His first r… Read Full Bio ↴Ally Kerr is a singer-songwriter from Glasgow, Scotland.
His first release, Midst Of The Storm, was a 7 inch vinyl single (EP) on the Spanish label Elefant Records. An album, Calling Out To You, followed on Japanese label Quince Records in 2004 and on Neon Tetra Records (UK) in 2005. Producers included Duglas T. Stewart (BMX Bandits), Duncan Cameron (Riverside Studios) and David Scott (The Pearlfishers). The Sore Feet Song was used as the theme song to the Japanese animated TV series Mushishi and released in Japan as a CD single through Marvelous Entertainment. The series has since aired in several countries and was released on DVD in America, Australia and the UK.
Kerr's second album, Off The Radar, was recorded and produced by David Scott (The Pearlfishers), and released on Much Obliged Records (UK / Europe / US), Universal Records (Philippines) as well as in Japan on the Ultra-Vybe / Star Sign label in 2008, and through Triangle Music in South Korea. Kerr has spent time touring in Asia and Europe. His third album, Viva Melodia has been recorded with Marcus Mackay at The Diving Bell Lounge studio in Glasgow, and is produced by Biff Smith (The Starlets / A New International). It is out in spring/summer 2013 through Much Obliged Records, Pastel Music, Ultra-Vybe and other partners TBA. The first single is called Man's Man. Kerr's first visit to China was in May 2013 and he is expected to tour more extensively there later in the year.
Footprints
Ally Kerr Lyrics
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I'm like a burst balloon since I've flew back here.
And there's a part of me that needs to comet down.
And there's a part of me still reaching for a crown.
And I miss you. I really do miss you.
I'm sitting up a tree. Please help me down.
But words are lost on bugs as clouds roam around.
And there's a giant cloud that's coming into view.
And my footprints are blown away.
Before I can look back and see what they say.
And my footprints are blown away.
Before I can look back and see what they say.
This is what they say... to me. (x2)
Ally Kerr's song "Footprints" tells a story of a person who feels lost and disconnected from the world around them. The opening lines, "I got too much free time. It's costing me dear. I'm like a burst balloon since I've flew back here," suggest a sense of aimlessness and aimless movement, as if the singer is floating through life with no real direction. The second stanza, "And there's a part of me that needs to come down. And there's a part of me still reaching for a crown. And I miss you. I really do miss you," reinforces this feeling of being pulled in opposite directions, torn between a desire to move forward and a longing for what has been lost.
The third stanza, "I'm sitting up a tree. Please help me down. But words are lost on bugs as clouds roam around. And there's a part of me that needs a part of you. And there's a giant cloud that's coming into view," adds an element of surreality to the song. The singer is perched in a tree, seemingly unable to move forward or go back, and the clouds and bugs seem to represent the chaos and confusion of the world around them. The final lines, "And my footprints are blown away. Before I can look back and see what they say. And my footprints are blown away. Before I can look back and see what they say. This is what they say... to me," suggest a sense of regret and loss as the singer watches their past disappear before their eyes.
Overall, "Footprints" is a hauntingly beautiful song that captures the complexities of the human experience. Through evocative lyrics and soaring melodies, Ally Kerr paints a vivid picture of a person struggling to find meaning and purpose in a world that seems to be constantly slipping away.
Line by Line Meaning
I got too much free time. It's costing me dear.
Having too much free time has become a burden and is costing me dearly.
I'm like a burst balloon since I've flew back here.
I feel deflated and exhausted after coming back here.
And there's a part of me that needs to come down.
I need to calm down and relax.
And there's a part of me still reaching for a crown.
I still have ambition and desire to achieve success.
And I miss you. I really do miss you.
I genuinely miss your company and presence.
I'm sitting up a tree. Please help me down.
I'm in a difficult situation and need help getting out of it.
But words are lost on bugs as clouds roam around.
What I say isn't understood and seems inconsequential.
And there's a part of me that needs a part of you.
I feel incomplete without your companionship.
And there's a giant cloud that's coming into view.
Something ominous and uncertain is on the horizon.
And my footprints are blown away. Before I can look back and see what they say.
My actions and decisions are being erased before I have the chance to reflect on them.
This is what they say... to me. (x2)
My erased footprints represent the message that I missed an opportunity to learn from my past and make better decisions in the future.
Contributed by Brayden Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
mkz1c
I've heard this song so many times over the years and 2:33 I love this piano part so much - the whole second half (not that there's anything wrong with the first half), I can never get enough of it. Love your music.
Ally Kerr
Thank you. Footprints is a song that was recorded so spontaneously in a way. We captured something in that recording that I always think is quite unique and special. I'm pleased you enjoy this recording, thanks again for your comment.
Michiko Hamasaki
This is absolutely beautiful. I love your music.
Ally Kerr
Arigato - thanks for your kind words
Soustav Bose
Your songs are very beautiful and soothing! Please carry on to create more and more wonderful musics!! Hope everyone gets the beautiful essence of your song.... :)
Ally Kerr
Thank you very much. I'm pleased you like this song :)
Marcos Domínguez 2623
Great job!!!
Listening to your music from Argentina 🇦🇷
Ally Kerr
Reading your lovely comment from Scotland. Thank you Markhoz
PS
Such a lovely song ❤
You should be very famous
Ally Kerr
Thanks for your positive comment Priyanka :)