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.
Not in Love
Natalia Kills Lyrics
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It was only an arrow
Just 'cause we in deep doesn't mean
We can't enjoy the shallow
Never gonna make me want it
Make me want it more than fun
If you wanna be the one
Be the one just for now
But were not in love
No matter what
It's not enough were not in love
It's not enough were not in love
It's not enough
Were not in love
It's not enough
Were not in love
Staring at the stars
Got the lights dimmed
To feel a connection
(the stars above, staring at the stars above)
Broke a couple hearts
But I'm not trying
To start a collection
(no were not in love)
(honey, girls don't fall in love)
Never gonna make me want it
Make me want it more than fun
If you wanna be the one
Be the one just for now
But were not in love
No matter what
It's not enough were not in love
It's not enough were not in love
It's not enough
Were not in love
It's not enough
Were not in love
Were not in, trust me
Were not in, trust me
Were not in, trust me
Were not in, trust me
Never gonna make me want it
Make me want it more than fun
If you wanna be the one
Be the one just for now
But were not in love
No matter what
It's not enough were not in love
It's not enough were not in love
It's not enough
Were not in love
It's not enough
Were not in love
In "Not in Love," Natalia Kills sings about being in a romantic relationship that lacks a deeper emotional connection. The song opens with the singer recounting her experience with Cupid's arrow, which she initially mistook for true love. However, she now realizes that there is no real emotional depth to her relationship, and she is content to simply enjoy the shallow pleasures of the moment. Despite her partner's best efforts, she makes it clear that she is not interested in anything more than a casual fling.
As the song progresses, Natalia Kills sings about the different ways that people try to create intimacy, from staring at the stars together to breaking a few hearts. However, she remains resolute in her conviction that her current relationship is not based on enduring love, but rather on temporary attraction. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "we're not in love" several times, serves as a reminder that no matter what her partner does or says, she is not going to fall for him in the way that he hopes.
Overall, "Not in Love" is a catchy and upbeat pop song that explores the complexities of modern relationships. Through her lyrics, Natalia Kills highlights the tension between romantic desire and emotional intimacy, and the ways in which people often confuse the two.
Line by Line Meaning
Thought the cupid shot me with love
I thought I had fallen in love.
It was only an arrow
But it was just a temporary feeling.
Just 'cause we in deep doesn't mean
Being physically intimate doesn't necessarily mean we're in love.
We can't enjoy the shallow
We can still have fun together without being in love.
Never gonna make me want it
You won't make me fall in love.
Make me want it more than fun
I won't want a serious relationship more than just having fun.
If you wanna be the one
If you want to be my partner.
Be the one just for now
Just for now, without any commitment.
But were not in love
But our relationship is not based on love.
No matter what
Regardless.
It's not enough were not in love
Just physical intimacy is not enough for me to fall in love.
Staring at the stars
Looking up at the sky at night.
Got the lights dimmed
The lights are dimmed to set a romantic mood.
To feel a connection
Trying to feel close to each other.
(the stars above, staring at the stars above)
Just enjoying the sky above us.
Broke a couple hearts
I have broken a few hearts in the past.
But I'm not trying
But I am not trying to do it again.
To start a collection
I don't want to collect people I don't love.
(no were not in love)
Again, we are not in love.
(honey, girls don't fall in love)
Girls won't fall in love easily.
Were not in, trust me
Trust me, we are not in love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARTIN KIERSZENBAUM, NATALIA NOEMI CAPPUCCINI, TEDDY NATALIA NOEMI SINCLAIR
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