.Flay was born Kristine Meredith Flaherty in Wilmette, Illinois, on June 30, 1985. She attended nearby New Trier High School. When she was seven, her parents divorced and her mother remarried soon after, bringing in a stepbrother and a stepsister. When she was 14 years old, her biological father—a guitarist who loved all musical genres—died of undisclosed causes related to his alcoholism; many of her songs include references to him. Flaherty's stepfather helped raise her and later adopted her. She has described herself as a tomboy during childhood, preferring baggier clothing and rejecting "all things girly". In 2003, she enrolled at Stanford University, pursuing a double major in psychology and sociology. According to Flaherty, many people she met during her time at Stanford influenced her musical style.
K.Flay began her music career in 2003, believing that most hip-hop hits on the radio were "simplistic, misogynistic and formulaic". After bragging to a friend that she could write similar songs, she wrote "Blingity Blang Blang", which she described as a "low-budget rap parody that contained far too many obscenities". After writing and performing the song, Flaherty realized that she enjoyed writing and recording music. She continued to experiment with music by writing songs and performing and recording them on her computer. She released a mixtape called Suburban Rap Queen in 2005, which she produced on her laptop, and began performing.
In 2010, K.Flay released her self-titled EP, and in 2011 self-released the mixtape I Stopped Caring in '96, which she later remarked was a career turning point. K.Flay signed with RCA Records in 2012, releasing two EPs: Eyes Shut in 2012, with songs produced by Liam Howlett from the British band The Prodigy, and What If It Is in 2013. She parted ways with RCA Records in 2013 because of differences of opinion. Upon leaving RCA Records, she left behind more than 60 songs she had written while signed under RCA Records, but no longer owned the rights to. K.Flay has described her time with RCA Records as similar to "an ill-advised marriage".
In late April 2014, K.Flay announced the release of her album Life as a Dog, by offering fans the ability to pre-order via PledgeMusic, reaching 196 percent of her initial goal. She wanted the project to be "DIY [and] self-motivated". It was recorded and produced in New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, with the final mix produced at San Francisco's Different Fur.
Life as a Dog was released independently on June 10, 2014. The album reached No. 14 on the Billboard Rap Albums chart and No. 2 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart. K.Flay toured extensively once the album was released, including headlining a tour and joining tours with AWOLNATION, Third Eye Blind, and Dashboard Confessional in 2014. In 2014 and 2015 she toured Germany, France, and other European countries. K.Flay also performed on the Warped Tour in 2014, saying that it "was almost like an exercise in becoming a better performer".
In 2015, K.Flay collaborated with Louis the Child on their song "It's Strange". The single was praised by Taylor Swift, who added "It's Strange" as one of her "Songs That Will Make Life Awesome" list and was featured on the FIFA 16 soundtrack. The song peaked at number 38 on the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart. On March 25, 2016, K.Flay released her single "FML". Later that year, K.Flay announced she had signed to Interscope Records as the first artist signed to Dan Reynolds' Night Street Records imprint. Her EP Crush Me was released 10 days later on August 19. The EP's song "Blood in the Cut" appeared on the soundtrack for XXX: Return of Xander Cage, Netflix's original series BoJack Horseman (season 4, episode 6), and in a 2017 NFL promo commercial drive.
K.Flay's album Every Where Is Some Where was released on April 7, 2017. The album's first single, "High Enough", was released in March 2017. She was the opening act for the North American and European legs of Imagine Dragons' Evolve Tour. In September 2017, Flay released the book Crush Me, a compilation of notes received from fans. At the 60th Annual Grammy Awards, "Blood in the Cut" received a nomination for Best Rock Song, and Every Where Is Some Where was nominated for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical.
On March 1, 2019, K.Flay announced that she was working on her third studio album and released a lyric video for its first single, "Bad Vibes". On March 19, the official music video for "Bad Vibes" was released.[35] On April 29, K.Flay revealed that the new album would be titled Solutions and announced the Solutions Tour. The album was released on July 12, 2019.
