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.
The Door
Keb' Mo' Lyrics
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Everything I did was wrong
And I found fault
In everyone but me
I was hurt and alone
I could not find my way home
Broke-down and hungry
Then I heard somebody calling my name
Saying ain't no need to be shamed
I found out that the door was always open, yes it was
I was trapped in my mind
A prisoner of my own design
Lost in a world
In a world of confusion
I was there by myself
Couldn't find no help nowhere else
Thought I'd call up the hotline
But there was nobody there
Then I heard somebody calling my name
Saying ain't no need to be shamed
And I found out that the door was always open, yes it was
Then I heard somebody calling my name
Saying ain't no need to be shamed
I found out that the door was always open, oh yeah
[Incomprehensible]
Then I heard somebody calling my name
Saying ain't no need to be shamed
And I found out that the door was always open
Heard somebody calling my name
Saying ain't no need to be shamed
I found out that the door was always open, yes it was
Yeah, I found out that the door was always open, say it again
You know that I found out that the door was always open, oh yeah
Keb' Mo's song "The Door" speaks to the experience of feeling lost and alone, trapped in one's own mind and unable to find a way out. The opening lines convey a sense of deep despair and self-doubt, as the singer describes being down for so long and feeling like everything they did was wrong. They also describe a tendency to blame others for their problems, rather than taking responsibility for their own actions.
The chorus offers a glimmer of hope, as the singer hears someone calling their name and telling them that there's no need to be shamed. This person seems to represent a guiding force or a source of spiritual strength, and they offer the singer a powerful message: the door is always open. This line can be interpreted in a number of ways - it could refer to a physical door, a metaphorical doorway to a better life, or even a spiritual portal to a higher state of consciousness.
The second verse continues the theme of being lost and alone, but with a slightly different emphasis. The singer describes feeling like a prisoner of their own mind, with no way to escape the confusion and turmoil inside. They also mention trying to reach out for help through a hotline, but finding that there was nobody there to answer. Once again, the chorus provides a glimmer of hope and reassurance, reminding the singer that the door is always open.
Overall, "The Door" is a powerful meditation on the experience of being lost and alone, and the importance of finding a way out of one's own darkness. It speaks to the universal human experience of struggling with self-doubt and negative self-talk, and the need for a guiding force or higher power to help us find our way back to the light.
Line by Line Meaning
I was down for so long
I was going through a phase of misery and depression which lasted for quite some time
Everything I did was wrong
I was constantly making mistakes, and everything I tried to do seemed to be going wrong
And I found fault
I was blaming others for my problems instead of taking responsibility for them
In everyone but me
I was always blaming others for my problems and never looking inward at myself
I was hurt and alone
I was feeling a deep emotional pain, and I had no one to turn to
I could not find my way home
I felt lost and disconnected from myself and my sense of purpose
Broke-down and hungry
I was emotionally and physically drained, as if I had hit rock-bottom
Too tired to moan
I was beyond the point of even being able to express my pain or sadness vocally
Then I heard somebody calling my name
I received a call for help or support from someone or something
Saying ain't no need to be shamed
Assuring me that there's no reason to feel ashamed or embarrassed about my pain
I found out that the door was always open, yes it was
I discovered that there was always a way out of my pain and struggles, that there was always an opportunity to find personal growth and healing
I was trapped in my mind
I was caught in a cycle of negative thought patterns and emotions that held me back and prevented me from finding peace
A prisoner of my own design
The things that were holding me back were the ones I had created myself, due to my tendency to avoid my problems and delve into self-destructive habits
Lost in a world
I was feeling disconnected and isolated from the world around me
In a world of confusion
The world was chaotic, and it only amplified the confusion and uncertainty I was experiencing within myself
I was there by myself
I was all alone, with no one to turn to or rely on
Couldn't find no help nowhere else
I had tried seeking help from other sources, but nothing else seemed to work
Thought I'd call up the hotline
As a last resort, I tried reaching out to a help line or support service
But there was nobody there
To my disappointment, no one was available to help me in my time of need
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: KEVIN (KEB' MO') MOORE, LEON WARE
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Angel Flores
on The Whole Enchilada (Bonus Acoustic)
You gon die if u put yo hands on me nigga