.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.
Turn It Around
K.Flay Lyrics
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Yeah, ah, yo'
You know what I'm sayin'?
A lot of people heard the last album
And really didn't understand
What B2K was all about
But I'm a tell y'all
We ain't had no songs
[Lil Fizz]
This right here
Is about to be gangsta
[J Boog]
You sure?
~Lil' Fizz~
You know what I'm sayin', Boog?
[J Boog]
A'ight, let's see
Check it out
[Lil Fizz]
C'mon, uh
Hot spots
I bang like Little Rock
Step up in the club
And watch the beat stop
Hey, shorty
Can you do that dance in my drop? Park that
And make that booty clap like flip flops
Like the Flintstones
We can make the bedrock
Yes, this little boy got a house on the hill
Call me Montel
I got so many hot wheels
Now you know what I'm about
Let's turn this party out
A'ight
[Chorus]
Everybody, put yo' hands up if ya feel me
All the ladies come party with me
Fellas, grab yo' girl, and let's turn this party out
Everybody, put yo' hands up if ya feel me
All the ladies, come party with me
Fellas, grab yo' girl, and let's turn this party out
[Lil' Fizz]
Yo, uh
So much sex appeal
Girl, that thang can't be real
Baby, tell me what's the deal
All I want to know is, can we chill?
Far from average, love; you're bad habits
The way that thang move
You're makin' me want to grab it
Let's leave right now
Let's stop playin' around
It's a lot I want to do for you
How that sound?
Uh, you's a cutie
Scarf over you're doobie
Louie or Gucci
Look good on your booty
What's really good?
Can I floss you in the hood?
Tell you things that you think
I mean, knock on wood
So make it happen
If you want to handle it
Tonight, I'm a good, man
But tomorrow I'm scandalous
So, grab you're coat
Let make a exit
And if ya moms is home
Girl, we hittin' da Lexus
[Chorus x 2]
[Lil' Fizz]
Yo', on this last one, man
I gotta speak the real
Let everybody know
We don't ride around in trucks
We ridin' the Bentley bus
Don't other crews recognize
Y'all can't fade us?
When Platinum Status drop heat
Man, you already know
B2K and Chris Stokes - it always equal big dough
We in a 4.6 with four Asian chicks
They admirin' the ice around my neck and wrist
I'm like, show me, baby girl
How you do dat der
I got 'em all askin' Fizz
Can I play in you're here?
[J Boog]
Check it out
Let me pop that knowledge on y'all real quick
Uh, a lot of people think B2K - you know what I'm sayin'
Is all about imagine and, you know, dancin'
And stuff like that
And the people that's talkin' like that
Is probably the people that don't have a image
You know what I'm sayin'
So, if you need one
Come to T.U.G.; we got a lot of 'em
We'll give you one
Not a problem
'Cause we focused, man
Once again, we focused, man
Probably heard that on the last track
But I just want to get
I just want to get my point across
Round two
Raz be where you at
[Raz B]
I'm right here, ha ha
We focused, man
[Chorus]
The song Turn It Around by B2K features Lil Fizz, J-Boog, and Raz B. The song is about living life to the fullest and enjoying the party with friends. Throughout the song, the artists mention their luxurious cars, their bling, and spending time with women. The chorus invites the party-goers to put their hands up and dance, regardless of their social status. In particular, J-Boog pops in to clarify that B2K is not just about their dance moves but also about being "gangsta." He asserts that those who doubt their image should come to T.U.G., and they'll give advice on how to cultivate an image.
The lyrics suggest that B2K is living a luxurious life with fast cars and numerous women. They are confident in their appearance and their status. The party scene is their escape from their everyday life. They are living in the moment and enjoying life. At the same time, J-Boog's verse seems like a call-out to those who doubt their gangsta image. It might be that the criticism they face could be damaging to their overall reputation. The song seems like an attempted assertive stand, maintaining their image and reputation through lyrics that suggest they are unbothered by their doubters.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, ah, yo'
J Boog starts off the song with an informal greeting.
