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.

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Keel Lyrics

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Gene Simmons - Howard Rice

She always gets her way
Her heart's desire
She knows she can set
The whole world a fire

She's certified a saint

And purely by design
She spreads those rumours
And you swell with pride

If you can stand the heat
And you're ready to feast
She's laid in bronze
Let loose the beast

She'll rip your heart to shreds
Well get this through your head
Fair warning, if she begs
Just keep your tail between your legs

So you make your move
She cracks a smile
You lick your wounds
Eat humble pie

Oh yeah, oh alright
Oh yeah, oh alright
Then she sets her sights on bigger goals
And before you know
It she's snatched your soul

Oh yeah, oh alright
You better look up she's under bite tonight

Don't burn your bridges
When east meets west
Or you're gonna be in a pile with the rest
Oh yeah, oh alright
Oh yeah, oh alright

She'll rip your heart to shreds
Well get this through your head
Fair warning, if she begs
Just keep your tail between your legs

Get down, get down
Get down,

She's down and dirty
Under the gun
It's cut and dried
So bite your tongue
Oh yeah, oh alright
Oh yeah, oh alright

Search and seize a hit or miss affair
The proof's in the pudding
Not what you hear
Oh yeah, oh alright
You better look up she's under bite tonight

Rick up a storm
It won't be long
What the hell
Live fast die young
Oh yeah, oh alright
Oh yeah, oh alright

She'll rip your heart to shreds
Well get this through your head
Fair warning, if she begs
Just keep your tail between your legs

Get down, get down
Get down,

She'll rip your heart to shreds
Well get this through your head
Fair warning, if she begs
Just keep your tail between your legs

Get down, get down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Keel's song "Get Down" describe a woman who always gets what she wants and can set the world on fire. The song warns men to be cautious when pursuing her, as she'll rip their hearts to shreds. She's described as under the gun and down and dirty, so the singer advises to bite your tongue and keep your tail between your legs. The song also references the dangers of burning bridges and getting involved in hit or miss affairs. Overall, the lyrics advise caution and warn that this woman is not to be taken lightly.

One interesting fact about the song is that it was co-written by Gene Simmons from the rock band KISS. Gene Simmons also produced the album on which "Get Down" appears. Another interesting fact is that the album, "The Final Frontier," was Keel's highest-charting album, reaching #142 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album was also certified gold in Canada.

"Get Down" was a popular live concert staple for Keel during the 1980s and was often played as part of their encores. The song also received significant airplay on radio stations and music video channels at the time of its release. Keel released a live version of "Get Down" on their 2010 album "Streets of Rock & Roll."

The chords for "Get Down" are not readily available online, but the song features a classic rock feel with heavy guitar riffs and driving drums. The song also highlights the powerful vocals of Keel's lead singer, Ron Keel. Other notable songs by Keel include "The Right to Rock," "Because the Night," and "Tears of Fire."

In summary, "Get Down" is a cautionary tale about a dangerous woman who should not be taken lightly. The song's powerful lyrics and classic rock sound helped make it a popular hit for Keel during the 1980s. The song's co-writer, Gene Simmons, and Keel's album's success add to its rock & roll legacy.

Line by Line Meaning

She always gets her way
She is used to getting what she wants

Her heart's desire
What she always wanted

She knows she can set The whole world a fire
She is powerful and can cause chaos

She's certified a saint And purely by design
She looks innocent, but that's part of her plan

She spreads those rumours And you swell with pride
She spreads rumors to make people think highly of her

If you can stand the heat And you're ready to feast
If you can handle her games

She's laid in bronze Let loose the beast
She is not afraid to show her true colors

She'll rip your heart to shreds Well get this through your head Fair warning, if she begs Just keep your tail between your legs
She is a heartbreaker and if you don't want to get hurt, avoid her

So you make your move She cracks a smile You lick your wounds Eat humble pie
She enjoys seeing people fail

Then she sets her sights on bigger goals And before you know It she's snatched your soul
Once she ruins your life, she moves on to other people to hurt

You better look up she's under bite tonight
You should be careful, she is planning something tonight

Don't burn your bridges When east meets west Or you're gonna be in a pile with the rest
Don't make enemies or you'll be in trouble

She's down and dirty Under the gun It's cut and dried So bite your tongue
She is not playing fair and if you complain, you'll get in trouble

Search and seize a hit or miss affair The proof's in the pudding Not what you hear
You can't trust what people say

Rick up a storm It won't be long What the hell Live fast die young
She wants to live life on the edge

She'll rip your heart to shreds Well get this through your head Fair warning, if she begs Just keep your tail between your legs
She is a heartbreaker and if you don't want to get hurt, avoid her

Get down, get down Get down,
You need to be cautious around her

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