Kevin Jones is a 19-year-old indie rock artist and producer from Indianapolis with a uniquely charming catalogue of music, from the melodically driven ‘Limelight’ EP to his newest single ‘Barista Girl’. His classic yet eclectic songwriting style has gained acclaim from the indie community and beyond. His contagious melodies and classic pop sensibilities make for a fresh, youthful take on the mesmeric sounds of the 60s & 70s. All while in tune with the jazz-infused footsteps of Mac DeMarco and boy pablo.
Kevin won the 2018 Song Academy UK Songwriting Contest (International division), with his song 'Clara', from the 'Simpler Times' EP. In 2018 & 19 he opened for Tom Odell in Los Angeles and Chicago respectively for his ‘Jubilee Road’ tour.
Kevin is currently based in Indianapolis, and is working out of his studio in Fishers, IN “Studio 113”.
Lyrics:
im seventeen, and nothings in the way of, my silly dreams, im living life, waiting for a paycheck, to stay alive, and im still reaching for the stars, but im afraid im stuck on mars im seventeen, and nothing's gonna tell me, i cant believe, those sunny days, are right around the corner, just wait and see cause im still reaching for the stars, but im afraid im stuck on mars and im still reaching for the stars, but im afraid im stuck on mars im seventeen, and everybodys lazy, as you can see, i never sleep, but whats the point in sleeping, gotta make ends meet so im still reaching for the stars (reaching for the stars) but im afraid im stuck on mars i'm just a boy who wants to let her know the truth, cause i won't be satisfied, til she sees the love i have inside (nah nah nah) yeah im still reaching for the stars, but im afraid im stuck on marsLyrics:
baby, I miss the sound of your sweet voice darling, don't act like you don't have a choice when im blue I just wanna be with you Im no romancer but wont you answer? spend my nights just tryna get you on the line but its no wonder she loves another baby, I know you've heard the telephone sweetheart, don't leave me feeling all alone when im blue I just wanna be with you Im no romancer but wont you answer? spend my nights just tryna get you on the line but its no wonder she loves anotherLyrics:
I havent dreamt of her For a long, long time I used to think of her During all my nights But where would we be If she stayed there with me Guess Ill never know Its easy to see That we werent meant to be thats just how it goes I used to take her out For a lazy drive Turn the radio on loud Leave it all behind (chorus) She is better off alone Than she is with me Ill be waiting by the phone If she ever needsLyrics:
Watching the sun go down far as my mind can tell Im still a fool in love with her Watching the years go by now Im left asking why everything changed before my eyes though Im still young, they were simpler times I miss all the fun, of hanging out offline thinking of all wed do long as the sky was blue seems like Id never see it now guess its nostalgia though you cant stop the world, you know wish I could turn my head around though Im still young, they were simpler times I miss all the fun, of hanging out offline though Im still young, they were simpler times I miss all the fun, of hanging out offlineLyrics:
We try to see what's in our future What will I look like in five years Will I have a car, will I have a job Or will I still be stuck right here And where will I be, when I'm twenty three will I have someone to hold? Do I need, to think about, something so far down the road It seems to me, that I'm just waiting, the time is fading, it's overflowing, where am I going? Woah oh oh oh oh, woah oh oh A change is coming faster than we know Woah oh oh oh oh, woah oh oh Please don't forget me, when it's time to go I'll buy us seats, out to the west coast We'll fly across the country sky And when we arrive, we'll feel so alive And you'll be right there, by my side And where will I be, when I'm twenty three will I have someone to hold? Do I need, to think about, something so far down the road It seems to me, that I'm just waiting, the time is fading, it's overflowing, where am I going? Woah oh oh oh oh, woah oh oh A change is coming faster than we know Woah oh oh oh oh, woah oh oh Please don't forget me, when it's time to go (2x) We watch the time, it's flying by What are we waiting for? There's nothing holding us behind What are we waiting for? The ocean roars upon the shoreline I have few worries in my head But are dreams a lie, if so, what am I? It's time to get up, out of bed Woah oh oh oh oh, woah oh oh A change is coming faster than we know Woah oh oh oh oh, woah oh oh Please don't forget me, when it's time to goLyrics:
it's cold outside and I think I lost my gloves, but thankfully she came before my hypothermia, its Christmas time, people shoveling the drive the snow is coming down, and Im still working 9 to 5 but I just wanna spend my Christmas day away with you, cause no ones ever treated me so true, yeah I just wanna spend my Christmas day away with you, cause no one else could love me like you do its warm inside, the smell of coffee in the air well I think someones knocking, but I'm dozed off in the chair the Christmas tree, bout as pretty as can be my ugly sweaters sure seen better days since 93 but I just wanna spend my Christmas day away with you, cause no ones ever treated me so true, yeah I just wanna spend my Christmas day away with you, cause no one else could love me like you do but I just wanna spend my Christmas day away with you, cause no ones ever treated me so true, yeah I just wanna spend my Christmas day away with you, cause no one else could love me like you doLyrics:
