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.
maybe i will
Keaton Simons Lyrics
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You'll bring the rain, again
It's like you've never seen the sun
Stop wasting time with this old game, again
You want a chase you gotta run
You can't live your life through me
Oh, baby, that's insane, you see
Sure it's cool for you to
Give just a little bit
Love just a little bit
And please save a little for yourself
Cause, baby, it's your life
So start livin' it
Try not to give a shit
And maybe I will
Don't cry for me
Don't call my name, again
This ain't what I call havin' fun
Cause you run deeper than the rain my friend
I knew I never should have come
You can't waste your life on me
Just get it through your brain, and please
Know it's cool for you to
(Chorus)
Why does everybody want what they can't have?
Nothin's changed, its still:
Treat them mean
Keep it clean
(treat them mean, keep it clean)
Why does everybody want what they can't have?
Tell me; tell me
Why does everybody want what they can't have?
You can't live your life through me
Oh, baby
That's insane, you see
Sure it's cool for you to
Give just a little bit
Love just a little bit
Please save a little for yourself
You've got to
(Chorus)
Give just a little bit
Love just a little bit
And please save a little for yourself
Oh, oh baby
The song "Maybe I Will" by Keaton Simons speaks about the importance of self-love and living life on one's own terms. The singer is addressing someone who is too focused on them and their life, and is urging them to stop crying and wasting time. They point out that this person always seems to bring rain into their life, as if they have never seen the sun. The singer also notes that this person wants a chase but they need to run themselves; they cannot live their life through the singer.
The chorus is a message of empowerment: the singer encourages the person to give and love a little, but to save some for themselves. The singer reminds them that it is their life and they should start living it and not worry about what others think. The last verse asks the question "why does everybody want what they can't have?" and repeats the phrase "treat them mean, keep it clean." This is likely a nod to the idea that people are often drawn to things or people who are unavailable or difficult to attain.
Overall, the song is a message of self-love and empowerment, with gentle reminders that it is important to focus on oneself and not get too wrapped up in the opinions and wants of others. It's a reminder to live life to the fullest and not waste time on things that don't matter.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't cry for me
Don't feel sorry for me.
You'll bring the rain, again
Your tears will flow and make it feel like it's raining again.
It's like you've never seen the sun
You seem to be stuck in the darkness and can't see the light.
Stop wasting time with this old game, again
Stop repeating old patterns and wasting time on something that doesn't work.
You want a chase you gotta run
If you want something, you have to go after it with effort and determination.
You can't live your life through me
You can't rely on someone else to live your life for you.
Oh, baby, that's insane, you see
It's crazy to expect someone else to live your life for you.
Sure it's cool for you to
It's all right for you to
Give just a little bit
Show some love and care.
Love just a little bit
Express your romantic feelings lightly.
And please save a little for yourself
Don't forget to take care of yourself too.
Cause, baby, it's your life
It's your life, not someone else's.
So start livin' it
Start living your life and pursuing your dreams.
Try not to give a shit
Don't worry about others' opinions too much.
And maybe I will
And maybe I will also try to live my life like that.
Don't call my name, again
Don't keep bothering me or calling me back.
This ain't what I call havin' fun
This is not fun for me.
Cause you run deeper than the rain my friend
Your emotional issues run deeper than just tears and rain.
I knew I never should have come
I regret coming here and getting involved with you.
Just get it through your brain, and please
Understand it and please
Why does everybody want what they can't have?
Why do people desire what is unattainable?
Nothin's changed, its still:
Nothing has changed, it's still the same old story.
Treat them mean
Treat people harshly.
Keep it clean
Keep it simple and without drama.
You've got to
You have to
Contributed by Savannah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Wilberth Perez Chaves
Great song!!!