Grammy award-winning Chrisette Michele Payne (born c. 1982), known professi… Read Full Bio ↴Grammy award-winning Chrisette Michele Payne (born c. 1982), known professionally as Chrisette Michele, is an American R&B singer on the Def Jam Recordings record label. She has been featured on such popular hiphop albums as Jay-Z's Kingdom Come and Nas' Hip Hop Is Dead. She sings in a jazz style reminiscent of past singers such as Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald.
Surrounded by music since she was a small child, singer, songwriter and composer Chrisette Michele has been blessed with an old soul and this Long Island bred vocalist has a deep appreciation for the harmonic foundations that includes gospel and jazz. “I did my first solo when I was four years old,” Chrisette remembers.
Currently putting the finishing touches on her soulful debut album, an artistic exploration that fuses Chrisette’s diverse musical interest into a wonderland, the young artist couldn’t be more pleased. “I realize that I’m new to the music world, but I’ve been preparing for this moment for long time.”
Even before signing on the dotted line of her Def Jam contract last year, the multitalented soul sister had toured with more established artists like Kem and India Arie. “India saw me singing at the Village Underground in New York City. She came backstage that first night and graciously offered me a gig as her opening act.”
Working hard in the studio writing songs and recording demos, Chrisette finished an album worth of material before even trying to get signed. “I’ve been creating songs since I was twelve, so I knew I needed the right musical blend in order to stand-out from the many other performers trying to get a deal.”
While not hung-up on genre labels, Chrisette Michele says, “I’m excited about finding my place amongst young composers like Alicia Keys and Jill Scott. My goal from the moment I was signed by Antonio “LA” Reid, Chairman and CEO, Island Def Jam Music Group, was to create a seamless album that mixes soul and pop in a way that will have people coming back to again and again.” Favorite contemporary artists that are in high rotation include, Beyonce, Kanye West and NAS.
Days after giving LA “goose bumps” during the audition, the young singer found herself in a California studio called Brandon’s Way having a creative conversation with Babyface.
Over the course of a few days, the duo recorded seven tracks, four of which will be heard on her upcoming release. “Babyface and I got into a conversation about the love he has for his children,” she says. “So, the first song I penned was called ‘My Joy.’ It’s a song about a child speaking to his or her father, and I think it’s quite special. Observing the artistry that Babyface possesses has hopefully made me a better performer as well.”
Having grown-up in the suburbs of Long Island, Chrisette didn’t spend much time planted in front of the television. “My parents had me in girl scouts, tap class and piano lessons,” Chrisette says. “It wasn’t like I was cut off from the world, but there just wasn’t a lot of media influence in my life during those early years.”
Chrisette Michele has always been true to herself. “I don’t feel as though I was the typical deacon’s kid, because I was taught early on to speak my mind and not be afraid to think,” she says. “To me, that is one of things that helped keep me focused as an artist who is trying to do something different in music.”
A self-described “girly girl” Chrisette says, “I have definite older child syndrome. I helped my mom raise my brothers like they were my own children, but I also had the pleasure of being daddy’s little princess.”
In addition to her own relatives, Chrisette was blessed with an extended family that included the many folks that her mother allowed to room in their house. “If my mother saw a homeless pregnant woman on the street, chances are they would soon be staying with us,” Chrisette laughs. “I learned so much about the world listening to these folk’s stories, and to this day their experiences can be heard in my material.”
Though already a fan of gospel and classical, it wasn’t until Chrisette Michele was seventeen that she also developed a passion for jazz. “When I was still in high school a teacher introduced me to jazz singer Astrud Gilberto, and afterwards my life was all about jazz,” she remembers.
Majoring in music at 5 Towns College in Long Island, Chrisette cites the nurturing sway of her teachers for where she is today. “Although I did have talent, often that is not enough,” she says. “My professors taught me how to be a professional and to be serious about my music. They taught me how to put the music that I dream about at night on paper in the morning.”
With the release of her debut album, Chrisette Michele will soon be sharing those musical dreams with the rest of the world.
Surrounded by music since she was a small child, singer, songwriter and composer Chrisette Michele has been blessed with an old soul and this Long Island bred vocalist has a deep appreciation for the harmonic foundations that includes gospel and jazz. “I did my first solo when I was four years old,” Chrisette remembers.
Currently putting the finishing touches on her soulful debut album, an artistic exploration that fuses Chrisette’s diverse musical interest into a wonderland, the young artist couldn’t be more pleased. “I realize that I’m new to the music world, but I’ve been preparing for this moment for long time.”
