of pregnancy.
The song can be interpreted as a commentary on the societal restrictions and expectations placed on women when it comes to sexuality. Women are often expected to be demure and modest in expressing their desires, but "Breed" challenges these traditional notions. The song celebrates female sexuality and desire, highlighting the need to break free of societal constraints and embrace natural instincts.
Line by Line Meaning
I got soul, I got touch
I have a strong sense of self and an ability to empathize deeply with others.
Sometimes I maybe got way too much
At times, my intensity can overwhelm even myself and others around me.
I got nothing left to lose
I have reached a point where I have no more fear or restraint in pursuing what I want.
I got soil, I got seed
I have the potential for growth and new beginnings within me.
I got 21 god damn days until I bleed
I am acutely aware of my own vulnerability and mortality, as evidenced by my menstrual cycle.
Let the rain come down on me
I invite whatever challenges or obstacles may come my way, as they will only make me stronger.
I need to breed, breed, breed, breed, breed, breed, breed
I desire sexual fulfillment and the possibility of creating new life.
Logynon, Femidom, Microgynon
These are contraceptive options that I may or may not choose to use in pursuit of my desires.
I'm in love, I'm insane
Love can sometimes make us feel like we've lost our minds, as it can be so all-consuming.
I'm a pheromone, hormone, mystery train
My sexual and reproductive energies are a powerful force, both for myself and those around me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: GARY CLARK, LAUREN CHRISTY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alrune La Brune
The 90's were a blessed decade for music. For all kinds of music.
Cookie2Fea
Love this song! Great CD also!
Gabreya Bradley
The “Batman and Robin” soundtrack sent me here. I LOVE THIS SONG.
onlyone23km
SAME!
Yuuki Takemoto
Same
CaCaCa
This is one of the best songs of its era, and maybe ever. Credit to LC and collaborator/s, and whomever made the decision to feature it for a major US motion picture.
Kurt Garwood
Sadly it was a terrible major US motion picture, but she is a great singer. It's understandable though that she went into producing and it's worked out really well for her.
Agent Gamer
i love this woman's voice
Zedfinite
Future songwriter-producer for Avril Lavigne, Hilary Duff, Ashley Tisdale, Korn, Tokio Hotel, Miranda Cosgrove, in her early years, hot damned!!
Unbelievable how someone this talented has defined most of today's music since the 2000s onwards.
Big R
Wow. I only know her from this, been listening to it since it came out in the 90s. Glad to hear she is a success.