Black Eyed Peas went to centenary state high school and got their start in 1988 when will.i.am (born 1975 William James Adams Jr.) and apl.de.ap (born 1974 Allan Pineda) began rapping and performing together around Los Angeles. The pair signed to Ruthless Records (run by Eazy-E) after catching the attention of the nephew of Jerry Heller (Eazy-E's manager). Along with Mookie Mook (Burning Star), Dante Santiago & DJ Motiv8, they called their group A.T.B.A.N. Klann. Their debut album, 'Grass Roots', was not released originally because Ruthless did not consider the social themes reflected in the group's music to be marketable to their audience. A single "Puddles of H2O" was released in 1994 but no album was released (until it leaked onto the Internet in the mid 2000s).
After Eazy-E died of an AIDS related illness in 1995, they changed their name to Black Eyed Peas; will.i.am explained on the front cover of the Monkey Business album that "Black Eyed Peas are food for the soul", hence the name. will.i.am has cited the Red Hot Chili Peppers as an influence and said he named his band after a food, like them. They replaced their original third member Mookie, with Dante Santiago the Peas original singer. Then Taboo (born Jaime Gomez) joined the group. Dante Santiago took on a role as a guest vocalist in the band and featured frequently on various tracks for their first four albums.
In 1996, they produced and appeared on a song entitled "That's Right" for Brian Austin Green's hip-hop album One Stop Carnival. Later, they began using Kim Hill as a steady background singer. Unlike many hip-hop acts, they chose to perform with a live band and adopted a musical and clothing style that differed wildly from the "gangsta rap" sounds of other Los Angeles-based hip-hop acts at the time. Through the mid-'90s, they performed in the local club circuit alongside fellow acts such as Ozomatli and Jurassic 5.
The group were signed to Interscope Records and released their debut, "Behind the Front", in 1998. The album won the group (and their accompanying live band, the Bucky Jonsons) critical acclaim. The album featured the single "Joints & Jams", which was included on the Bulworth soundtrack. Their second album, "Bridging the Gap", was released in 2000; it featured the single "Request + Line" featuring Macy Gray.
After replacing their female background singer with Fergie, the group released their breakout album, "Elephunk", and their 2005 album, "Monkey Business", which featured the hit singles "Pump It", "Don't Phunk With My Heart", "Don't Lie" and "My Humps".
"The E.N.D. (The Energy Never Dies)", their fifth album, was released worldwide in June 2009 and has managed to sell 5 million copies in 8 months (Elephunk: 7 million, Monkey Business: 10 million). It already spawned 2 of the most downloaded singles of all time: "Boom Boom Pow" and "I Gotta Feeling", both were downloaded 5 million times only in the USA. The 3rd single "Meet Me Halfway" was downloaded 2 million times and the 4th "Imma Be", which was just released, already sold 1 million. "Rock That Body" is the 5th single.
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Own It
Black Eyed Peas Lyrics
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All my believers,
Tomorrow leaders.
If you been dreaming for all your life
This is your chance
Everybody is a star.
It don't matter who you are, no.
'Cause it ain't crazy as it seems
We are calling all the dreamers
We are calling up believers
Looking for the big achievers
Keep on reaching for your dreams
Hey
Say
I wanna own it, wanna wanna own it
I wanna own it, wanna wanna own it
I wanna own it, wanna wanna own it
I wanna own it, wanna own it
I wanna own it, that's the way I want it,
The way I own it, that's the way I want it
I wanna own it, that's the way I want it
I wanna own it
This is your chance, to own it
This is your chance, your moment
This is your chance, don't blow it
Go out and own it
O-own it
Anybody could be famous
It don't matter what your name is
It's your moment baby claim it
Go out and own it
Go out and own it
Will I make, it is what I wonder
I want the top and not the under
I wanna do it big like Oprah
I wanna own it
I wanna o-own own it
Hey
I wanna own it, wanna wanna own it
I wanna own it, wanna wanna own it
I wanna own it, wanna wanna own it
I wanna own it, wanna own it
I wanna own that's the way I want it,
The way I own it, that's the way I want it
I wanna own that's the way I want it
I wanna own it
This is your chance to own it
This is your chance, your moment
This is your chance, don't blow it
Go out and own it
Go out and o-own it it
Uh huh
Uh huh
Uh huh
Uh huh
Uh huh
I'mma go out and own it
Go out and own it
'Cause I'm a dreamer
I'm a believer
A tomorrow leader
And I've been dreaming for all my life
And this is my chance
The lyrics to Black Eyed Peas's song "Own It" are an uplifting call to action for dreamers, believers, and future leaders to seize their moment and achieve their dreams. The chorus emphasizes the importance of ownership and taking responsibility for one's destiny. The phrase "I wanna own it" is repeated multiple times as a motivation and affirmation for listeners to go out and claim their success.
