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.
Heaven
Natalia Kills Lyrics
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'Cause they got you baby,
'Cause they got you babe.
Heaven must be beautiful right now,
'Cause they got you baby.
'Cause they got you babe.
Yesterday you where in front of me,
All of a sudden you're a memory.
Oh, if life is as short as they say it is,
I guess we'll meet again sooner than we think we will.
I thought if I looked around you'd always be there,
And before I fall you'd pick me up and tell me keep believing.
My heart stopped beating soon as you stopped breathing,
I got on my knees and I don't care who sees me,
Heaven's gotta wait because I need you.
They say a picture says a thousand words,
But I would trade a thousand pictures to hear one of yours.
I'm not done saying prayers,
Like I was writing your letters,
'Cause if heaven's far like I think it is,
You wouldn't get 'em.
So yeah, so this is just making it harder,
I can't just call you up and laugh with you,
The way we used to.
Oh, this world isn't good enough,
It don't deserve you.
'Cause you was an angel all along,
And now God returned you.
And heaven must be beautiful right now,
'Cause they got you baby,
'Cause they got you babe.
Heaven must be beautiful right now,
'Cause they got you baby.
'Cause they got you.
They say that god is full of mysteries,
Sometimes I wonder if you tell him that you're missing me.
'Cause I miss you everyday,
Like they took someone away,
Like they took color away and it's grey,
Needs to get the hell away from me.
So much life loss, unnecessary,
Street wars, world war,
Earth is only temporary.
Anger's only momentary.
Words replaces by weaponry,
We need to save the humans,
Save the future,
Stop our history becoming.
And I'm sorry.
Did I take you for granted?
But did I ever thank you?
I meant to every day.
Please don't say it's too late to pay homage.
Never called yourself a hero,
But you never disappointed me.
You think you're so in control,
But boy we don't even know what's coming round.
I should be counting down my blessings,
Like I'm counting down seconds.
'Cause I can only say goodbye for now, for now.
I know heaven must be beautiful right now,
'Cause they got you baby,
'Cause they got you babe.
I know heaven must be beautiful right now,
'Cause they got you baby.
'Cause they got you, you, you.
The song "Heaven" by Natalia Kills is a ballad about the loss of a loved one, possibly a romantic partner or a close friend, and the pain and emptiness that comes with it. The opening lines suggest that the person the singer is addressing has passed away and gone to heaven, and the singer acknowledges that the place must be beautiful now that their loved one is there. The repetition of the phrase "they got you baby" suggests that the singer is still trying to come to terms with the loss and is accepting that their loved one is no longer with them.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on memories of their loved one and the impact they had on their life. The line "I thought if I looked around you'd always be there" expresses the shock and disbelief that often comes with sudden loss. The singer reminisces about how the loved one was always there for them, picking them up when they fell and encouraging them to keep going. They describe the pain of losing someone so integral to their life and the grief they still feel every day.
As the song comes to a close, the focus shifts to the wider world and the state of humanity. The singer laments the loss of so many lives to war, violence, and anger. The final lines suggest a desire to make the world a better place, to save the future and prevent history from repeating itself. The song is ultimately a tribute to the loved one who passed away, and a call to appreciate the people in our lives while we still have them.
Line by Line Meaning
Heaven must be beautiful right now, 'Cause they got you baby, 'Cause they got you babe.
The singer believes that heaven must be beautiful at this moment because her loved one is there.
Yesterday you where in front of me, Woke up this morning, All of a sudden you're a memory. Oh, if life is as short as they say it is, I guess we'll meet again sooner than we think we will.
The singer reflects on how fast life can change and how quickly we can lose the ones we love. She hopes to see her loved one again soon.
I thought if I looked around you'd always be there, And before I fall you'd pick me up and tell me keep believing. My heart stopped beating soon as you stopped breathing, I got on my knees and I don't care who sees me, Heaven's gotta wait because I need you.
The singer expected her loved one to always be there for her and help her during tough times. She is devastated by their loss and is willing to wait for heaven because she needs her loved one now.
