Blending hypnotic bumps with flower petal lullabies, his sorrowful and emotional tracks feel like dancing with the lights off. Like crying and smiling at the same time. Perhaps a fitting manifesto of his music can be heard on the track “onoffonoff,” when Keshi sings “kiss me when you hurt me.” Emotional, heartfelt, and sincere, his bedroom blues will remain in your head for days/weeks to come.
if you're not the one for me who is
Keshi Lyrics
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Who?
Softly
Dream about the days
Love me
Tell me that you′ll stay
(I need you)
If you're not the one for me, who is? (I need you)
If you′re not the one for me, who is?
(Jesus, show yourself)
Who?
Who?
You've made me
Don't leave me
In a sense
It′s feelin′ like the end of innocence
It's feelin′ like the end
(I need you)
If you're not the one for me, who is? (I need you)
If you′re not the one for me, who is?
(Jesus, show yourself)
Who?
Who?
If you're not the one for me, who is?
(Jesus, show yourself)
The lyrics to Keshi's song "Who Is?" evoke a sense of longing and insecurity in a relationship. The repetition of "Who?" throughout the song suggests a search for answers and clarity. The opening lines "Softly, dream about the days" set a dreamlike and nostalgic tone, hinting at the longing for a love that may no longer be present.
The phrase "Love me, tell me that you'll stay" conveys a desire for reassurance and commitment from the other person. The repetition of "I need you" emphasizes the singer's dependency on the relationship and their desperate need for affirmation. However, the following line has religious connotations with the mention of Jesus, adding a layer of complexity to the lyrics. It can be interpreted as a plea for divine intervention or guidance in the search for someone who truly fits the singer.
The verse "You've made me, don't leave me" reflects a fear of abandonment and the vulnerability that comes with being emotionally invested in a relationship. The line "It's feelin' like the end of innocence" suggests a loss of purity or naivety in love, hinting at past disappointments or heartbreaks that may have led to this sense of uncertainty.
Overall, "Who Is?" by Keshi explores themes of longing, insecurity, and the search for true love. It delves into the deep emotional complexities of relationships and questions the nature of compatibility and the need for divine intervention in finding the right partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Who?
Questioning who the right person is
Softly
Gently or quietly
Dream about the days
Thinking and reminiscing about the past
Love me
Expressing the desire to be loved
Tell me that you′ll stay
Asking for reassurance and commitment
(I need you)
Expressing a strong need for someone
If you're not the one for me, who is?
Questioning who else could be the right person if not the current one
(Jesus, show yourself)
Seeking divine guidance or intervention
You've made me
Acknowledging that the other person has had a significant impact on their life
Don't leave me
Begging the person not to abandon them
In a sense
In some way or to some extent
It′s feelin′ like the end of innocence
Sensing a loss of purity or naivety
It's feelin′ like the end
Feeling like it might be the conclusion or downfall
If you're not the one for me, who is?
Reiterating the question of who the right person could be
(Jesus, show yourself)
Continuing to seek divine guidance or intervention
Who?
Repeating the initial question
Who?
Re-emphasizing the question
If you're not the one for me, who is?
Once again, questioning who the right person could be
(Jesus, show yourself)
Continuing to seek divine guidance or intervention
Writer(s): Casey Thai Luong
Contributed by Alyssa H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
danielions music
keshi is on spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/3pc0bOVB5whxmD50W79wwO
softly
dream about the days
love me
tell me that you’ll stay
i need you
if you’re not the one for me who is
i need you
if you’re not the one for me who is
jesus, show yourself
oooooooo
if you’re not the one for me who is
oooooooo
you’ve made me
(if you’re not the one for me who is)
don’t leave me
in a sense
it’s feeling like the end of
innocence
it’s feeling like the end
i need you
if you’re not the one for me who is
i need you
if you’re not the one for me who is
jesus, show yourself
oooooooo
if you’re not the one for me who is
oooooooo
danielions music
keshi is on spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/3pc0bOVB5whxmD50W79wwO
softly
dream about the days
love me
tell me that you’ll stay
i need you
if you’re not the one for me who is
i need you
if you’re not the one for me who is
jesus, show yourself
oooooooo
if you’re not the one for me who is
oooooooo
you’ve made me
(if you’re not the one for me who is)
don’t leave me
in a sense
it’s feeling like the end of
innocence
it’s feeling like the end
i need you
if you’re not the one for me who is
i need you
if you’re not the one for me who is
jesus, show yourself
oooooooo
if you’re not the one for me who is
oooooooo
PisaCake9
His songs make me wanna go top of a mountain and just stare at the stars with the love of my life right beside me sharing secrets and laughing, and just being in the moment. Your music got me feeling a type of way that I will never experience in real life.
PisaCake9
@Emma Smith Awwwwww I am totoally down
Kinisha
That sounds so peaceful😍
Keanu Petry
@PisaCake9 you have great imagery PisaCake! I love that scenario thank you! All of you guys are beautiful I can tell already from the way you guys express yourself! Lovely souls do exist!
Jazz
I ascend to an ethereal place when I listen to his voice
ta mere
PisaCake9 we can always dream😔😔
oodle boodles
New fav artist, keshis got some good jams
danielions music
lawltalents ikr??! Im thinking of making ana artist spotlight for him
oodle boodles
danielions music do it! Im suprised he doesnt have more listens/likes