As a 17 year old out of high school, Keaton started thinking about college. He decided on The Evergreen State College, located in Olympia, Washington. The area, which has become known as a fertile breeding ground for music and art, proved perfect to set in motion his initiation into the immense world of music. It was there that Keaton started writing songs. He dove in headfirst, taking on courses ranging from 20th century classical composition to Indonesian gamelan music to jazz and quite a lot in between. Keaton's years at Evergreen not only introduced him to diverse global music but also taught him to incorporate everything into his own sensibilities. Major record labels have accused Keaton of being too diverse to contain.
After an early graduation, it was back to Los Angeles, playing music with old friends like Tre Hardson (of The Pharcyde) and new ones like singer N'Dea Davenport (of the Brand New Heavies), Kim Hill (of the Black Eyed Peas), underground hip-hop legend Medusa and appearing on Jay Leno's TONIGHT SHOW with hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg.
Before Keaton was 21 years old he was asked to compose music for the motion picture Mercy Streets. Labels began to investigate and eventually he landed a deal with Maverick Records. Keaton released a five-song EP with Maverick entitled "Currently". The EP displays a taste of bluesy, rootsy, guitar-driven songs & ballads, with stylish arrangements that showcase his rich, often spooky melodies. Indeed, the disc's delicate, down-home title track is in rotation at radio stations around America. Recently reaching ..1 on the charts of Tucson, AZ's KWMT 92.9 The Mountain.
One of the first to play Keaton's music was influential LA public radio station KCRW, which afforded him the opportunity in early 2005 to play the Universal Amphitheatre supporting Coldplay. Keaton's music has also been featured on LA's ..1 mid-day radio show, KLSX 97.1, "Heidi, Frosty and Frank". Here is where leaks have started of some of the tracks on Keaton's album that were produced by well known producing team, The Matrix. The timing for Keaton's meeting (through a mutual friend) with the Matrix really worked for both. Keaton's songs were thought of as being too alternatively structured to be radio friendly, though many agreed there was something there. The Matrix, just off Avril Lavigne's COMPLICATED, were seeking something to ground them, and reveal the soul in their pop music. The team loved every second of working together, and ended up with an album that was completed just in time for the record label to conclude changes that made releasing such a "big album" impossible. Hence, a move to the beautiful freedom and diversity of CD Baby.
Keaton participated in the 2005 Sundance Film Festival as a part of BMI's annual showcase. Sharing the bill with Vanessa Carlton, Minnie Driver, Joe Firstman and Ben Gibbard (Death Cab For Cutie and The Postal Service). Keaton is no stranger to the world of film and television. It's kind of the family business. Keaton's little stepsister, Emma Roberts, costars with JoJo in the just completed AQUAMARINE. Emma has an album coming out, featuring songs from her television series UNFABULOUS. Keaton's sister, Morgan Simons, is a culinary artist who tries to feed actresses healthfully enough such that they will not need to name their babies after food!
Keaton's grandfather, Don Garrett, has been publicist to such world renowned sensations as everything from The Supremes to "The Flintstones". Another of Keaton's grandfathers, screenwriter David Rayfiel, wrote such loved films as "Three Days of the Condor" & "Round Midnight", to name a few. Keaton's grandmother, Lila Garrett (whom Keaton immortalized in the song "Joseph" on which Keaton took the opportunity to play all the instruments including drums, bass, piano, guitar and vocals) has credits and Emmy awards as writer/ producer/ director on pretty much every situation comedy from the 1960s to the 2000s. Keaton and his father, Jimmy Simons, had a chance recently to work together when Keaton appeared on Fox Televisions' MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE, which Jimmy produces and sometimes directs. Keaton was cast by his episode's director, Bryan Cranston, who also plays "Hal" on the series. Keaton's mother, Eliza Roberts, has made a name for herself as a Hollywood Jane of all trades. From actress to casting director, manager to writer. In her early 20s she became producer of the pre-MTV phenomenon "Don Kirshner's Rock Concert". With baby Keaton in tow, Eliza's show hosted live performances from such acts as Chuck Berry, James Brown, The Brothers Johnson, Donna Summers, Abba, Natalie Cole, and featured early comedy by David Letterman, Andy Kaufman, Michael Keaton and almost Robin Williams - but no one could quite figure out what his act was.
Beyond MALCOLM, like many musicians today, Keaton has crossed over into the world of acting, having performed a heart-stopping rendition of Bob Dylan's "Masters of War" on NBC's acclaimed "American Dreams". Keaton will also be seen starring in Henry Jaglom's upcoming feature film, "Hollywood Dreams" (Lots of "dreams" needed to sort through some of the harsh realities of our world these days, it would seem). Keaton's earliest work features his mother, Eliza (Garrett), three months pregnant with him, when she appeared as "Brunella, at the desk" in NATIONAL LAMPOON'S ANIMAL HOUSE.
Anywhere
Keaton Simons Lyrics
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You know
They go with that skirt
You know
You take so long to get your hair
Just right
Put your coat on
Then you turn to me and you say
You think I'd let you walk away?
