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).
Good Luck
Kenna Lyrics
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Zig zags in roads
Wake up with your black hearts
Fight the animals
This is the testimony
Of the young at war
Dwelling on the conflict
Thinking, maybe tomorrow'll never come
Their black gold eyes
Understated the power of politic
Wish we could rewind all the rhetoric
That they've claimed and sold
While the fools rule in praise
The globe has warmer days
I lift my fist to find the solace
Fight twisted tongues with stardust
And hope that love will save us
As we face the gun
Ridge's power is set
Under guises of false security (just for)
Understand (all this to say)
We're taking on mr. orwell's master plan
Take my hand
Hold on because the turbulence is ahead
Or face the gun
Kenna's song "Face The Gun / Good Luck" is a powerful commentary on the vulnerable state of the world and the individuals who inhabit it. The opening lines, "Lightning haze, zig zags in roads" set a chaotic and unpredictable scene, emphasizing the uncertainty of life. The reference to "black hearts" suggests a certain level of darkness or negativity that surrounds us, and the need to fight against the "animals" or negative influences that threaten to overpower us.
The second verse speaks to the power and influence of politics and rhetoric, and how it can be used to manipulate the masses. Kenna wishes he could "rewind all the rhetoric" and expose the lies that some leaders have sold to the people. He speaks of fighting against "twisted tongues with stardust," suggesting that we need to use positive energy and hope to combat the negativity that surrounds us.
The final lines of the song, "Take my hand, hold on because the turbulence is ahead, or face the gun" is a call to action, urging listeners to stand together and face the challenges that are coming. It suggests that our future is uncertain, and we must either stand strong together or risk being taken down by the challenges that lie ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
Lightning haze
The situation is tense and uncertain.
Zig zags in roads
Obstacles and difficulties keep cropping up.
Wake up with your black hearts
The singers feel that people have become selfish and cruel.
Fight the animals
They are urging people to fight against their animalistic tendencies.
This is the testimony
The artists believe that they are speaking the truth.
Of the young at war
This is the voice of the young people who are fighting against the establishment.
Dwelling on the conflict
The singers are constantly thinking about the conflict and what they can do to resolve it.
Thinking, maybe tomorrow'll never come
The artists are worried that they might not have a future if they don't act now.
As they face the gun
The artists are in a perilous situation where they might have to face their enemies with guns.
Their black gold eyes
The people in power are corrupt and greedy.
Understated the power of politic
These people have underestimated the importance of politics and how it affects the public.
Wish we could rewind all the rhetoric
The artists regret the lies and false promises made by politicians.
That they've claimed and sold
Politicians have manipulated and deceived the public for their own gains.
While the fools rule in praise
Unwise and selfish people are being praised and given power.
The globe has warmer days
The environment is suffering due to human actions.
I lift my fist to find the solace
The artists are expressing their anger and frustration with the situation.
Fight twisted tongues with stardust
They are fighting against those who deceive with a message of hope.
And hope that love will save us
The singers believe that love and kindness can help resolve conflicts.
As we face the gun
The singers are still in danger and must continue fighting to survive.
Ridge's power is set
The people in power have a lot of influence and control over others.
Under guises of false security (just for)
They are using fake promises of security to justify their actions and gain more power.
Understand (all this to say)
The artists are trying to make people understand the gravity of the situation.
We're taking on mr. orwell's master plan
The singers are trying to fight against a system that is trying to control and oppress them.
Take my hand
The artists want to join forces and fight together.
Hold on because the turbulence is ahead
There will be more difficulties and obstacles on the path ahead.
Or face the gun
They must continue fighting or risk being killed by their enemies.
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