SHARINE BARNARD RELEASES A “KILLER” OF A SONG
Following the 2021 release of her third single and music video, Pray, the talented singer-songwriter and animal lover, Sharine Barnard, is back with a sensual new single.
Her latest track, KILLER, offers a captivating look at the contrasting elements that each woman is made of. The track, as the artist explains, was shaped and inspired by three main ideas. “Firstly, the song is about the different contrasting elements within a woman. It speaks about how we are actually very beautiful (inside and out), without sometimes really being appreciated for it,” she says. “Ironically, we are the good and the bad – we are everything you love and everything you hate; everything you want and don’t want at the same time.”
Secondly, it is about wearing the scars created by the wounds of life and bouncing back stronger and more passionate every time you fall. “No matter what life throws at us, we always rise above our challenges full of fire.”
Lastly, the song reflects on what we (as women) are and what we are expected to be. “We are mothers, lovers, workers, speakers, listeners and sensual, sexy beings who are expected to juggle all aspects of our lives without ever feeling or looking tired. We worry about our families and take care of them, without wanting anything more than their love and appreciation in return,” she says. “KILLER represents our inner and outer beauty even though we set a very high bar of expectations for ourselves as well. We must never lose sight of that beauty we own by just being ‘woman’.”
According to Sharine, the song boasts a striking combination of quotes that are relevant to the issues addressed in the song. “My eldest daughter and I love to speak in quotes. When we talk about life, a quote would randomly make its way into our conversation,” she explains. “In the winter of 2021 we were sitting in front of the fireplace having a discussion and exchanging quotes. I was feeling a bit down that night and decided to write a song and implement some of these sayings that reflected the emotions I was experiencing at that time. Initially it was called “I”, because it was about my feelings and how ironic love and life actually is, but as it evolved, I decided that KILLER would be a more suitable title. I am a very philosophical person and I love to write about different aspects of life, how love and life are interpreted by different people and it what it means to them.”
While KILLER covers serious yet relatable issues lyrically, the tune is sensual, catchy and upbeat. “I think the song’s vibe will appeal to a broad audience. When I sat in front of the piano a few nights later to compose music for the song, I knew that I wanted it to be sexy and sensual, but also vibrant, provocative and conquering at the same time. The music had to tell the story on its own and reflect the irony of the lyrics.”
Watch the video here:
Sharine was born and raised in Jan Kempdorp, where she spent a carefree childhood. Although she has always loved music, it has not been the core focus of her life – she has spent the past 20 years raising children, creating a safe haven for lions and building various businesses. This changed during lockdown when the mother of four finally had time to sit down and take stock. She started writing about life and love, and soon there was no stopping her.
In addition to her love for music, Sharine, who is the co-owner of Bagamoya Wildlife Estate, is passionate about animals. She is also extremely enthusiastic about sport and health and is co-owner of an Ozone Therapy clinic, Ozone Clinic, that helps people be healthier. On weekends she works as chef in her own restaurant.
Despite her jam-packed schedule, which inevitably causes various challenges, the singer maintains a positive and upbeat outlook.
She is currently working on her next two singles and plans to keep enjoying the different elements of her life, while spreading a positive message with her music… and with KILLER she is well on her way to achieving this goal.
“In short, KILLER reflects beauty, intensity, brilliance of quotes and contrasting elements that are actually ironic. With this song you must read between the lines, appreciate the power of the lyrics, and understand the contrast and the truth of the message through life-experience,” she concludes.
The song is available for download here:
https://music.apple.com/za/album/killer-piano-version/1618014238?i=1618014757
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