K. Michelle has stated that artists who have influenced her musical style include Mary J. Blige, Whitney Houston, and Tammi Terrell.
Her first mixtape What's the 901?, is considered a tribute to Mary J Blige. She released her second mixtape on Christmas Eve 2010 entitled For Colored Girls (Pre-Pain Medicine). K Michelle has an upcoming album called Pain Medicine which is one of the top anticipated albums of 2011. Her two singles "Fallin" and "I Just Can't Do This" were voted on 106 and Park for over eight weeks, and another single called "How Many Times" was released in February 2011. K Michelle has worked with artists such as R. Kelly, Trina, Gucci Mane, Rick Ross, Meek Mill, and many others. She earned her first gold plaque for her contribution to R.Kelly's album Love Letter where she was featured on the track "Love Is". Another mixtape, Signed, Sealed, Delivered was released in June 2011. Recent messages on twitter from K.Michelle state that she will be releasing another mixtape entitled S.T.O.R.M - she has already released "Worst Man I Ever Had", "2Pac Back Freestyle" amoung many other tracks that are slated to be on the mixtape. On a recent youtube video that played the 2Pac Back/My Last Freestyle, it was stated that the mixtape would be released in july. However, on July 28 K. Michelle told one of her fans on tumblr that the mixtape would be dropping in August. While in college at Flordia A&M University she pledged into the Beta Alpha chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
K. Michelle released another song from her mixtape "Many Men" which she released on twitter. However, since that song was released - no info on a S.T.O.R.M release date have surfaced. K. Michelle has been working hard on her mixtape as she has been shown in pictures with famous songwriters and producers and has recently said on twitter that one of her new songs on the album will be entitled "Real Love". She also sent a message to R&B singer Monica over twitter saying there was a spot for her on one of the songs on the album. The album and the mixtape have yet to have release dates.
Going Under
K. Michelle Lyrics
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Feet that ain't steady
Feels like my heart is givin' up
How come I'm
So heart headed, so forgiving
Forgetting how you bring me down
Who's gonna pick me up?
Who's gonna go the mile?
Fly me to the clouds?
I'm singing love
Don't fail me now, don't count me out
Oh love
Don't let me down, come back around, hey
It's like a jungle sometimes
It make me wonder how I keep on going under
It's like a jungle sometimes
It make me wonder how I keep on going under
It's like a jungle sometimes
It make me wonder how I keep on going under
It's like a jungle sometimes
It make me wonder how I keep on going under
My vision, so misleading
Me believing
In things I never saw
Deep inside
When I right now
Things got different
Oh it's not what we thought, no
Who's gonna pick me up?
Who's gonna give a fuck? Ooh whoah
Who's gonna go the mile?
Fly me to the clouds?
I'm singing love
Don't fail me now, don't count me out
Oh love
Don't let me down, come back around, hey
It's like a jungle sometimes
It make me wonder how I keep on going under
It's like a jungle sometimes
It make me wonder how I keep on going under
It's like a jungle sometimes
It make me wonder how I keep on going under
It's like a jungle sometimes
It make me wonder how I keep on going under
Everyday, it's a fight
Sinking fast, going down
I just wanna get back right
So I need you out of my life
I'm singing love
Don't fail me now, don't count me out
Oh love
Don't let me down, come back around
It's like a jungle sometimes
It make me wonder how I keep on going under
It's like a jungle sometimes
It make me wonder how I keep on going under
It's like a jungle sometimes
It make me wonder how I keep on going under
It's like a jungle sometimes
It make me wonder how I keep on going under
K. Michelle's song "Going Under" is about a woman who is struggling to keep her head straight and maintain her mental health while dealing with a toxic relationship. The first verse begins with her feeling physically weighed down and unsteady, as if her heart is giving up on her. She acknowledges that she is heart-headed and forgiving, even though she knows that her partner constantly brings her down. The chorus then asks who will be there for her during her most difficult times and who will fly her to the clouds.
Throughout the song she is asking Love not to let her down, as she struggles to keep her head above water in this tumultuous relationship. She feels like she is in a jungle, trying to navigate her way out despite the challenges that keep coming her way. In the second verse, K. Michelle talks about how her vision is misleading and how she's been believing in things she has never seen before. She realizes that things are not as they seem and wonders if Love will be able to save her. The bridge explores her fight to get back to where she was prior to this toxic relationship and she can only achieve this if they are no longer in her life.
The song is about the complexity of relationships and how sometimes it is almost impossible to leave them, even if they are dragging you down. The lyrics speak to the feeling of being stuck in a situation where everything is beyond your control, but somehow you manage to find the strength within to keep going. The rhythm and melody of the song add to its appeal and make the message more relatable to listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
My left side, feel so heavy
I feel emotionally or mentally burdened and overwhelmed.
