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.
Superficial
Natalia Kills Lyrics
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I can't leave the house
Without my lipstick (lipstick on)
It's like a runway show
Monroe, yea Marilyn
You would be proud, honey you would be
Sweet dreams are made of these
And violator playing on repeat
I'll be the bad girl
You know that I'll get away
Baby come catch me
Cause really I ain't
Superficial (that girl is, that girl is, that girl is)
Superficial (you know it, you know it, you know it)
Think about you all the time
My love is something
Money can't buy
Don't tell me that I'm superficial
He got blackered hair
Got the blackest lashes honey hold that stare
Inside your eyes I could go anywhere
Straight from the alley to your daddies
Dead honey come on now
Tattoos and motorbikes
Were riding faster in the dead of night
Guess I'm a sucker for the black pearls
We could be timeless
Yea you could be my best friend
Boy your my diamond
Don't tell me that I'm
Superficial (that girl is, that girl is, that girl is)
Superficial (you know it, you know it, you know it)
Think about you all the time
My love is something
Money can't buy
Don't tell me that I'm superficial
Love car.
Love show
I love beauty, beauty
Love boy.
Love both
I love beauty, beauty
Love car.
Love show
I love beauty, beauty
Love boy.
Love both
I love beauty, beauty
Superficial (that girl is, that girl is, that girl is)
Superficial (you know it, you know it, you know it)
Think about you all the time
My love is something
Money can't buy
Don't tell me that I'm superficial
The song "Superficial" by Natalia Kills is a song about indulgence in materialistic pursuits, and embracing the idea of superficiality. The song highlights the glamorous, luxurious and exciting lifestyle that the artist leads. The lyrics begin by talking about how the artist cannot leave the house without her lipstick, it’s like a runway show with Monroe, yeah Marilyn, and she thinks that Marilyn would be proud of her. The artist is so enamored by the idea of beauty, fashion and indulgence that she fantasizes about it all the time. She dreams of the luxury, the diamond, the money and the many pleasures they provide. The artist says that she likes the idea of being bad, and she knows that she will always get away with it.
In the second verse, the artist talks about her attraction to a man with black hair, tattoos, and motorbikes. She is fascinated by the idea of riding faster in the dead of night with him. The artist believes that she could be timeless with this man, and he could be her best friend; she would take him anywhere, from the alley to his dad’s house. Despite indulging in materialistic pursuits, the artist says that her love is something that money can’t buy, and she resents anyone who calls her superficial.
Overall, "Superficial" is a song that encourages the pursuit of expensive, shiny and glamorous things, celebrating materialism. The artist is proud of her shallow and superficial ways and enjoys living this way without the judgment of others.
Line by Line Meaning
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I am obsessed with spending money to enhance my appearance.
I can't leave the house
My fragile ego cannot bear the thought of being seen without being perfectly made up.
Without my lipstick
Lipstick is my armor and I feel powerless without it.
It's like a runway show
Every moment is an opportunity to showcase my beauty and fashion sense.
Monroe, yea Marilyn
I want to be iconic and admired like Marilyn Monroe.
You would be proud, honey you would be
I want the approval of the late Marilyn Monroe, who I idolize.
Sweet dreams are made of these
My definition of a perfect life is indulging in materialistic desires.
And violator playing on repeat
I listen to Depeche Mode's Violator album on repeat.
I'll push the petal like a movie scene
I want to drive like a movie star in a dramatic scene.
I'll be the bad girl
I want to be seen as a rebel and challenge societal norms.
You know that I'll get away
I am confident in my ability to get away with any bad behavior I choose.
Baby come catch me
I want attention and someone to chase me.
Cause really I ain't
Despite my provocative and wild behavior, I am not who you think I am.
Superficial (that girl is, that girl is, that girl is)
I am judged as a superficial person.
Superficial (you know it, you know it, you know it)
Everyone is aware of my superficial tendencies.
Think about you all the time
I am obsessed with the idea of being loved and desired.
My love is something
I have the capacity to love, despite my materialistic and superficial tendencies.
Money can't buy
True love and happiness cannot be bought with money.
