Kele Okereke released his first solo album, titled The Boxer on 21 June 2010, through Wichita / Polydor in the UK and Europe and Glassnote Records for the rest of the world. The album was released under the name Kele, dropping his surname. Okereke explained the album title, saying "as a boxer, you have to rely on nobody else but yourself to achieve what it is you want to achieve. Even though you take hits, you have to keep focus on your priorities and keep going. I thought that was an inspiring image". The first single from the album Tenderoni was released on 14 June 2010.
Okereke sees the 'Kele' brand as a way for him to embrace his interest in dance music. "I've been into clubbing for years. I've said from the beginning I'm into dance, it gets me excited and I think this record is going to go some way to prove that to people, hopefully." - Kele Okereke
In September 2011 it was announced that Kele would be releasing a follow up to The Boxer; an EP titled The Hunter.
On 23 July 2014 Kele announced his second solo album, entitled Trick, to be released on his own label Lilac Records via Kobalt Label Services on 13 October 2014.
He released his third album Fatherland on 6 October 2017 under his full name Kele Okereke. The album features the singles Streets Been Talking and Grounds For Resentment feat. Olly Alexander. Fatherland also features the duet Versions of Us with Grammy-winning English singer and songwriter Corinne Bailey Rea
In January 2019, Leave to Remain a new musical written by Okereke and Matt Jones debuted in London. Announced in September 2018, the musical about an interracial gay couple was preceded by the single Not the Drugs Talking which showed a move back towards beats following the more acoustic Fatherland. Telling a love story through the Prism of Brexit, the new show is accompanied by a tie-in album of new songs. Speaking about the subject matter and his feelings on the UK in 2019, Okereke claimed that “It’s not a time that I’ve been proud to be British. It’s an ugly time”.
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Coasting
Kele Lyrics
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It′s a Saturday night when I'm with you
Coasting, keep it true
Yeah I like it yeah, I′m into you
See you're kinda cute
Got me wondering
Got me through and through and through
Such a spiritual feeling inside of me
It's all good, it′s all free
Anything you want child anything it′s on me
Say you, you feel it too
Got me centering
Got me through and through and through
We are gonna take, take, take it slow
'Cause this love is taking home
We are gonna take, take, take it slow
Find it save it hone it shape it
Find it face it, you know I′m feeling you, you
Falling into you
It's a Saturday night when I′m with you
Coasting, keep it true
Yeah I like it, yeah I'm into you
See you′re kinda cute
Got me wondering
Got me through and through and through
We are gonna take, take, take it slow
'Cause this love is taking home
We are gonna take, take, take it slow
Find it save it hone it shape it
Find it face it, you know I'm feeling you, you
In the song "Coasting" by Kele, the singer expresses the feeling of falling in love with someone on a Saturday night, enjoying the moment and keeping the relationship genuine. The song highlights the idea of taking things slow and allowing the love to grow by saving and honing it, instead of rushing into things. The theme focuses on falling in love and allowing the relationship to develop naturally.
The lyrics establish a strong emotional connection between the two individuals. The phrase "got me through and through" repeats throughout the song, portraying a sense of completeness and the depth of the emotions the singer feels towards the individual. They emphasize the perceived physical and emotional attractiveness of the person the singer is falling for, indicating a strong sense of chemistry.
Line by Line Meaning
Falling into you
I am falling deeply in love with you
It's a Saturday night when I'm with you
I feel alive and happy when I spend my time with you on a Saturday night
Coasting, keep it true
Let’s take it slow and be genuine in our relationship
Yeah I like it yeah, I′m into you
I really like you and I'm attracted to you
See you're kinda cute
You are adorable and I can't resist you
Got me wondering
You make me curious about you and I want to know more
Got me through and through and through
You impact me deeply and I can feel it throughout my whole being
Instant chemistry, such a spiritual feeling inside of me
We have an undeniable connection and a profound emotional connection
It's all good, it′s all free
We are comfortable with each other and there are no barriers in our relationship
Anything you want child anything it′s on me
I am willing to do anything to make you happy
Say you, you feel it too
I hope you also feel the same way I do
Got me centering
You are the focus of my attention and thoughts right now
We are gonna take, take, take it slow
Let’s take our time with this relationship
'Cause this love is taking home
Our love is special and worth cherishing
Find it save it hone it shape it
Let’s work together to build and improve our relationship
Find it face it, you know I′m feeling you, you
We should acknowledge and embrace our love for each other
Writer(s): OKEREKE ROWLAND KELECHUKWU
Contributed by Owen M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DigoMafia
Falling into you
It's a Saturday night when I'm with you
Coasting, keep it true
Yeah I like it yeah, I'm into you
See you're kinda cute
Got me wondering
Got me through and through and through
Instant chemistry,
Such a spiritual feeling inside of me
It's all good, it's all free
Anything you want child anything it's on me
Say you, you feel it too
Got me centering
Got me through and through and through
We are gonna take, take, take it slow
'Cause this love is taking home
We are gonna take, take, take it slow
Find it save it hone it shape it
Find it face it, you know I'm feeling you, you
Falling into you
It's a Saturday night when I'm with you
Coasting, keep it true
Yeah I like it, yeah I'm into you
See you're kinda cute
Got me wondering
Got me through and through and through
We are gonna take, take, take it slow
'Cause this love is taking home
We are gonna take, take, take it slow
Find it save it hone it shape it
Find it face it, you know I'm feeling you, you
(x2)
@IPlayWhatiLike
Probably one of Kele's greatest post BP creations. Deep shit meets very sincere.
@mtjarrott
Kele, I love this new track. It's refreshing to hear your vocals in this atmosphere, this is the music that really gets to me. Can't wait for your new record!
@exploredancemusic
Another great track! The drums and atmospherics have a touch of Burial about them!
@ByTheLightOfABurningDonkey
yes!!!! same thing went through my head!!
@TheDanimatorsChannel
this track is purely genius
@mixythegreat
Such an amazing song.
@WecK0
This song is so amazing
@PlanetRick
One more reason I cannot wait for October 13th... Just counting down the days... An album and somebodies Birthday... A day of celebration...!!! I can't help but to LoVe Kele...!!!
@DigoMafia
Falling into you
It's a Saturday night when I'm with you
Coasting, keep it true
Yeah I like it yeah, I'm into you
See you're kinda cute
Got me wondering
Got me through and through and through
Instant chemistry,
Such a spiritual feeling inside of me
It's all good, it's all free
Anything you want child anything it's on me
Say you, you feel it too
Got me centering
Got me through and through and through
We are gonna take, take, take it slow
'Cause this love is taking home
We are gonna take, take, take it slow
Find it save it hone it shape it
Find it face it, you know I'm feeling you, you
Falling into you
It's a Saturday night when I'm with you
Coasting, keep it true
Yeah I like it, yeah I'm into you
See you're kinda cute
Got me wondering
Got me through and through and through
We are gonna take, take, take it slow
'Cause this love is taking home
We are gonna take, take, take it slow
Find it save it hone it shape it
Find it face it, you know I'm feeling you, you
(x2)
@reafux6998
Anyone else still love this song??....