Her debut album, entitled Animal, was released on January 5, 2010 in the US to mixed reviews from music critics. The album sold 152,000 copies in its first week in the US, debuting at number one. Animal was seven years in the making and resulted in Kesha's accumulating over two hundred songs by the time of its release, with fourteen making the final cut. A number one placing in New Zealand for the first single TiK ToK (first released on August 7, 2009) gave Kesha her first solo number one; this was followed by number one positions in Canada, Australia, Norway and the United States, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100 as the first number one of the 2010 decade. During its second week at number one on the chart, TiK ToK set the female download record and became the second best-selling single in a week, after Right Round, for shifting over 610,000 copies. During its fifth week at the top of the chart, it broke the record for the highest weekly plays on the radio airplay chart. Her second single, Blah Blah Blah (feat. 3OH!3), was first released on February 19, 2010 and has since charted within the top 10 in four different countries.
On November 9th, 2010, Kesha released the EP Cannibal, which included the chart topping single We R Who We R. It debuted atop the charts and became the singer’s third number one hit.
Kesha released her second album, Warrior, on November 30, 2012. The album features a collaboration with Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips.
On October 7, 2013, Kesha and Pitbull released a collaboration, Timber, which was became Kesha's fourth number-one.
In 2014, after spending two months in rehab for eating disorder treatment, and appealing about her sexual assault case with Lukasz Sebastian Gottwald (Dr. Luke), Kesha announced she was working on her third album.
In 2017, she released her third album, Rainbow after Dr. Luke was fired from Kemosabe Records. Rainbow debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and has also received a grammy nomination for 'Best Pop Vocal Album' and 'Best Pop Solo Performance' for Praying.
Check out Kesha's recent albums, High Road & Gag Order.
Cowboy Blues
Ke$ha Lyrics
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They say you know when you know (ooh)
What do you do when you don't
They're saying love, it'll happen if it's meant to happen
But what do you do if it don't
Do you ever lie in bed with your three cats
One time three years ago in Nashville
And you can't remember his last name?
And think
Did I fuck my whole life up?
Did I miss my one true love?
Was he right in front of me at the dive bar?
Was that you with the cowboy blues?
You asked me, "Babe, take a chance
Come on, just stay"
Why'd I leave you standing there at the dive bar?
I miss you with the cowboy blue suit
(Sha la la la la la la la la ooh)
My therapist said
"Listen, girl, it's a love addiction"
She gave me a book on that
(Did you read it?) No
My tarot cards read
There's a dead man clinging to my aura
And to let go of the past
I can't help that I'm in bed with my three cats
I'm still obsessed with some boy I shot whiskey with
For one night, and I don't remember if he remembers me
I sit here thinking about him
Did I fuck my whole life up?
Did I miss my one true love?
Was he right in front of me at the dive bar?
Was that you with the cowboy blues?
You asked me, "Babe, take a chance
Come on, just stay"
Why'd I leave you standing there at the dive bar?
I miss you with the cowboy blue suit
(Sha la la la la la la la la ooh)
I miss you with the cowboy blue suit
(Sha la la la la la la la la ooh)
I miss you with the cowboy blue
Some days it's easy, some days it's hard
Sunday's the night that we met at the bar
Laughin' and dancin' and shootin' the shit
What would have happened if I'd had your kids?
Did I fuck my whole life up?
Did I miss my one true love?
Was he right in front of me at the dive bar?
Was that you with the cowboy blues?
You asked me, "Babe, take a chance
Come on, just stay"
Why'd I leave you standing there at the dive bar?
I miss you in the cowboy blue Nudie suit
In "Cowboy Blues," Kesha explores the complexities of love and regrets. The repeated phrase "Sing it with me" indicates a desire for the listener to join her in reflecting on these emotions. The opening lines suggest the confusion that comes with not knowing if you are in love or if love will even happen for you. It raises the question of what to do when love doesn't occur as expected.
The lyrics highlight a relatable experience of lying in bed, feeling consumed by thoughts of a past romance. The mention of three cats may symbolize loneliness and the yearning for companionship in these moments of reflection. Kesha recalls a fleeting encounter with a boy from three years ago in Nashville but cannot remember his last name, which reflects on how some connections can be lost and forgotten.
