Keane achieved mainstream, international success with the release of their debut album Hopes and Fears in 2004. Topping the UK charts, the album won the 2005 Brit Award for Best British Album and was the second best-selling British album of 2004. It is one of the best-selling albums in UK chart history. Their second album, Under the Iron Sea, released in 2006, topped the UK album charts and debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200. Their third album Perfect Symmetry was released in October 2008.
In May 2008, both Hopes and Fears (number 13) and Under the Iron Sea (number 8) were voted by readers of Q magazine as among the best British albums ever, with Keane, The Beatles, Oasis and Radiohead the only artists having two albums in the top 20. In 2009, Hopes and Fears was listed as the ninth best-selling album of the 2000s decade in the UK. Their EP Night Train was released in May 2010. Their fourth studio album Strangeland was released in May 2012 and peaked at number one on the UK Albums Chart.
Keane are known for using keyboards as the lead instrument instead of guitar, differentiating them from most other rock bands. The inclusion of a distorted piano effect in 2006 and various synthesisers were a common feature in their music which developed on the second and third albums. Keane have sold over 13 million records worldwide.
After the release of their compilation album The Best of Keane in 2013, the band took a hiatus, lasting nearly 5 years.
The band returned after the hiatus with new music, announcing their fifth studio album titled Cause and Effect on 6 June 2019 and releasing the lead single from the album "The Way I Feel". A collection of the songs were written by Tim Rice-Oxley during his divorce, and after discussions with Tom who had visited Tim the previous year, decided to proceed with recording the songs for the album. Cause and Effect was released on 20 September 2019. After the release of the album, the band embarked on the Cause and Effect Tour, visiting Europe and Latin America, before the remainder of the tour was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keane_(band)
Studio albums
Hopes and Fears (2004)
Under the Iron Sea (2006)
Perfect Symmetry (2008)
Strangeland (2012)
Cause and Effect (2019)
On the road
Keane Lyrics
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And are you hearing that call?
'Cause you've got everything that you need to make a start
I had a dream of my own
Just walking out of my home
And going I don't know where to sing beneath the stars
It's just around the bend
So when the sun is coming up and you go
And there's still so many things you don't know
Don't you look back, I've no doubt that I
Will see you on the road
When the world's laying you low
Why don't you let me carry your load?
When things get bad you know you have a friend
All along the road
And I would love it sometime
If you would walk at my side
Going I don't know where to sing beneath the stars
If in your life you need a hand
Reaching the promised land
So when the sun is coming up and you go
And there's still so many things you don't know
Don't you look back, I've no doubt that I
Will see you on the road
When the world's laying you low
Why don't you let me carry your load?
When things get bad you know you have a friend
All along the road
All along the road
Golden light lies ahead
It's just around the bend
So when the sun is coming up and you go
And there's still so many things you don't know
Don't you look back, I've no doubt that I
Will see you on the road
And when the world's laying you low
Why don't you let me carry your load?
When things get bad you know you have a friend
All along the road
So when the sun is coming up and you go
And there's still so many things you don't know
Don't you look back, I've no doubt that I
Will meet you on the road
When the world's laying you low
Don't you let it rattle your bones
Sometimes a dream itself can keep you safe
All along the road
(All along the road)
All along the road
(All along the road)
All along the road
All along the road
The song "On the Road" by Keane is a heartwarming anthem about chasing after one's dreams without fear. The chorus starts with questions about ambition and motivation - "Have you been feeling that pull? And are you hearing that call?" - urging listeners to embrace their passions and take action. However, the song is not just about pursuing success alone; it also highlights the importance of having a support system. The lyrics say, "When the world's laying you low, why don't you let me carry your load? When things get bad, you know you have a friend all along the road." Keane encourages listeners not to feel alone on their journey but to rely on friends and loved ones for help when times get tough.
