The 19-year-old Los Angeles singer breathes a deep message into irresistible pop R&B songs. With a dynamic voice and even more dynamic presence, he is ready to flip the script.
Hudson discovered music almost as soon as he learned to talk, listening to Michael Jackson records constantly with his mother while growing up in the suburbs of Los Angeles. In high school, music turned into a serious passion as he recorded demos with his friends, even squeezing into a bathroom in order to get the perfect echo on his MacBook. After graduating high school, he made a songwriting pilgrimage for two months to Sweden, and everything became clear.
"That's when I realized I couldn't do anything else but music," he affirms. "I slept on the floor in a freezing cold studio for two months, but I began to really discover who I was as an artist. I came back and started going hard."
Soon after returning to the states, Hudson recorded his 2013 debut single, "World Is Gone." Fusing elegant pop hooks with an electro reggae bounce and R&B swagger, the track bubbles over with infectious energy.
He explains, "It's a mixture of R&B and pop, and it opens the door to what I'm doing. Lyrically, it's an eternal love story. Even though a girl might bail on you, you don't stop chasing her. The underdog does get the girl eventually."
In future releases, Hudson delivers a heartfelt rumination confronting his father's drug addiction in "Learn to Love," while "In My Head" bounces from a shimmering acoustic guitar into upbeat handclaps. He covers an entire spectrum of emotion and genres.
"I'm not in it for fame and money," Hudson concludes. "I want my music to bring joy to people who have trouble finding beauty in life. I want to be an example. So many people are self-conscious, girls and guys. I want to encourage people to be unique. Be yourself, that's beautiful."
That style will stand out for a long time to come.
Kelsey
Harry Hudson Lyrics
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Lips so sweet make my teeth hurt
Don't talk much that's the way you work
Don't talk much that's the way it works
Paint chipped nails with big doe eyes
Flippin' me the bird when I say goodnight
Steal my coat when it's cold outside
Lukewarm love by the fireside
So will you stay
So I can hold you close
We learn the hard way
Cause I'm a rolling stone
So
Kelsey
I never meant to break your heart
My sweet lady
You know I loved you from the start
And if we just reach
We can move the stars tonight
That's why I can't get you out of my mind
Much too real to ever numb the pain
Know your worth stop playing the game
Never too late to turn the page
Now you turn up late with MDMA
Pom pom hair stuck in the clouds
Smile like lightning striking the ground
Sunflowers outside of your house
Your man's my son wait 'till he burns out
So will you stay
So I can hold you close
We learn the hard way
Cause I'm a rolling stone
So
Kelsey
I never meant to break your heart
My sweet lady
You know I loved you from the start
And if we just reach
We can move the stars tonight
That's why I can't get you out of my mind
Sweet cinnamon chocolate lips
Bite my neck sugar coat my skin
Sweet cinnamon chocolate lips
Never knew love could taste like this
Sweet cinnamon chocolate lips
Bite my neck sugar coat my skin
Sweet cinnamon chocolate lips
Never knew love could taste like this
Kelsey
I never meant to hurt your heart
My sweet lady
Just know I loved you from the start
But if we just breathe
We can move the stars tonight
That's why I can't get you out of my mind
Kelsey
I never meant to break your heart
My sweet lady
You know I loved you from the start
And if we just reach
We can move the stars tonight
That's why I can't get you out of my mind
The song "Kelsey" by Harry Hudson is a heart-wrenching ballad about lost love and longing for reconciliation. The singer sings about his lover and how he can't get her out of his mind. He starts off by describing her physical characteristics - her pink hair stains his t-shirt and her lips are so sweet they hurt his teeth. He laments that she doesn't talk much, but that's just the way it works between them. He describes her paint chipped nails and big doe eyes, how she flips him the bird when he says goodnight, and steals his coat when it's cold outside. He remembers their lukewarm love by the fireside and begs her to stay so he can hold her close.