No way baby
Hey!
I told you, you look great
Where you going?
You're not going anywhere
Anywhere, I said
Get back in this bed
Where you going?
You're not going anywhere
Anywhere
Said, you've got things to do
Well I wanna do things to you
The world won't shut down if you
Skip today
Turn your phone off
Who you gonna call anyway?
If you miss that shit
No one's gonna trip
And if you still don't get it
Come read my lips
I said
Hey!
I told you, you look great
Where you going?
You're not going anywhere
Anywhere, I said
Get back in this bed
Where you going?
You're not going anywhere
Anywhere
You're not going anywhere
You're not going anywhere at all
So why not let the day pass
We can re-laps
And waste the time away
Yeah don't get all pissed off
Just because you lost
The way I see it we're
Both winners here
So you get up
And you turn to me and you say
Now can I get ready?
Just let me think if that's ok
Hmmm
No way baby
Hey!
I told you, you look great
Where you going?
You're not going anywhere
Anywhere, I said
Get back in this bed
Where you going?
You're not going anywhere
Anywhere
The song "Anywhere" by Keaton Simons is a smooth and passionate love song that focuses on a moment between two people. The lyrics describe a woman getting ready to go out, but her partner does not want her to leave. He urges her to stay in bed with him, convincing her that the world won't stop if she misses her plans. He tells her she looks great and asks her to stay with him. The chorus repeats the phrase "you're not going anywhere" emphasizing his desire to keep her.
The lyrics create an intimate moment between two people who are deeply in love. The man is willing to sacrifice anything to keep his partner with him, and the two have a deep emotional connection. The lyrics are simple, but they convey a powerful message of love and devotion. The song's tempo and rhythm add to the overall feeling of passion and love, making it a perfect song to slow dance to with your significant other.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, wear those shoes
I appreciate that you picked those shoes, and you should wear them.
You know
You have good taste when it comes to fashion.
They go with that skirt
Those shoes complement that skirt very nicely.
You take so long to get your hair
You're very meticulous about your hair and want it to look perfect.
Just right
You want your hair to be exactly the way it should be.
Put your coat on
It's getting chilly outside and you need to stay warm.
Then you turn to me and you say
You want to check if I approve of your outfit before leaving.
Do you think I'm ready?
You want my opinion on whether you're fully prepared to go out.
You think I'd let you walk away?
I care about you and won't let you leave easily.
No way baby
There's no chance of you leaving without my say so.
Hey! I told you, you look great
I've already said you look wonderful, so why are you leaving?
Where you going?
I want to know where you're headed so we can discuss why you shouldn't leave.
You're not going anywhere
I'm not going to let you out the door easily.
Anywhere, I said
I've already asserted that you're staying here.
Get back in this bed
You should stay in bed with me instead.
Said, you've got things to do
I know you have a busy schedule.
Well I wanna do things to you
I also have plans for our day.
The world won't shut down if you
Your absence won't destroy the world's functionality.
Skip today
You can skip your agenda for the day.
Turn your phone off
You should not allow your phone to distract you from this moment.
Who you gonna call anyway?
There's nothing important enough to warrant calling someone over our time together.
If you miss that shit
If you miss anything important in your schedule...
No one's gonna trip
...nobody will be upset if you don't attend.
Come read my lips
In case you don't understand what I'm saying, let me be clearer.
You're not going anywhere at all
I really want you to stay with me all day.
So why not let the day pass
We can take our time and enjoy the day together.
We can re-laps
We can spend the entire day in bed if we want to.
And waste the time away
Time spent in each other's company is never wasted.
Yeah don't get all pissed off
Please don't be upset with me for asking you to stay.
Just because you lost
Let's not fight or argue over something so small.
The way I see it we're
I believe that we're in this together.
Both winners here
We both benefit from spending the day together.
Now can I get ready?
Are you okay with me leaving now?
Just let me think if that's ok
Can I take a moment to make a final decision?
No way baby
I still don't want you to go.
Contributed by Evelyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jimdawson6626
What a great song, and a wonderful performance.
@jenniferanderson1029
I love this Keaton! I first heard you at the David Duchovny concert in LA. I instantly fell in love with your music. The sound, the passion, the story, thank you for sharing your soul with the world! ❤️
@AnnRKeei
I love it. Period. Great rhythm,stunning gitaur skills. Think I hear a banjo as well!
@1966marnie
Keaton♡,I love this song!! It is really catchy. Can't wait to see you again and for the new CD. XO
@wmaxfield31
Seriously one of the greatest road songs ever written.
@lilagarrett8019
Crane City is the best song out there on the environment ever. It really grabs you and holds on.
@sleepyavo
I love this up beat new song! thumbsup
@evapodhorecova9256
I love this song!! I love this song!! I love this song!! I love this song!! I love this song!! I love this song!!
It is really catchy. Hop, hop, hop lalala
@evapodhorecova9256
I need lyrics this music. Please. I search.