Even before signing on the dotted line of her Def Jam contract last year, the multitalented soul sister had toured with more established artists like Kem and India Arie. “India saw me singing at the Village Underground in New York City. She came backstage that first night and graciously offered me a gig as her opening act.”
Working hard in the studio writing songs and recording demos, Chrisette finished an album worth of material before even trying to get signed. “I’ve been creating songs since I was twelve, so I knew I needed the right musical blend in order to stand-out from the many other performers trying to get a deal.”
While not hung-up on genre labels, Chrisette Michele says, “I’m excited about finding my place amongst young composers like Alicia Keys and Jill Scott. My goal from the moment I was signed by Antonio “LA” Reid, Chairman and CEO, Island Def Jam Music Group, was to create a seamless album that mixes soul and pop in a way that will have people coming back to again and again.” Favorite contemporary artists that are in high rotation include, Beyonce, Kanye West and NAS.
Days after giving LA “goose bumps” during the audition, the young singer found herself in a California studio called Brandon’s Way having a creative conversation with Babyface.
Over the course of a few days, the duo recorded seven tracks, four of which will be heard on her upcoming release. “Babyface and I got into a conversation about the love he has for his children,” she says. “So, the first song I penned was called ‘My Joy.’ It’s a song about a child speaking to his or her father, and I think it’s quite special. Observing the artistry that Babyface possesses has hopefully made me a better performer as well.”
Having grown-up in the suburbs of Long Island, Chrisette didn’t spend much time planted in front of the television. “My parents had me in girl scouts, tap class and piano lessons,” Chrisette says. “It wasn’t like I was cut off from the world, but there just wasn’t a lot of media influence in my life during those early years.”
Chrisette Michele has always been true to herself. “I don’t feel as though I was the typical deacon’s kid, because I was taught early on to speak my mind and not be afraid to think,” she says. “To me, that is one of things that helped keep me focused as an artist who is trying to do something different in music.”
A self-described “girly girl” Chrisette says, “I have definite older child syndrome. I helped my mom raise my brothers like they were my own children, but I also had the pleasure of being daddy’s little princess.”
In addition to her own relatives, Chrisette was blessed with an extended family that included the many folks that her mother allowed to room in their house. “If my mother saw a homeless pregnant woman on the street, chances are they would soon be staying with us,” Chrisette laughs. “I learned so much about the world listening to these folk’s stories, and to this day their experiences can be heard in my material.”
Though already a fan of gospel and classical, it wasn’t until Chrisette Michele was seventeen that she also developed a passion for jazz. “When I was still in high school a teacher introduced me to jazz singer Astrud Gilberto, and afterwards my life was all about jazz,” she remembers.
Majoring in music at 5 Towns College in Long Island, Chrisette cites the nurturing sway of her teachers for where she is today. “Although I did have talent, often that is not enough,” she says. “My professors taught me how to be a professional and to be serious about my music. They taught me how to put the music that I dream about at night on paper in the morning.”
With the release of her debut album, Chrisette Michele will soon be sharing those musical dreams with the rest of the world.
Epiphany
Chrisette Michele Lyrics
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Yep, uh huh
And then it comes to me like an epiphany
It's over, over
Yeah, it's over, over
Second night in a row you didn't come home
I'm watching my phone, waiting for it to ring
Sitting in the house on a couch with the TV on
All night, all alone
Every time, same old thing
So I think I'm just about over being your girlfriend (girlfriend)
I'm leaving (leaving), I'm leaving
No more wondering what you've been doing
Where you've been sleeping (it's over)
I'm leaving, I'm leaving (it's over), yeah, yeah
So you walked in (you walked in)
The next morning (the next morning)
To find me smiling, like nothing ever happened
You'll give me some excuse (some excuse)
Like you always do (like you always do)
I just kiss your cheek
And this is what I tell you
So I think I'm just about over being your girlfriend (girlfriend)
I'm leaving (I'm leaving), I'm leaving
No more wondering what you've been doing
Where you've been sleeping (it's over)
I'm leaving, I'm leaving (it's over), yeah, yeah
How many times did I fall for your lies?
How many times did I sit home and cry?
Never questioning why?
And it just came to me like an epiphany
How about I just leave?