The lyrics express a universal desire for adventure and freedom. The second verse describes a dream of leaving home and walking to an unknown destination to sing beneath the stars. This verse is an invitation to listeners to join in and share a similar experience. The lyrics also remind listeners that life is full of uncertainties, but hope can always be found just ahead. This sentiment is echoed in the final lines of the song, "Golden light lies ahead, it's just around the bend," reinforcing that the road ahead is bright and full of possibility. Overall, "On the Road" is a powerful anthem that encourages listeners to follow their dreams and remain optimistic, even in the face of uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you been feeling that pull?
Have you been feeling the urge to explore the world outside of your current place of residence?
And are you hearing that call?
Do you feel like there is a great adventure calling your name?
'Cause you've got everything that you need to make a start
You possess all of the necessary means to begin your journey towards your adventure.
I had a dream of my own
I personally have a dream of wandering aimlessly beneath the star-filled night sky.
Just walking out of my home
I simply departed from the place I called home without any sense of direction.
And going I don't know where to sing beneath the stars
But I started walking towards unknown destinations and eventually found myself singing underneath the star-filled sky.
Your whole life lies ahead
Your entire life is in front of you, waiting for you to live it to the fullest.
It's just around the bend
It is very close, just around the corner and easily within your reach.
So when the sun is coming up and you go
When you wake up in the morning and continue forward on your journey,
And there's still so many things you don't know
Although there are many unknowns, mysteries and questions that are yet to be answered,
Don't you look back, I've no doubt that I
Just keep moving forward without looking back, because I am confident that I
Will see you on the road
Will eventually cross paths with you on the open road.
When the world's laying you low
When life hands you a difficult situation that brings you down,
Why don't you let me carry your load?
Why don't you allow me to take on some of the burden and help carry you through it?
When things get bad you know you have a friend
When things become overwhelming or complicated, you can rest assured that you have a trusted companion and confidant beside you on this journey.
All along the road
I will always be here, present and supportive throughout your entire journey, every step of the way.
If in your life you need a hand
If you ever require any assistance throughout your life,
Reaching the promised land
Aiming towards fulfilling your goals and dreams,
And I would love it sometime
I would thoroughly enjoy it, given the opportunity,
If you would walk at my side
If we could journey together, walking side by side,
Going I don't know where to sing beneath the stars
As we walk aimlessly towards unknown destinations, singing beneath the star-filled night sky.
Golden light lies ahead
Ahead of us lies an opportunity for great success, happiness and prosperity.
It's just around the bend
We are destined to reach this promising opportunity soon, it is just mere moments away.
Don't you look back, I've no doubt that I
One should never look back, as I am certain that I
Will meet you on the road
Will soon reunite with you on this journey, walking the same path beside you.
When the world's laying you low
When life tries to shatter your confidence and bring you down,
Don't you let it rattle your bones
Don't allow it to harm you too much or shake your spirits completely.
Sometimes a dream itself can keep you safe
At times, just holding on to our dreams and aspirations can protect and guide us through tough times.
All along the road
I promise to be a loyal companion and source of comfort throughout your entire journey, from beginning to end.
(All along the road)
I will always be here, every step of the way.
(All along the road)
Our journey is a long one, but I will be by your side until the very end.
All along the road
This journey is a lifelong experience, and I will be here with you, every step of the way.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JESSE QUIN, RICHARD DAVID HUGHES, TIMOTHY JAMES RICE-OXLEY, TOM CHAPLIN
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@speleokeir
LYRICS:
Have you been feeling that pull?
And are you hearing that call?
'Cause you've got everything that you need to make a start
I had a dream of my own
Just walking out of my home
And going I don't know where to sing beneath the stars
Your whole life lies ahead
It's just around the bend
So when the sun is coming up and you go
And there's still so many things you don't know
Don't you look back, I've no doubt that I
Will see you on the road
When the world's laying you low
Why don't you let me carry your load?
When things get bad you know you have a friend
All along the road
And I would love it sometime
If you would walk at my side
Going I don't know where to sleep beneath the stars
If in your life you need a hand
Reaching the promised land
So when the sun is coming up and you go
And there's still so many things you don't know
Don't you look back, I've no doubt that I
Will see you on the road
When the world's laying you low
Why don't you let me carry your load?