In December 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, K.Flay released a three-track EP called Don't Judge a Song by Its Cover which saw her covering "Break Stuff" by Limp Bizkit, "Self Esteem" by The Offspring, and "Brain Stew" by Green Day.
In April 2021, K.Flay announced that a five-track EP called Inside Voices would be released on June 11. The first song from the EP, "Four Letter Words", was released with a music video on April 23. The second song, "TGIF" featuring Tom Morello on guitar, was released with an animated visual on May 21.
In early 2021, K.Flay began live streaming on Twitch; she uses the platform to interact with fans, host live interviews with other musicians, and create and mix original songs in real-time. She also performed at the 2021 Grey Cup halftime show with Arkells and The Lumineers.'' On November 19, 2021, K.Flay released a second five-track EP entitled Outside Voices. The EP's first single, "Nothing Can Kill Us", was released on October 15, 2021; its accompanying music video was released on November 4. A second single, "Weirdo", was released on November 17, two days before the release of the EP. On February 4, 2022, K.Flay's fourth studio album Inside Voices / Outside Voices, was released. The album combines the Inside Voices and Outside Voices EPs along with two additional tracks, "The Muck", and "Good To Drive"
K.Flay has cited a wide range of musicians such as Royal Blood, Missy Elliott, Garbage, Lauryn Hill, Tame Impala, Jeremih, Metric, M.I.A., OutKast, Liz Phair, Cat Power, and Shlohmo as influences. Her work has covered genres including hip-hop, alternative hip-hop, indie, and pop-rock. She has described her sound as "genre-defying" and draws from lo-fi pop and hip-hop with a strong indie component in her sound.
Good News
K.Flay Lyrics
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But they don't know nothing, don't know never
Don't know nothing, don't know nothing, don't know never
Mare run 'round like a bad thing coming, bad thing coming, don't know nothing
Don't know nothing, rain keep coming, won't stop ever
Take my pills but I still get sicker, still get sicker, won't stop ever
Won't stop ever, still get sicker, don't feel better
We still got time, we still got soul
I could use some good news
Blue jeans, green lights, brighter views
I could use some good news, good news
To pull me through
Couldn't you, pull me through?
I could use some good news, good news
Sold my soul but I won't stop running
Won't stop running, just won't let up
Won't stop running, rain keep coming, just won't let up
Won't come back so I drink that liquor
Drink that liquor, don't feel better
Don't feel better, but still feel crazy, keep my head up
I still got faith, I still got hope
We still got time, we still got soul
I could use some good news
Blue jeans, green lights, brighter views
I could use some good news, good news
To pull me through
Couldn't you pull me through?
I could use some good news, good news
Sitting on the edge of the world
Side of the road, how did we get here?
So far pull up in the getaway car
I'm ready to go, ready to start things over
Trying not to live in the past
I'm looking ahead, no one could be my own best friend
I wanna get in the car, I'm ready to go
I'm ready to start things over
I could use some good news
I could use some good news
To pull me through
Couldn't you pull me through?
I could use some good news, good news
Sitting on the edge of the world
Side of the road, how did we get here so far?
Pull up in the getaway car
I'm ready to go, ready to start things over
Trying not to live in the past
I'm looking ahead, no one could be my own best friend
I wanna get in the car, I'm ready to go
I'm ready to start things over
Sitting on the edge of the world
Side of the road, how did we get here so far?
Pull up in the getaway car
I'm ready to go, ready to start things over
Trying not to live in the past
I'm looking ahead, no one could be my own best friend
I wanna get in the car, I'm ready to go
I'm ready to start things over
In K. Flay's song "Good News," the lyrics touch on the theme of perseverance and hope amidst difficult times. The first verse mentions bad weather and feeling sick, yet still having faith and hope. The chorus repeats "I could use some good news," emphasizing the need for positivity and hope when things are tough. The bridge has the singer sitting on the edge of the world, ready to start over and leave the past behind.
The overall message of the song is that even when life has its struggles, we can find strength in ourselves and our relationships to keep going and find a way to start anew. The repetition of "I could use some good news," drives home the point that sometimes we just need a glimmer of positivity to keep us moving forward.
