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.
Numerology
Natalia Kills Lyrics
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Yeah
Let me take you back to school
Listen
[Chorus]
You about a 5 I’m a 9 do the math
Baby
You say we have chemistry I say its biology
That don't change the fact that we ain't got the numerology
[Verse 1]
I want a top hat you a benny boy
Fly chick like me can have anybody
You like trap star?
I got 20 boy
Call 5 star yeah I get plenty more
I’m she rod I need a he man
Me off my feet
You will me sweeping
I need a super not a jimmy neutron
Baby the only thing you’re saving is coupons
Got a car like a can of spaghettios
Got the rims looking like aeroluminon?
I got a chain with the clips of cubraons
Getting on a plane to japan you ain't getting on
You wit your best friend, your [?] with your mom home, in the dark in the living room
I’m with my best friend, we ain't impressed man
You have 4 3 2 1
[Chorus]
You about a 5 I’m a 9 do the math
Baby
Double you ain't half my 24 carrot baby
You say we have chemistry I say its biology
That don't change the fact that we ain't got the numerology
[Verse 2]
You gettin looks think you got the tactics
Lick your lips for the 6th time you walk past me
Ladies laughing like he's so tragic
Romance in the mirror cuz you got to practice
You remind me of the movie home alone (why?!)
Cuz your always home alone (why?!)
Every minute gotta check your phone (why?!)
Ain’t the call from last night [?]
She lost your number again
Block you from MySpace messages
Made a new email
Told all her friends
That if they see you in the streets just pretend she dead
Yeah you can call me Ms. Cappuccini
First name base this is not a freebie
You can have my number but the minute try you bouta hear this (accesses denied)
[Chorus]
You about a 5 I’m a 9 do the math
Baby
Double you ain't half my 24 carrot baby
You say we have chemistry I say its biology
That don't change the fact that we ain't got the numerology [x3]
[Outro]
x = y it don't equal you and I
The most basic of equations
Boy you really ain't my type [x2]
(Accesses denied)
The lyrics to Natalia Kills's song Numerology describe a woman who is not interested in a man who she perceives as lower than her, based on a numerological rating system. She compares herself to him, saying that she is a "9" and he is a "5," and she uses this as proof that they are not compatible. The chorus further emphasizes this idea, with her saying that they do not have the "numerology" to be together.
The song also includes a lot of imagery and metaphors, such as her comparing herself to a fly chick who can have anybody, and him being compared to a character from the movie Home Alone. She also mentions her desired qualities in a partner, saying she needs a "super, not a Jimmy Neutron." The song ends with her denying him access to her, saying "access denied."
Interestingly, the concept of numerology is used to determine the compatibility of romantic partners, and it is believed that every person has a "life path number" that can reveal insights into their personality traits and ideal career paths. However, the idea of using numerology as a way to rate someone's attractiveness or worthiness as a partner is considered controversial and potentially harmful.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Introductory expression
Let me take you back to school
I'm going to educate you
You about a 5 I’m a 9 do the math
You are less attractive than me, the difference between us is noticeable
Baby
Term of endearment
Double you ain't half my 24 carrot baby
You're not equivalent in worth to me, I'm premium quality
You say we have chemistry I say its biology
You think we're compatible, but it's just our biological attraction
That don't change the fact that we ain't got the numerology
We may seem like a match, but the universe disagrees
I want a top hat you a benny boy
I want sophistication and class, but you're ghetto
Fly chick like me can have anybody
I have high standards and can choose anyone
You like trap star?
You like low-class, criminal types?
I got 20 boy
I have many better options
Call 5 star yeah I get plenty more
I have luxury experiences and abundant choices
I’m she rod I need a he man
I am a confident and powerful woman, I want a confident and powerful man
Me off my feet
I want to be swept away
You will me sweeping
You don't have the capacity to sweep me off my feet
I need a super not a jimmy neutron
I want a superhero not a nerdy genius
Baby the only thing you’re saving is coupons
You're not a hero, you're frugal
Got a car like a can of spaghettios
Your car is cheap and unremarkable
Got the rims looking like aeroluminon?
You try to appear high-class, but it's obvious you're not
I got a chain with the clips of cubraons
I have expensive jewelry
Getting on a plane to japan you ain't getting on
I travel in luxury, you can't come with me
You wit your best friend, your [?] with your mom home, in the dark in the living room
You're home alone with your friend, your mother is home, and you're in a lame situation
I’m with my best friend, we ain't impressed man
I'm having fun with my friend and we're not impressed with you
You have 4 3 2 1
You have less value than me, numerologically speaking
You gettin looks think you got the tactics
You think you're charming and know how to get attention
Lick your lips for the 6th time you walk past me
You're trying to get my attention in a creepy way
Ladies laughing like he's so tragic
Other girls see through your act and find it pathetic
Romance in the mirror cuz you got to practice
You're so desperate for love, you have to practice in front of the mirror
You remind me of the movie home alone (why?!)
You're lonely and pathetic like the character in Home Alone
Cuz your always home alone (why?!)
Because you don't have anyone else in your life
Every minute gotta check your phone (why?!)
You're constantly checking your phone for attention
Ain’t the call from last night [?]
You didn't get a call from the person you wanted
She lost your number again
The person you wanted to call you forgot your number
Block you from MySpace messages
The person you wanted to talk to blocked you on social media
Made a new email
The person you wanted to talk to changed their contact information
Told all her friends
The person you wanted to talk to is spreading negative rumors about you
That if they see you in the streets just pretend she dead
The person you wanted to talk to doesn't want anything to do with you
You can call me Ms. Cappuccini
You can address me formally
First name base this is not a freebie
I won't allow familiarity for free
You can have my number but the minute try you bouta hear this (accesses denied)
I'll give you my number, but you'll eventually discover you're not good enough for me
x = y it don't equal you and I
Mathematical equality doesn't apply to our situation
The most basic of equations
Even simple math shows that we're not meant to be
Boy you really ain't my type
You're really not what I'm looking for
(Accesses denied)
I reject you
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