When things get bad you know you have a friend
All along the road
All along the road
Golden light lies ahead
It's just around the bend
So when the sun is coming up and you go
And there's still so many things you don't know
Don't you look back, I've no doubt that I
Will see you on the road
When the world's laying you low
Why don't you let me carry your load?
When things get bad you know you have a friend
All along the road
So when the sun is coming up and you go
And there's still so many things you don't know
Don't you look back, I've no doubt that I
Will meet you on the road
When the world's laying you low
Don't you let it rattle your bones
Sometimes a dream itself can keep you safe
All along the road
All along the road
All along the road
All along the road
@leticia-contreras
Have you been feeling that pull?
And are you hearing that call?
'Cause you've got everything that you need to make a start
I had a dream of my own, just walking out of my home
And going I don't know where to sing beneath the stars
Your whole life lies ahead, It's just around the bend
So when the sun is coming up and you go
And there's still so many things you don't know
Don't you look back, I've no doubt that I will see you on the road
And when the world's laying you low
Why don't you let me carry your load?
When things get bad you know you'll have a friend all along the road
And I would love it sometime, If you would walk at my side
Going I don't know where to sleep beneath the stars
If in your life you need a hand, reaching the promised land
So when the sun is coming up and you go
And there's still so many things you don't know
Don't you look back, I've no doubt that I will see you on the road
And when the world's laying you low
Why don't you let me carry your load?
When things get bad you know you'll have a friend all along the road
All along the road
Golden light lies ahead It's just around the bend
So when the sun is coming up and you go
And there's still so many things you don't know
Don't you look back, I've no doubt that I will see you on the road
And when the world's laying you low
Why don't you let me carry your load?
When things get bad you know you'll have a friend all along the road
So when the sun is coming up and you go
And there's still so many things you don't know
Don't you look back, I've no doubt that I will meet you on the road
And when the world's laying you low, don't you let it rattle your bones?
Sometimes the dream itself can keep you safe all along the road
All along the road
All along the road
All along the road
@kuwinsitall
I forgot about Keane for years and happened to come across this album in the library at a turning point in my life. I had a 3 year old son and a newborn daughter and had been laid off of my job. I worked odd jobs for 6 months to keep things afloat for my family and listening to this album kept my spirits up. I didn't want to let them down. This song came on in my car the day I got hired for my first permanent job in a long time. It rejuvenated me and I am doing much better 4 years later. Just shows that music can get you through rough times.
@iplayuwatch1085
kuwinsitall I love it! I have a similar story but with Coldplay
@martinignaciodefeo9235
I lost my job four months ago and even though I found something to keep things afloat (a job that REALLY REALLU sucks and feel like I've been demoted), listening to this song just helps me get through the day as well as it did for you. Despite I've been doing an internship in a great place with high wages and a lot of prestige... I still can't grab a hold of that though I've been promised a position there. I think I'll just keep listening to Keane, because "sometimes a dream itself can keep you safe... all along the road..."
@judygoff8193
This is the most uplifting experience I'm reading. I'm going through the worst time in my life, but reading how you came through, this album came up the same way. I needed something emotional, something meaningful to get me through too. I thought of Keane. Started playing this album, with all the words matching my feelings. I'm so glad to read and the same will happen for me, give me a year! God bless your faith in music.
@ikirsty7063
this song makes me want to dance in the middle of the street at night with the dimming lights of the closing shops highlighting the faces of smiling people clapping and singing along with me
@user-zu9kk5et8b
Do it.
@BattyKellen
This is a seriously good driving song. And song period.
@josese3978
Yes it is
@christianwheeler5920
Heard this song for the first time today, and it already has a permanent place on my playlist. Wow.
@mssunshine9889
I just love how Keane always understands how life sucks sometimes, and they still manage to make me feel so much better... <3