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.
Devils Don't Fly
Natalia Kills Lyrics
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I threw myself a party
Chardonnay and oxy
I stopped the screams inside my head
I remember when you had me
Floating high like Sid and Nancy
They say it's not the answer but I can't carry on
And when I'm gone, remember you're the one
And just because I fight don't mean that I never learned how to love
You know devils don't fly (fly, fly)
So don't expect me not to fall
Devils don't fly (fly, fly)
But God we almost had it all
But I got chains and you got wings
You know that life ain't fair sometimes
Devils don't fly (fly, fly)
But I try
What's a girl to do when she's not strong
When everyone that holds my hand
Gets cut from all the thorns
I used to put my ear against the wall
To hear the screams, to hear the fall
More reasons to escape it all
And it's not the answer but I can't carry on
I give my best smile, my last dime
But I'm always getting wrong
It's not 'cause I'm young or from a broken home
Maybe I just fight 'cause I don't know where I belong
You know devils don't fly (fly, fly)
So don't expect me not to fall
Devils don't fly (fly, fly)
But God we almost had it all
But I got chains and you got wings
You know that life ain't fair sometimes
Devils don't fly (fly, fly)
But I try
Angels were never meant to fall
And you were the loveliest of all
If I thought God could fix it
I'd pray for your forgiveness
But I've been cast down, thrown out
When I crossed to the other side
No devils don't fly!
You know devils don't fly (fly, fly)
So don't expect me not to fall
Devils don't fly (fly, fly)
But God we almost had it all
But I got chains and you got wings
You know that life ain't fair sometimes
Devils don't fly (fly, fly)
But I try
But I try
The lyrics of Natalia Kills's song "Devils Don't Fly" tell the story of someone who is struggling with their own demons and trying to find a way to cope. The opening lines, "I heard the angels call again, I threw myself a party, Chardonnay and oxy, I stopped the screams inside my head," suggest that the singer is using drugs and alcohol to numb their pain and silence their thoughts. They go on to reminisce about a former lover and the happiness they once shared, but acknowledge that they can't go on without them.
The chorus serves as a rallying cry for the singer, acknowledging that they are facing tough odds and that their demons are always waiting to bring them down. They recognize that devils don't fly, but they are going to try anyway, even if it means falling. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation, but also of determination, as the singer is willing to fight against their own demons and the unfairness of life.
Overall, the song is a powerful reflection on the struggle to overcome personal struggles and to find hope in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard the angels call again
I felt the pressure of societal expectations and norms that are constantly reminding me of my mistakes and failures.
I threw myself a party
I indulged in my own vices and addictions to numb the pain and escape the reality of my situation.
Chardonnay and oxy
I used alcohol and drugs as coping mechanisms to deal with my emotional turmoil.
I stopped the screams inside my head
I was able to quiet the self-blame and negative self-talk that was consuming my mind and emotions.
I remember when you had me, floating high like Sid and Nancy
I reminisce about the good times when I felt loved and invincible, like nothing could bring me down.
They say it's not the answer but I can't carry on
I know deep down that my coping mechanisms are unhealthy and destructive, but I feel incapable of changing my ways.
'Cause I got nowhere, no one, without you boy I'm done
I feel like I have nothing to turn to or hold onto, and without the person I loved, life seems pointless and unbearable.
And when I'm gone, remember you're the one
Even in death, my thoughts and feelings will revolve around the person I loved, and they will always hold a special place in my heart.
And just because I fight don't mean that I never learned how to love
My struggles and conflicts do not negate the fact that I am capable of love and have loved deeply in the past.
You know devils don't fly (fly, fly), So don't expect me not to fall
I am not perfect, and I am likely to make mistakes and stumble along the way, especially considering my current struggles.
But God we almost had it all, But I got chains and you got wings
We were so close to happiness and fulfillment, but our circumstances and personal obstacles held me back while you were free to soar.
You know that life ain't fair sometimes
I acknowledge that life can be harsh and unfair, throwing obstacles and misfortunes our way despite our best efforts.
What's a girl to do when she's not strong
I feel helpless and weak in the face of my struggles and challenges, not knowing how to overcome them on my own.
When everyone that holds my hand gets cut from all the thorns
Every time I try to reach out for help, I end up getting rejected or hurt by those who try to support me.
I used to put my ear against the wall, to hear the screams, to hear the fall. More reasons to escape it all
I am haunted by the pain and trauma of my past, and I become more desperate to escape it all with each passing day.
I give my best smile, my last dime but I'm always getting wrong
I try to put on a brave face and do what I can to improve my situation, but I always seem to fall short and fail.
It's not 'cause I'm young or from a broken home, maybe I just fight 'cause I don't know where I belong
My struggles are not necessarily caused by my age or upbringing, but rather by a lack of direction and purpose in my life, leaving me feeling lost and aimless.
Angels were never meant to fall, and you were the loveliest of all
You were once my beacon of hope and comfort, but even the most beautiful and kind-hearted people can falter and lose their way.
If I thought God could fix it, I'd pray for your forgiveness
If I believed that a higher power could solve our problems and heal the hurt between us, I would beg for reconciliation and forgiveness.
But I've been cast down, thrown out when I crossed to the other side
I have made mistakes and crossed a line that I cannot uncross, leaving me permanently damaged and separated from the one I loved.
No devils don't fly!
Despite my struggles, I refuse to give up and allow myself to become completely consumed by my demons and vices.
But I try
Despite the odds stacked against me and the difficulties I face, I will keep fighting and striving to overcome the obstacles in my life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEFF BHASKER, NATALIA CAPPUCCINI, JOHN GLASS
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@origin2.042
Devils don’t fly!
Legends never die!
Princesses don’t cry!
Wow. A lot of song names rhyme.
(Yes. These are all real songs. Search them up!)
Edit: TYSM for all of these likes!!!! This is the most likes I have ever gotten! :D
@zettaravelo5730
Can I comment on the actual meaning of this song?
This is not supposed to be taken in a literal sense like it is in the Gacha Community.
It's supposed to represent a person who was once seen as a good, decent person whom everyone loved.
But when something traumatizing happened, society decided to turn them into a scapegoat EVEN when THEY were the victim.
It also suggests that they believed what happened to them was their own fault and that it was why they were abandoned.
It's about a person who was casted out because they were hurting.
It's about victim blaming.
@malaylar6896
I used to listen to this song 24/7 when I was little lol I looked it for years found it then lost then and I finally found it again lol
YALL WHAT- how did I get this many likes💀 well tbh it was 8 months ago but besides that point thx ig
@justanotherpansexualsimp8797
"It's not cause I'm young or from a broken home, maybe I just fight because I don't know where I belong" this lyrics just explain my life😶
@judithmendieta4712
Yes
@maisam1660
Totally
@peppapigsquad5443
Yes
@Hey_itsbean
That’s sad
@calico_o
Same...
@rhpirrello
A line that hits hard
"Angels were never meant to fall
And you were the loveliest of all"
@joiepavelcsyk5287
It happened to me too
@BrantleyWatsonvids
Not all the time they do sometimes
@siennacarter8701
Yup