From that first Steeler album to recent releases like “Keeled” and “Fight L… Read Full Bio ↴From that first Steeler album to recent releases like “Keeled” and “Fight Like A Band,” Ron Keel’s career in entertainment has taken him from the concrete jungles of arena rock to the dirt roads of country music. Along the way, he has sold millions of albums and toured the world as both a heavy metal screamer (KEEL, Steeler, and a brief encounter with Black Sabbath) and a southern rock/outlaw country artist (with dozens of songs in major films and TV shows). For the past two decades, the Metal Cowboy has combined both genres, establishing a style and a persona which captures the heart and personality of this rock n’ roll outlaw.

Keel’s legendary major label debut album THE RIGHT TO ROCK was produced by KISS’ Gene Simmons – they went on to notch three albums on Billboard’s Hot 100 as well as MTV and radio hits “The Right To Rock,” “Because The Night,” “Tears Of Fire,” “Somebody’s Waiting,” and “Rock N Roll Outlaw.”

Opening shows for Bon Jovi, Van Halen, Aerosmith, Motley Crue, Dio, Y&T, Queensryche and many more established a hard work ethic that remains strong today; recent tour dates have included the Monsters Of Rock Cruise (Belize/Cozumel), Ron’s first-ever tour of Australia, the Frontiers Rock Festival in Milan, Italy, the KISS & Rock N Roll Expo in Helsinki, Finland, casinos, fairs and festivals stateside, KEELFEST (featuring Keel, Ron Keel Band and Steeler) plus major bike events like the Sturgis Rally and Hot Harley Nights.

After nearly three years hosting the “Streets of Rock & Roll” rock-and-talk syndicated radio show, Keel was handpicked to join a dream team of Midwest rock radio royalty on KBAD 94.5 FM, where Ron’s “Mid-Day Mayhem” show skyrocketed to the top of the Neilson ratings for that region. He’s now back on the “Streets Of Rock N Roll” with weekly broadcasts on KRFK, Total Rock Radio, 97Underground, Philly Rock Radio, RockRageRadio.com and more.

“The Ron Keel Podcast” features unedited & uncensored interviews from the radio show and is available on all major platforms like Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts and Amazon.

As a songwriter, Ron has dozens of TV and film credits – major movies like “Men In Black II,” “Dolphin Tale,” “The Messengers” and many more – and his songs have been featured in hit TV shows like “X-Files,” “Desperate Housewives,” “The Simpsons,” “King Of The Hill,” and the Daytona 500 broadcast.

Ron Keel has just landed a lead role as “Russell Tate” in the paranormal thriller “Anomaly,” from award winning director Terry Reid Wickham (MantaRay Pictures), shooting on location in 2022. Through the years, Keel has worked hard to remain ahead of the curve, constantly reinventing himself and evolving with the changes in the entertainment industry. His most recent ventures is RFK Media, a new record label/media company releasing Ron Keel-related products and music from other artists as well.

The Sun
Keel Lyrics

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Lady of the Sun
Wants to be alone
Close the shades and turn out the light
For the shady lady dressed in white starched clothes
Lady of the Sun
Says she needs no one
Wears her heart upon her sleave
But her room she'll never leave alone

And try as I may I'll never get her to say
How she's slipping away
I'll just be her friend her friend in spite of it all anyway
Lady of the Sun
Prisoner of no one
Shackled up but no one sees

Except for I because all she needs is
Love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Keel's song "The Sun" paint a poignant picture of a character referred to as the Lady of the Sun. In the first few lines, she is portrayed as someone who desires solitude, as she closes the shades and turns out the light to be alone in her space. The imagery of a "shady lady dressed in white starched clothes" suggests a contradiction in her persona, hinting at a possible inner conflict or facade that she presents to the outside world.

As the song progresses, it becomes evident that the Lady of the Sun presents a tough exterior, claiming that she needs no one and wears her heart on her sleeve, possibly as a defense mechanism to shield herself from vulnerability. Despite her claims of independence, it is subtly hinted that she may be struggling internally as indicated by the line, "But her room she'll never leave alone." This line suggests a sense of emotional confinement or isolation that she may be experiencing despite her outward appearance of strength.

The singer of the song, who seems to have a close connection to the Lady of the Sun, expresses his efforts to understand her and reach out to her, but acknowledges the difficulty in breaking through her emotional barriers. The line "And try as I may I'll never get her to say how she's slipping away" conveys a sense of helplessness and frustration in trying to connect with someone who is emotionally distant or struggling. Despite these challenges, the singer resolves to remain by her side as a friend, offering support and understanding even in the face of her emotional complexities.

The final lines of the song provide a poignant twist to the narrative, revealing that the Lady of the Sun is, in fact, a "Prisoner of no one" despite her outward appearances. The revelation that she is "shackled up but no one sees" suggests that her struggles and inner turmoil are invisible to those around her, perhaps highlighting the theme of hidden pain or struggles that individuals may carry within themselves. The closing sentiment that "all she needs is love" exposes a vulnerable and tender layer beneath the Lady of the Sun's tough exterior, suggesting that despite her claims of independence and solitude, she ultimately craves connection and emotional warmth.

Line by Line Meaning

Lady of the Sun
A woman who radiates warmth and light

Wants to be alone
Desires solitude or privacy

Close the shades and turn out the light
Seeking darkness and seclusion

For the shady lady dressed in white starched clothes
Contrasting appearance and behavior

Says she needs no one
Claims independence and self-sufficiency

Wears her heart upon her sleave
Displays vulnerability and emotions openly

But her room she'll never leave alone
Stays confined in her own emotional space

And try as I may I'll never get her to say
Despite efforts, unable to elicit a response

How she's slipping away
Slowly withdrawing or distancing herself

I'll just be her friend her friend in spite of it all anyway
Choosing to support and care for her regardless

Prisoner of no one
Not controlled or confined by others