Since their debut, there has been a sea of female vocal groups, but none wi… Read Full Bio ↴Since their debut, there has been a sea of female vocal groups, but none with the unique sound of the Kinleys. As twin sisters, Jennifer and Heather possess an innate sense of harmony, and their vocals have never sounded better than on their latest release, All In The Family.

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."

Somebody
The Kinleys Lyrics

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Hope, everybody needs hope
Some kind of peace of mind
That they can call their own
And everybody needs love
Just a little trust
'Cause sometimes eatin', sleepin', breathin'
Just ain't enough

As long as the truth is on the table
As long as there's kindness down the line
Like the little babies in the cradle
We'll be fine

'Cause I believe
Somebody's out there watchin'
Somebody's out there watchin'
I believe
Somebody's out there watchin'
Somebody's out there watchin'
Over me

Dreams. everybody needs dreams
All the joy and happiness
That the good life brings
Everybody needs freedom
Everybody needs touch
Somewhere to lay their heads
When it gets to be too much

Got enough time to last forever
Got enough faith to get us home
We're never gonna die and go to heaven
All alone

'Cause I believe
Somebody's out there watchin'
Somebody's out there watchin'
I believe
Somebody's out there watchin'
Somebody's out there watchin'
Over me

Hidden from us
In the sky above us
I can feel it all around
Hard to see it
But I do believe that
There are angels looking down

Yeah, I believe...
Somebody's out there watchin'...

Overall Meaning

The above lyrics are part of The Kinleys's song "Somebody's Out There Watching". The song talks about the human need for hope, love, and dreams. The lyrics are hopeful and positive, with a message that somebody, perhaps an angel or a higher power, is watching over and taking care of us. The chorus repeats the line "Somebody's out there watchin'" to emphasize this message of hope and security.

The first verse talks about how everyone needs hope and love. The second verse talks about how everyone needs dreams and freedom. The bridge talks about the presence of angels watching over us, even though they are hidden from us. The song ends with the chorus, repeating the message of hope and the belief that someone is watching over us.

The lyrics are simple, yet powerful, and convey a universal message of hope and comfort. The song is a reminder that we are not alone and that someone is out there looking out for us.

Line by Line Meaning

Hope, everybody needs hope
Everyone requires a sense of optimism to help them go through life.

Some kind of peace of mind
A state of calmness that every individual desires and deserves.

That they can call their own
To have something that they can claim as their own, providing them with a sense of individuality.

And everybody needs love
Everyone needs affection and care.

Just a little trust
A small amount of trust from others can go a long way.

'Cause sometimes eatin', sleepin', breathin'
Just fulfilling the necessities of life - eating, sleeping, and breathing - can't bring happiness.

Just ain't enough
Things that people need to feel fulfilled go beyond just the basic necessities.

As long as the truth is on the table
Ensuring that honesty is always respected and upheld.

As long as there's kindness down the line
If people are kind and friendly to each other, then everything will be alright.

Like the little babies in the cradle
Just as babies in their cribs are watched over and taken care of, people are being watched over and helped through tough times.

We'll be fine
Everything is going to be okay.

'Cause I believe
It is my personal belief.

Somebody's out there watchin'
I believe that there is someone or something out there watching over us.

I believe
It is my personal conviction.

Somebody's out there watchin'
I believe that there is someone or something out there watching over us.

Over me
I believe that I personally am being looked after and taken care of.

Dreams. everybody needs dreams
Everyone requires aspirations and hopes to motivate and inspire them.

All the joy and happiness
The positive emotions that come with success and achievement.

That the good life brings
The rewards that come with living a good and happy life.

Everybody needs freedom
Everyone requires autonomy to make their own choices and live their own lives.

Everybody needs touch
Everyone needs physical and emotional connection with others.

Somewhere to lay their heads
Somewhere safe and comfortable to rest at the end of the day.

When it gets to be too much
When life becomes overwhelming.

Got enough time to last forever
Life is long and full of opportunities.

Got enough faith to get us home
Believing in oneself and one's strength to lead us on the right path.

We're never gonna die and go to heaven
We are eternal beings that will go on existing beyond this life.

All alone
Without any help or support.

'Cause I believe
It is my personal conviction.

Somebody's out there watchin'
I believe that there is someone or something out there watching over us.

I believe
It is my personal conviction.

Somebody's out there watchin'
I believe that there is someone or something out there watching over us.

Over me
I believe that I personally am being watched over and cared for.

Hidden from us
Not easily noticeable or apparent.

In the sky above us
Up high in the sky where we cannot see.

I can feel it all around
Although unseen, the presence of a higher power can be felt in everyday life.

Hard to see it
Although present, it is difficult to physically see a higher power.

But I do believe that
Despite its intangibility, I do believe in a higher power.

There are angels looking down
Although unseen, there are beings of a spiritual nature observing and looking over us.

Yeah, I believe...
I do possess an unwavering belief in a higher power.

Somebody's out there watchin'...
I have faith that there is someone or something out there that is watching over us and guiding us through life.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRANCINE VICKI GOLDE, STEVE BOOKER, ROBIN B. LERNER

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