Keb' Mo' (born October 3, 1951 in South Los Angeles, California as Kevin Mo… Read Full Bio ↴Keb' Mo' (born October 3, 1951 in South Los Angeles, California as Kevin Moore) is an American blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter.

He first started recording in the early 1970s with Jefferson Airplane violinist Papa John Creach. Creach hired him when Moore was just twenty-one years old; Moore appeared on four of Creach's albums.

He was further immersed in the blues with his long stint in the Whodunit Band, headed by Bobby "Blue" Bland producer Monk Higgins. Moore jammed with Albert Collins and Big Joe Turner.

In 1996 he released Just Like You, which featured guest appearances from Jackson Browne and Bonnie Raitt.

In 2004, he appeared on Amy Grant: Greatest Hits 1986-2004 in a duet entitled "Come Be with Me", which became a modest success on pop radio.

In 2005 he appeared on Buddy Guy's version of "Ain't No Sunshine", along with Tracy Chapman. That same year, he appeared on Eric Clapton's album Back Home. In 2006, he co-wrote the song, "I Hope", with the Dixie Chicks for their album, Taking the Long Way.

Moore also provided vocals to Marcus Miller's 2007 album, Free on the track entitled "Milky Way" and again on Miller's 2008 album entitled, Marcus.

According to Songfacts, in 2010 I See Love was used as the opening theme tune for American sitcom Mike & Molly.

Keb' Mo's website is at http://www.kebmo.com/
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Keb' Mo' is one of the foremost contemporary blues artists. With an endearing sense of faith in humanity evident on most of his tracks and a very interestingly textured voice, this man has successfully merged traditional Delta blues and modern acoustic singer-songwritership. While it's a stretch to call him a traditionalist, Keb' Mo' plays a mean guitar, and the meticulously played guitar on each one of his songs is awe-inspiring.

After spending his early career backing blues artists up, he released his debut album in 1994. He also appeared in Scorsese's film about the blues. As the only man to my knowlege that has incorporated the word "internet" into a blues song, it is clear that Keb' Mo' is unique and has, in an unprecedented manner, carved out his own genre that never fails to make the listener smile.

All the Way
Keb' Mo' Lyrics

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One foot out, one foot in
On and off then on again
A little here and a little there
Holdin' steady at nowhere

I hesitated
I didn't mean to make you wait
My life was liberated

When I took that leap of faith

How far did I fall
All the way
I'm giving it all
Every day
How far will I go
All the way
I want you to know
I'm takin' it all the way
All the way All the way

I believe, Mr. Green
Let's stay together
We're like a heat wave and a love machine
Always and forever

Oh, the freedom,
The walls are crumbling down
And gone are the demons,
I found a sweet, soft place to hit the ground

How far did I fall
All the way
I'm giving it all
Every day
How far will I go
All the way
I want you to know
I'm takin' it all the way
All the way All the way

My old friends maybe and I don't know
Gotta say I'm not sorry to see them go

How far did I fall
All the way
I'm giving my all
Every day
How far will I go
All the way
I want you to know
I'm takin' it all the way

All the way
All the way

Overall Meaning

In Keb' Mo's song "All the Way," the lyrics speak of a person who is in a state of transition, teetering on the edge of making a major decision that could change the direction of their life. The first verse describes this limbo state of being, with the person having "one foot out, one foot in," and not being able to fully commit to anything. They are "on and off then on again" and "holdin' steady at nowhere." The person is uncertain and hesitant, causing them to make others wait and delaying their own ability to move forward.

However, in the chorus, there is a shift in tone. The person realizes that they need to take a leap of faith and fully commit to their decision. They are willing to give it their all, every day, and take it "all the way." They acknowledge that they may fall, but they are willing to take the risk and see it through. This decision brings them liberation and freedom, as the walls holding them back begin to crumble, and the "demons" holding them down disappear. They find a "sweet, soft place to hit the ground," which could be interpreted as finding comfort in their newfound sense of direction.

The bridge continues this sense of liberation, with the person declaring that they don't need their old friends who are holding them back. They are willing to say goodbye and move on, taking their newfound sense of self all the way.

Overall, the lyrics of "All the Way" speak to the universal experience of being stuck in a state of uncertainty and the need to take a leap of faith to move forward. The song recognizes the risk involved in taking that leap but celebrates the freedom and liberation that comes with fully committing to a decision.

Line by Line Meaning

One foot out, one foot in
I am torn between two choices

On and off then on again
I keep changing my mind

A little here and a little there
I am not committed to anything

Holdin' steady at nowhere
I am stuck in a place of indecision

I hesitated
I was afraid to take a risk

I didn't mean to make you wait
I apologize for my inaction

My life was liberated
I gained freedom and independence

When I took that leap of faith
When I finally decided to take a risk

How far did I fall
I took a big risk

All the way
I went all in

I'm giving it all
I am fully committed