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.
Someday
Ké Lyrics
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Someday I know I'll make it happen, someday
I try, yes I am trying
but I'm more afraid of living than I ever was of dying
Am I what I am I am I am lonely I am lost
searching for a reason no matter what it costs
I need to believe is this all there is to me
Someday x7
Bloody wounds make old scars
no-one said it would be easy, does it have to be so hard
Someday, someday,
someday something good is gonna happen, someday
I try, yes I am trying
but I'm more afraid of giving than I ever was of loving
Am I what I am I am I am lonely I am lost
searching for a reason no matter what it costs
I need to believe is this all there is to me
no more reason to be shy
no more pain to hold inside
no more fear, no more blame
no more need to compromise
Another time, another place
tired of this middle-ground and so ashamed to show my face
Someday, someday
Someday I know I'll make it happen, someday
I try, yes I am trying
I am so so sick of hurting and I've had enough of crying
Am I what I am I am I am lonely I am lost
searching for a reason no matter what it costs
Someday x7
Someday I know I'll make it happen
Someday I know
Someday (to fade)
The song "Someday" by Ké is a reflective piece that highlights the struggles of life, loneliness, and the hope of achieving a better tomorrow. Throughout the lyrics, Ké expresses his hopes and prayers that the "wall of illusion" he has built around himself will fall someday. He talks about searching for a reason, and the cost associated with it, while expressing his need to believe in something more than what he is today.
The song is a reflective piece, portraying the emotions one undergoes when they are trying to move on from a situation. Not only does he talk about his loneliness and loss, but he also expresses his fears of giving and loving. The song touches on the wounds and scars that one develops throughout life and how it becomes challenging to move past them. However, the chorus brings out a sense of hope as he says, "Someday I know I'll make it happen, someday." He talks about being tired of the pain he holds inside, the hurt he has been through and presents a desire for something better. The song ends with the repetition of the word "Someday," which represents the hope Ké has for a better tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
I hope and I pray that this wall of illusion will all fall one-day, someday
Desperately hoping that one day the barriers that have been blocking me from greatness will dissolve and I will achieve my dreams
Someday I know I'll make it happen, someday
Despite my current struggles, I am convinced of my ability to achieve my goals one day
I try, yes I am trying
I am putting in the effort and attempting to overcome my obstacles
but I'm more afraid of living than I ever was of dying
The prospect of facing day-to-day challenges and living life to the fullest is much more terrifying to me than the idea of death
Am I what I am I am I am lonely I am lost
I am struggling with my identity and feel isolated and without direction
searching for a reason no matter what it costs
I am on a mission to find my purpose in life, regardless of the effort it requires
I need to believe is this all there is to me
I am desperate for a sense of meaning and purpose in my life
Bloody wounds make old scars
Past hurt and trauma can continue to affect me, even after they have long passed
no-one said it would be easy, does it have to be so hard
Even though I understand that overcoming obstacles is not meant to be easy, it still feels unfair that it is so challenging to move forward
Someday something good is gonna happen, someday
I am holding onto the hope that one day my luck will turn around and something positive will come my way
but I'm more afraid of giving than I ever was of loving
I am scared of being vulnerable with others and opening up to them more than I am of falling in love
no more reason to be shy
I am trying to be more confident and assertive in my interactions with others
no more pain to hold inside
I am shedding my emotional baggage and no longer keeping my pain bottled up inside
no more fear, no more blame
I am done with feeling afraid and pointing fingers at others for my struggles
no more need to compromise
I am no longer willing to settle for less than I deserve and am determined to hold my ground on what I believe in
Another time, another place
There are moments where I wish I could go back in time or find myself in a different situation entirely
tired of this middle-ground and so ashamed to show my face
I am tired of feeling stuck and unable to move past a certain point in my life, and am also feeling embarrassed or ashamed of myself
Someday I know I'll make it happen, someday
Despite my shortcomings, I still believe that I have the potential to accomplish great things in the future
I am so so sick of hurting and I've had enough of crying
I am exhausted from being in pain and feeling helpless, and am eager to move towards a more positive future
Someday I know I'll make it happen
I remain confident in my ability to make my dreams come true, even if it takes time and a lot of hard work
Someday (to fade)
The idea of achieving my dreams is a constant and ever-present hope in my mind
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES F. HODGES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@newbbietrader9918
thanks for bringing up this guy ......he went underground those years in the music but it is amazing music.
@pedroinfante3395
Love this song, for o ver 20 years If I remember the first time I heard it and loved it, shame all the músic I love is fading, madside, a call of sincerity, keane, thirteen senses, hatebreed, arbalest, thank you for uploading it
@sunny137
I have the cassette of this album. Old good days and this song was so often in my Walkman... So lovely, ethereal
@andretrisandy1434
finally I found this @ youtube... love it so much
@userxyz77
Oh my God.... Finally! I've been searching this song for God knows how long 😭
@andrewbates8076
8 years and only 222 people like it? Sadly underrated!
@ignaciovidalgran7373
An absolute underrated jewel ^^ Love it
@lazvegaz
I love this song so much, it's like my muse.
@PGuss19
007!!!!
@davidhidayat2392
Debuted on my personal chart in October 22, 1995 edition :)