1.… Read Full Bio ↴There are many artists named Ike. Some of the prominent ones are:
1. A deep house producer on Stuttgart label Philpot. Most of the similar tags are related to this artist.
2. A hip-hop producer.
3. An Italian electro jazz project.
4. A Japanese singer-songwriter.
5. The power pop project of Delaware & Philly-based singer-songwriter-guitarist John Faye, formerly of The Caulfields. Working with guitarist Cliff Hillis, bassist Joann Schmidt and drummer Dave Anthony, The John Faye Power Trip was released in 1999. The collaboration eventually lead to the quartet adopting a unified band name, IKE, and the first full-length under this moniker, Parallel Universe, was self-released in 2003. With the quarter firmly planted in the Philadelphia scene, the album sold nearly 5000 copies, largely on the strength of "Deathbed (Na, Na, Na)", a minor radio hit in the area. During and after a period of what the band described as the members creeping into adulthood, it took nearly a year to record the follow-up, In Real Life. Finally released in the summer of 2005, the band scored a hit on local station WMMR with "Into Philadelphia", now used as the entrance song for several of the city's sports teams. Although Hillis left the band in 2007 to focus on his solo career, they released another record, Where to Begin in January 2008, scoring another local hit with "We Like Sugar". After Schmidt and Anthony left the band for other pursuits in 2008, the band announced an indefinite hiatus in an email sent to fans in October 2008. This status was surprisingly rescinded the following month, however, when Faye announced that the remaining bandmembers had decided to soldier on and were already demoing material for a new album. With permanent replacements Brett Talley (guitar), Susie Steen (bass) and Tommy Kristich (drums) on board, Tie the Knot with All That You've Got was finally released in January 2010.
Welcome Home
iKE Lyrics
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IT'S SO NICE TO MEET YOU
GOT THINGS THAT I WANNA TEACH YOU
BUT THEN IT JUST MIGHT BE
THE OTHER WAY AROUND
I KNOW THAT YOU'RE GONNA CHANGE ME
JUST LIKE I'LL DO FOR YOU BABY
BUT MAYBE IN A WAY
AND YOU'LL NEVER HAVE TO WORRY
'BOUT ME LOVIN' YOU
AS LONG AS I'M AROUND
NO YOU'LL NEVER HAVE TO WORRY 'BOUT IT BABY
AS LONG AS I'M AROUND
SO MANY GROW UP WITHOUT LOVE
WE'RE LUCKY TO NOT KNOW WHAT THEY SPEAK OF
WE'LL TAKE WHAT WE'VE BEEN GIVEN
AND PASS IT DOWN
WE'LL CHECK OUT ALL OF THE GOOD THINGS
LIKE MUSIC, EATING, AND LAUGHING
WE'LL TAKE WHAT WE'VE BEEN GIVEN
AND PASS IT DOWN
AND YOU'LL NEVER HAVE TO WORRY
'BOUT ME LOVIN' YOU
AS LONG AS I'M AROUND
NO YOU'LL NEVER HAVE TO WORRY 'BOUT IT BABY
AS LONG AS I'M AROUND
I WON'T SLEEP AT ALL
AND I'LL COME WHEN YOU CALL
AND YOU'LL NEVER HAVE TO WORRY
'BOUT ME LOVIN' YOU
AS LONG AS I'M AROUND
WELCOME HOME IT'S SO NICE TO MEET YOU
Upon first listen, iKE's song "Welcome Home" appears to be a heartfelt and tender love song about meeting someone special and being grateful for their presence in your life. The song starts with the singer welcoming his loved one home and expressing that he has plenty of things to teach them. However, he is open to the possibility that his partner might also teach him things he never knew before. The singer is looking forward to growing and changing with his partner in ways that are "so much more profound".
The lyrics indicate that the singer has had a difficult past and understands that many people grow up without love. He is thankful that he and his partner have found each other and are lucky not to know what that experience is like. Together, they will cherish the good things in life and pass them down to future generations. The song ends on a sweet and committed note, as the singer pledges to always be there for his partner, "I won't sleep at all/And I'll come when you call/And you'll never have to worry/'Bout me lovin' you/As long as I'm around"
Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of love and commitment, with lyrics that show a deep understanding of the importance of love and companionship in people's lives. It highlights the fact that relationships require work, growth and understanding, but it's all worth it when you find someone to share your life with.
Line by Line Meaning
WELCOME HOME
I am so happy to have you back in my life
IT'S SO NICE TO MEET YOU
I have missed you and it feels incredible to see you again
GOT THINGS THAT I WANNA TEACH YOU
There are things I want to share with you and help you learn
BUT THEN IT JUST MIGHT BE THE OTHER WAY AROUND
You may have things to teach me too; it could be a mutual learning experience
I KNOW THAT YOU'RE GONNA CHANGE ME
I believe that your influence on me will cause me to grow and become better
JUST LIKE I'LL DO FOR YOU BABY
And I hope to have the same positive impact on you
BUT MAYBE IN A WAY THAT'S SO MUCH MORE PROFOUND
Our growth and change through our interactions will be deeply meaningful and significant
AND YOU'LL NEVER HAVE TO WORRY 'BOUT ME LOVIN' YOU
You can always count on my love and affection
AS LONG AS I'M AROUND
I will always be there for you
NO YOU'LL NEVER HAVE TO WORRY 'BOUT IT BABY
You don't ever have to doubt my feelings for you
SO MANY GROW UP WITHOUT LOVE
Unfortunately, some people do not experience love and support in their lives
WE'RE LUCKY TO NOT KNOW WHAT THEY SPEAK OF
We are fortunate to not have gone through that and to have each other
WE'LL TAKE WHAT WE'VE BEEN GIVEN AND PASS IT DOWN
We will utilize what we have to give love and support to others, especially those who may not have had it in their lives
WE'LL CHECK OUT ALL OF THE GOOD THINGS, LIKE MUSIC, EATING, AND LAUGHING
We will enjoy and appreciate the good things in life, such as music, food, and laughter
AND YOU'LL NEVER HAVE TO WORRY 'BOUT ME LOVIN' YOU
Once again, I assure you that my love for you is unwavering
AS LONG AS I'M AROUND
As long as I am alive and able to love, you can trust in my affection
I WON'T SLEEP AT ALL AND I'LL COME WHEN YOU CALL
I am dedicated to being there for you whenever you need me, even if it means sacrificing my own comfort
Contributed by Claire A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.