it was a cold, stormy night a coffee shop, just down the road, a pretty lonely sight I stepped inside, brushed off my shoes it seemed to me, that not a soul was there except for you barista girl her smile makes the sun shine through i wonder if shell ever find she loves me too barista girl my heart is beatin just for you i wonder how much longer, will i have the blues? barista girl barista girl barista girl barista girl my hands were frozen just before she asked me what id have to drink i said the choice is yours she filled it up and made my brew ive got to tell her something but my words, they seem confused barista girl her smile makes the sun shine through i wonder if shell ever find she loves me too barista girl my heart is beatin just for you i wonder how much longer, will i have the blues? barista girl barista girl barista girl barista girl you better hurry now and do it you had your chance and now you blew it she could be waiting just like you always tryna make excuses is it a crime if she refuses? you might just be her dream come true barista girl her smile makes the sun shine through i wonder if shell ever find she loves me too barista girl my heart is beatin just for you i wonder how much longer, will i have the blues? barista girl, im a fool for youLyrics:
look in the mirror notice my face i think im in love again at least im afraid the porch light it flickers just like a dream i wish i could tell her oh what she means to me but i dont want to fall in love again why cant we just stay friends no i dont want to fall in love again cause its better off in the end sometimes i wonder oh what is my scheme i cant help but stumble and fall on my knees so what is the reason oh why do i care i guess im just tired of finding no one there (chorus) now im so confused oh but thats no excuse for my stubborn heart aching cause im still mistaking the world, for you oh i dont want to fall in love again why cant we just stay friends no i dont want to fall in love again cause its better off in the end cause its better off in the endLyrics:
i thought she, was the one til she broke my heart in two now i dont know what to do its quite sad, but i cant let it get the best of me cause its not a tragedy But now I know, there aint much time to go before my heart forgets, I always forget how it ends Ive got to get you off my mind but whats the point, ill see you everyday online Ive got to try and let her go but how am I supposed to if shes on my phone Every time, I go out I see her face up in the clouds I cant get away somehow Then when I, turn around well I hear someone call her name but shes nowhere to be seen And now I know, there aint much time to go before my heart forgets, I always forget how it ends Ive got to get you off my mind but whats the point, ill see you everyday online Ive got to try and let her go but how am I supposed to if shes on my phone why, is it so that youre here but i think im alone where, has it gone when we talked in the backyard so longLyrics:
late in the night a band is playin tunes the crowd passing by it looks theyve got the blues the boy on the stage they treat him like a friend but he knows anyway its just to pay his rent and in the evening when hes done for the night his love is out of sight limelight, limelight well, boy you better swallow your pride cause if you really want her to stay than maybe you should treat her another way limelight, limelight just tryna drown it out with a little wine but nothings gonna take it away i wonder what youre hiding beneath those shades after awhile of singin all those songs he tried to make them smile but something felt so wrong the stage lights in his eyes and lyrics on his tongue i wonder when hell find its been him all along and in the evening when hes done for the night his love is out of sightLyrics:
Clara tears the sheets off in the morning Feels like shes barely slept in days Wonders if the rain will keep from pouring Nothing seems to let her catch a break Clara, she has the sun in her eyes Clara, having the time of her life Clara Claras been so lonely in her daydream Wishing she could find herself a man Never thought shed fall in love so easy Hiding all her teardrops in the sand Clara, she has the sun in her eyes Clara, having the time of her life Clara Clara, she has the sun in her eyes Clara, having the time of her life ClaraLyrics:
Try to hold your hand But it seems That I'm too late now To show That I'm sorry, to you Ride in the car Looking out Of the window, wondering Does she love me anymore Please tell me slowly I need to know Do you really love me Turn off the radio Give me one more chance, darling I know I did you wrong Give me one last chance, darling I don't deserve your love It wouldn't matter If, I fell in love a thousand times Please tell me Do you love me, like I love you anymore Please tell me slowly I need to know Do you really love me Turn off the radio Give me one more chance, darling I know I did you wrong Give me one last chance, darling I don't deserve your love It wouldn't matter If, I fell in love a thousand times Please tell me Do you love me, like I love you anymore Do you love me, like I love you anymoreLyrics:
She sang me a tune I played her a song wonder why it's been so long I gave her my coat We walked through the rain Why don't we just run away? I can see the stars They shine so bright Let's go you and me For one last time I know all the things That you said to me I miss all the games that we used to play Before the clouds would turn to gray Remember the nights When I would come by We gazed at stars up in the skyLyrics:
Waiting by the fireplace Holding hands, I feel her gentle face She smiles, I smile back I hope this moment will forever last I will keep you warm I will keep you warm I can feel your heart begin To forget the scars that lied within I can see your perfect eyes Glimmering because we are alive I will keep you warm I will keep you warm I will keep you warm (Chorus 4x) And without you, I feel so far away Without you, I don't know what to say Without you, You got me on my knees Cause you are all I need I will keep you warm I will keep you warm I will keep you warm