In 2002 she was signed to Timbaland's short-lived Beat Club Records, releasing two singles before her Timbaland-produced debut, Simple Girl, was shelved. In 2006 she recorded another album, Changes, but it went unreleased as well.
In 2007 she signed with Mathew Knowles' Music World Entertainment label and is currently in the studio recording new material for an album. Timbaland has been confirmed to be one of the producers for her third album.
In 2008, she joined pop singer Madonna on her Sticky & Sweet Tour as a backup vocalist, replacing Madonna's long-time backing singer Donna DeLory. Kiley also performed on the 2nd European leg of the tour in 2009.
Discography:
2003 - Simple Girl
2006 - Changes
2006 - Who I Am [EP]
2010 - Changes (Digital)
2010 - Remixes (Digital)
Who Will I Run To?
Kiley Dean Lyrics
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Who I could tell my deepest fears
And you were the one
Who always wiped away my tears
When he hurt me you were my prince
Sent straight from above
Like a fool I never saw
So now I've lost everything
Cause now you say
You're gone forever more
So who will I
Who will I run to
Who will I turn to
Now that you left me behind
Who will dry my tears
When I cry
Who will I run to
And who will I turn to
Now that you're not here
In my life
You were the one
I took for granted all those years
And you were the one
I should've known
It was so clear
How could I be so blind
Not to see what's before my eyes
I'll get you back here with me
If it takes the rest of my life
Cause I would do anything
Cause I want you back forever more
Who will I run to
Who will I turn to
Now that you left me behind
Who will dry my tears
When I cry
Who will I run to
And who will I turn to
Now that you're not here
In my life
I will gladly journey
Across the deep blue sea
If I could know
That I would have you here with me
I realize that I was blind
But now I finally see
I need you back here in my life
Oh baby can it be
Who will I run to
Who will I turn to
Now that you left me behind
Who will dry my tears
When I cry
Who will I run to
Who will I turn to
Now that you're not here
In my life
Who will be there for me
Who's gonna rescue me
Who's gonna share my dreams
Who's gonna mend this broken heart
The song "Who Will I Run To?" by Kiley Dean is a heartfelt ballad about the pain of losing someone who was always there to offer comfort and support. The first verse establishes that the singer relied on the person they address to confide in and ease their sorrows, even when someone else hurt them. This is a theme in the song - the person they address is portrayed as being there for the singer when nobody else was. As the verse continues, the singer admits their foolishness for not seeing the other person's love, which was apparently obvious to everyone but them.
In the chorus, the singer laments the loss of this important presence in their life. They ask who will fill the void left by them, who will be there to wipe away their tears, and who they can turn to when they need support. It's clear that the loss is significant and overwhelming, and the singer doesn't have any answers as to how they will move on from this.
The second verse is a kind of apology from the singer for not recognizing the importance of the person they address sooner. They describe how they took them for granted and failed to see what was right in front of them. But now they understand what they've lost and are willing to do anything to get them back. The final chorus repeats the same questions and concerns as the first, emphasizing the singer's desperation and uncertainty about the future.
Overall, "Who Will I Run To?" is an emotional ode to the people in our lives who are there for us when things are tough. The song captures the pain and confusion that follows the loss of that kind of support, and emphasizes how difficult it can be to find a way forward without it.
Line by Line Meaning
You were the one
You were the person I valued the most.
Who I could tell my deepest fears
The one with whom I shared my inmost fears.
And you were the one
You were that person.
Who always wiped away my tears
The one who comforted me in difficult times.
When he hurt me you were my prince
When I was hurt by someone else, you were my savior.
Sent straight from above
You were like a divine intervention in my life.
Like a fool I never saw
Stupidly, I failed to notice.
You were falling in love
That you had started to develop feelings for me.
So now I've lost everything
I have lost everything I valued.
Cause now you say
Now that you have said.
You're gone forever more
That you are gone permanently.
So who will I
So, who can I now.
Who will I run to
Turn to when I need support.
Who will I turn to
For guidance and affection.
Now that you left me behind
Now that you abandoned me.
Who will dry my tears
Help me cope with sadness.
When I cry
When I am in distress.
Who will I run to
Whom can I count on.
And who will I turn to
For emotional support and love.
Now that you're not here
Now that you're absent.
In my life
As a part of my existence.
I took for granted all those years
I underestimated your importance over the years.
I should've known
I ought to have known.
It was so clear
It was evident.
How could I be so blind
Why was I unable to see.
Not to see what's before my eyes
Unable to see what is clearly visible.
I'll get you back here with me
I will bring you back into my life.
If it takes the rest of my life
Regardless of how long it takes.
Cause I would do anything
I am willing to do anything.
Cause I want you back forever more
Because I want you back for eternity.
I will gladly journey
I am willing to travel.
Across the deep blue sea
Across vast oceans.
If I could know
If only I knew.
That I would have you here with me
That you would be with me.
I realize that I was blind
I now understand my previous errors.
But now I finally see
But now I understand.
I need you back here in my life
I require your presence in my life.
Oh baby can it be
Is it possible?
Who will be there for me
Who will support me?
Who's gonna rescue me
Who will save me?
Who's gonna share my dreams
Who will dream with me?
Who's gonna mend this broken heart
Who will heal my broken heart?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MISCHKE J. BUTLER, HARVEY MASON, DAMON E. THOMAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Camille mclean
Love this song so much
misheck musonda
Oh God, after 9 years of looking for this song I have found it😭😭😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔❤️❤️❤️❤️
ch64621
I heard this in the shop today. This song is so underrated. We need more of these songs today.
Aryan Jaeger
Most underrated song ever!!!
shabekie vyphius
This song really express the deepest cords. I so love it
MIKHAIL DASILVA
2020 and still listening
#Good Music never dies
Ash Mustapha
Thisss song deserves more views... millions viewssss... A song that i have always loved since i heard it. 🧡🧡🧡
Tammy Seaver
This song should have 1M views smh love this song
Jefferson Fajardo Peralta
I agree
Catherine Gonzalez
🌹🌹I absolutely love this song. The lyrics are so good. I can relate to, it makes me cry. I just cant stop listening. It is a beautiful song.🌹🌹
She has a beautiful voice, it goes great with music. I always sing this.