You know what I'm sayin'?
He asks if the listeners are following along with what he's saying.
A lot of people heard the last album And really didn't understand What B2K was all about But I'm a tell y'all We ain't had no songs That was jus' gangsta on our album
J Boog clears up misconceptions about B2K's music not being 'gangsta' enough, and promises something different in this song.
This right here Is about to be gangsta
Lil Fizz agrees that the song they're about to perform will be more 'gangsta' than their previous work.
You sure?
J Boog checks with Lil Fizz to make sure that he's confident about the direction of the song.
You know what I'm sayin', Boog?
Lil Fizz addresses J Boog by his nickname and asks if he understands the vibe they're going for.
A'ight, let's see Check it out
J Boog gives in to Lil Fizz's suggestion to try and make the song more 'gangsta' and starts the song.
Hot spots I bang like Little Rock Step up in the club And watch the beat stop Hey, shorty Can you do that dance in my drop? Park that And make that booty clap like flip flops Like the Flintstones We can make the bedrock Yes, this little boy got a house on the hill Call me Montel I got so many hot wheels Now you know what I'm about Let's turn this party out A'ight
Lil Fizz begins the first verse of the song, talking about his 'gangsta' exploits at clubs, his expensive lifestyle, and his desire to 'turn this party out.'
Everybody, put yo' hands up if ya feel me All the ladies come party with me Fellas, grab yo' girl, and let's turn this party out Everybody, put yo' hands up if ya feel me All the ladies, come party with me Fellas, grab yo' girl, and let's turn this party out
The chorus repeats multiple times, encouraging everyone to get down and party with B2K.
So much sex appeal Girl, that thang can't be real Baby, tell me what's the deal All I want to know is, can we chill? Far from average, love; you're bad habits The way that thang move You're makin' me want to grab it Let's leave right now Let's stop playin' around It's a lot I want to do for you How that sound? Uh, you's a cutie Scarf over you're doobie Louie or Gucci Look good on your booty What's really good? Can I floss you in the hood? Tell you things that you think I mean, knock on wood So make it happen If you want to handle it Tonight, I'm a good, man But tomorrow I'm scandalous So, grab you're coat Let make a exit And if ya moms is home Girl, we hittin' da Lexus
Lil Fizz continues his verse by seducing a girl at the party and taking her out to his car.
Yo', on this last one, man I gotta speak the real Let everybody know We don't ride around in trucks We ridin' the Bentley bus Don't other crews recognize Y'all can't fade us? When Platinum Status drop heat Man, you already know B2K and Chris Stokes - it always equal big dough We in a 4.6 with four Asian chicks They admirin' the ice around my neck and wrist I'm like, show me, baby girl How you do dat der I got 'em all askin' Fizz Can I play in you're here?
Lil Fizz brags about B2K's success and how they're riding in style, surrounded by luxury and beautiful women.
