Kellee's mother always said, she "was dancing and singing before she could … Read Full Bio ↴Kellee's mother always said, she "was dancing and singing before she could walk and talk". She started singing and writing poetry and songs at a young age to entertain herself and escape reality. Despite incredibly loving parents, Kellee always had a bit of an "alien" mentality as she was one of two people she knew until age 18 that was adopted. To this day she knows almost nothing of her biological family.

Kellee moved to Pittsburgh in her late teens with the dream of changing the world. She learned more about the negative sides of our society through study at the University of Pittsburgh and Hip Hop was solidified as her passion and outlet for activism. She also experienced watching her mother go through a near death bout with cancer and used writing as a means to cope. She began performing in 2000 and has not stopped since. However, a sense of not being able to make any real change, a lack of confidence, and need for financial security pushed her into the workforce and on the spiritual journey, which proved to be a unique opportunity to learn about what would became her inspiration as an artist.

Kellee worked in events and promotions at the Pittsburgh City Paper right after college. After her father passed away Kellee again turned to music as a way to cope. Soon after the tragedy, she started her own female owned and operated, socially conscious company, Nakturnal, in hopes of securing a better income to help her mother in the future and allow for growth in her music career. For over two years now, Nakturnal has been considered the leading guerilla marketing and events organization in the region, that works daily for independent artists, worthy causes and is expanding nationally. While Nakturnal was growing, Kellee found more time to record and perform, and released her first album, Age of Feminine. She is currently working on her second release which highlights her mystical side. She is also launching a website that will act as an artistic statement with the help of a huge female team made up of Nakturnal and other talented Pittsburgh based women.

A deeply spiritual person striving to enjoy and appreciate the present, Kellee now sees activism on a energetic level that starts within. She studies the power of intention, meditation, quantum physics, astrology, tarot and other forms of mysticism. She feels her purpose in life is to make music that sends out good energy and makes people think. She believes massive global change is coming and that it starts with the individual. She asserts that our inner world is a mirror of our outer reality and that we have the power to help positively affect the world by "being the change we wish to see", as Ghandi puts it. She believes we are entering a new stage of evolution in human consciousness and hopes that her music inspires change and awareness in the listener. She believes music and art hold the key to the revolution we need and that we can enjoy this moment while opening hearts and minds.

Divine
Kellee Maize Lyrics

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[Verse:]
Find me flyin high, to different world
I am more than a girl, the sand became a pearl
And now I'm floatin in the sea changing out of a me
To universality become another entity
Ascend, I commend
You, pretendin is no longer true
No end, no start and no attaching glue

Do you hear me, are you weary
Are you sick of this, of all the trickery
We worry, we hurry, we're afraid we're dirty
We're guilty, we're scared, look bad, don't dare
Identities thick as forests before we cut the trees
Droppin on our knees needin a savior like jesus,
Lust, greed, hate, these are us, we must
Breath fate
Into existence, we are the mystics
That could fix this, this is it

[Chorus:]
Samsara se Moksh, Samsara se Moksh
(From the cyle of life to obtaining enlightenment/becoming one with the
Ultimate spirit)
What She said
Samsara se Moksh, Samsara se Moksh
Must bring us back from dead
Samsara se Moksh, Samsara se Moksh
Love your enemy as friend
Samsara se Moksh, Samsara se Moksh
Black White Yellow Brown and Red

We are the ones
We must make peace and love
We are the divine
Seek and you'll find

[Verse 2:]
Stop thinkin we aren't saved
We are what we say we are, we define
We could bend time, we could rewind
We could erase, we could evolve
We could replace, and we could solve
All, the issues, starts deep inside
We must confide with our higher mind
And build the muscle of ending the hustle
Of focusing on peace
Of loving all we see, unconditionally
Of seein them in me, of seeing her in he
Of being in their head, the separation it could end
The wars could stop the domination rot
Fall apart and unknot each stomach
As we plummet into bliss, what do you wish
It's time to pick
Love your enemy or be their slave
Be the change we wanna see or dig our grave
If life's a game, how we gonna play?

[Chorus:]
Samsara se Moksh, Samsara se Moksh
(From the cyle of life to obtaining enlightenment/becoming one with the
Ultimate spirit)
What She said
Samsara se Moksh, Samsara se Moksh
Must bring us back from dead
Samsara se Moksh, Samsara se Moksh
Love your enemy as friend
Samsara se Moksh, Samsara se Moksh
Black White Yellow Brown and Red

We are the ones
We must make peace and love
We are the divine
Seek and you'll find

[Verse 3:]
Aanko se dekh liya hai, jo aur dekthe bhi nahi
(From my eyes I have seen what others can't see)

Kaano se sunliya hai, hawaoon ki kahaani
(From my ears, I have heard the winds stories)

Mere gyaan le kar, yeh atmaan kaha jayega
(With the knowledge I have obtained, where will my soul go?)

Kya mere Karma Se, aage bharjayega
(With the good deeds I have done, will it (my soul) go further this time?)

