The eldest so… Read Full Bio ↴Kenna Zemedkun is an Ethiopian-born American musician.
The eldest son of an immigrant family relocated to Virginia Beach (and later raised in Cincinnati, Ohio), Kenna began to express an interest in music upon receiving a copy of U2's The Joshua Tree. More records by influential artists such as The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, The Cure and The Cars followed, and remain as inspiration and influence of Kenna's music today. With the release of his first single, "Hell Bent", Kenna gained moderate popularity and an underground following of fans who eagerly awaited the release of his debut album, New Sacred Cow. After many delays and swapping of record labels, the album was finally released under Columbia Records in 2003. A subsequent North American tour was launched in the Summer of 2003 with Depeche Mode frontman Dave Gahan.
The album, which was co-produced by Chad Hugo of The Neptunes, is difficult to place in a single genre, containing elements of Electronica, Synth pop, Post rock, and House music. Two singles, "Sunday After You" and "Freetime" followed the release of the album; the music video of the latter, along with "Hell Bent", appear sporadically on MTV2.
A second album, titled "Make Sure They See My Face," was released in October 2007.
Kenna has also contributed to many other tracks by bands associated with Chad Hugo or The Neptunes, including but not limited to "Spiral" from William Orbit's album Hello Waveforms and "Red to Black" and "The Hard Way" off of The Rising Tied, the first album from Mike Shinoda's Fort Minor (although the second cut is only available as a bonus track, on the limited edition version of the album).
Baptized In Blacklight
Kenna Lyrics
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She comes to me
With solace for my spirit
Thoughts in cages
Locked in mazes
Hearing only echoes of yesterday
Met my demons and fightin' angels
Through phases and the ages
Consumed by the fire
Still
When the sun goes out
And the night is all a haze
Let the flood come down
And wash it all away
Baptized in black light
I feel your touch
And I'm whole again
I'm a criminal
Who surrendered
Found my truth in the consequence
Blind but guided
Divided
With a mind that's born again
When I needed
You entered
You entered
You entered
Fixing broken, broken pieces
Singing hallelujah
In the song "Baptized In Blacklight" by Kenna, the lyrics describe the experience of a person who finds healing and solace through the touch of another person. The person is described as a healer, who has the ability to provide comfort to the singer's troubled spirit. The singer feels trapped by their own thoughts, which are locked up like animals in cages, and is only able to hear echoes of their past.
Despite facing personal demons and fighting inner battles, the singer finds strength through the ages and phases of their life. They are consumed by fire, but still able to find relief and wholeness through the touch of the person they refer to as a healer. They feel "baptized in black light" and the touch of the healer makes them feel complete again.
In the second verse, the singer describes themselves as a criminal who has surrendered and found truth in the consequences of their actions. They are guided despite being blind and divided, and their mind is "born again." The singer acknowledges that they need this healer and that they entered their life fixing the broken pieces. The song ends with the singer singing "hallelujah," expressing gratitude for the healing touch that has helped them overcome their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Like a healer
She brings healing to me
She comes to me
She appears in my life
With solace for my spirit
She brings peace to my soul
Thoughts in cages
My thoughts are trapped
Locked in mazes
My thoughts are confused and complicated
Hearing only echoes of yesterday
I can only hear the past
Met my demons and fightin' angels
I faced my personal struggles and obstacles
7 times a million ties
Repeatedly and uncountable times
Through phases and the ages
Throughout different stages of life
Consumed by the fire
Overwhelmed by passion and emotions
Still
Nevertheless
When the sun goes out
During dark and tumultuous times
And the night is all a haze
During times of confusion and uncertainty
Let the flood come down
Let the release of emotion occur
And wash it all away
To clear away the negativity
Baptized in black light
Reborn with a newfound strength and power
I feel your touch
I am connected with a higher power
And I'm whole again
I feel complete
I'm a criminal
I have made mistakes
Who surrendered
I have let go of my past actions and mistakes
Found my truth in the consequence
I have discovered my purpose through my experiences
Blind but guided
Although unsure of my path, I am being led
Divided
Feeling conflicted and unsure
With a mind that's born again
A new beginning in thought and perspective
When I needed
During a time of hardship
You entered
I was connected with a higher force
Fixing broken, broken pieces
Healing and repairing my broken self
Singing hallelujah
Praising and being thankful for the healing and guidance
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHAD HUGO, KENNA ZEMEDKUN
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