There is a sense of longing and questioning whether Kesha has missed her one true love. The cowboy with the blues represents a missed opportunity or a love that should have been pursued. The lyrics evoke regret for leaving this person at a dive bar and imagines what could have happened if she had stayed. The cowboy's blue suit serves as a reminder of the connection and the potential futures that could have unfolded.
Kesha introduces the guidance of a therapist and tarot cards, indicating a search for answers and understanding within her own emotions and experiences. The mention of a love addiction suggests a repeated pattern of becoming emotionally invested in fleeting relationships. The notion of a dead man clinging to her aura reinforces the need to let go of the past and move forward.
The song concludes by acknowledging that some days it is easy to move on, while other days it is harder. The reference to the specific day, Sunday, when they met at the bar adds a vivid detail to the memories. Kesha wonders what might have happened if she had chosen to have children with the cowboy, hinting at the potential missed opportunities and the impact they may have had on her life.
Overall, "Cowboy Blues" portrays a complex mix of regret, longing, and contemplation about missed connections and the uncertainty of love. Kesha's introspective lyrics offer a relatable narrative that invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences and decisions in matters of the heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Sing it with me
Join me in this reflection
They say you know when you know (ooh)
People claim that you will feel it when you find love
What do you do when you don't
But what if you don't experience that feeling?
They're saying love, it'll happen if it's meant to happen
People believe that love will come if it's meant to be
But what do you do if it don't
But what do you do if it doesn't happen?
Do you ever lie in bed with your three cats
Have you ever found yourself alone in bed with your three cats?
And get obsessed with some boy you met
And become consumed with thoughts of a boy you once met
One time three years ago in Nashville
Just once, three years ago in Nashville
And you can't remember his last name?
And you can't recall his surname?
And think
And wonder
Did I fuck my whole life up?
Did my actions ruin my entire life?
Did I miss my one true love?
Did I overlook my soulmate?
Was he right in front of me at the dive bar?
Was he actually there in front of me at that dive bar?
Was that you with the cowboy blues?
Was that you, feeling melancholic with your cowboy-like demeanor?
You asked me, 'Babe, take a chance
You pleaded with me to seize an opportunity
Come on, just stay'
To stay with you
Why'd I leave you standing there at the dive bar?
Why did I abandon you at that dive bar?
I miss you with the cowboy blue suit
I long for you, wearing that cowboy-inspired blue suit
(Sha la la la la la la la la ooh)
(Expressing a melody)
My therapist said
My therapist advised me
"Listen, girl, it's a love addiction"
"Listen, girl, you're addicted to love"
She gave me a book on that
She provided me with a book about love addiction
(Did you read it?) No
(Did you read it?) No, I did not
My tarot cards read
My tarot card reading suggested
There's a dead man clinging to my aura
There is a lingering negative energy from a deceased person attached to my spirit
And to let go of the past
And to release the hold of past experiences
Some days it's easy, some days it's hard
Some days it feels effortless, while other days it's challenging
Sunday's the night that we met at the bar
It was on a Sunday night when we first encountered each other at the bar
Laughin' and dancin' and shootin' the shit
Laughing, dancing, and engaging in casual conversations
What would have happened if I'd had your kids?
What would have unfolded if we had children together?
I miss you in the cowboy blue Nudie suit
I yearn for your presence, especially when you wore that cowboy-inspired blue Nudie suit
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: Drew Pearson, Eric Leva, Kesha Sebert, Stephen Wrabel
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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They say you know when you know (Ooh)
What do you do when you don't
They're saying love, it'll happen if it's meant to happen
But what do you do if it don't
Do you ever lie in bed with your three cats
And get obsessed with some boy you met
One time three years ago in Nashville
And you can't remember his last name?
And think
Did I fuck my whole life up?
Did I miss my one true love?
Was he right in front of me at the dive bar?
Was that you with the cowboy blues?
You asked me, "Babe, take a chance
Come on, just stay"
Why'd I leave you standing there at the dive bar?
I miss you with the cowboy-blue suit
(Sha la la la la la la la la ooh)
My therapist said
"Listen, girl, it's a love addiction"
She gave me a book on that
(Did you read it?) No
My tarot cards read
There's a dead man clinging to my aura
And to let go of the past
I can't help that I'm in bed with my three cats
I'm still obsessed with some boy I shot whiskey with
For one night, and I don't remember if he remembers me
I sit here thinking about him
Did I fuck my whole life up?
Did I miss my one true love?
Was he right in front of me at the dive bar?
Was that you with the cowboy blues?
