He is known for his distinctive style of guitarplaying, above all his percussive right-hand technique which is similar to bass player's slapping technique. He's also famous for playing most of his live shows with a bare torso.
Son of a chief Osodolamu Sanyaolu in a Yoruba tribe and successful industrialist, Keziah (Olufemi) spent his early childhood in a large family in the semi-Muslim part of Nigeria, close to the city of Lagos. From a young age he was being prepared to follow his father's footsteps and was expected to have an academic career. Therefore his father enrolled him in a Public School in London and Keziah left Nigeria at 8 years old to be educated in England.
"I had to find a way out of all that bullshit, and music was it!" By the age of 13 he discovered the old school piano and taught himself how to play and write songs. Three years later he switched to the guitar, neglecting his studies more and more. After scraping through exams he went against his father's wishes and family tradition even more by skipping school and trying out his songs in the streets, clubs and London Underground, constantly avoiding the police, the Immigration Department - and his own relatives.
Keziah played mostly improvised sets with tenor Saxophone player Kevin Wood at the Red Eye club in Lewisham, south London at least three times during 1988/9.
Keziah led a bohemian life for several years instead of the one envisaged for him. "Lose all time, love your mind, free your soul!" (from his song Free Your Soul). Moving from London to Paris, accompanied by his guitar, he acquired an excellent reputation as a musician and performer with a unique style. In 1991, while playing in the Paris Metro, Keziah is discovered by the French music label "Delabel" manager. In 1992, Delabel signed Keziah for his first album to record it in Paris, "Blufunk is a fact," including the worldwide success of Keziah's first single "Rhythm is Love." Obviously, Keziah' Parisian subway experience was instrumental to his skyrocketing career, as clearly stated in his official biography.
Keziah often cites Fela Kuti and Jimi Hendrix as important influences. Also Keziahs major influences were Michael Jackson[citation needed] Keziah is not in support of Drm ,he thinks music should be shared no matter the cost.and people in third world countries should listen to music to help them,he alos works with these people to and play music while doing it.
Keziah Jones also paints and writes poetry. He’s a talented[citation needed]photographer and he produces short films, one among them entitled "BLACKSPEEDTEXT." This film, his music and the other facets of his artistic life reflect his experiences on the streets.
Keziah was married to Anglo-Nigerian singer Akure Wall in 1994. they separated in 1996.
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Keziah Jones Lyrics
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I'm feelin' scared like this."
Destiny: "Why do you ask?"
Chance: "Sadness."
Destiny: "Why should you care?"
Chance: "This madness kills."
Destiny: "You're lookin' like one of those reasons.
You're lookin' like one of those dreams.
You can't fool me."
Chance: "I'd like to see spring.
When will you be with me?"
Destiny : Why should you care ?
Chance: "Madness."
Destiny: "Why do you ask?"
Chance: "This sadness kills."
Destiny: "You're lyin'!
You're lyin'!
You're lyin'!
You're lyin'!"
Narrator: "Moments, dreams, and reasons.
Moments plus dreams make love.
Come in season.
Yeah, seasons!"
Chance: "Where do we go from here?
These lonely roads,
I fear."
Destiny: "Wipe your tears.
Don't you worry;
I'll always be here
For you."
Chance: "You're lyin'.
You're lyin'!
You're lyin'!
You're lyin'!
Look at your face!"
Destiny: "You're lookin' like one of those reasons."
Chance: "You're cryin'!"
Destiny: "You're lookin' like one of those dreams."
Chance: "Look at your face!"
Destiny: "You're lookin' like one of those moments.
You can't fool me."
The lyrics to Keziah Jones’s song “Where’s Life?” consist of a conversation between two characters: Chance and Destiny. Chance opens up by expressing his unease, asking Destiny where life is and claiming he feels scared. Destiny questions why he is asking, to which he responds that he feels sadness and that this “madness kills.” Destiny doesn’t seem to believe him, telling him he looks like one of those reasons, dreams, or moments and that he can’t fool her.