So I think I'm just about over being your girlfriend (girlfriend)
I'm leaving (leaving), I'm leaving
No more wondering what you've been doing
Where you've been sleeping (it's over)
I'm leaving, I'm leaving (it's over), yeah, yeah
So I think I'm just about over being your girlfriend
I'm leaving, I'm leaving
No more wondering what you've been doing
Where you've been sleeping (it's over)
I'm leaving, I'm leaving (it's over), yeah, yeah
And then it comes to me like an epiphany
It's over, over
Yeah, it's over, over
Second night in a row you didn't come home
I'm watching my phone, waiting for it to ring
Sitting in the house on a couch with the TV on
Every time, same old thing
So I think I'm just about over being your girlfriend (girlfriend)
I'm leaving (leaving), I'm leaving
No more wondering what you've been doing
Where you've been sleeping (it's over)
I'm leaving, I'm leaving (it's over), yeah, yeah
So you walked in (you walked in)
The next morning (the next morning)
To find me smiling, like nothing ever happened
You'll give me some excuse (some excuse)
Like you always do (like you always do)
I just kiss your cheek
And this is what I tell you
So I think I'm just about over being your girlfriend (girlfriend)
I'm leaving (I'm leaving), I'm leaving
No more wondering what you've been doing
Where you've been sleeping (it's over)
I'm leaving, I'm leaving (it's over), yeah, yeah
How many times did I fall for your lies?
How many times did I sit home and cry?
Never questioning why?
And it just came to me like an epiphany
How about I just leave?
So I think I'm just about over being your girlfriend (girlfriend)
I'm leaving (leaving), I'm leaving
No more wondering what you've been doing
Where you've been sleeping (it's over)
I'm leaving, I'm leaving (it's over), yeah, yeah
So I think I'm just about over being your girlfriend
I'm leaving, I'm leaving
No more wondering what you've been doing
Where you've been sleeping (it's over)
I'm leaving, I'm leaving (it's over), yeah, yeah
In Chrisette Michele's song "Epiphany," the lyrics describe a woman who has finally realized that her relationship has come to an end. She has spent countless nights waiting for her partner to come home, only to be disappointed repeatedly. The lyrics depict her growing realization that she deserves better and that it is time for her to move on. In the chorus, she sings, "So I think I'm just about over being your girlfriend, I'm leaving, I'm leaving," emphasizing her desire to move on.
The song continues with a powerful moment of insight as the woman has an epiphany. She realizes that she has been falling for her partner's lies and crying over his actions without questioning why. This realization prompts her to leave the relationship behind and move forward with her life. The song ends with the woman smiling at her partner, giving him a kiss on the cheek, and telling him that she is leaving.
"Epiphany" is a powerful song about self-discovery and the courage it takes to leave a toxic relationship. It speaks to the idea that sometimes, we need to walk away from situations that are no longer serving us, even if it is difficult to do so. The song's lyrics are relatable to anyone who has been in a relationship that was no longer working, and it resonates with those who have found the strength to walk away from a toxic situation.
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Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Charles Harmon, Shaffer Smith
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@q2z1aa96
And then it comes to me like an epiphany
Its over
Its over
Second night in a row
You didn't come home
I'm watching my phone
Waiting for it to ring
Sitting in the house
On the couch with the TV on
All night all alone
Every night same old thing
So I think I'm just about over being your girlfriend
I'm leaving, I'm leaving
No I wonder what you've been doing
Where you been sleeping
(Its over)
I'm leaving
I'm leaving
So you walk in
The next morning
To find me smiling,
Like nothing ever happened
You give me some excuse
Like you always do
I just kiss your cheek
And this is what I tell you (you, you)
So I think I'm just about over being your girlfriend
I'm leaving, I'm leaving
No I wonder what you've been doing
Where you been sleeping
(Its over)
I'm leaving
I'm leaving
How many times did I fall for your lies
How many times did I fall down and cry
Never questioning why? why? why? why?
It just came to me
Like an epiphany
How about if I just leave
So I think I'm just about over being your girlfriend
I'm leaving, I'm leaving
No I wonder what you've been doing
Where you been sleeping
(Its over)
I'm leaving
I'm leaving
@chilezp
Y’all really making this song go viral 14 years later. It’s truly a bop. I’m happy to see the younger generation loving it. And peep the young Drake in the video
@aree333
I mean I wish I didn’t find out about the song from people on TikTok shakin ass to it but I still fw it lol
@michaelbrown2463
Yeah I forgot all about this banger that used to play in my parents car😭😭💯 glad I came across it
@coreyhickmanch
I thought that was drake
@ukiii..
it's just SO GOOD
@keshoneelam3846
@@aree333 I seen a girl dancing too it on her Facebook reel I forgot all about the song until I seen the girl video lol this song is still dope 14 yrs later timeless classic
@rubyrosano8917
I've never experienced a breakup, but I love her voice. Chrisette needs more recognition. I can hear this song over and over.
@lovieajohnson-reeder6903
🙏 Amen
@MikeCollins-kr3km
Amen it’s still trending now how are you doing
@pamelaclark6332
Me to over and over