As the song progresses, the singer reveals that he never meant to break Kelsey's heart. He asks for forgiveness and expresses how much he loved her from the start. He acknowledges that it's much too real to ever numb the pain and advises her to know her worth and stop playing the game. He also reveals that she turns up late with MDMA, and his son is currently with her. He won't make the same mistakes again and promises to move the stars tonight if they just reach.
Overall, "Kelsey" is a vivid and emotional representation of the heartbreak and longing that comes with losing someone you love. The lyrics speak volumes about the depth of connection between two people and the pain that comes when that connection is severed.
Line by Line Meaning
Your pink hair stains my t-shirt
Your vivid personality leaves an indelible mark on me.
Lips so sweet make my teeth hurt
Your kisses are so intoxicating they're almost painful.
Don't talk much that's the way you work
You're not much for talk, preferring to express yourself by other means.
Paint chipped nails with big doe eyes
You have an endearing vulnerability that's reflected in your appearance.
Flippin' me the bird when I say goodnight
You have a playful, rebellious side that I find irresistible.
Steal my coat when it's cold outside
You take what you want, and I adore you for it.
Lukewarm love by the fireside
Our relationship may not be perfect, but there's warmth and comfort in being together.
So will you stay
I don't want to lose you.
So I can hold you close
I need to feel your presence, your touch.
We learn the hard way
We've both been hurt before, but that doesn't mean we can't make it work.
Cause I'm a rolling stone
I've always been a bit of a wanderer, but I want to settle down with you.
Kelsey
Your name is synonymous with all that is wonderful and lovely in my life.
I never meant to break your heart
Hurt you was never my intention.
My sweet lady
You are the epitome of sweetness and grace.
You know I loved you from the start
My feelings for you have only grown stronger over time.
And if we just reach
We can do anything if we work together.
We can move the stars tonight
Our love is powerful and capable of great things.
That's why I can't get you out of my mind
You are constantly on my thoughts, and I never want that to change.
Much too real to ever numb the pain
Our love is too authentic to be undermined by pain or hardship.
Know your worth stop playing the game
You are worthy of respect and dignity and should never settle for less.
Never too late to turn the page
We always have the power to start over and begin anew.
Now you turn up late with MDMA
You're living your life to the fullest and taking risks, which I admire.
Pom pom hair stuck in the clouds
You have a whimsical, carefree spirit that delights me.
Smile like lightning striking the ground
Your smile is electric, and it fills me with joy.
Sunflowers outside of your house
The world is a brighter place because you're in it.
Your man's my son wait 'till he burns out
I'm not worried about the competition because I know that you will choose me in the end.
Sweet cinnamon chocolate lips
Your kisses are like a delicious combination of flavors.
Bite my neck sugar coat my skin
Your affection is both gentle and intense, leaving me longing for more.
Never knew love could taste like this
Our love is unique and unlike any other, and I'm grateful for that.
I never meant to hurt your heart
I promise to do everything in my power to never make you feel pain again.
Just know I loved you from the start
My love for you is pure, unadulterated, and unconditional.
But if we just breathe
We need to take a moment to calm down and gain perspective.
We can move the stars tonight
Our relationship is capable of achieving great things, even the impossible.
That's why I can't get you out of my mind
I will never forget how much I love and cherish you.
Writer(s): Mori Victory, Harrison Ryan Rhodes, Timothy Murdock Suby
Contributed by Avery S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
guilty of sleeping in
just saw harry at the opening act of alec benjamin's concert, and this song won me over
Smoots WCT
me too! in ny oct 25th
melanie pepper
lol 6 months later but i was there too!!
Reese N
samee
Smoots WCT
Me too! On October 25 in NYC
Ariel Price
guilty of sleeping in same
Wesley Nysm
Amazing album, every song is a piece of art 🖤
Kels Horton
My name is Kelsey. I searched this just messing around as U actually found this song. I added this to my playlist😭👍🏻💀
TO RI
The album title is everything! Made me smile and then think... and then a little sad!
Jose
Buen ritmo. Gran canción.