Check it out Let me pop that knowledge on y'all real quick Uh, a lot of people think B2K - you know what I'm sayin' Is all about imagine and, you know, dancin' And stuff like that And the people that's talkin' like that Is probably the people that don't have a image You know what I'm sayin' So, if you need one Come to T.U.G.; we got a lot of 'em We'll give you one Not a problem 'Cause we focused, man Once again, we focused, man Probably heard that on the last track But I just want to get I just want to get my point across Round two Raz be where you at
J Boog interrupts to defend B2K from criticism about their image and style, and he gets hyped up about being focused on their music.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARQUES B. HOUSTON, JEROME JONES, KELTON KESSEE, TONY OLIVER
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Jacked Cup
[Verse 1]
Lately, I've been on a bender
Living on the edges, need to find the center
Least that's what my ex says, told me to remember
Just because you sin, shit that don't make you a sinner
Know a couple sad songs, play em on my Fender
Find something to light up, sleep under the embers
Stressed and indecisive, might have lost my temper
Message in a bottle but it got returned to sender
Gave a guy my number but but then I acted funny
Meanwhile I waited all summer for the motherfucking subway
Now my legs are getting number, wonder if somebody loves me
Smoke I'd like to bum one, won't be feeling nothing
[Hook]
What I gotta figure, if it hurts is it worth it
Know that I know better, tomorrow I could turn it around
Turn it around (x3)
[Verse 2]
Lately, I've been acting mental
Say I'm too impulsive, need to slow my tempo
Handle full of vodka, mixed it with some Red Bull
Started feeling nauseous, for my daddy puffed a menthol
I would do whatever, whenever, if you said so
Won't forget your birthday, but I'm a fucking mess though
Even at my worst, well, kinda like the best though
Think of where I started, took it to another level
Yeah I got visions of us getting in trouble
Man that sip tastes just like cinnamon, and now I'm seeing double
Hold on give me just one minute, pack my shit into a duffle
Drive me far enough and I'll admit I love you
[Hook]
What I gotta figure, if it hurts is it worth it
Know that I know better, tomorrow I could turn it around
What I gotta figure, if it hurts is it worth it
Know that I know better, tomorrow I could turn it around
Turn it around (x3)
[Bridge]
Lose my faith, gotta borrow some
We go higher, we go higher
New mistakes when tomorrow comes
We go higher, we go higher
Said too much and I went too far
We go higher, we go higher
Down on luck, well that's all we are
We go higher, we go higher
[Hook]
What I gotta figure, if it hurts is it worth it
Know that I know better, tomorrow I could turn it around
Turn it around (x3)
[Outro (x2)]
Turn it around
We go higher, we go higher
Jonam Rodriguez
Lately, I've been on a bender
Living on the edges, need to find the center
Least that's what my ex says, told me to remember
Just because you sin, shit that don't make you a sinner
Know a couple sad songs, play em on my Fender
Find something to light up, sleep under the embers
Stressed and indecisive, might have lost my temper
Message in a bottle but it got returned to sender
Gave a guy my number but but then I acted funny
Meanwhile I waited all summer for the motherfucking subway
Now my legs are getting number, wonder if somebody loves me
Smoke I'd like to bum one, won't be feeling nothing
What I gotta figure, if it hurts is it worth it
Know that I know better, tomorrow I could turn it around
Turn it around [x3]
Lately, I've been acting mental
Say I'm too impulsive, need to slow my tempo
Handle full of vodka, mixed it with some Red Bull
Started feeling nauseous, for my daddy puffed a menthol
I would do whatever, whenever, if you said so
Won't forget your birthday, but I'm a fucking mess though
Even at my worst, well, kinda like the best though
Think of where I started, took it to another level
Yeah I got visions of us getting in trouble
Man that sip tastes just like cinnamon, and now I'm seeing double
Hold on give me just one minute, pack my shit into a duffle
Drive me far enough and I'll admit I love you
What I gotta figure, if it hurts is it worth it
Know that I know better, tomorrow I could turn it around
What I gotta figure, if it hurts is it worth it
Know that I know better, tomorrow I could turn it around
Turn it around [x3]
Lose my faith, gotta borrow some
