The sisters first attracted attention with their debut Just Between You and Me. Their first single, "Please," was an impassioned plea and remains the highest debuting single by a female duo in country music history, while the album's title track was a top ten smash. The album was certified gold and is now approaching the platinum sales mark. They were named the Best New Duo by the Academy of Country Music and garnered more than 20 nominations from the Grammy's, the Country Music Association and the American Music Awards. They also scored a hit with the inspirational "Somebody's Out There Watching," from the Touched By An Angel soundtrack, which to date is multi-platinum. The song was also a cut on their sophomore project, The Kinleys II.
"We love to sing separately, but there is something that is exhilarating about putting our voices together," says Jennifer. "At certain points when we're singing, the two of us really do become one sound. It's hard to explain, but it's an amazing feeling." "It's like we're connecting on another level," continues Heather. "We know each other so well that we thought that was impossible, but when we bring our voices together, it's a different kind of bonding experience."
Life following The Kinleys II brought a lot of changes, like the twins' departure from Sony Records and their joyful embarkment into motherhood. After years of touring to support their first two records, Jennifer and Heather decided to take a few years off to start their families, which have inspired their lives, their music, and the title of their latest album, All In The Family, which is on their newly formed record label, Identical Records. To further the family connection on this project, The Kinleys turned to Jennifer's husband, singer/songwriter/producer Adam Hughes, to produce, and with Heather's husband, Mark Mendenhall, leading the management team, All In The Family, truly does mean, All In the Family. "Working with Adam in the studio brought a comfort level and an exciting exploratory production style that we never had before," Heather said. "There is a fine line between over and under producing any artist. My personal relationship with these girls and my knowledge of their musical styles really helped me to find the balance for this new project," says Hughes. "They challenged me to help them finally make a record that was all them, full of the variety of music that embodies who they are. I think we've covered the bases on All In The Family. "
The twins grew up in Philadelphia, and have been performing together since they were 8. They sorted through their parent's records and found themselves singing a wide range of music, from the Andrew Sisters to Tammy Wynette, to the Everly Brothers. They learned how to hone their harmony craft by imitating those Everly sounds they loved so much, and eventually started listening to the local country radio station. They soon became huge fans of the family harmony of the Judds. "We didn't categorize what we were singing, we just sang what we loved. And we still do that today," says Jennifer.
"I love where we are right now in our lives," says Jennifer, and in typical twin fashion Heather rushes to finish the thought with, "Things couldn't be better, and we are truly, truly blessed."
I Will
The Kinleys Lyrics
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I will cry til I drown
Cut a path through your dark
Til I'm lost and you're found
Turn your black into gray
I won't hurt when I bleed
I'll give up my desire til you get what you need
To do anything everything nothing at all
I'll move any mountain that keeps you from me
I'll change rearrange disappear in your dreams
Please don't ask me to let go
Or make me give up
Cause I love you that much
And I will
It'll kill me
But I will
I'll never say that I know how you feel
But I know in your heart that those demons are real
So don't push me out and I won't pull you in
But I won't let you lose
You'll let love win
Ask me I'll be there whenever you fall
To do anything everything nothing at all
I'll move any mountain that keeps you from me
I'll change rearrange disappear in your dreams
Please don't ask me to let go
Or make me give up
Cause I love you that much
And I will
It'll kill me
But I will
Baby I will
If you can just look past your fear
You'll see me standing right here
Ask me I'll be there whenever you fall
To do anything everything nothing at all
I'll move any mountain that keeps you from me
I'll change rearrange disappear in your dreams
Please don't ask me to let go
Or make me give up
Cause I love you that much
And I will
It'll kill me
But I will
Baby I will
Baby I will
Baby I will
The Kinleys's song "I Will" is a beautiful and emotive pledge of loyalty and devotion to a loved one. The lyrics speak to the idea of unconditional love and the lengths one would go through to support their partner. The song's narrative voice promises to be there for their loved one, no matter what, and to withstand any emotional hardship or pain that comes their way as they support them through their struggles.
The opening lines of "I will crawl through your grief / I will cry til I drown" set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is willing to enter into their partner's pain and "cut a path through your dark / Til I'm lost and you're found" in order to help them heal. The language of the song suggests that the singer is willing to sacrifice their own well-being and desire, "I'll give up my desire til you get what you need," for the sake of their partner's recovery.
Additionally, the song's chorus is filled with declarations of the singer's unwavering commitment: "Ask me, I'll be there whenever you fall / To do anything, everything, nothing at all." The singer pledges to be a constant presence in their partner's life, to move mountains and rearrange their own life for them. Despite the difficulties and emotional pain that such a commitment may bring, the singer sings, "Please don't ask me to let go / Or make me give up / Cause I love you that much / And I will / It'll kill me / But I will." Ultimately, "I Will" is a powerful love song that speaks to the depth of commitment and devotion that is possible in a healthy relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I will crawl through your grief
I will support you through all your pain and difficult times.
I will cry til I drown
I will cry with you until you feel better and release all the emotion.
Cut a path through your dark
I will help you find your way out of the darkness and into the light.
Til I'm lost and you're found
I will continue to search for a solution until we find one that works for you.
Turn your black into gray
I will help you see the world in a different light and make things seem less overwhelming.
I won't hurt when I bleed
I won't let my own pain or suffering get in the way of being there for you.
I'll give up my desire til you get what you need
I will prioritize your needs and put my own wants aside in order to help you.
Ask me I'll be there whenever you fall
I will always be there to support you, no matter what happens.
To do anything everything nothing at all
I am willing to help you in any way possible, no matter how big or small the task.
I'll move any mountain that keeps you from me
I will do whatever it takes to be there for you, even if there are obstacles in the way.
I'll change rearrange disappear in your dreams
I will make any changes necessary to help you achieve the outcome you desire.
Please don't ask me to let go
Please don't ask me to give up on you or stop supporting you.
Or make me give up
Don't make me stop trying to help you or give up on our relationship.
Cause I love you that much
I love you enough to be there for you through thick and thin.
And I will
I will continue to support you, no matter what the future may hold.
It'll kill me
It may be difficult for me, but I will stay by your side.
But I will
I will always be here for you, even if it hurts me in the process.
I'll never say that I know how you feel
I won't pretend to understand your pain or emotions, but I will try to support you regardless.
But I know in your heart that those demons are real
I know that you are genuinely struggling and that your pain is real.
So don't push me out and I won't pull you in
Don't shut me out of your life, and I won't try to force myself into your struggles.
But I won't let you lose
I won't let you give up or surrender to your pain and struggles.
You'll let love win
With my help and support, I believe we can overcome anything and come out victorious.
Baby I will
I will always be here for you, no matter what.
If you can just look past your fear
If you can try to overcome your own fears and struggles, you will see that I am here for you.
You'll see me standing right here
I will always be here, ready and willing to support you.
Baby I will
Baby I will
Baby I will
I will always be here for you, no matter what happens in the future.
Contributed by Eliana G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.