Kills was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK, to an Afro-Jamaican father and Uruguayan mother, where she attended Bradford Girls' Grammar School. In addition, she studied classical drama at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. She stated in a post on her blog on social website, MySpace that she grew up flying between London and Florida, where she had relatives, resulting in a mixed American and English accent.
Kills made her acting debut at age 9 in 1995 in New Voices. She had a regular role as Sima on the TV sitcom "All About Me" and also played Amy Franks in the BBC's long-running radio drama "The Archers". She began writing songs at 14, some of which were featured in films and television shows, including "Bring It On 4", "Sleepover", "Just My Luck", and "Entourage". After finishing with "The Archers" in 2003, Kills began pursuing a music career and attributes her musical breakthrough to winning a Radio 1 MC Battle in Leeds under the name "Candy Rapper" in 2003. She signed to the UK record company "Adventures in Music" and released her first single Don't Play Nice under the name Verbalicious in February 2005. Kills' told W that her childhood nickname from her mother was "Verbal" because she talked and sang a lot. She adopted the name and variations of it as her stage name at some points during her career.
While writing music for films, Kills posted her self-produced and written demo extended play, "Womannequin" on music social website MySpace in 2007 that attracted the attention of blogger Perez Hilton in 2008, her song received 2 million plays on the website and Kills reached the top of the unsigned artists chart. With offers coming in for concerts and festivals, Kills moved to Los Angeles. In LA, Kills was approached by producers, A&R and labels with contracts. A DJ introduced her to will.i.am after hearing her demo and learning that she did not have a record deal. In January 2008, will.i.am signed her to his record label, "will.i.am Music Group". She did not sign right away as she had reservations about the music industry and will.i.am had to go to London a month later to convince her to record with him. During this time she also co-wrote and appeared on They Talk Shit About Me by French recording artist M. Pokora and met underground director Guillaume Doubet, who would go on to direct many of her videos, in Paris.
Kills explained in an interview that she adopted the stage name Natalia Kills at the behest of her record company, which found "Natalia Cappuccini" hard to pronounce. She had taken on her grandmother's family name a few years prior. She explained in an interview that her stage name is based on the phrase "you killed it", and represents her tendency to be a perfectionist. Kills released her debut album "Perfectionist" in April 2011 in Germany following a top ten placing by the first single, "Mirrors". The album was described as a concept album by Kills, proving that perfection is attainable. It features production by Jeff Bhasker and Fernando Garibay, who had worked with Lady Gaga. The album was accompanied by four singles, Mirrors, Wonderland, Free and Kill My Boyfriend. The first three singles were minor hits in some European countries but failed to chart in the US or UK. Kills opened for Kelis' European All Hearts Tour, as well as supported Robyn on her Body Talk Tour in November 2010 and early 2011. She also supported Ke$ha on the UK leg of her Get Sleazy Tour. Throughout August and September 2011, Kills supported Katy Perry on her California Dreams Tour for eight dates in Europe and São Paulo, Brazil. She also opened for the Black Eyed Peas over the summer of 2011 in Europe.
Kills is featured on a Junior Caldera single, Lights Out (Go Crazy), along with Far East Movement. It was released on March 13, 2012. Kills also features in Tatana's single, You Can't Get in My Head (If You Can't Get in My Bed).
On September 5, the singer announced new video entitled "Controversy" to start the promotion of her sophomore studio album entitled Trouble that's scheduled for release early 2013 through Cherrytree and Interscope Records. She also revealed the artwork with the official viral video.
Kills called Kate Bush and Alanis Morissette her most important musical influences, highlighting them as emotional artists who wrote honestly about their own experiences. She has also gone on to cite Gwen Stefani as her hero. She also claims that Depeche Mode, Prince, Vanity 6 and Freddie Mercury inspire her live performances.
In June of 2015, Kills announced over Twitter that her next album would feature a band, and that her days as "Natalia Kills" are over. She has stated "I always wanted to start a band. I adore Hole & Garbage so that's what i'll do next. I need to go darker + wilder".
In early 2016, Sinclair started a band, Cruel Youth. Their first song, "Mr. Watson", was released on Soundcloud in February, that was then followed by "Diamond Days" in April, which was also released on iTunes. Their third single ,"Hatefuck", was released in early September along with the release of their debut EP +30mg on 16 September.
Daddy's Girl
Natalia Kills Lyrics
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'Cause you know it don't matter anyway
You can rely on the old man's money
You can rely on the old man's money
It's a bitch, girl, but it's going too far
'Cause you know it don't matter anyway
Say money, money won't get you too far, get you too far
Rolled the dice on the life we had,
Played your tough guy game, you threw it all away...
(Money money)
We had diamonds and we had pearls,
Champagne life like a daddy's girl,
But the risks you take ain't worth the price you pay...
I'll keep your secrets, I'll never tell,
You know I'll ride with you right through the fire of hell...
They got your number, but you're safe with me,
Even if they lock you up and throw away the key
You know...
I'll be there whenever you call
Oh I'll be there whenever you call
Oh no, I'll never let you down
I hear your voice aloud in my heart
Oh no, they'll never keep us apart
Oh no, I'll never let you down
Rich girl got that bad boy love
Rich girl better run, run, run
Rich girl got that bad boy love
Rich girl keep running, running...
Mansion, ransom, gangster man,
Can't wipe that blood right off your hands,
Your Scarface heart ain't stopped me loving you babe...
