Arriving at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Mississippi, he had initial aspirations of being an art major, while also being a very capable golfer and a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
Kelley released his indie album Changing Faces in 2001, signing with Hollywood in 2002. Working with John Alagia as his producer, Kelley released For The Ride Home in 2003. He also made an appearance at the Bonnaroo Music Festival in 2003. The song "Everybody Wants You" was recommended to be written by a friend to not forget who he is, while "Amazing" was possibly his first critically acclaimed hit.
Josh Kelley's 2011 record, Georgia Clay, was his first Country album; his previous work was more pop. Speaking with Songfacts in a 2011 interview, Kelley explained that Gone Like That was the song that actually started his journey into Country music. He said: "I had written and presented it to my music publisher to pitch to other artists, but they liked my demo so much they encouraged me to cut it. It was the first song I wrote that gave me the confidence to pursue a career as a Country singer."
His musical guise can be recognized akin to Jack Johnson, John Mayer, or Ben Harper.
Kelley remains a supporter of Napster-like sharing peer to peer applications for independent artists who have a difficult time receiving an audience. In fact, Kelley was "found" after accidentally targeting Eric Clinger at Hollywood Records with private spam messages using the Napster program.
Stay Awake
Josh Kelley Lyrics
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But it's not my fault
'Cause you are the prettiest thing I've seen
When you're fallen asleep in my arms
Oh my, oh my, oh my
So just stay awake for me
'Cause I can't fall asleep
I'll give you anything
To just stay awake, make love to me
So myabe all you'll ever need
Is right inside these arms
Whole and you're so dam tired and conditional
As you're fallen asleep in the dark
Oh I, oh my, oh my
So just stay awake for me
'Cause I can't fall asleep
So just stay awake for me
I'll give you anything
To just stay awake, make love to me
There's nothing I won't try
To keep your body close to mine
And baby hold on tight
It's a will open ride
Give me all you got tonight
And stay awake with me, stay awake
Give it all you got
So just stay awake for me
'Cause I can't fall asleep
So just stay awake for me
I'll give you anything
To just stay awake, make love to me
Oh, just stay awake make love to me
Make love to me
Make love to me
Make love to me
The lyrics of "Stay Awake" by Josh Kelley express the deep desire and longing of the singer for his lover to stay awake with him and make love to him. The singer acknowledges that he could fall in love with his lover because she is the prettiest thing he has ever seen, especially when she's asleep in his arms. However, he also admits that he can't fall asleep without her staying awake with him. He pleads with her to stay awake, promising to give her anything she wants, including making love to her.
The second verse suggests that the singer's lover is someone who is tired and conditional, implying that the relationship might be troubled or complicated. However, the singer reassures his lover that everything she needs is within his arms, and all she has to do is stay awake with him.
The chorus repeats the plea for his lover to stay awake with him, promising to do anything for her and to give her everything she needs if she stays awake and makes love to him. The bridge of the song emphasizes the singer's determination to keep his lover close to him, promising to try anything to make it happen.
Overall, "Stay Awake" by Josh Kelley is a song that expresses the singer's deep desire for his lover's attention, affection and intimacy. He longs for his lover to stay awake with him and make love to him, promising to do anything to make it happen.
Line by Line Meaning
I could fall in love with you
I am deeply attracted to you and have the potential to fall in love with you
But it's not my fault
I cannot control my feelings towards you as they come naturally
'Cause you are the prettiest thing I've seen
I find you physically attractive and captivating
When you're fallen asleep in my arms
I find comfort in holding you and being close to you when you are asleep
So just stay awake for me
I need you to stay awake with me instead of sleeping alone
'Cause I can't fall asleep
I cannot sleep without you by my side
I'll give you anything
I am willing to do anything to make you stay awake and be with me
To just stay awake, make love to me
I want you to stay awake with me and be intimate with me
So maybe all you'll ever need
Perhaps all you need for comfort and love is being with me
Is right inside these arms
You can find what you need in my embrace
Whole and you're so dam tired and conditional
You are tired and may have reservations, but I still find you attractive and want to be with you
As you're fallen asleep in the dark
When you fall asleep, I want to hold you even closer
There's nothing I won't try
I am willing to do anything to keep you close to me
To keep your body close to mine
I want to be physically close to you
And baby hold on tight
I want us to hold each other tightly
Give me all you got tonight
Let's be open and give ourselves fully to each other tonight
It's a will open ride
This is a journey that we need to experience together with openness and honesty
So just stay awake for me
I need you to stay awake with me instead of sleeping alone
'Cause I can't fall asleep
I cannot sleep without you by my side
Make love to me
I want to be intimate with you
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: CHARLES KELLEY, JOSHUA BISHOP KELLEY
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