The two characters go back and forth in this melody, with Chance repeating his previous statements and Destiny trying to reassure him, saying that she will always be there for him. The singer intercedes in the final verse, stating that moments and dreams make love and “come in season.” Despite the comfort Destiny offers, Chance still accuses her of lying, insisting that she also looks like one of those reasons, dreams, or moments. The song ends unresolved, with Chance questioning where they are supposed to go from here and feeling afraid of the lonely road ahead.
The lyrics of this song seem to be about the search for meaning and connection in life, and the desperate struggle to find it in difficult times. Chance embodies the fear and the longing for something more, while Destiny represents the hope and the reassurance that things will get better. The back and forth between them creates a sense of tension that mirrors the uncertainty of life itself.
Line by Line Meaning
Chance: "Please tell me where life is.
I'm feelin' scared like this."
Chance is feeling scared and lost in life and he asks destiny about the meaning of life.
Destiny: "Why do you ask?"
Destiny responds to Chance's question about the meaning of life with another question, asking why Chance wants to know.
Chance: "Sadness."
Chance explains that he is feeling sad and that's why he is asking about the meaning of life.
Destiny: "Why should you care?"
Destiny is questioning why Chance should care about the meaning of life.
Chance: "This madness kills."
Chance is feeling overwhelmed by the confusion and unpredictability of life, which he feels is taking a toll on him.
Destiny: "You're lookin' like one of those reasons."
Destiny observes that Chance looks like one of the reasons why he is feeling sad and lost in life.
Destiny: "You're lookin' like one of those dreams."
Destiny observes that Chance looks like one of the dreams that he might have had while trying to find the meaning of life.
Destiny: "You're lookin' like one of those moments.
You can't fool me."
Destiny is convinced that Chance is currently experiencing one of those moments where he is questioning the meaning of life and can't deny it.
Chance: "I'd like to see spring.
When will you be with me?"
Chance expresses his desire for new beginnings and asks Destiny to join him on his journey to find the meaning of life.
Destiny : Why should you care ?
Destiny repeats his question about why Chance should care about finding the meaning of life.
Chance: "Madness."
Chance is feeling overwhelmed by the madness in the world and the confusion of life.
Destiny: "Why do you ask?"
Destiny asks Chance why he is again asking about the meaning of life.
Destiny: "You're lyin'!
You're lyin'!
You're lyin'!
You're lyin'!"
Destiny accuses Chance of lying and not being honest about his true feelings.
Narrator: "Moments, dreams, and reasons.
Moments plus dreams make love.
Come in season.
Yeah, seasons!"
The singer talks about how different moments, dreams, and reasons can come together to create the feeling of love, which comes and goes like the seasons.
Chance: "Where do we go from here?
These lonely roads,
I fear."
Chance is concerned about the direction his life is taking and is feeling alone and lost on his journey to find the meaning of life.
Destiny: "Wipe your tears.
Don't you worry;
I'll always be here
For you."
Destiny comforts Chance and assures him that he will always be there to support him through his struggles in life.
Chance: "You're lyin'.
You're lyin'!
You're lyin'!
You're lyin'!
Look at your face!"
Chance accuses Destiny of lying again and points out that his facial expressions indicate that he might not be telling the truth.
Destiny: "You're lookin' like one of those reasons."
Destiny observes that Chance looks like one of the reasons why he is feeling lost and questioning the meaning of life.
Chance: "You're cryin'!"
Chance notices that Destiny is crying and wonders why he is feeling emotional.
Destiny: "You're lookin' like one of those dreams."
Destiny observes that Chance looks like one of the dreams he might have had while trying to find the meaning of life.
Chance: "Look at your face!"
Chance tells Destiny to look at his face again and accuses him of not being truthful about his feelings.
Destiny: "You're lookin' like one of those moments.
You can't fool me."
