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.
Strange World
Ké Lyrics
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hiding here inside ourselves we live our lives afraid
so close your eyes and just believe in everything your told
'cause in this land of great confusion it's easy to give up control
Strange world people talk and tell only lies
Strange world people kill an eye for an eye
Strange world dream one-day we'll see the light
And this is the place where everything begins and ends again
no secrets left to find no seven deadly sins
this world that we have wasted has kept us very well
when science now is sacred who will save us from ourselves
Strange world people talk and tell only lies
Strange world people kill an eye for an eye
Strange world dream one-day we'll see the light
Strange world believe and everything will be alright
Strange world people talk sometimes I wonder why
Strange world people kill still no-one hears their cries
Strange world burn these thoughtless tears out of my eyes
Strange world
Strange world people talk and tell only lies
Strange world people kill an eye for an eye
Strange world dream one-day we'll see the light
Strange world believe and everything will be alright
Ké's song, Strange World, is a reflection on the state of the world and the disillusionment felt by those living in it. The lyrics pose some powerful questions about the human tendency to hide behind fear instead of confronting issues head-on. The first verse suggests that perhaps we are running out of time to articulate what really matters to us. It appears that instead of standing up for what we believe, we retreat into ourselves and silently suffer. The following line urges the listener to relinquish the need to control everything and trust the wisdom of others.
The second verse is an indictment on the hypocrisy and brutality often displayed by people in the world. Ké points out that they lie and kill one another, and although it may be a Strange World, hope in humanity survives. There is always the promise of better days if we believe in ourselves and one another. The chorus reaffirms this belief that we can rise above the negativity of our current world if we have faith.
The themes of Strange World are relevant today, just as when Ké released the song almost 30 years ago. The lyrics of Strange World are a call to action to keep hope alive and believe that everything will be alright in the end. It is such a powerful and uplifting message that it continues to inspire people even today.
Line by Line Meaning
Is this our last chance to say all we have to say
Are we limited in the time we have to express our thoughts and desires?
hiding here inside ourselves we live our lives afraid
We tend to keep our true selves concealed and operate with fear and anxiety.
so close your eyes and just believe in everything your told
Blindly following what others tell us is a common occurrence in our world today.
'cause in this land of great confusion it's easy to give up control
Due to the chaos and disorder in the world, losing control of our lives has become an easy path to take.
Strange world people talk and tell only lies
Our world is full of deceitful individuals who only speak falsehoods.
Strange world people kill an eye for an eye
Retaliation and vengeance are common, leading to escalating violence and death.
Strange world dream one-day we'll see the light
Hope for a better tomorrow is present, despite the current dark state of the world.
Strange world believe and everything will be alright
Faith and trust in a brighter future is key to overcoming the struggles of today.
And this is the place where everything begins and ends again
This world is where our journey starts and finishes, returning to the same state repeatedly.
no secrets left to find no seven deadly sins
There is nothing hidden, and the common wrongdoings of society are no longer taboo.
this world that we have wasted has kept us very well
Despite our mistreatment of the world, we have been sustained and provided for.
when science now is sacred who will save us from ourselves
Even in the age of technological advances and knowledge, we still struggle as humans to avoid self-destruction.
Strange world people talk sometimes I wonder why
The meaningless chatter and noise of our world makes us question its purpose.
Strange world people kill still no-one hears their cries
Deaths and murders often go unnoticed or unaddressed, leaving victims and their families without justice or closure.
Strange world burn these thoughtless tears out of my eyes
Bemoaning our current state with pointless tears will not fix or improve our current state.
Strange world
The world we live in is strange and complicated, filled with contradictions and complexities.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID SAYLOR, BRETT HAMMOND, ROB HEWINS, PAUL PRYOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@harlequin4154
𒊹 𝚕𝚢𝚛𝚒𝚌𝚜
Is this our last chance to say all we have to say
Hiding here inside ourselves we live our lives afraid
So close your eyes and just believe in everything you’re told
Cause in this land of great confusion it's easy to give up control
[Chorus:]
Strange world people talk and tell only lies
Strange world people kill an eye for an eye
Strange world dream one-day we'll see the light
Strange world believe and everything will be alright
And this is the place where everything begins and ends again
No secrets left to find no seven deadly sins
This world that we have wasted has kept us very well
When science now is sacred who will save us from ourselves
[Chorus:]
Strange world people talk and tell only lies
Strange world people kill an eye for an eye
Strange world dream one-day we'll see the light
Strange world believe and everything will be alright
[Violin solo]
Strange world people talk sometimes I wonder why
Strange world people kill still no-one hears their cries
Strange world burn these thoughtless tears out of my eyes, eyes
Strange world people talk and tell only lies
Strange world people kill an eye for an eye
Strange world dream one-day we'll see the light, ahh, ahh
Strange world people kill and people hate and
People talk and people kill and still I wonder wonder why, why
@christianstellato5104
Che pezzo... io classe 1982 .. avevo 14 anni.. ammazza come passa il tempo.. per beccarla in radio...quasi impossibile ! Che tempi ragazzi .. nostalgia canaglia! Greetings from ROMA 🇮🇹
@missyvera7270
Anche io! Classe '82 è una delle più belle canzoni della mia adolescenza ❤️
@christianstellato5104
@Missy Vera davvero!
@viagemeinvestir
La musica buona é eterna
@pincio21pillini10
È e rimane un capolavoro!!!!!!!!!!!
@educazionepermanente5020
Anche ioooo
@h.nijhuis8864
Such a great song, one of the most underappreciated classics of the 90s.
@GE071039
♡♡♡♡♡
@belkistergek9604
Yes, absolutely! I can't even find it in Spotify
@erikaberetta453
Come ci batteva il ❤ con questa canzone...i primi baci, i ragazzi con il motorino, le compagnie quelle vere ....ma che ne sanno adesso...😢