Keep Me
Black Keys Lyrics
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Keep my soul away from harm.
Keep the night, keep the day,
Keep the in between away.
Hold that second, hold the time,
Hold that picture in your mind.
Hold the smoke, hold the fire Hold all that you desire
Show me trust, show me love,
Show me heaven up above.
Show your soul show your mind
Show it to me all the time
"Keep Me" is a song by American rock band Black Keys, released in 2004 as part of their album "Rubber Factory." The song talks about seeking protection and refuge from the dangers and uncertainties of life. The lyrics start by requesting to be kept clean, warm, and away from harm. The singer seeks to be shielded from the extremes of life, be it the night or the day or the in-between. In the next verse, the singer seeks to hold on to moments, memories, and desires. The song concludes by requesting that the person shows their soul, love, and mind unconditionally.
The opening lines of the song reflect the singer's vulnerability and the need for protection. The phrase "keep me clean" suggests protection from evil or temptations. "Keep me warm" may signify protection from the coldness of the world or from people's apathy. The last line of the first stanza, "keep the in-between away," signifies that the person seeks to be protected from the uncertainties of life, a state in which they do not know what the future holds.
The second stanza shifts the focus to holding onto something, which could be a beautiful moment, a picture in the mind's eye, or a desire. The phrase "hold the smoke, hold the fire" signifies holding onto one's passions, ideas, or beliefs. The song's final lines, "show me heaven up above, show your soul, show your mind," suggests that the person wants to connect intimately with the other person, perhaps by sharing their deepest thoughts, emotions, or spirituality.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep me clean, keep me warm,
I want you to keep me away from immoral and unethical behavior and provide a safe and warm environment.
Keep my soul away from harm.
Please safeguard my spirit from negative energy and damaging influences.
Keep the night, keep the day,
I wish to stay protected by you whether it's dark at night or bright during the day.
Keep the in between away.
Shield me from anything that comes between us, including distance and other distractions.
Hold that second, hold the time,
Try to hold onto the precious moments we have together even for a second.
Hold that picture in your mind.
Keep our beautiful memories in your head forever and cherish them.
Hold the smoke, hold the fire
Hold onto everything dangerous and exciting that sparks your interest.
Hold all that you desire
Keep all the things you want and crave, and don't let anything stop you from getting them.
Show me trust, show me love,
Demonstrate that you have confidence in me, and that you have strong feelings of affection for me.
Show me heaven up above.
Show me an experience of pure, unparalleled joy and ecstasy.
Show your soul show your mind,
Reveal the innermost thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that make up the essence of who you are.
Show it to me all the time
Please always be open and honest with me and express who you are without reservation or pretense.
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@MrThessalonikiman1
Lyrics are on the spot:
Keep me clean,
Keep me warm,
Keep my soul away from harm,
Keep the night,
Keep the day,
Keep the in-between away,
Hold that second,
Hold the time,
Hold that picture in your mind,
Hold the smoke,
Hold the fire,
Hold all that now you desire, hey!
Show me trust,
Show me love,
Show me heaven up above,
Show your soul,
Show your mind,
Show it to me all the time, hey!
@hullett29
The blues are strong with this one
@fullwaverecked
Blues Force Baby!
@andreasaxtelius9527
№Lyricks
@andrewbryant6059
Love the rock/dirty blues sound on a cheap 70s guitar nothing better
@martinr4549
Keep me clean
Keep me warm
Keep my soul away from harm
@JeanLeite-d1e
No doubt about it, got some R.L. Burnside influencing going on here!
@TheGraveyardDog
Even though this track has been on here for quite some time, it STILL gives me faith that the spirit of rock, blues, metal and the like will never truly die.
@yadancer
Absolutely love this!! Black keys the minute I stumbled across the brothers album years ago I have loved this band!!! 🏴❤️
@oscartheparrot8216
Unexpected great song.
@CLVMYPNHR
one of my most loved song ♥