Davis has been involved with music from an early age, having picked up the violin when she was only five, which became her musical outlet until a move to the Pacific Northwest exposed her to the jazz scene, after which the upright bass and vocals became her rhythmic and melodic muse.
A vibrant and supportive music community in Portland, Oregon helped Davis throughout her musical career, urging her to perform and improve her talents. During high school, she garnered national recognition, receiving a YoungARTS silver award from NFAA (National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts), received four Downbeat Magazine Student Awards, was twice invited to the Brubeck Summer Jazz Colony, and was a bassist in the Grammy Jazz Ensemble. As well, she was selected as a Presidential Scholar of the Arts, which her saw her visit the White House, and perform at The Kennedy Center. (that performance can be seen here; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpxI3GMi298)
Davis started composing, writing, and arranging, and began performing her original works, as well as arranging the tracks on her records. An arrange of Rachmaninovs Symphonic Dances got her another from Downbeat Magazine.
Davis was recognized by MTV as one of the "Fifteen Fresh Females to Rule Pop" in 2014.
Her albums include Introducing Kate Davis (2008), A Kate Davis Holiday (2009), Live at Jimmy Mak's (2010), Trophy (2019)
Salome
Kate Davis Lyrics
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I can’t help but sing along
To your song
Hold your hand
Soak up the sadness
From your eyes don’t cry
Play pretend
Friend
I’m hanging onto every word you craft
Do you hear your name in god’s admonition
Listen
Salome
Now you’re upright victorious
And barefoot with my head in your hands
I warned you
Of the evening’s malevolent moon
She's taken
Total control over you
But Salome
Now you stand here in front of me
Paralyzed and unable to dance
Your righteousness
Is a second guess
Your audience
Begs the question
What good’s a head
That’s dead
Princess
Take us down
With the ship
Salome
Now you stand here in front of me
Paralyzed and unable to dance
Your righteousness
Is a second guess
Your audience
Begs the question
What good’s a head
What good’s a head
What good’s a head
That’s dead
In Kate Davis's song "Salome," the lyrics depict a complex and intriguing narrative about a character named Salome. The song begins by expressing admiration for Salome's charms and the irresistible allure she possesses. The singer acknowledges their fascination with Salome and is captivated by her every move and word. They are emotionally invested in Salome's performance, as if they are watching her in a one-woman show.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that Salome's situation has taken a turn for the worse. The malevolent moon, symbolizing a negative influence, has gained control over her. The singer had warned Salome about the dangers of this evening, but it seems that her destiny could not be altered. Despite once standing upright and victorious, Salome now finds herself paralyzed and unable to dance. This shift in her circumstances raises questions about her righteousness and the meaning of her audience's loyalty. The lyrics suggest that a head that is dead, as in metaphorically severed from its source of power, holds no value.
Overall, "Salome" explores themes of admiration, personal struggle, and the consequences of external influences. It raises questions about the nature of righteousness and the worth of power and recognition.
Line by Line Meaning
I’m a sucker for your charms
I am irresistibly drawn to your captivating qualities
I can’t help but sing along
I am compelled to join in and participate
To your song
To the narrative you create
Hold your hand
Offering support and guidance
Soak up the sadness
Absorbing the melancholy emotions
From your eyes don’t cry
Receiving and understanding your pain, not shedding tears
Play pretend
Engage in make-believe
Friend
Addressing you with familiarity and closeness
This is your one woman show
You are the sole star and protagonist of this performance
I’m hanging onto every word you craft
I am fully captivated by the carefully constructed words you speak
Do you hear your name in god’s admonition
Are you aware of your own significance in divine reprimand
Listen
Pay attention and be receptive
Salome
Referring to you as Salome, the biblical character known for her dance
Now you’re upright victorious
At this moment, you are standing tall and triumphant
And barefoot with my head in your hands
While standing barefoot, you possess complete control over my fate
I warned you
Previously, I gave you a cautionary notice
Of the evening’s malevolent moon
About the ominous influence of the moon during nighttime
She's taken
It has seized control
Total control over you
Exerting complete authority over your actions and decisions
But Salome
However, Salome
Now you stand here in front of me
Presently, you find yourself positioned before me
Paralyzed and unable to dance
Immobile and incapable of performing your signature dance
Your righteousness
Your sense of moral uprightness
Is a second guess
Now being doubted or questioned
Your audience
The spectators and admirers of your talents
Begs the question
Poses the inquiry
What good’s a head
What value does a mind hold
That’s dead
If it lacks life and vitality
Princess
Addressing you with regal distinction
Take us down
Lead or guide us toward destruction
With the ship
Together on this metaphorical vessel
Salome
Referring to you as Salome, the biblical character known for her dance
Now you stand here in front of me
Presently, you find yourself positioned before me
Paralyzed and unable to dance
Immobile and incapable of performing your signature dance
Your righteousness
Your sense of moral uprightness
Is a second guess
Now being doubted or questioned
Your audience
The spectators and admirers of your talents
Begs the question
Poses the inquiry
What good’s a head
What value does a mind hold
What good’s a head
What value does a mind hold
What good’s a head
What value does a mind hold
That’s dead
If it lacks life and vitality
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Kate Davis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jerry Gann
Beautiful song and so clever. I would love to hear the inspiration behind the writing of this song. Thanks, Kate!
Also, thanks so much for sharing the lyrics! 😊
Crasti Peter
love how much creativity she puts into the melodic arrangement of her songs
Siddhant Sharma
Just keep hearing it all the time never get bored . Absolutely love it.
Iscaman
este tema es increíble
Alfredo V.
Amazing Kate!!!
Dmitriy Dovzhanskiy
Beautiful! Splendid! Great!
Samet Çamalan
Sounds really good and i love bass part. Now lets starting to solve but which chords you play i really don't know. Maybe Chordify help me again.
Jo
Nice song.
Why does the music remind me of a Nirvana song ?
Methody Yanev
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