They say a picture says a thousand words, But I would trade a thousand pictures to hear one of yours. I'm not done saying prayers, Like I was writing your letters, 'Cause if heaven's far like I think it is, You wouldn't get 'em. So yeah, so this is just making it harder, I can't just call you up and laugh with you, The way we used to.
The artist misses her loved one so much that she would give up all her memories to hear their voice one more time. She feels helpless and misses the simple things they used to do together.
Oh, this world isn't good enough, It don't deserve you. 'Cause you was an angel all along, And now God returned you.
The artist believes that her loved one was too good for this world and was an angel all along. God has now returned the angel to heaven.
They say that god is full of mysteries, Sometimes I wonder if you tell him that you're missing me. 'Cause I miss you everyday, Like they took someone away, Like they took color away and it's grey, Needs to get the hell away from me.
The singer wonders if her loved one is still aware of her and if they miss her as much as she misses them. She feels like a part of her is missing and wants the pain to go away.
So much life loss, unnecessary, Street wars, world war, Earth is only temporary. Anger's only momentary. Words replaces by weaponry, We need to save the humans, Save the future, Stop our history becoming.
The singer reflects on the meaningless loss of life and how hate and violence are only temporary. She believes we need to work together to save humanity and prevent future tragedies.
And I'm sorry. Did I take you for granted? But did I ever thank you? I meant to every day. Please don't say it's too late to pay homage. Never called yourself a hero, But you never disappointed me.
The artist apologizes for possibly taking her loved one for granted and not thanking them enough. She wants to pay her respects and honor them in any way possible because they were always there for her.
You think you're so in control, But boy we don't even know what's coming round. I should be counting down my blessings, Like I'm counting down seconds. 'Cause I can only say goodbye for now, for now.
The artist realizes that life is unpredictable and that we can never be sure of what the future holds. She wants to cherish every moment and remember to be grateful for what she has. She knows that saying goodbye to her loved one is only for now and that they will meet again.
I know heaven must be beautiful right now, 'Cause they got you baby, 'Cause they got you babe. I know heaven must be beautiful right now, 'Cause they got you baby. 'Cause they got you, you, you.
The artist repeats the refrain, emphasizing her belief that heaven is beautiful now that her loved one is there. She repeats the phrase, 'cause they got you', to show that her loved one is now in a better place.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: TEDDY NATALIA NOEMI SINCLAIR, JEFFREY BHASKER
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AdrianaM13
I lost my mom last week, she had cancer! She has gone so fast!
I didn't have time to say how much I love her, I wasn't expecting that!
Mommy, I love you and I will never forget you! You are still living with me and my sister!
You are OUR HERO, OUR LEGEND!
YOU WERE UNIQUE, I HOPE YOU ARE GOOD, THERE, IN HEAVEN!
Please, mommy, wait me, wait us there, one day!
WE MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU FOREVER!
VOLIMO TE, MAMI!
🤍SVETLANA🤍
CaroLouWho
"And I'm jealous of the angels, cause they see you everyday, and I see you when I'm dreaming, but it doesn't feel the same." I've never heard lyrics that so perfectly sum up how it feels to lose a loved one.
Se Kirk
I like the fact, although this song talks about a sad subject the music and most of the lyrics aren't that sad, it celebrates that you can still remember someone after they have died. Unlike most songs which aim to make you cry this is more of a happy song.
Donnie Caselle
i dont believe in God or Heaven, but this is one of my favorite songs because of the message. And i know the feeling of loosing someone close to you. R.I.P. Bryce. I miss you.
Matheus Souza
This music still a masterpiece in 2019.
Roman Hall
She really is amazing. I recently lost someone I didn't realize how much she meant to me this song is great
3bwoodyard
This song always makes me tear up.....by far my favorite song on the album
noneedforit
HEY NATALIA,YOU TOOK MY HEART AWAY WITH THIS BEAUTIFUL SONG... CONTINUE WITH SONGS LIKE THIS PLEASE!!!!
TaZ101SAGA
NK never fails to impress me with any of her material. How many artists make songs like this nowadays? Not many. Everything is about sex, drugs and money, warms me to see something like this.
Billy Clayton
I love it when people can honestly relate to a song, songs can cure many x
Bella Bowe
This song brings a tear to my eye everytime!