Destiny points out that Chance is currently experiencing one of those moments where he is questioning the meaning of life and can't hide it from him.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: OLUFEMI SANYAOLU
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Where's Life (Où Est La Vie)
Chance : Please tell me where life is
Chance : S'il te plaît dis-moi où est la vie
I'm feelin scared like this
J'ai peur comme ça
Destiny : Why do you ask ?
Destinée : Pourquoi demandes-tu ?
Chance : Sadness
Chance : Tristesse
Destiny : Why should you care ?
Chance : Pourquoi devrais-tu t'en faire ?
Chance : this madness kills
Chance : Cette folie tue
Destiny : You're talkin like of those reasons baby oh
Destinée : Tu parles comme l'une de ces raisons baby oh
(insignificant)
(insignifiante)
You're lookin like one of those dreams baby-y
Tu ressembles à l'un de ces rêves baby-y
You're actin like one of those moments
Tu agis comme l'un de ces moments
You can't fool me
Tu ne peux pas me tromper
Chance : I'd like to see spring
Chance : J'aimerais voir le printemps
When will you be with me ?
Quand seras-tu avec moi ?
Destiny : Why should you care ? Baby oh
Destinée : Pourquoi devrais-tu t'en faire ? Baby oh
Chance : Madness, madness
Chance : Folie, folie
Destiny : Why do you ask ? Baby
Destinée : Pourquoi demandes-tu ? Baby
Chance : This sadness kills
Chance : Cette tristesse tue
Destiny : You're lyin !
Destinée : Tu mens !
You're lyin !
Tu mens !
You're lyin !
Tu mens !
You're lyin !
Tu mens !
Narrator : Moments, dreams and reasons
Narrateur : Moments, rêves et raisons
Moments + dreams make love come in season
Les moments + les rêves font entrer l'amour en saison
Yeah seasons !
Yeah saisons !
Chance : Where do we go from here ?
Chance : Où va-t-on à partir d'ici ?
These lonely roads I fear
Ces routes solitaires dont j'ai peur
Destiny : Wipe your tears baby oh
Destinée : Essuie tes larmes baby oh
Don't you worry, don't you worry
Ne t'inquiète pas, ne t'inquiète pas
I'll always be here for you baby oh
Je serais toujours là pour toi baby oh
Chance : You're lyin !
Chance : Tu mens !
You're lyin !
Tu mens !
You're lyin !
Tu mens !
You're lyin !
Tu mens !
Look at your face ! Your face !
Regarde toi ! Regarde toi !
Destiny : You're talkin like one of those reasons baby oh
Destinée : Tu parles comme l'une de ces raisons baby oh
Chance : You're cryin !
Chance : Tu pleures !
Destiny : You're lookin like one of those dreams baby-y
Destinée : Tu ressembles à l'un de ces rêves baby-y
Chance : look at your face ! Your face !
Chance : Regarde toi ! Regarde toi !
Destiny : You're actin like one of those moments
Destiny : Tu agis comme l'un de ces moments
You can't fool me
Tu ne peux pas me tromper
Sten Uustalu
It's an absolute favourite from you. Thank you Keziah! These sliding funky chords have been haunting me for the past 10 years...
jean-baptiste coeroli
Life is Winning, Death is Fighting I Feel It !!!!!!!!
switzeridoo
i've seen a lot of concerts, but when blufunk is a fact came out, you played at the fri-son in Fribourg, Switzerland. ..still one of the best gigs ever...i think 1992 and still in my mind. Thanks for that!
CCH Rock Aliénatif ♪
Excellent!!🎸
Hrvoje Sakoronja
I'm 33 now and first heard this when was 4 on my father's cassettes..still awesome and forever will be
Παντελης Κοκκινοπουλος
2022 still here,Keziah top!!!
Krstovic 74
I bought cd many years ago and then listened him live in Beograd, what an amazing artist he is...
むらたゆかり
マジカッコイイ😍ライブ映像嬉しいです!!!😄
Corinne Leroux
Excellentissime !
Le trio d artistes est waoh !!!!!!
gerrybaggins
Most underrated song ever period