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).
Sunday After You
Kenna Lyrics
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When this place was burning down
I swear this is the first time I ever lied to you
And its funny and its sick
How this house was falling down
I swear my mind was transported to the other side
And nothings what it seems anymore
Nothings what it seems anymore
Through the worlds that you have built
Its clear my fear is tormented by your lying eyes
And its lovely
I live out every pretense
I swear my heart is broken by your words again
Again, again, again
And nothings what it seems anymore
Nothings what it seems anymore
My life ain't what it seems
Living out tired dreams
Where nothings what it seems anymore
Again...overtake
Over again...
Take it out again
Overtake, over again and again and again and again...
And nothings what it seems anymore
Nothings what it seems anymore
My life ain't what it seems
Living out tired dreams
Where nothings what it seems anymore
Yeah...
The lyrics to Kenna's song "Sunday After You" are a melancholic reflection on the aftermath of a broken relationship. The opening line "I made a Sunday after you, when this place was burning down" sets the scene for the chaos that has ensued in the wake of the breakup. The singer admits to lying, something they claim to have never done before, showing the depth of emotion and confusion that they are experiencing. They feel as though their mind has been transported to the other side, suggesting a sense of disorientation.
Throughout the song, the singer reflects on how everything seems different now that the relationship has ended. They feel as though they are living out tired dreams, and their heart is broken by their former partner's words. The chorus repeats the line "nothings what it seems anymore", emphasizing the disorientation and confusion the singer is experiencing.
Overall, "Sunday After You" is a song about coming to terms with the end of a relationship and the emotional turmoil that comes with it. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the chaos and confusion that can follow a breakup.
Line by Line Meaning
I made a Sunday after you
After the person left, the singer was able to create a new sense of peace in their life.
When this place was burning down
During a time of chaos and destruction, the singer found a way to start anew.
I swear this is the first time I ever lied to you
The singer admits to lying but insists that this was the first time it has ever happened.
And its funny and its sick
The situation is ironic and unsettling.
How this house was falling down
The metaphorical house representing the relationship was crumbling.
I swear my mind was transported to the other side
During the chaos, the singer's mind went somewhere else entirely.
And nothings what it seems anymore
Reality has become distorted and unclear.
I come running through the worlds that you have built
Despite the lies and chaos, the artist still finds themselves drawn to the other person's world.
Its clear my fear is tormented by your lying eyes
The other person's presence instills fear in the artist due to their perception of dishonesty.
And its lovely
Despite the pain, the artist still finds a certain beauty in the situation.
I live out every pretense
The singer is going through the motions and pretending everything is fine.
I swear my heart is broken by your words again
The other person's words have caused the artist pain before and continue to do so.
My life ain't what it seems
The singer's life is not as ideal as it appears on the surface.
Living out tired dreams
The singer is going through the motions of life but feels unfulfilled.
Again...overtake
The cycle of pain and lies continues to repeat itself and consume the singer.
And nothings what it seems anymore
Reality has become distorted and unclear.
Yeah...
An exasperated acknowledgement of the situation.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHAD HUGO
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Oleathia Jones
For anyone who appreciates Kenna & his music, he shortly went live on instagram on May 30, 2022! He shared a snippet of a song aswell as the lyrics for said song! It was an amazing + exciting moment, blink of an eye experience!! I think hes going to start releasing music again, so be prepared to support when he does :D
Rick Glanville
This album is in my heart forever
mistervaso
2019 and I still blast this track! Again and again! Again and again! And again and again and again!!!!!!
gyloir
I hear you, one of my favorite songs of his, never understood why it didn't get the recognition it deserved.
NANCY
Seriously, how is he not super rich and famous? It boggles the mind. I've been following this guy since 2002 and I searched "Kenna live" today and pretty much NOTHING pops up...WTF? Hey, GOD are you up there? HELLO?????
Chris g
Malcom Gladwell writes about Kenna. He's just a soldier of misfortune. I completely agree with your sentiment. The producers just didn't know what to do with him
Hy
From the gecko, to change your style is not worth it, why he abused just how our brothers did with the weaponization of hip hop
awest147
This is my favorite song on this album. It's just got that cool, restrained, power to it.
The Funky Deep
The drumming is ridiculous
DJAS1
for real for real, best song on the album!!!