Overall, the song is a reminder that though life can be hard, we have the ability to keep pushing and seek out hope and positivity. It encourages us to leave the past behind and embrace the present with hope for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Forecast does say more bad weather
The forecast predicts that there will be more bad weather ahead.
But they don't know nothing, don't know never
However, the forecasters don't really have any idea what they're talking about.
Don't know nothing, don't know nothing, don't know never
They're completely clueless and ignorant about what's really happening.
Mare run 'round like a bad thing coming, bad thing coming, don't know nothing
Despite the ominous signs, the forecasters still have no idea what's going on.
Don't know nothing, rain keep coming, won't stop ever
The rain keeps falling relentlessly, with no relief in sight.
Take my pills but I still get sicker, still get sicker, won't stop ever
Even though I'm taking medication, I still feel terrible and it doesn't seem to be getting any better.
Won't stop ever, still get sicker, don't feel better
The illness or problem is persistent and ongoing, and I'm not seeing any improvement.
I still got faith, I still got hope
Despite everything, I still have optimism and a belief that things will get better.
We still got time, we still got soul
There's still time to turn things around, and we have a fighting spirit to keep going.
I could use some good news
I'm really in need of some positive information or an uplifting story.
Blue jeans, green lights, brighter views
Things like comfortable clothes, easy traffic, and a better perspective on life could bring me some happiness.
To pull me through
I need something to help me get through this difficult time.
Couldn't you, pull me through?
Asking someone else for help, support, or encouragement.
Sold my soul but I won't stop running
I might have made some sacrifices or dealt with difficult situations, but I'm still pushing forward.
Just won't let up, won't stop running, rain keep coming, just won't let up
The challenges, obstacles, and setbacks keep coming, but I refuse to give up or slow down.
Won't come back so I drink that liquor, drink that liquor, don't feel better
I'm not going to dwell on the past or try to go back to how things used to be, even if I'm using alcohol to cope.
Don't feel better, but still feel crazy, keep my head up
I might not be feeling great, but I'm still trying to maintain a positive attitude and outlook.
Sitting on the edge of the world, side of the road, how did we get here?
Reflecting on how we ended up in this difficult or uncertain place.
So far pull up in the getaway car, I'm ready to go, ready to start things over
Feeling like it's time to leave this situation behind and start fresh somewhere else.
Trying not to live in the past, I'm looking ahead, no one could be my own best friend
Trying to focus on the future rather than dwelling on past mistakes or regrets; relying on myself for support and guidance.
Sitting on the edge of the world, side of the road, how did we get here so far? Pull up in the getaway car, I'm ready to go, ready to start things over
Repeating the idea that it's time to move on and leave this situation behind, with a sense of urgency.
I could use some good news
Still feeling the need for something positive and uplifting.
I could use some good news
Reiterating the point from earlier that I need some hope and optimism in my life right now.
To pull me through, couldn't you pull me through?
Asking for the help and support of someone else.
I'm ready to start things over
Emphasizing the idea that it's time to turn a new page and begin again.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kristine Meredith Flaherty, Thomas James Schleiter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jenncardona5998
K Flay hitting us with these late night uploads is fueling me
@epickgospodinov8977
for me it is 7:11AM
@strawberrysxda
I was abt to fall asleep but nvm lol, listening to this on repeat
@AntiLGBT_SuperExterminator
It's 1941 in here
@random7152
I was surprised. And these album is really good. (Hello from Russia!)
@sparkybleu1737
ikr, k.flay is the only artist I listen to when im happy AND when im sad drinking my brains out in tears, this shit keeps me going
@scarletconrad1450
Not that I’m complaining, but why are so many of my favorite artists releasing music at the same time
@misguidedghost9942
I was honestly thinking the same thing, and I'm loving it because I've been needing new tunes for quite a while.
@user-bd8cq1qz4s
Aahhh yes like Pvris just released a new single the same time as K Flay and I fuckin love it
@scrantonrogueofthesilvertr9031
It’s so hard to keep up