Don't tell me that I'm superficial
I am sensitive to being judged as superficial.
He got blackered hair
I am attracted to men with dark hair.
Got the blackest lashes honey hold that stare
My ideal man has black eyelashes and shares my love of appearance and attention.
Inside your eyes I could go anywhere
I get lost in my lover's eyes, and they mean everything to me.
Straight from the alley to your daddies
I seek excitement and thrill despite potential dangers.
Dead honey come on now
Bringing dead things back to life represents my rush and thrill-seeking attitude toward life.
Tattoos and motorbikes
I am drawn to dangerous and alternative lifestyles.
Were riding faster in the dead of night
My wild behavior extends late into the night.
Guess I'm a sucker for the black pearls
I have a soft spot for the dangerous and unconventional.
We could be timeless
I am searching for a love that will last forever.
Yea you could be my best friend
I prioritize romantic relationships and view them as the most important friendships in life.
Boy your my diamond
My love is precious to me and I value it greatly.
Love car.
I love materialistic things like cars.
Love show
I love presenting myself and being applauded for my appearance.
I love beauty, beauty
I am obsessed with beauty and am always striving for it.
Love boy.
I love romantic relationships with men.
Love both
I am open to romantic relationships with people of any gender.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NATALIA NOEMI CAPPUCCINI, TEDDY NATALIA NOEMI SINCLAIR, THERON OTIS FEEMSTER
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@MoonphaseSecret
I love this song! XD
@AhmadKKotb
I came here for Depeche Mode reference
@crazylittlephsyco
Also it's 'Guess i'm a sucker for the black girla'...She's bisexual:) xoxo
@coven0417
its black pearls not black girls
@melaniemurczak5159
Ich brauchte mein eigenen Eltern. Die brauchte ich nicht die wollte ich nicht. Worum es bei meinem Vater und mir ging ging die nie etwas an. Ums Geld ging es nicht, denn ich war förderbar im Gegensatz zu denen. Es ging auch um meine Gesundheit auf die die meinten Einfluss nehmen zu müssen. Die lebte zu gut auf Kosten meines Vaters. So ist das, wenn man anderen nichts gönnt und schlecht zu ihnen ist. Mir gegenüber war man nur fies, bösartig, ungerecht... Ja... Man drang in eine Wohnung ein und machte sogar meine Sachen kaput und saute meine Wohnung ein... Mit welchem Recht ist sowas in Deutschland möglich. Die nahmen mir alles weg sogar meine Gesundheit und sagten ich hätte ja nichts... Aha... Die konnten noch nicht einmal schreiben, rechnen und lesen. In mich hätte man investieren müssen. Das ist nicht erfolgt. Die zerstörten, schädigten, beleidigen und sagten ich wäre nicht von denen... Ja... Das könnte man sogar sehr gut hören und sehen... Zum Glück... Ne Entschuldigung ist es nicht und die will auch nicht. Ich will Vergeltung. Sowas darf nicht leben. Macht sowas unter euch so... Bei uns ist und war sowas üblich und auch nicht erwünscht. Die hätten unter sich bleiben müssen. Die brauchte ich nicht die wollte ich nicht. Die müssen ausgerottet werden.
@melaniemurczak5159
Mein Aufenthalt dort dauerte mir zu lange unter falscher Medikation. Die mittelalterlichen Methoden dort gingen in der heutigen Zeit in keinster Weise auf. In der bisher vergangenen Zeit bildete ich mich fort und musste mich auch wieder ausruhen. Wer mir ans Brot geht und/oder mir das falsche Essen vorsetzt wird bis ans Lebensende von mir gehasst nicht änderbar.
@crazylittlephsyco
Monroe*
@melaniemurczak5159
Seht zu... Ich will endlich meine Alter gedeckte Kapitalanlage zur Verfügung gestellt bekommen.. Umsonst gibt es von mir nichts...
@melaniemurczak5159
Komm Annemarie! Mach doch nochmal eine Mehrwert Ansage... Ich wollte das alles sofort so haben... Diese Abfälle hätten sofort abgeholt werden müssen...