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.
Zombie
Natalia Kills Lyrics
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I'm in love with a zombie
Can't keep his hands off me
I think he's looking at me
But he's looking right through me
You think you're so cool boy
Do you want me for my body
Do you want me for my brain, brain, brain, brain
I'm in love with a zombie (boy)
I'm in love with a zombie (boy)
I'm in love with a zombie (boy)
But his heart is so cold
I'm in love with a zombie (boy)
I'm in love with a zombie (boy)
I'm in love with a zombie (boy)
But his heart is so cold
Cold, cold, freezing, freezing
Got my heart beating, beating
Cold, cold, freezing, freezing
Got my heart beating, beating
I'm in love with a zombie
When he put his hands on me
Send chills through my body
But then he don't call me
And I know that he like me
Cause he chasing me nightly
And I want him to bite me
Cause i know I'm gonna like it, like it, like it, like it
I'm in love with a zombie (boy)
I'm in love with a zombie (boy)
I'm in love with a zombie (boy)
But his heart is so cold
I'm in love with a zombie (boy)
I'm in love with a zombie (boy)
I'm in love with a zombie (boy)
But his heart is so cold
Cold, cold, freezing, freezing
Got my heart beating, beating
Cold, cold, freezing, freezing
Got my heart beating, beating
Cold, cold, freezing, freezing
Got my heart beating, beating
Cold, cold, freezing, freezing
Got my heart beating, beating
Baby all I want is an answer
When I walk past ya
Why you gonna act like I'm Casper
Every boy wanna know, irresistible, kissable
But you think I'm the invisible girl
Keep it down low
We be creeping, freaking
Got me feeling so ah ah
Trying to keep cool, heart beating
You're heart's freezing
But I still want ya-a-a
I'm in love with a zombie (boy)
I'm in love with a zombie (boy)
I'm in love with a zombie (boy)
But his heart is so cold
I'm in love with a zombie (boy)
I'm in love with a zombie (boy)
I'm in love with a zombie (boy)
But his heart is so cold
Cold, cold, freezing, freezing
Cold, cold
Cold, cold, freezing, freezing
Cold, cold
The lyrics of Natalia Kills's song "Zombie" describe a girl who is in love with a zombie. The girl seems to be attracted to him physically and emotionally, but he is emotionally distant and unresponsive towards her. In the first verse, she describes the zombie's lack of interest in her when she says, "I think he's looking at me, but he's looking right through me." She then questions his intentions and whether he is interested in her for her body or her brain.
In the chorus, the girl continues to profess her love for the zombie, despite his heart being "so cold." She describes the physical sensations she experiences when he touches her, but also acknowledges his lack of follow-up after their interactions. In the second verse, the girl expresses her desire to be bitten by the zombie, which could be interpreted metaphorically as her wanting to be consumed by her love for him, even if it ultimately leads to her demise.
Line by Line Meaning
Zombie, Zombie
Repeating the word "Zombie" to emphasize the central theme of the song.
I'm in love with a zombie
The singer is infatuated with someone who is emotionless, lifeless or unresponsive.
Can't keep his hands off me
The subject holding the singer's body is cold to the touch, like a corpse.
I think he's looking at me
The singer senses the subject's attention but feels they are not truly engaged with her.
But he's looking right through me
The singer realizes that the subject is blind to her presence or emotionally unresponsive.
You think you're so cool boy
Addressing the subject, the singer calls out their cold and unemotional behavior.
Blood rushing through my veins now
The intense feelings the subject evokes in the singer, despite their lifelessness.
Do you want me for my body
The singer questions whether the subject is only interested in physical intimacy, given their emotional detachment.
Do you want me for my brain, brain, brain, brain
The singer wonders if the subject is interested in her mental or emotional state, given their robotic nature.
But his heart is so cold
The zombie-like subject has no emotional warmth or responsiveness.
Got my heart beating, beating
Despite the lack of emotional reciprocation from the subject, the singer is still emotionally invested.
When he put his hands on me
The subject's touch is an intense and powerful experience for the singer.
Send chills through my body
The touch of the subject evokes an emotional response, despite their lack of emotionality.
But then he don't call me
The subject shows no signs of emotional connection or reciprocation after intimacy.
And I know that he like me
Despite the subject's unemotional behavior, the singer believes they are attracted to her.
Cause he chasing me nightly
The subject seeks out the singer persistently but not necessarily for emotional intimacy.
And I want him to bite me
The singer desires to be close to the subject and experience their physical closeness and touch, regardless of their emotional state.
Cause i know I'm gonna like it, like it, like it, like it
The singer believes that physical intimacy with the subject will be intensely pleasurable and desirable.
Baby all I want is an answer
The singer seeks clarity and understanding from the subject regarding their true intentions.
Why you gonna act like I'm Casper
The subject's lack of reciprocation toward the singer makes her feel invisible like the fictional character Casper the Friendly Ghost.
Every boy wanna know, irresistible, kissable
The singer notes that other men are attracted to her, but the subject is the one who seems unattainable and desirable.
But you think I'm the invisible girl
Despite attracting attention from other men, the singer feels unseen by the subject.
Keep it down low
The singer wants to keep her experience with the subject private or secret.
We be creeping, freaking
The singer and subject are sneaking around or engaging in intimate activities outside of social norms.
Trying to keep cool, heart beating
The singer tries to stay composed while experiencing intense emotions around the subject.
You're heart's freezing
The singer notes that the subject has no emotional warmth or responsiveness.
But I still want ya-a-a
Despite the subject's unemotional state, the singer is still emotionally invested and desiring of their attention.
Cold, cold, freezing, freezing
Repeating the words, "Cold" and "Freezing" emphasize the subject's lack of emotional warmth or responsiveness.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEFF BHASKER, NATALIA CAPPUCCINI
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