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.
Burden of Proof
Keaton Simons Lyrics
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To take control this time
I'm gonna lay down here
And let it all unwind
Slap me, kiss me
Tell me that you miss me
You don't believe me
You don't believe me
I'm considering wanting you
And I'm sorry to say
At the end of the day
That the burden of proof is on you
The burden of proof is on you
The way you see me all depends on what you chose
Your feet are bleeding trying to walk in someone else's shoes
Slap me, kiss me
Tell me that you miss me
Pinch me, scratch me
We're a perfect match you see
You don't believe me
You don't believe me
You don't believe me
You don't ever believe it's true
I'm considering wanting you
And I'm sorry to say
At the end of the day
That the burden of proof is on you
The burden of proof is on you
You don't ever believe it's true
I'm considering wanting you
And I'm sorry to say
At the end of the day
That the burden of proof is on you
The burden of proof is on you
(You never believe it's true
I'm considering wanting you…
Will carry the burden of proof)
The lyrics of Keaton Simons's song "Burden of Proof" talk about the uncertainty in a romantic relationship. The singer is in the mood to let the other person take control of the situation, to slap, kiss and tell him that they miss him. However, there's a constant feeling of doubt, of not being entirely sure if the other person feels the same way. The line "You don't ever believe it's true" is repeated throughout the song, highlighting the lack of trust and the constant need for reassurance. The singer contemplates wanting the other person, but ultimately feels that the burden of proof is on them. This can be interpreted in different ways, either that the other person needs to prove their love and commitment, or that they hold the power to decide if the relationship moves forward.
Throughout the song, there are hints of pain and struggle that come with trying to understand the other person's perspective. The line "Your feet are bleeding trying to walk in someone else's shoes" suggests that the other person is trying to understand the singer's point of view, but it's not an easy task. The song also touches on the idea of compatibility, with "We're a perfect match you see" juxtaposed with "You don't believe me". Overall, "Burden of Proof" is a heartfelt and relatable song about the complexities of relationships and the internal struggles that come with them.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in the mood for you
I desire you at this moment
To take control this time
I want you to be in charge
I'm gonna lay down here
I surrender myself to you
And let it all unwind
I want to relax and let things happen naturally
Slap me, kiss me
I want you to be rough and tender with me
Tell me that you miss me
I want to feel wanted by you
You don't believe me
You doubt my sincerity
You don't ever believe it's true
You never trust me
I'm considering wanting you
I am contemplating having feelings for you
And I'm sorry to say
I regret to admit
At the end of the day
Ultimately
That the burden of proof is on you
It is your responsibility to convince me that you care
The way you see me all depends on what you chose
Your perception of me is shaped by your decisions
Your feet are bleeding trying to walk in someone else's shoes
You are hurting yourself by trying to be someone you're not
Pinch me, scratch me
I enjoy pain and pleasure with you
We're a perfect match you see
We complement each other well
(You never believe it's true
You always doubt my sincerity
I'm considering wanting you…
I am thinking about having feelings for you
Will carry the burden of proof)
I will bear the responsibility of proving my love to you
Contributed by Natalie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@SteffanBrunner
It's been seven hours and 15 days
Since you took your love away
I go out every night and sleep all day
Since you took your love away
Since you been gone, I can do whatever I want
I can see whomever I choose
I can eat my dinner in a fancy restaurant
But nothing
I said nothing can take away these blues
'Cause nothing compares
Nothing compares to you
It's been so lonely without you here
Like a bird without a song
Nothing can stop these lonely tears from falling
Tell me baby, where did I go wrong?
I could put my arms around every boy I see
But they'd only remind me of you
I went to the doctor, guess what he told me
Guess what he told me
He said, "Boy you better try to have fun, no matter what you do"
But he's a fool
'Cause nothing compares, nothing compares to you
All the flowers that you planted mama
In the back yard
All died when you went away
I know that living with you baby was sometimes hard
But I'm willing to give it another try
Nothing compares
Nothing compares to you
@cyclepowered8799
Prince wrote it, Sinead sang it to the world, Chris covered it like only he could. Nothing compares 2 you 3. Sing in peace.
@GBWitchDoctor
Prince wrote and performed it. Then let Sinead cover it.
@nancymyers6597
Well said :)
@michaelacampbell6521
And all three are gone 😢
@exextrovert
Perfect.
@sandymcfalls8323
I suppose I’m not the only one really going thru the emotions with Sinéad’s passing. Prince was an amazing song writer.
@fallrivaPDnMagovRincompetent
No ur not, it's 1:11 am n I just woke up crying n had to find this song to sync to my muddled mind
@barrydevlin3945
He was an amazing song writer and musician but not very nice to Sinead.
@Moodymarcus
Yes agree. Prince is / was one of the greatest artists in music
@themusicaljunkie37
I do feel bad that I only know the sinead O'Connor prince cover.. I only know that song.. anyone knows what other songs I should check out?