Drawing on his distinct falsetto voice, Ké can some times leave an androgynous vocal impression, but he was, and is, considered a 'heart-throb' in many parts of the world - from Italy to Korea to South America.
He is probably best known for his 1996 hit song, anti-war anthem "Strange World". The track came from his debut album, "I Am [ ]" which also featured the follow up single "Someday".
His popularity in Europe as a cult icon was cemented in part by the fact "Strange World" sold over 3 million copies, and topped radio charts in the UK, Italy and Germany as one of the most requested songs of 1996. A dance remix of the song, by Junior Vasquez, hit #1 on the Billboard dance chart.
Ké's second album was entitled "Shiny". He opted out of his multi-album contract with RCA after they refused to promote him and the record "Shiny" properly with one executive stating "he just seems too gay... ".
Rebounding on his own with a self released "Better Way of Living", which featured a duet with Macy Gray, Ke soon thereafter decided to return to his simple roots in Kansas, tending to his small farm there while being involved in Animal Welfare Issues.
Ké maintains a MySpace profile at www.myspace.com/kstrangeworld which features new tracks not found on any of his albums.
Can You Hear Me
Ké Lyrics
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就当作告别了
所有爱恨撕成碎片
在注定寂寞的长夜
不如先 跟期待
跟期待 诀别
不能失去勇气
不能不争气
怎么看得到
新的 新的 下一个也许
我不能没勇气
我一定要争气
不放过 自己
怎么忘记你
我要 我要 要比你还争气
双手向天际
深深吸 一口气
把过去统统删去yea
让悲伤 化成无声气体
狠狠的 释放在 天空里
不能失去勇气
不能不争气
不切断 纠结
怎么看得到 新的 新的
下一个也许
蓝色的天空 几朵云远去
谁还记得 曾经过的痕跡
念念不忘 是愚人的游戏
你不要咎由自取 no no
不能失去勇气
不能不争气
不切断 纠结
怎么看得到
新的 新的 下一个也许
我不能没勇气
我一定要争气
不放过 自己
怎么忘记你
我要 我要 要比你还争气
我不能没有勇气
我一定要争气
我要比你还争气
要比你还争气
The lyrics to Ké's song Can You Hear Me are about a final showdown between two people, which is essentially a goodbye. The singer talks about how all the love and hate they had for each other has been torn into pieces and scattered around in the destined lonely night. They suggest that it would be better to part ways with hope and not let go of courage, or else they won't be able to let go of the turmoil that surrounds them. The next few lines talk about cutting off the confusion and recognizing that there might be someone better out there. The singer is determined to not let go of themselves and be stronger than the other person by forgetting them.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of not losing courage and not giving up on oneself. The singer takes in a deep breath, erases the past, and lets go of the sorrow by releasing it into the sky. They hope that the sadness will turn into silent air, and they will move on with new beginnings.
The song has a message of hope, strength, and moving forward. The singer recognizes that the past is behind them and that they need to focus on being a better version of themselves. They won't let anyone bring them down, and they are willing to be more courageous than their past self or the other person.
Line by Line Meaning
最后一次对决
This is the final showdown
就当作告别了
Let's consider this a farewell
所有爱恨撕成碎片
Tearing all love and hate into pieces
在注定寂寞的长夜
In an inevitably lonely long night
不如先 跟期待
Why not first say goodbye to anticipation
跟期待 诀别
Bid farewell to anticipation
不能失去勇气
Can't lose the courage
不能不争气
Can't afford to not try
不切断 纠结
Don't cut and be tangled
怎么看得到
How can I see
新的 新的 下一个也许
The next one, perhaps new
我不能没勇气
I can't lack the courage
我一定要争气
I must try my best
不放过 自己
Don't let go of myself
怎么忘记你
How can I forget you
我要 我要 要比你还争气
I want, I want, to try even harder than you
双手向天际
Hands raised to the sky
深深吸 一口气
Take a deep breath
把过去统统删去yea
Delete the past entirely, yea
让悲伤 化成无声气体
Let the sadness become silent air
狠狠的 释放在 天空里
Release it fiercely into the sky
蓝色的天空 几朵云远去
Few clouds move away from the blue sky
谁还记得 曾经过的痕跡
Who still remembers the traces of the past
念念不忘 是愚人的游戏
Constantly remembering is a game of the foolish
你不要咎由自取 no no
Don't blame yourself, no no
我不能没有勇气
I can't lack the courage
我一定要争气
I must try my best
我要比你还争气
I want to try even harder than you
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Bwgaming
I love how Kelly and Ariana just appreciate each others vocals it’s so great to watch
Eric E
Oh please Ariana seemed so fake.
ganeshgrandebuteraofficial
@Eric E 😂
Not mentally stable
@Eric E bro what? How
Sam
@Eric E yep you reaching haha they have a great bond outside the show
Malyndah’s Exotics
@Eric E thank you!! I’m so glad I’m not the only one who sees how fake her every move is.
Mark Carlo Pabustan
3:13 Kelly holding a 15 second note without breathing. Gurlll???!!!
Love Ari's Celine cover that high note was so damn good!!!
Juan Juan
The fact that Ariana Grande already sang on SNL
Nicolas Briñez
That part of Ariana singing Celine's song is my favorite. I repeat over and over.
Morgan Barfield
YES they’re definitely two of my favorites. i really hate that kelly doesn’t get the recognition she deserves for that voice of hers! and she’s funny as hell. her and ari are a lot alike.