We go higher, we go higher
New mistakes when tomorrow comes
We go higher, we go higher
Said too much and I went too far
We go higher, we go higher
Down on luck, well that's all we are
We go higher, we go higher
What I gotta figure, if it hurts is it worth it
Know that I know better, tomorrow I could turn it around
Turn it around [x3]
Turn it around
We go higher, we go higher
[x2]
Friskamino Mleczkojad
Lately, I've been on a bender
Living on the edges, need to find the center
Least that's what my ex says, told me to remember
Just because you sin, shit that don't make you a sinner
Know a couple sad songs, play em on my Fender
Find something to light up, sleep under the embers
Stressed and indecisive, might have lost my temper
Message in a bottle but it got returned to sender
Gave a guy my number but but then I acted funny
Meanwhile I waited all summer for the motherfucking subway
Now my legs are getting number, wonder if somebody loves me
Smoke I'd like to bum one, won't be feeling nothing
[Hook]
What I gotta figure, if it hurts is it worth it
Know that I know better, tomorrow I could turn it around
Turn it around (x3)
[Verse 2]
Lately, I've been acting mental
Say I'm too impulsive, need to slow my tempo
Handle full of vodka, mixed it with some Red Bull
Started feeling nauseous, for my daddy puffed a menthol
I would do whatever, whenever, if you said so
Won't forget your birthday, but I'm a fucking mess though
Even at my worst, well, kinda like the best though
Think of where I started, took it to another level
Yeah I got visions of us getting in trouble
Man that sip tastes just like cinnamon, and now I'm seeing double
Hold on give me just one minute, pack my shit into a duffle
Drive me far enough and I'll admit I love you
[Hook]
What I gotta figure, if it hurts is it worth it
Know that I know better, tomorrow I could turn it around
What I gotta figure, if it hurts is it worth it
Know that I know better, tomorrow I could turn it around
Turn it around (x3)
[Bridge]
Lose my faith, gotta borrow some
We go higher, we go higher
New mistakes when tomorrow comes
We go higher, we go higher
Said too much and I went too far
We go higher, we go higher
Down on luck, well that's all we are
We go higher, we go higher
[Hook]
What I gotta figure, if it hurts is it worth it
Know that I know better, tomorrow I could turn it around
Turn it around (x3)
[Outro (x2)]
Turn it around
We go higher, we go higher
Jacked Cup
[Verse 1]
Lately, I've been on a bender
Living on the edges, need to find the center
Least that's what my ex says, told me to remember
Just because you sin, shit that don't make you a sinner
Know a couple sad songs, play em on my Fender
Find something to light up, sleep under the embers
Stressed and indecisive, might have lost my temper
Message in a bottle but it got returned to sender
Gave a guy my number but but then I acted funny
Meanwhile I waited all summer for the motherfucking subway
Now my legs are getting number, wonder if somebody loves me
Smoke I'd like to bum one, won't be feeling nothing
[Hook]
What I gotta figure, if it hurts is it worth it
Know that I know better, tomorrow I could turn it around
Turn it around (x3)
[Verse 2]
Lately, I've been acting mental
Say I'm too impulsive, need to slow my tempo
Handle full of vodka, mixed it with some Red Bull
Started feeling nauseous, for my daddy puffed a menthol
I would do whatever, whenever, if you said so
Won't forget your birthday, but I'm a fucking mess though
Even at my worst, well, kinda like the best though
Think of where I started, took it to another level
Yeah I got visions of us getting in trouble
Man that sip tastes just like cinnamon, and now I'm seeing double
Hold on give me just one minute, pack my shit into a duffle
Drive me far enough and I'll admit I love you
[Hook]
What I gotta figure, if it hurts is it worth it
Know that I know better, tomorrow I could turn it around
What I gotta figure, if it hurts is it worth it
Know that I know better, tomorrow I could turn it around
Turn it around (x3)
[Bridge]
Lose my faith, gotta borrow some
We go higher, we go higher
New mistakes when tomorrow comes
We go higher, we go higher
Said too much and I went too far
We go higher, we go higher
Down on luck, well that's all we are
We go higher, we go higher
[Hook]
What I gotta figure, if it hurts is it worth it
Know that I know better, tomorrow I could turn it around
Turn it around (x3)
[Outro (x2)]
Turn it around
We go higher, we go higher
Jonam Rodriguez
