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.
Trouble
Natalia Kills Lyrics
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I'm trouble
I'm trouble
Oh woah oh
I'm trouble
I'm trouble
Hey lover come and be my alibi,
Ride with me I know your friends say that I'm trouble.
Hold me down in the siren lights,
Love me even when my lies ain't white,
Light the fuse on the dynamite...
I'm trouble
And oh oh oh
It's the only way I know oh oh
My daddy taught me so oh oh
When he said to me
"Don't look back
When you walk away..."
I'm the best mistake you'll ever make
Oooh woah oooh
I'm trouble
I'm trouble
Oooh woah oooh
I'm trouble
I'm trouble
Learn your lines, get your story straight,
Broken bottles gonna seal your fate
Happiness is just a glass away,
I'm trouble
Breath me in, like the summer nights,
It's only a mistake if we don't survive
Kids grown up, but we're not alright,
We're trouble
And oh oh oh
It's the only way I know oh oh
My daddy taught me so oh oh
When he said to me
"Don't look back
When you walk away..."
I'm the best mistake you'll ever make
Oooh woah oooh
I'm trouble
I'm trouble
Oooh woah oooh
I'm trouble
I'm trouble
One, two, for your bad tattoos and
Three, four, sneaking in through my window
Boy we grew up bad,
But we never had nothing but each other
Save your innocence for the next life,
Never let them make you think twice
When the wreckage flies,
Cause this life don't last forever babe...
And oh oh oh
It's the only way I know oh oh
My daddy taught me so oh oh
When he said to me
"Don't look back
When you walk away..."
I'm the best mistake you'll ever make
Oh woah oh
I'm trouble
I'm trouble
Oh woah oh
I'm trouble
I'm trouble
Oh woah oh
I'm trouble
I'm trouble
The lyrics of Natalia Kills's song "Trouble" are about someone who is drawn to trouble and is considered to be a bad influence but still wants someone to love them. The person acknowledges that they are trouble and even embraces it, as it is the only way they know how to be. The singer invites someone to be their alibi, suggesting that they want to do something dangerous or illegal, with the intent to "burn down the house tonight." The singer also acknowledges that people warn others about them, saying "I know your friends say that I'm trouble."
The chorus of the song reinforces the idea that the singer is trouble, and that this is inherent to who they are. They sing "Oh woah oh, I'm trouble," repeating it several times to emphasize the point. They also make reference to the fact that their father taught them that looking back is a mistake when you're walking away, implying that the singer is always looking forward and willing to take risks.
The second verse suggests that this behavior is a result of growing up in a troubled environment. The singer talks about broken bottles and bad tattoos, implying that they have been involved in violence and crime in the past. However, despite their troubled upbringing, the singer feels that they have each other and that this bond is what makes them feel truly alive. The song ends with the singer repeating the chorus, once again proclaiming that they are trouble.
Overall, "Trouble" is a song about embracing one's flaws and accepting that they may lead to negative consequences, but that they are a part of who you are. The singer is willing to take risks, even if they result in danger or chaos, because that is what makes life exciting.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey lover come and be my alibi,
I need you to cover for me, let's commit a reckless act tonight and if anyone asks, you were with me.
I'm gonna burn down the house tonight…
I plan on doing something so wild that it will result in major destruction, possibly of a physical structure.
Ride with me I know your friends say that I'm trouble.
I'm aware of what your friends think of me, but come along for the adventure anyway.
Hold me down in the siren lights,
While we're doing something rebellious, cuddle me tightly while we bask in the red glow of police sirens.
Love me even when my lies ain't white,
Love me even when I'm not completely honest with you because that's just who I am.
Light the fuse on the dynamite…
Get ready for the fireworks and chaos to come because we're about to start something big.
My daddy taught me so oh oh
My father instilled in me the idea that you shouldn't regret anything you do in life.
When he said to me "Don't look back When you walk away…"
My dad told me not to fuss over things I have left behind and to keep moving forward instead.
Oooh woah oooh I'm trouble
I'm a person with risky tendencies and there's always a chance that something will go south with me around.
Learn your lines, get your story straight,
Make sure we're on the same page and have our cover story ready if things get complicated or if we're caught doing something we shouldn't be doing.
Broken bottles gonna seal your fate
Be careful when you break things because it could lead to major consequences for both of us.
Happiness is just a glass away,
Good times can be found at the bottom of a drink or in the company of someone who helps you escape reality.
Breath me in, like the summer nights,
Immerse yourself in the experience and memories we're creating, like taking in the warm summer air.
It's only a mistake if we don't survive
Our risky actions will only be considered a mistake if we get caught or end up hurt.
Kids grown up, but we're not alright,
We may look like adults, but we're not alright and we're trying to forget the pain by doing reckless things.
One, two, for your bad tattoos and Three, four, sneaking in through my window
We've done some questionable things in the past and these are just a few examples of how daring we can be.
Save your innocence for the next life,
Don't worry about preserving your innocence, enjoy life because you only have one to live.
Never let them make you think twice
Don't let others convince or shame you into second guessing your choices.
When the wreckage flies, Cause this life don't last forever babe…
There will be consequences to our actions, but life is short, so we might as well make the most of it.
I'm the best mistake you'll ever make
I may be trouble, but I'm worth the risk and any mistake made with me will be memorable and worthwhile.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JEFF BHASKER, NATALIA CAPPUCCINI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mwv1217
Heres who shes worked with and what shes done since x factor
Rihanna
Madonna
Swizz Beats
Cyndi Lauper
Rick Ross
Blackpink
Nurko
And wrote songs for shows and movies
Rats song for Central Park show
Black River and No bark when I bite for Godfather of Harlem
Mr Badman song for The invitation movie soundtrack
@mwv1217
Heres who shes worked with and what shes done since x factor
Rihanna
Madonna
Swizz Beats
Cyndi Lauper
Rick Ross
Blackpink
Nurko
And wrote songs for shows and movies
Rats song for Central Park show
Black River and No bark when I bite for Godfather of Harlem
Mr Badman song for The invitation movie soundtrack
@Sevarate.
I can't tell if these dislikes came after the whole xfactor incident or...
@nightcore5800
They came after the X Factor incident.
@luislugod
Lots of us come from the holy land called 9gag
@chanelr.b9283
Go with the first one the best full X Factor
@Fall151
MrPimple1000 yeah
@leaxrom
yes, they're all haters, that's the only thing they do: they comment hate and put dislikes...
@fourtwothree5422
Honestly, I think her music is not that bad.
I would have definitely like and supported her if it was not for the X-Factor incident. But then again, I wouldn't even know she existed if the X-Factor incident didn't happen..... Well shit... I just created a paradox.
@ianteller8981
In my opinion disregarding the X factor thing her music is still bad
@ilikechicken8738
Right 😂😂😂 only comment I seen make the most sense
@nicolebrower01
Same, but I didn't know about the X factor thing till I read comments, but honestly I don't care. Sure, it was a stupid move but that doesn't mean you have to hate her songs...