You asked me, "Babe, take a chance
Come on, just stay"
Why'd I leave you standing there at the dive bar?
I miss you with the cowboy-blue suit
(Sha la la la la la la la la ooh)
I miss you with the cowboy-blue suit
(Sha la la la la la la la la ooh)
I miss you with the cowboy blue
Some days it's easy, some days it's hard
Sunday's the night that we met at the bar
Laughin' and dancin' and shootin' the shit
What would have happened if I'd had your kids?
Did I fuck my whole life up?
Did I miss my one true love?
Was he right in front of me at the dive bar?
Was that you with the cowboy blues?
You asked me, "Babe, take a chance
Come on, just stay"
Why'd I leave you standing there at the dive bar?
I miss you in the cowboy-blue Nudie suit
Ana Beatriz Kinder
Tradução em português 🇧🇷
Cowboy Blues
Cante comigo, idiota
Eles dizem que você sabe quando você sabe
O que você faz quando não sabe?
Eles estão dizendo que o amor acontece se é destinado a acontecer
Mas o que você faz se não acontecer?
Você já deitou na cama com seus 3 gatos
E ficou obcecada com um garoto que você conheceu
Uma vez 3 anos atrás em Nashville
E você não consegue lembrar o sobrenome dele
Eu acho
Eu estraguei minha vida inteira? Eu perdi o meu único amor verdadeiro?
Ele estava bem na minha frente no bar?
Era você com o azul cowboy?
Você me pergunta: Querida, dê uma chance, venha, apenas fique
Por que eu deixaria você parado lá no bar
Tenho saudades suas com seu terno azul de cowboy
Minha terapeuta disse: Ouça garota, é um vício em amor
Ela me deu um livro sobre isso
Minha carta de tarô é vermelha, há um homem morto agarrado à minha aura
E largar do passado
Não posso evitar que estou na cama com meus 3 gatos
Eu ainda estou obcecada por um garoto
Que eu tomei uísque com, por uma noite
E não me lembro se ele se lembra de mim
Enquanto estou sentada aqui pensando nele
Eu estraguei minha vida inteira? Eu perdi o meu único amor verdadeiro?
Ele estava bem na minha frente no bar?
Era você com o azul cowboy?
Você me pergunta: Querida, dê uma chance, venha, apenas fique
Por que eu deixaria você parado lá no bar
Tenho saudades suas com seu terno azul de cowboy
Tenho saudades suas com seu terno azul de cowboy
Tenho saudades suas com o azul cowboy
Alguns dias são fáceis, alguns dias são difíceis
Domingo é a noite que nos conhecemos no bar
Rindo e dançando e atirando a merda
O que teria acontecido se eu tivesse o seu beijo
Eu estraguei minha vida inteira? Eu perdi o meu único amor verdadeiro?
Ele estava bem na minha frente no bar?
Era você com o azul cowboy?
Você me pergunta: Querida, dê uma chance, venha, apenas fique
Por que eu deixaria você parado lá no bar
Tenho saudades suas com seu terno nude azul de cowboy
Jose Prudencio Clerino
This album is a mixture of Warrior and Rainbow. Perfect mixture. Pure art. Figuratively perfect album.
Jordan Allen
This album is going to get me thru this covid event...freakishly beautiful, from beginning to end. 🙏💕
Kesha is still the most relatable human being in POP. Don't know why I'm so surprised by how amazing this album is, but I am. Still. 💯
Dibil Idiot
@Jose Prudencio Clerino +
Jose Prudencio Clerino
The album went at #7 on Billboard Hot 200. It's inside the top 10 not bad at all.
Jose Prudencio Clerino
@visualhatefuck of course. I don't know why this album is underrated. Some people nowadays have no artistic taste.
visualhatefuck
Pure Gold. Amen. 👌🏻❤
Astrid Luxxe
Yall have no idea like im literally crying. High Road is right there with Warrior. Kesha in the probably cheesiest but realest most authentic emotional way has gotten me through so much lyrically and physically and I could not be happier. All of the feelings needed are on this album. I am without words. Thank you Kesha.
David Loconsole
I know! This album is THE album! Perfect legendary masterpiece I will play it to my people when I get old
Nautical Byproduct
<3<3 Agreed! this is the most perfect mix. Thank you Kesha!!
Punkafka
I love this so much. Kinda reminds me of Spaceship from Rainbow. Her voice is so perfect for songs like this