Lately, I've been on a bender
Living on the edges, need to find the center
Least that's what my ex says, told me to remember
Just because you sin, shit that don't make you a sinner
Know a couple sad songs, play em on my Fender
Find something to light up, sleep under the embers
Stressed and indecisive, might have lost my temper
Message in a bottle but it got returned to sender
Gave a guy my number but but then I acted funny
Meanwhile I waited all summer for the motherfucking subway
Now my legs are getting number, wonder if somebody loves me
Smoke I'd like to bum one, won't be feeling nothing
What I gotta figure, if it hurts is it worth it
Know that I know better, tomorrow I could turn it around
Turn it around [x3]
Lately, I've been acting mental
Say I'm too impulsive, need to slow my tempo
Handle full of vodka, mixed it with some Red Bull
Started feeling nauseous, for my daddy puffed a menthol
I would do whatever, whenever, if you said so
Won't forget your birthday, but I'm a fucking mess though
Even at my worst, well, kinda like the best though
Think of where I started, took it to another level
Yeah I got visions of us getting in trouble
Man that sip tastes just like cinnamon, and now I'm seeing double
Hold on give me just one minute, pack my shit into a duffle
Drive me far enough and I'll admit I love you
What I gotta figure, if it hurts is it worth it
Know that I know better, tomorrow I could turn it around
What I gotta figure, if it hurts is it worth it
Know that I know better, tomorrow I could turn it around
Turn it around [x3]
Lose my faith, gotta borrow some
We go higher, we go higher
New mistakes when tomorrow comes
We go higher, we go higher
Said too much and I went too far
We go higher, we go higher
Down on luck, well that's all we are
We go higher, we go higher
What I gotta figure, if it hurts is it worth it
Know that I know better, tomorrow I could turn it around
Turn it around [x3]
Turn it around
We go higher, we go higher
[x2]
King Cone
You can see how much shes grown as an artist, this is amazing.
a.d.r marie
Work of perfection. k Flay you never disappoint.
Shon Willden
I cant get enough of her. Just what i needed, another addiction! Lol
Tankgirl
This is my fav song from K.Flay! I blast this everywhere I go and sing a long with feeling.
Do Rey
This song perfectly describes my life atm
Friskamino Mleczkojad
Lately, I've been on a bender
Living on the edges, need to find the center
Least that's what my ex says, told me to remember
Just because you sin, shit that don't make you a sinner
Know a couple sad songs, play em on my Fender
Find something to light up, sleep under the embers
Stressed and indecisive, might have lost my temper
Message in a bottle but it got returned to sender
Gave a guy my number but but then I acted funny
Meanwhile I waited all summer for the motherfucking subway
Now my legs are getting number, wonder if somebody loves me
Smoke I'd like to bum one, won't be feeling nothing
[Hook]
What I gotta figure, if it hurts is it worth it
Know that I know better, tomorrow I could turn it around
Turn it around (x3)
[Verse 2]
Lately, I've been acting mental
Say I'm too impulsive, need to slow my tempo
Handle full of vodka, mixed it with some Red Bull
Started feeling nauseous, for my daddy puffed a menthol
I would do whatever, whenever, if you said so
Won't forget your birthday, but I'm a fucking mess though
Even at my worst, well, kinda like the best though
Think of where I started, took it to another level
Yeah I got visions of us getting in trouble
Man that sip tastes just like cinnamon, and now I'm seeing double
Hold on give me just one minute, pack my shit into a duffle
Drive me far enough and I'll admit I love you
[Hook]
What I gotta figure, if it hurts is it worth it
Know that I know better, tomorrow I could turn it around
What I gotta figure, if it hurts is it worth it
Know that I know better, tomorrow I could turn it around
Turn it around (x3)
[Bridge]
Lose my faith, gotta borrow some
We go higher, we go higher
New mistakes when tomorrow comes
We go higher, we go higher
Said too much and I went too far
We go higher, we go higher
Down on luck, well that's all we are
We go higher, we go higher
[Hook]
What I gotta figure, if it hurts is it worth it
Know that I know better, tomorrow I could turn it around
Turn it around (x3)
[Outro (x2)]
Turn it around
We go higher, we go higher
Gabby Reid
One of my all-time favorite songs! love u
Amanda Lawson
I get to see her in concert tomorrow night!!! :)