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.
How Do You Know?
K. Michelle Lyrics
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Than wrapped up in love
Can't seem to get it right
Can't seem to get it right
Fill me up
And still leave me a little dry
Love comes and cleans you out
Love's got an enemy now
How can I forget about the past?
So easily and start again
How do you know?
How do you know?
When you've given him everything
And he still made a mess of things
How do you know, know know know?
Oh, it feels so good in the moment
But it's just the moment, that'll soon be over
Once my thoughts are sober
And I'll trade it all love just to believe again
Looking for reasons why its never the right time
How do I forget about the past?
So easily and start again
How do you know?
How do you know?
When you've given him everything
And he still made a mess of things
How do you know?
We don't understand it's worth until it hurts
Sometimes we're so blinded
And always reminded
What's all the fear made me mess it up again
Maybe it was me, maybe it was him
But I just don't know
Don't know which way to go
How do you know?
How do you know?
When you've given him everything
And you still made a mess of things
How do you know, know know know?
In this song, K. Michelle expresses her struggles with love and relationships. She sings that she would rather be alone and cold than to be wrapped up in love that does not seem to work out. She talks about how she gives her all to her partner, but they always make a mess of things, leaving her feeling unfulfilled and empty even when they are together. She questions how to move on from the past and start again without bringing in the baggage that comes with failed relationships.
The chorus of the song, "How do you know?", is a rhetorical question that speaks to how difficult it is to navigate love and relationships. K. Michelle acknowledges that sometimes we don't understand the worth of love until it hurts, and we can be blinded by fear and past experiences that affect our ability to connect with others. The lyrics speak to the universal struggles of trying to find love and maintain a healthy relationship while facing the obstacles that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd rather be cold
I would prefer to feel nothing than to be involved in love.
Than wrapped up in love
Being in love is not ideal for me.
Can't seem to get it right
I can't seem to have a successful relationship.
Can't seem to get it right
I can't seem to have a successful relationship.
Fill me up
I want to be fulfilled emotionally by someone/something.
And still leave me a little dry
But, it feels like my emotional needs are not completely met.
Love comes and cleans you out
Love has the power to make you vulnerable and expose your weakness.
Love's got an enemy now
Love is facing an opposition.
How can I forget about the past?
How can I move on from my previous hurtful experiences?
So easily and start again
I want to be able to move on easily and start fresh.
How do you know?
How do you determine if your relationship will bring lasting happiness?
How do you know?
How do you determine if your relationship will bring lasting happiness?
When you've given him everything
When you have put in all your effort in the relationship.
And he still made a mess of things
And your efforts seem to be in vain because the relationship remains unsuccessful.
Oh, it feels so good in the moment
Love feels amazing at first.
But it's just the moment, that'll soon be over
However, the happiness you feel will be temporary.
Once my thoughts are sober
Once my mind is clear and not clouded by temporary love.
And I'll trade it all love just to believe again
I am willing to give up a temporary relationship for a chance at true love.
Looking for reasons why it's never the right time
Trying to understand why relationships always seem to fail.
We don't understand it's worth until it hurts
We don't value a relationship until we experience the hurt that comes from it ending.
Sometimes we're so blinded
Sometimes we are too deeply in love to see the issues clearly.
And always reminded
Emotional hurt is not easily forgotten.
What's all the fear made me mess it up again
Fear of being hurt has caused me to ruin my chances at love again.
Maybe it was me, maybe it was him
Perhaps the failure of the relationship was a result of both our actions.
But I just don't know
I don't understand why the relationship failed.
Don't know which way to go
I am unsure of the direction I should take in terms of love.
How do you know?
How do you determine if your relationship will bring lasting happiness?
How do you know?
How do you determine if your relationship will bring lasting happiness?
When you've given him everything
When you have put in all your effort into the relationship.
And you still made a mess of things
And your efforts seem to be in vain because the relationship remains unsuccessful.
How do you know, know know know?
How do you determine if your relationship will bring lasting happiness?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BIANCA ATTERBERRY, RONNIE JACKSON, TIMOTHY BLOOM, KIMBERLY PATE, BRANDON HODGES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I'd rather be cold
Than wrapped up in love
Can't seem to get it right
Can't seem to get it right
Fill me up
And still leave me a little dry
Love comes and cleans you out
Love's got an enemy now
How can I forget about the past?
So easily and start again
How do you know?
How do you know?
When you've given him everything
And he still made a mess of things
How do you know, know know know?
Oh, it feels so good in the moment
But it's just the moment, that'll soon be over
Once my thoughts are sober
And I'll trade it all love just to believe again
Looking for reasons why its never the right time
How do I forget about the past?
So easily and start again
How do you know?
How do you know?
When you've given him everything
And he still made a mess of things
How do you know?
We…
@nyckharris2001
ANY song of K. Michelle's goes straight to your heart and makes you think about any relationship you have with anybody. How she does it is insane, she sings from her experiences but it's almost like we all have gotten a taste of that same pain and/or discomfort in our lives. K. MICHELLE IS ABOUT TO GIVE US A BLESSING WITH THIS NEW ALBUM!
@edlee2336
I really don't understand why this wasn't a single?????? This was hands down the best or at least one of the best songs on the album. The video to this could've been so beautiful 😩😍
@nerdnooneeverreallydies7235
So true...
@championgibson1658
This was her first single of the album
@jermainejones6149
@Champion Gibson I think so this a beautiful song
@melinakerifan
My favourite song of all time! I remember crying the first time i heard this. The lyrics just really hit my heart on every level in any emotional situation! & Her vocal performance is PHENOMENAL. The cracks in her voice & power gives me chills. I'll never forget the first time i heard this & i still have it on repeat nearly a year later
@ItsDevanteB
Vocals on FLEEK! 🙌
@darriuswilliams6
Yes 🙌
@helannadear7889
Yassss
@trapglo4637
Devante Bailey