[Chorus:]
Samsara se Moksh, Samsara se Moksh
(From the cyle of life to obtaining enlightenment/becoming one with the
Ultimate spirit)
What She said
Samsara se Moksh, Samsara se Moksh
Must bring us back from dead
Samsara se Moksh, Samsara se Moksh
Love your enemy as friend
Samsara se Moksh, Samsara se Moksh
Black White Yellow Brown and Red

We are the ones
We must make peace and love

We are the divine
Seek and you'll find

Overall Meaning

In "Divine" by Kellee Maize, the lyrics reflect on the nature of existence and spirituality. The song speaks of leaving behind the limitations of the physical world and embracing the infinite, spiritual nature of being. The opening lines talk about ascending to another dimension where the singer becomes a universal entity free from the shackles of earthly attachments. This idea of spiritual transcendence comes up repeatedly throughout the song.

The chorus refers to Samsara and Moksh, concepts from Hindu philosophy. Samsara is the cycle of birth, death, and reincarnation that one must break free from to reach Moksh, the ultimate liberation or enlightenment. The chorus advocates loving all people, regardless of their race or background, and rejecting the idea of enemies. The song notes that we have the power to build a better world by reaching for our divine nature and finding peace within ourselves.

The ending lines speak of personal reflection and introspection. The singer notes that the knowledge they have gained through their experiences will shape their fate and the fate of their soul. The song encourages self-reflection, questioning one's actions and their karmic consequences.

Overall, "Divine" is a song that invites listeners to consider the bigger picture of life, to contemplate their place in it, and to embrace their divine nature to create a better world.

Line by Line Meaning

Find me flyin high, to different world
I exist in an altered state, free from the confines of this world

I am more than a girl, the sand became a pearl
I am not defined by my gender, but am a rare and valuable being

And now I'm floatin in the sea changing out of a me
I am transcending my former self and evolving into something greater

To universality become another entity
My transformation will elevate me to a level of oneness with the universe

Ascend, I commend
I encourage others to rise above their current existence

You, pretendin is no longer true
It is time to stop pretending and face the reality of our situation

No end, no start and no attaching glue
There is no clear beginning or end to our journey, and we must not become too attached to things

Do you hear me, are you weary
I am asking if people are truly listening and if they are tired of the struggle

Are you sick of this, of all the trickery
Are we tired of the lies and deceit that surround us?

We worry, we hurry, we're afraid we're dirty
We are constantly anxious, in a rush, and concerned about our own impurities

We're guilty, we're scared, look bad, don't dare
We feel shame and fear, and are unwilling to take risks because of how we may appear

Identities thick as forests before we cut the trees
Our identities are complex and overgrown, like a thick forest before it has been cleared

Droppin on our knees needin a savior like jesus
We are desperate for a savior to free us from our perceived sins and troubles

Lust, greed, hate, these are us, we must
We are consumed by negative emotions and desires, and we must overcome them

Breath fate
We must take control of our destiny and make conscious decisions to shape our lives

Into existence, we are the mystics
We have the power to bring about change and create a better world

That could fix this, this is it
We have the ability to fix our problems, and the time to do so is now

Samsara se Moksh, Samsara se Moksh
We must break free from the cycle of life and achieve enlightenment

Must bring us back from dead
We must awaken from our current state of complacency and inaction

Love your enemy as friend
We must overcome hate and embrace love and compassion for all, even those we consider enemies

Black White Yellow Brown and Red
All races and ethnicities are united in our pursuit of peace and enlightenment

Stop thinkin we aren't saved
We must let go of the belief that we are powerless and need to be saved

We are what we say we are, we define
We have the power to define ourselves and our destiny through our words and actions

We could bend time, we could rewind
We have the power to change the past and shape the future with our actions in the present

We could erase, we could evolve
We can learn from our mistakes and grow and evolve as people

We could replace, and we could solve
We can replace negativity with positivity and solve our problems through cooperation and compassion

All, the issues, starts deep inside
The root of all our issues and conflicts lies within ourselves

We must confide with our higher mind
We must connect with our inner wisdom and intuition to find the solutions we seek

And build the muscle of ending the hustle
We must develop the strength and discipline to let go of our obsession with achievement and material success

Of focusing on peace, Of loving all we see, unconditionally
We must prioritize peace and love for all living beings, without exception

Of seein them in me, of seeing her in he
We must recognize the interconnectedness and similarities between all people and embrace empathy and understanding

Of being in their head, the separation it could end
We must strive to understand others' perspectives and work to bridge the gaps that divide us

The wars could stop the domination rot
If we can achieve peace, we can prevent the corruptive influence of those who seek to dominate through war and violence

Fall apart and unknot each stomach
We must let go of our fears and anxieties and embrace a sense of peace and tranquility

As we plummet into bliss, what do you wish
As we let go of our negative emotions and embrace happiness, what do we hope to achieve?

It's time to pick
We must take action and make choices to shape our future

Love your enemy or be their slave
We must either choose to overcome hate and embrace love, or be controlled by our fears and biases

Be the change we wanna see or dig our grave
We must take responsibility for our actions and work to create positive change, or suffer the consequences of our inaction

If life's a game, how we gonna play?
We must decide how we wish to approach life and what kind of legacy we wish to leave behind

From my eyes I have seen what others can't see
I have had experiences and gained knowledge that others may have not

From my ears, I have heard the winds stories
I have learned from the world around me and listened to the wisdom of nature

With the knowledge I have obtained, where will my soul go?
I am contemplating the impact of my actions on my spiritual journey

With the good deeds I have done, will it (my soul) go further this time?
I am questioning the effect of my positive actions on my spiritual development

We must make peace and love
Our main objective should be to achieve peace and show love towards all living beings

Seek and you'll find
If we search for answers and wisdom, we will eventually discover them

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