A graduate from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Perfor… Read Full Bio ↴A graduate from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in Manhattan. She is signed to Roc Nation. Kelly has regularly filled in for Alicia Keys when performing the song Empire State of Mind with Jay-Z, including performances on the Friday Night with Jonathan Ross as well as Later...with Jools Holland show, the Coldplay, Viva la Vida tour, and the 9/11 memorial service. Kelly also performed with Jay Z during a performance at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2009. Performed at Coachella Arts & Festival with Jay-Z during Empire State of Mind. Kelly also performed Empire State of Mind with Jay-Z on Saturday Night Live on May 8, 2010, as well as Rock am Ring on June 4 and T in the Park on June 12, 2010. She subsequently performed with Jay-Z during "Empire State of Mind" at Peace and Love in Borlänge, Sweden. Also at Summer Sonic 2010 in Chiba, Japan in August 2010 at Chiba Marine Stadium. Also at Yankee Stadium, September 13, 2010.

Kelly made her first magazine cover appearance in the September 2010 issue of Honey Magazine. In the interview to go along with the cover shoot, she describes her music as a fusion of R&B, soul and rock with influences coming from Alicia Keys, Alanis Morissette and Pink.

Goosebumps
Bridget Kelly Lyrics

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I'm lonely, look at me, baby
Come hold me, wrap your arms around my body, baby
Don't let me go till the morning
I wanna show you all the secrets of my heart

Can you feel my goosebumps?
Want you to read them like Braille 'cause they give instructions
On how to love me, babe

Giving you directions that connect the dots to my heart
Follow my goosebumps

I'm wounded, look at me, baby
I need someone to love away the pain, baby
I'm a simple girl, I don't ask for much
But I need your touch
Baby, please, don't let me go till the morning
I wanna show you all the secrets of my heart

Can you feel my goosebumps?
Want you to read them like Braille 'cause they give instructions
On how to love me, babe
Giving you directions that connect the dots to my heart
Follow my goosebumps

Let me show where to go, how to get to the top of me
Like the yellow brick road, I'mma lead you to the gold, baby
Promise me you won't stop, baby, risk my heart
See if you can get me there
If I lead you to the door will you go along, stronger

Can you feel my goosebumps?
Want you to read them like Braille 'cause they give instructions
On how to love me, babe
They give you directions that connect the dots to my heart
Follow my goosebumps

Can you feel my goosebumps?
Want you to read them like Braille 'cause they give instructions
On how to love me, babe

They give you directions that connect the dots to my heart
Follow my goosebumps

Overall Meaning

In "Goosebumps," Bridget Kelly sings about her desire to connect with someone on a deeper level. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability, which is evident right from the opening lines, where she asks her lover to hold her tight and not let her go until morning. Throughout the song, she reveals that she is wounded and lonely, and she needs someone to love away her pain. The way she uses goosebumps as a metaphor for her emotions is particularly interesting. She urges her lover to read her goosebumps like Braille, explaining that they give instructions on how to love her. The goosebumps tell the story of her heart and offer a roadmap to her innermost feelings.

The pre-chorus is especially powerful, as Bridget Kelly sings, "Giving you directions that connect the dots to my heart, follow my goosebumps." These lines suggest that her goosebumps are like a trail of breadcrumbs that lead to her heart, and if her lover can follow them, he will unlock the secrets of her soul. She leads him on a journey, promising to show him the way to the "gold" at the top of her. She wants him to explore every inch of her body and soul, to find out what makes her tick. The song is a beautifully written exploration of the human need for connection and the vulnerability it takes to make oneself fully known to another person.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm lonely, look at me, baby
I feel lonely and in need of companionship.

Come hold me, wrap your arms around my body, baby
I want to be physically comforted and held by you.

Don't let me go till the morning
I don't want to be alone tonight, please stay with me.

I wanna show you all the secrets of my heart
I am willing to be vulnerable and share my deepest thoughts and feelings with you.

Can you feel my goosebumps?
I am experiencing a physical reaction to your touch and presence.

Want you to read them like Braille 'cause they give instructions
My goosebumps are a sign of how I want to be loved and treated.

On how to love me, babe
If you pay attention to my physical responses, you will understand how to make me feel loved.

Giving you directions that connect the dots to my heart
My physical responses are linked to my emotions and can guide you to understanding how I feel.

Follow my goosebumps
If you pay attention to my physical reactions, you will know how to make me feel good and keep me happy.

I'm wounded, look at me, baby
I have emotional pain that needs to be healed.

I need someone to love away the pain, baby
I need love and affection to help me heal emotionally.

I'm a simple girl, I don't ask for much
I am not high maintenance and just want some love and attention.

Baby, please, don't let me go till the morning
I want you to stay with me and comfort me throughout the night.

Let me show where to go, how to get to the top of me
I am willing to guide you in how to please me sexually.

Like the yellow brick road, I'mma lead you to the gold, baby
I will guide you to discovering my ultimate pleasure.

Promise me you won't stop, baby, risk my heart
I want you to commit to pleasuring me, and in doing so, you will also earn my love and trust.

See if you can get me there
I want you to try your best to make me feel good.

If I lead you to the door will you go along, stronger
If I guide you sexually, will you follow my lead and become a better lover?

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