Keeley draws all her inspiration from numerous personal events that have shaped her life including loss, loneliness, faith and healing. She is constantly trying to figure out the meaning of tragedies, the prospects of hope and the promises of redemption. She is continually humbled when her words are able to reach another and resonate.
Her influences are wide and varying, including everyone from the Dixie Chicks, Patty Griffin, Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, and Lori McKenna to Bruce Hornsby, Jackson Browne, Amy Grant, and Crosby, Stills, and Nash. This past year she has performed in the round at the prestigious Bluebird Café in Nashville as well as Angelico Hall in San Rafael, California and has sung background vocals for several local studio projects including Justin Thompson and Deon Taylor. The track “Conductor” off her recent CD was chosen to be featured on the local spotlight program of Nashville’s Progressive Radio station Lightening 100. This summer Keeley played in various locations across the US, including a gig opening for Ryan Cabrera at the KOST FM “Acoustic Night Under the Stars” in Los Angeles as well as a show at CB’s Gallery at CBGB’s in New York City."
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Honestly
Keeley Valentino Lyrics
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I have hurt my self
I still lie to cover it up
But I'm coming clean now
I'm not perfect
I'm not trying to be
I'm just doing
To live honestly
Well I still fight with my body
And I still try to play God
I am always balancing between a nap
and time for God
I'm not perfect
I'm not trying to be
I'm just doing
the best that I can
To live honestly
Honestly I'm still afraid
I'm not doing the thing I'm supposed to
You say fear is just the absent of faith
so keep me close to you
And I am to weak to
I'm still working on these walls
But I do believe in trust
So even though I am starting out small
For today
It's enough
Cause I'm not perfect
I'm not trying to be
I'm just doing
the best that I can
To live honestly
To live honestly
The lyrics to Keeley Valentino's song Honestly are a heartfelt confession of a person struggling with their mistakes and imperfections. The opening lines of the song reveal the guilt and pain that the singer has felt from causing hurt to people they love, and by extension, to themselves. The admission of having lied to cover up their faults is a powerful moment of vulnerability, indicating that the singer is ready to come clean now. The refrain "But I'm coming clean now" is a statement of intent to face their faults and the consequences that come with them.
The second verse delves into the ongoing struggles that the singer faces with their physical and spiritual wellbeing. The line "I still try to play God" suggests that the singer is wrestling with the idea of control and power, both with regards to their own body and their relationship with a higher power. The line "balancing between a nap and time for God" captures the hectic nature of trying to balance everyday responsibilities with spiritual practices, hinting at the exhaustion that comes from trying to juggle everything.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm not perfect, I'm not trying to be," emphasizing that the singer is not aiming for perfection but rather striving to live honestly. The final verse suggests that while the singer is still afraid and unsure of their path, the faith in their relationship with God is what keeps them going. The lines "So even though I am starting out small, for today / it's enough" point towards the idea of taking small steps towards improvement, and that even the tiniest progress can be significant.
Line by Line Meaning
I have hurt people I love
I have caused pain to those close to me
I have hurt my self
I have harmed myself in the process
I still lie to cover it up
I still try to hide my mistakes with lies
But I'm coming clean now
But I am now being honest and admitting my faults
I'm not perfect
I am flawed
I'm not trying to be
I am not striving for perfection
I'm just doing
I am simply trying
the best that I can
to do my utmost
To live honestly
To live with integrity
Well I still fight with my body
I struggle with my physical self
And I still try to play God
And I still try to control things beyond my reach
I am always balancing between a nap
I am constantly finding balance between rest
and time for God
and time for spiritual practice
Honestly I'm still afraid
To be honest I still feel fear
I'm not doing the thing I'm supposed to
I am not fulfilling expectations
You say fear is just the absent of faith
You suggest that fear is the lack of belief in a higher power
so keep me close to you
so please stay near me
And I am to weak to
I admit my vulnerability
I'm still working on these walls
I am still trying to break down barriers
But I do believe in trust
But I have faith in the power of trust
So even though I am starting out small
So even though I am starting from a low point
For today
For now
It's enough
It is sufficient
To live honestly
To live with authenticity
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Jean Borchelt
Keeley.. You do live honestly and you are so good. Love watching your performances! You are so fresh and such a joy to listen too! There is no one like you! You are an original ! I know your voice anywhere. You are unique!
Josh Woodward
This is absolutely gorgeous. ♥
Matt Badger
Well isn't my old neighbor living the dream! Keep up the great work! I love this song!
Matt Badger
christopher dallman
Love this so much. Miss you!
Pit4 Music
Fantastic #Cooee <3