K-Solo, aka Kevin Self Organization Left Others, is a New York MC best know… Read Full Bio ↴K-Solo, aka Kevin Self Organization Left Others, is a New York MC best known for a style of rhyming that involves spelling out words, which was showcased on the popular song, Letterman.

Originally from Brentwood, Long Island, K-Solo (born Kevin Madison) grew up with EPMD's Parrish Smith and -- along with Redman and Das EFX -- a part of the Hit Squad family.

He had a guest spot on EPMD's Unfinished Business in 1989 and released his first solo album, Tell the World My Name, on Atlantic in 1990. Time's Up followed two years later, and signaled the end of the rapper's association with the now defunct Hit Squad and EPMD.

K-Solo then moved to the West Coast and signed with Death Row, recording an album in 1996 that was never released amid the label's considerable legal troubles.

My Way
K-Solo Lyrics

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And now the end is near
And so I face the final curtain
My friends, I'll say it clear
I'll state my case of which I'm certain
I've lived a life that's full
I traveled each and every highway
And more much more than this
I did it my way

Regrets I've had a few
But then again, too few to mention
I did what I had to do
And saw it through without exemption
I planned each chartered course
Each careful step along the byway
And more much more than this
I did it my way

Yes there were times
I'm sure you knew
When I bit off more than I could chew
But through it all
When there was doubt
I ate it up and spit it out

I faced it all and I stood tall
And did it my way

I've lived
I've laughed and cried
I've had my fill, my share of losing

And now, as tears subside
I find it all so amusing
To think I did all that
And may I say not in a shy way
Oh no, oh no, not me
I did it my way

For what is a man
What has he got
If not himself then he has not
To say the things he truly feels
And not the worlds of one who kneels
The record shows I took the blows
And did it my way

Yes and it's my way

Overall Meaning

K-Solo's song "My Way" is a powerful and reflective meditation on a life fully lived. The lyrics describe the end of the singer's life and his readiness to face the "final curtain." He is confident and unapologetic about the life he has led, stating clearly that he has done things his way. The singer has traveled many roads in his life and has lived it to the fullest, with no regrets save for a few that are too minor to mention.

The singer has taken charge of his life, carefully planning each step and achieving his goals without fail. Though there were times when things seemed impossible, he persevered and rose above all doubt. The singer faced challenges with courage and determination and emerged victorious. The song's final stanza is a celebration of individuality and authenticity. The singer argues that a person who does not live life on their own terms has nothing, while he, on the other hand, has lived a rich and fulfilling life that is entirely his own.

"My Way" is a song that speaks to the human desire for autonomy and agency. K-Solo creates a character who has lived entirely for himself, who has had successes and failures, but who always lived his life on his own terms. The song resonates with people who value self-determination and a commitment to pursuing a life that reflects their own values and desires.

Line by Line Meaning

And now the end is near
The end of some phase of life is approaching

And so I face the final curtain
I am ready to face the end with courage

My friends, I'll say it clear
I am sure and confident about what I want to say

I'll state my case of which I'm certain
I will express my thoughts that I am convinced about

I've lived a life that's full
My life has been meaningful and fulfilling

I traveled each and every highway
I have explored all the opportunities life offered me

And more much more than this
I have done a lot over and above just traveling the highways

I did it my way
I have lived my life according to my wishes and choices

Regrets I've had a few
I have few regrets in life

But then again, too few to mention
The regrets are so few that they don't matter much

I did what I had to do
I did what was necessary and right

And saw it through without exemption
I completed the task with full ownership and dedication

I planned each chartered course
I made clear goals and a strategic plan to achieve them

Each careful step along the byway
I made sure I followed the right path and didn't lose track

Yes there were times
There were moments of difficulty

I'm sure you knew
People around me could sense it

When I bit off more than I could chew
I sometimes took too much on my plate and struggled to cope

But through it all
Despite everything

When there was doubt
Even when I was unsure or insecure

I ate it up and spit it out
I took it head-on and conquered it

I faced it all and I stood tall
I faced all challenges and remained steadfast

And did it my way
And accomplished it all as per my own approach

I've lived
I have had a life full of experiences

I've laughed and cried
I have had both happy and sad moments

I've had my fill, my share of losing
I have tasted defeat and failure and learned from them

And now, as tears subside
As emotions calm down

I find it all so amusing
I see the irony and humor in life's ups and downs

To think I did all that
I feel proud of my accomplishments

And may I say not in a shy way
I say this with confidence and pride

Oh no, oh no, not me
I did it on my own, not through anyone else's help

For what is a man
What is the true meaning of a man

What has he got
What are the real possessions of a man

If not himself then he has not
If he is not true to himself, he is not really a man

To say the things he truly feels
To speak his heart out truthfully

And not the worlds of one who kneels
And not bow down to someone else's authority

The record shows I took the blows
The evidence indicates that I faced hardships

And did it my way
And I faced these hardships as per my own terms

Yes and it's my way
And I am proud of it, as it is my approach

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE, JEUNE MUSIQUE EDITIONS
Written by: Claude Francois, Gilles Thibaut, Jacques Revaux, Paul Anka

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