DAVID KEENAN UNVEILS NEW ANTHEM “RADIATE A SMILE”
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Irish singer-songwriter David Keenan returns with his new single, “Radiate a Smile,” set to release on June 21, 2024. Known for his evocative lyrics and poignant storytelling, Keenan captures the essence of summer optimism and the complexity of human relationships in this latest track.
“I like the idea that this song is two friends who share a deep platonic love, at the football, chatting shit in between people watching, slagging and confiding in one another. In a traditionally aggressive arena, there’s also intimacy,” Keenan shares about the inspiration behind the song.
He continues, “I like acknowledging the realities of our behaviours, awkwardness, and confusion as well as wit and tragedy in my writing while in this case, a leaning towards optimism as summer approaches.”
“Radiate a Smile” delves into the transient nature of life and the importance of nurturing relationships.
Keenan explains, “There’s an understanding in the song that says we’re only here briefly so let’s not be lazy with our relationships. Let’s keep the lines open and live fully in the knowledge that we’re only passing through.”
The track, recorded with and produced by Gavin Glass and featuring additional mixing and mastering by Ivan Jackman, showcases Keenan’s ability to blend intricate storytelling with captivating melodies. “I write about what I see and feel in the moment, trying to conjure moments of curiosity, humanity, sadness, and then preserving them in a lyric. It’s open to interpretation, like most of my songs, it has layers of meaning so that it might sustain into the future and people can make new discoveries in the imagery all the time,” Keenan adds.
As he puts the finishing touches on his forthcoming fourth studio album, Keenan is also gearing up for an extensive tour across the UK and Europe with Rodrigo y Gabriela this June and July.
Don’t miss out on experiencing the heartfelt and reflective tones of “Radiate a Smile.” Follow David Keenan on Spotify and stay updated with his latest releases and tour dates.
About David Keenan:
David Keenan is an Irish singer-songwriter known for his deeply poetic lyrics and powerful storytelling. With a unique voice that blends folk, rock, and indie elements, Keenan has captivated audiences around the world including Australia on his debut tur January 2024 tour. His music explores the human condition, touching on themes of love, loss, and the fleeting nature of life.
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Lyrics to “Radiate a Smile”
Verse 1
A swaggering stick you carry it quick
Attired up and looking fine I’ll persevere and wait in line to hear what it is you’ve seen
The tattoo on your chest makes me want one of my own
We flew the nest when we were bold enough you know the rest we talked before and said too much
Power is reaching a place where no one needs to know I’m empowered I’m alive now I’ll thrive now that’s more than enough
Radiate a smile cuz we’re only here for a short while and I don’t way to miss a day because I’m missing you
Verse 2
Larry is heavy handed and gets in your space a space invader who’s deaf in one ear
Scudders is still skulling bags of Galahad, oh I wish I Galahadn’t last night
The crowd roars and soars the crowd soars the engines roar pyros flash smokes choke they joke
He doesn’t pay his child support, but he never misses an away game
Why are you all dressed the same all the young men are wearing black on black with black trims
Speak suicide as a closing remark then disappear into the darkness and the glow of their own hopes, glories, dashed and redeemed
Chorus
Radiate a smile cuz we’re only here for a short while and I don’t wanna miss a day because I’m missing you
Radiate a smile if we’re only here for a short while
No I don’t want to miss a day cuz there’s so much we must do.
Verse 3
How can I put this in the best way, Mully is a nice Man
I don’t mean to be reductive but what’s wrong with being nice man
Or decent and humble in the way he inspires the young to take their feelings and then weave them into a tapestry of song
Louise is slight but carries herself like a giant she walks in the footsteps of Bridget and Ériu writing her own myth,
And she sees through the bullshit and the little ones look to her as an icon that leads them into the light
People rush and push everybody is rushing and pushing and vying, vying to be heard
There’s a song that was sung at the battle of Verdun it went like who will really thrive if there is nothing to be won.
Chorus
Radiate a smile cuz we’re only here for a short while and I don’t want to miss a day because I’m missing you
Radiate a smile if we’re only here for a short while no we don’t wanna miss a day cuz there’s so much we must do
Verse 4
An embrace so tight it asphyxiates the lungs then a look into my eyes
That says I know I’ve lost I’ve done my share of bringing beauty into this world
And my share of hurting beauty in the process of it all
Give me a ring a ring ah Rosy here’s a locket you chose for me I chose you
There’s a belly load of butterflies in this tune
Now let’s release them let them play amongst our rhythms and our blues
Chorus
Radiate a smile cuz we’re only here for a short while and I don’t want to miss a day because I’m missing you
Radiate a smile for the ones who built the bonfires of hope and love and laughter when the odds seemed stacked
No we don’t want to miss a day because there’s so much we must do.