Feet that ain't steady
I am unsteady and unsure, lacking the confidence I need to move forward.
Feels like my heart is givin' up
I am experiencing emotional exhaustion and feel as though I've got nothing left to give.
How come I'm So heart headed, so forgiving
I tend to be too forgiving and let others walk all over me, refusing to listen to my own heart.
Forgetting how you bring me down
I often forget the ways in which others have hurt or disappointed me.
Who's gonna pick me up?
I feel lost and uncertain, and I need someone to help me get back on my feet.
Who's gonna give a fuck? Ooh whoah
I need someone who truly cares about me and is willing to help me through my struggles.
Who's gonna go the mile?
I need someone who is willing to go above and beyond to help me, despite the challenges we may face.
Fly me to the clouds?
I need someone who can lift my spirits and help me to see the bigger picture.
I'm singing love
I am seeking a love that is healing and restorative.
Don't fail me now, don't count me out
I am hoping that love will save me from my current struggles.
Oh love
Love is the key to my recovery and healing.
It's like a jungle sometimes
Life can be chaotic and challenging, making it hard to keep my head above water.
It make me wonder how I keep on going under
I am questioning how I can keep going despite the struggles I am facing.
My vision, so misleading
I have been seeing things in a skewed or distorted way, leading me down the wrong path.
Me believing
I have been gullible or overly trusting, believing things that aren't true or accurate.
In things I never saw
I have been blindsided by things I didn't expect or anticipate.
Deep inside
In my heart or my gut, I know that things aren't right.
When I right now
In this moment, things are different, and I need to accept reality for what it is.
Things got different
Things have changed or taken a turn for the worse, leaving me in a tough spot.
Everyday, it's a fight
Every day is a struggle, and I am constantly working to overcome my challenges.
Sinking fast, going down
I feel as though I'm drowning, with no way to get to the surface.
I just wanna get back right
I am hoping to get back to a place where I feel whole and healthy again.
So I need you out of my life
I recognize that some people in my life are toxic and are holding me back, and I need to let them go.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WARREN FELDER, RONALD TYLER COLSON, BIANCA ATTERBERRY, MELVIN GLOVER, CLIFTON CHASE, KIMBERLY PATE, SYLVIA ROBINSON, GEOFFREY RICHARD, ED FLETCHER
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Byronette Bastian
My left side, feel so heavy
Feet that ain't steady
Feels like my heart is givin' up
How come I'm
So heart headed, so forgiving
Forgetting how you bring me down
Who's gonna pick me up?
Who's gonna give a fuck? Ooh whoah
Who's gonna go the mile?
Fly me to the clouds?
I'm singing love
Don't fail me now, don't count me out
Oh love
Don't let me down, come back around, hey
It's like a jungle sometimes
It make me wonder how I keep on going under
It's like a jungle sometimes
It make me wonder how I keep on going under
It's like a jungle sometimes
It make me wonder how I keep on going under
It's like a jungle sometimes
It make me wonder how I keep on going under
My vision, so misleading
Me believing
In things I never saw
Deep inside
When I right now
Things got different
Oh it's not what we thought, no
Who's gonna pick me up?
Who's gonna give a fuck? Ooh whoah
Who's gonna go the mile?
Fly me to the clouds?
I'm singing love
Don't fail me now, don't count me out
Oh love
Don't let me down, come back around, hey
It's like a jungle sometimes
It make me wonder how I keep on going under
It's like a jungle sometimes
It make me wonder how I keep on going under
It's like a jungle sometimes
It make me wonder how I keep on going under
It's like a jungle sometimes
It make me wonder how I keep on going under
Everyday, it's a fight
Sinking fast, going down
I just wanna get back right
So I need you out of my life
I'm singing love
Don't fail me now, don't count me out
Oh love
Don't let me down, come back around
It's like a jungle sometimes
It make me wonder how I keep on going under
It's like a jungle sometimes
It make me wonder how I keep on going under
It's like a jungle sometimes
It make me wonder how I keep on going under
It's like a jungle sometimes
It make me wonder how I keep on going under
TheLeast88
I know I am a minority here, as a white man. But K Michelle is killing it, bringing that real R&B style back with a modern twist. All the haters take a seat, this is musical talent right here.
THE GRINCH
YASSSS! Haters take a DAMMMMMN good seat!
Brendan Tate
U ain’t he only white guy that likes k Michelle.. in fact I listen to her multiple times a day with some songs on repeat 👍
Keneshia Allah
Lol Love your Comment For A White Boy
Little Jin
I’m an Asian girl here also and LOVING her music!! Lol
john mayfield
Right there with ya man. Living for her in 2022
Norvelle
this album was by far by her the best I've heard.
Litasha White
i like more issues than vogue
Jeremy Collins
all 3 of her albums are the bomb, it just show's how she's growing as an artist
J.A.A Music
I am with you