(Money money)
Con-man, wrong plan, how you fall,
Got no more cash stashed in your walls,
The Repo man got debts for your soul to pay.
Do I look pretty through all your tears?
Can your diamond Rolex count the goddamn years?
Was it worth it? Don't you miss me bad?
Too late to trade it all for that one last chance.
You know...
I'll be there whenever you call
Oh I'll be there whenever you call
Oh no, I'll never let you down
I hear your voice aloud in my heart
Oh no, they'll never keep us apart
Oh no, I'll never let you down
Let them take it all away
The sweet Rosé, the Cartier,
To stop the warden call your name
I'd give you all my freedom babe,
I love you right, I love you wrong,
When all our luck and money's gone,
Cause they don't know you like I know
I'd never let you down
Rich girl got that bad boy love
Rich girl better run, run, run
Rich girl got that bad boy love
Rich girl keep running, running...
Rich girl got that bad boy love
Rich girl better run, run, run
Rich girl, rich girl
I'll never let you down!
I'll be there whenever you call
Oh I'll be there whenever you call
Oh no, I'll never let you down
I hear your voice aloud in my heart
Oh no, they'll never keep us apart
Oh no, I'll never let you down
The song "Daddy's Girl" by Natalia Kills is about a rich girl who always relies on her father's money to get whatever she wants. The lyrics suggest that she has messed up and ruined the good life she had with her partner. The chorus talks about how she could always count on the old man's money, but that money won't get her too far in life. The song is a warning to the rich girl that she has gone too far and may end up losing everything if she doesn't change her ways.
The first verse begins with the words 'Rich girl,' which suggests that the singer has grown up with everything she could want, including her father's money. The next lines explain that she has gone too far and that relying on her father's money won't get her far in life. The chorus repeats the idea that she can't rely on her father's money and that she has gone too far. The second verse explains that the singer has messed up with her partner and that the life they had is now gone. The bridge talks about the singer's loyalty to her partner and that she will keep her secrets.
Line by Line Meaning
Rich girl, and you've gone too far
You're a wealthy girl who's taken your privilege too far
'Cause you know it don't matter anyway
You believe that your wealth will always protect you no matter what you do
You can rely on the old man's money
You depend on your father's money to support your lifestyle
It's a bitch, girl, but it's going too far
You know that relying solely on money is problematic but still continue doing so excessively
Say money, money won't get you too far, get you too far
Excessive reliance on money will eventually lead to negative consequences
You messed up, yeah you messed up bad,
You made significant mistakes
Rolled the dice on the life we had,
You took a risk with the lifestyle we enjoyed
Played your tough guy game, you threw it all away...
You acted recklessly and jeopardized everything we had
We had diamonds and we had pearls,
We had a luxurious lifestyle with expensive possessions
Champagne life like a daddy's girl,
Our wealthy lifestyle resembled that of a spoiled daddy's girl
But the risks you take ain't worth the price you pay...
The dangers and consequences you face from your reckless behavior are not worth it
I'll keep your secrets, I'll never tell,
I will keep your secrets and not reveal them to anyone
You know I'll ride with you right through the fire of hell...
I will support you through any hardship or difficulty
They got your number, but you're safe with me,
People may have your personal information, but I will keep you safe and protected
Even if they lock you up and throw away the key
I will stand by you even if you face severe punishment or imprisonment
Rich girl got that bad boy love
You have a romantic attraction to dangerous or rebellious men
Rich girl better run, run, run
You need to avoid the dangerous situations that you find yourself in
Mansion, ransom, gangster man,
You are involved with wealthy, violent and criminal people
Can't wipe that blood right off your hands,
You have committed violent or illegal acts and can't escape the guilt
Your Scarface heart ain't stopped me loving you babe...
Even though you have a ruthless, criminal side, I still love you
Con-man, wrong plan, how you fall,
You have made poor decisions and are suffering the consequences
Got no more cash stashed in your walls,
You have run out of money
The Repo man got debts for your soul to pay.
You owe money that you can't repay and are facing severe consequences
Do I look pretty through all your tears?
Do I still appear attractive to you, even as you are feeling emotional pain?
Can your diamond Rolex count the goddamn years?
Despite your wealth, can any amount of money measure or reverse the passage of time?
Was it worth it? Don't you miss me bad?
Was your reckless and dangerous behavior worth the potential loss of our relationship?
Too late to trade it all for that one last chance.
It's too late to undo the damage you have caused and try to save our relationship
Let them take it all away
Let those who want to take away your wealth do so
The sweet Rosé, the Cartier,
Let them take away your luxury items such as expensive wine and jewelry
To stop the warden call your name
To avoid going to prison
I'd give you all my freedom babe,
I would give up everything and sacrifice my own freedom for you
I love you right, I love you wrong,
I love you no matter what, even if you make poor decisions
When all our luck and money's gone,
Even if we lose our wealth and fortune
Cause they don't know you like I know
Others may think they understand you, but they don't really know you like I do
I'd never let you down
I will always be there for you and never abandon you
Oh no, I'll never let you down
I promise to always be there for you
I hear your voice aloud in my heart
I still hear your voice and feel your presence even when you're far away
Oh no, they'll never keep us apart
Nothing can come between us and our love for each other
Oh no, I'll never let you down
My commitment to you is unwavering
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEFF BHASKER, DARYL HALL, NATALIA CAPPUCCINI, GUILLAUME DOUBET
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