The song begins with the proclamation that all dreamers and believers have the potential to be tomorrow's leaders. It encourages everyone to keep reaching for their dreams, no matter how unlikely they may seem. The pre-chorus repeats the message of calling all dreamers, believers, and achievers to continue pursuing their dreams. The chorus repeats the phrase "I wanna own it" as a mantra for taking control of one's life.
In the second verse, will.i.am acknowledges the fear and doubt that often accompany the pursuit of one's dreams. He wonders if he will make it and hopes to achieve big things like Oprah. The chorus reiterates the importance of taking ownership and seizing the moment, culminating in the final bridge where will.i.am affirms, "I'mma go out and own it" as a declaration of his determination to achieve his dreams.
Overall, "Own It" is a motivating and empowering song that encourages listeners to believe in themselves and take action towards achieving their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
All my dreamers,
This song is for everyone who dreams of achieving something significant
All my believers,
The song is dedicated to those who believe in themselves and their abilities
Tomorrow leaders.
Those who dream, believe, and work hard will be the leaders of the future, driving society forward
If you been dreaming for all your life
People who have had a lifelong passion for a specific goal or idea are being called upon and urged to take action
This is your chance
Now is the time to pursue your dreams and make them happen, don't waste this opportunity!
Everybody is a star.
Everyone has the potential to be great, regardless of their circumstances and background
It don't matter who you are, no.
It doesn't matter who you are, where you're from, or your past experiences, your dreams are valid and achievable
Keep on reaching for your dreams
Hold on to your aspirations and strive to achieve them no matter how difficult the journey may be
'Cause it ain't crazy as it seems
Even though your dreams may seem impossible to achieve, they are not beyond reach if you work hard enough
We are calling all the dreamers
The song is rallying people who have amazing and ambitious goals
We are calling up believers
The song is challenging believers to take action and demonstrate their faith in their abilities
Looking for the big achievers
The song is searching for people who aspire to achieve great things and make a significant impact
Say
I wanna own it, wanna wanna own it
The singer is expressing their strong desire to achieve their goals and aspirations
I wanna own it, wanna wanna own it
The singer reiterates their desire to make their dreams a reality
I wanna own it, wanna wanna own it
The singer emphasizes the importance of directly taking charge of and achieving their dreams
I wanna own it, wanna own it
The singer repeats their desire to achieve their goals and take control of their destiny
I wanna own it, that's the way I want it,
The singer stresses that the desire to achieve and take ownership of their aspirations is their personal decision
The way I own it, that's the way I want it
The singer emphasizes that the method of achieving their goals and the results they achieve are essential to them personally
I wanna own it, that's the way I want it
The singer reiterates their determination to take ownership of their dreams and achieve them
I wanna own it
The singer wants to be in control of their destiny and make their dreams a reality
This is your chance, to own it
Again, the song is reminding listeners that they now have the opportunity to make their dreams a reality
This is your chance, your moment
This is a moment of great significance for someone who has long aspired to achieve something significant
This is your chance, don't blow it
The song is reminding the audience that they should not squander this critical opportunity
Go out and own it
The singer is urging listeners to go out and achieve their dreams fearlessly
O-own it
The song encourages people to take control of their aspirations and not let anyone else hinder or prevent their success
Anybody could be famous
The song is highlighting that anybody can achieve their dreams and become successful, regardless of their background or social status
It don't matter what your name is
The song is emphasizing that someone's name or background is not important when it comes to achieving greatness
It's your moment baby claim it
The song is encouraging someone to recognize this critical opportunity and take ownership of their dreams without hesitation
Will I make, it is what I wonder
The singer is emphasizing that there is no guarantee that their dreams will come to fruition, and there is a level of apprehension in this pursuit
I want the top and not the under
The song is emphasizing that the singer is determined to be at the forefront of their area of interest and not hidden behind or overshadowed by others
I wanna do it big like Oprah
The song is using Oprah as an example of someone who has achieved incredible success, and the singer seeks to achieve similar greatness
I wanna own it
The consistent reinforcement of this phrase throughout the song highlights the extent of the singer's desire to take ownership of their dreams
I wanna o-own own it
'Own it' is a repetition of the phrase in the song. There is no new meaning to this phrase.
I'mma go out and own it
The song is expressing that the singer is set to take charge of their aspirations fearlessly
Uh huh
Uh huh
Uh huh
Uh huh
Uh huh
Go out and own it
The song is concluding with this statement, urging people to take control of their aspirations and make them a reality.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: WILL ADAMS
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