"Use the gifts you have been given. Do what feeds your spirit, because when… Read Full Bio ↴"Use the gifts you have been given. Do what feeds your spirit, because when you do, the world around you becomes a better place. And you have made a difference." You can see it in his eyes, you can hear it in his music; Keni Thomas can't hide his passion for living,and his mission in life is crystal clear.

Whether standing on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry or entertaining the troops in Iraq, the southern country-rocker is indeed using his God-given gifts to deliver a message through his words and his music. His undeniable charisma and tremendous talent as a singer, songwriter and performer have firmly established him as one of country music's brightest new stars.

Keni's new album, Gunslinger, is a collection of insightful songs that live and breathe the stories of life. Gunslinger is the follow-up to Thomas's critically acclaimed debut album, "Flags of Our Fathers." The first single "Shreveport 2 LA," produced by Thomas and co-written by hit writers Billy Montana and Mike Plume, is an infectious rocker that spent 4 months in the Top 10 on GAC.

"This catchy single is a terrific introduction to his finely crafted sophomore album," commented Billboard Magazine. "Thomas is an engaging vocalist and insightful songwriter with tons of personality onstage and off."

A dynamic live performer, Keni and his band, Cornbread, tour steadily both nationally and abroad opening for top artists like Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, Trace Atkins, Montgomery Gentry and Wynonna. They have traveled for years to the Middle East, volunteering their time as part of the USO's "Hope and Freedom" holiday show. Keni and Cornbread even made the jump to Hollywood as the featured band in the Disney/Touchstone blockbuster, "Sweet Home Alabama".

As a songwriter, Thomas is quickly gaining recognition nationwide for his talent. His southern fried scorcher, "Alabama Home" was chosen as the official theme song for Talladega Superspeedway and was used in all national TV spots for the 2007 season. And there's more in store. Like the haunting title track Keni wrote for the upcoming feature film "Circle on the Cross" premiering in 2009. Music Row will tell you that as a songwriter, "Thomas weaves a powerful spell with understated elegance".

Thomas wrote or co-wrote seven of the tracks on the new album including the infectious title track, Gunslinger, the inspirational ballad "In God's Hands," the feel-good summertime anthem, "Summertown," and the hauntingly beautiful, "Everything." In addition, the disc includes offerings by such hit songwriters as Kristen Hall, previously of country super group Sugarland ("Out of Nowhere"), Billy Montana ("Shreveport 2 LA," and "Not Ready for Love") and the immensely talented Bruce Robison ("Blame it on Me"), and others.

More than a gifted musician, Thomas possesses an exceptional personal story that is uniquely inspiring. He is a decorated combat veteran of the elite 75th Ranger Rgt special operations unit. As a military analyst, Thomas has made numerous appearances on ever major television network including a featured story on Good Morning America and specials on The History and Discovery channels. He is regularly booked as a keynote speaker for corporations and organizations around the nation sharing his motivating story of teamwork and leadership. As a country singer, his dedicated work on behalf of our veterans has been recognized by Congress and the National Defense Foundation. Thomas is the recipient of the American Patriot Award, The Carlton Sherwood Media Award and the bronze star for valor.

Thomas is very proud of his appointment as the national spokesman for the Hero Fund (www.HeroFund.com) and the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, which provides college educations to the children of our special ops personnel killed in combat or training. A portion of all proceeds from Gunslinger will benefit the Hero Fund. Since its inception, the Hero Fund has helped provide for the educational needs of over 700 children.

The title of Keni's new album is really a statement of his mission; "I'm not so much a Gunslinger in the Wild West sort of way; but rather I've come to town to do something good. Instead of an M-4 rifle, I get to carry a Gibson now. Music is a powerful weapon. And that's how I'm making a difference."

Blame It On Me
Keni Thomas Lyrics

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You're standing there that look in your eyes
You're looking for good ways to tell me goodbye
Something 'bout people, how they never know
Them loving somebody and then letting them go
You're looking for reasons and there ain't no need
You can blame it on me

[Chorus]

Blame it on me. I was the one
I had no right to turn it all wrong
Held you too close I couldn't let go
Can't lose your cool baby these days I know
So I'll go on home and you can feel free
To blame it on me

I am too rough, I work too hard
Got no cool friends. I drive an old car
I'm not the picture of anyone's dream
Full of blue bonnets, boots and old jeans
You're looking for reasons but there ain't no need
You can blame it on me

[Chorus]

When you starting looking for ways out of love then
I've been making mistakes by the dozen
So if you want to leave you can blame it on me

Held you too close I couldn't let go
Can't lose your cool baby these days I know

So I'll go on home and you can feel free
To blame it on me

Overall Meaning

The song "Blame It On Me" by Keni Thomas is a heart-wrenching ballad about a man who is coming to terms with a break-up with his significant other. In the song, he recalls the look in his partner's eyes as she tries to find a way to say goodbye. Despite her attempts to find reasons for the separation, he admits that it is his fault for holding onto her too tightly, unable to let go. The chorus repeats the phrase "blame it on me," with the singer taking responsibility for the failed relationship.

The second verse touches upon his flaws, emphasizing that he is not the picture-perfect partner that society may view as ideal. He drives an old car, works too hard, and doesn't have the cool friends that others may have. Despite these perceived shortcomings, he accepts the blame for the failed relationship, allowing his partner to move on without any guilt. The song ends with him acknowledging that he has made mistakes and that his partner is free to blame him for their split.

Line by Line Meaning

You're standing there that look in your eyes
You appear to be searching for a way to end this relationship.

You're looking for good ways to tell me goodbye
You are looking for a kind way to break up with me.

Something 'bout people, how they never know
It's a characteristic of people that they don't understand that they love someone until they let them go.

Them loving somebody and then letting them go
People tend to realize they love someone after they've already ended the relationship.

You're looking for reasons and there ain't no need
You are searching for reasons to break up even though there is no need for justification.

You can blame it on me
You can blame me for the end of the relationship even though it may not actually be my fault.

Blame it on me. I was the one
Blame me for what happened between us, because I was the one responsible for our downfall.

I had no right to turn it all wrong
I had no justification for ruining our relationship.

Held you too close I couldn't let go
I was too possessive and couldn't let you go even though it was necessary for our happiness.

Can't lose your cool baby these days I know
It's difficult to find someone who can maintain their composure during a breakup in today's age.

So I'll go on home and you can feel free
I'll go home and you can take all the time you need to figure out what you want.

To blame it on me
If you feel the need to attribute blame, you can pin it on me to give yourself closure.

I am too rough, I work too hard
I'm not perfect and I have flaws which may be causing issues in our relationship.

Got no cool friends. I drive an old car
I'm not the coolest person around, and I drive an old car which may not be desirable.

I'm not the picture of anyone's dream
I'm not the ideal partner for anyone.

Full of blue bonnets, boots and old jeans
I'm just a regular guy who likes to wear simple and comfortable clothing.

When you starting looking for ways out of love then
When you begin searching for reasons to end a relationship,

I've been making mistakes by the dozen
I've made many mistakes which may have contributed to our current situation.

So if you want to leave you can blame it on me
If you feel the need to attribute blame for our break up, you can blame it on me even though it may not be entirely my fault.

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, BMG Rights Management
Written by: MICHAEL BUSBEE, JUSTIN DAVIS, SARAH ZIMMERMANN

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