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.
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K. Michelle Lyrics
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Laying in this bed with this man
I know it's sex, but I wish it was more!
Praying when he get out this bed
He'll feel the same way he did, before
But I know good damn well when he walks out that door
'Cause if I let him do it, I did it to myself
And I was so dumb I need it, I need some help!
'Cause all that I can see is that she is prettier than me
Damn, I wish I had her body! I can hear my self-esteem
I don't like me, me,
Me!
And I feel so pretty today
This mirror don't look the same
I thought I liked the woman I was
But people keep saying, "change!"
Maybe they're right!
I made amends of my life!
I don't know where are we, I lost my sight!
'Cause if I let him do it, I did it to myself
And I was so dumb I'll need it, I need some help!
'Cause all that I can see is that she is prettier than me
Damn, I wish I had her body! I can hear my self-esteem
I don't like me,
Me
K. Michelle's I Don't Like Me speaks to the internal struggle that many women face with self-esteem and the need for validation from men. The song describes the singer's experience of being with a man whom she knows is only interested in sex, but she wishes there was more to their connection. She hopes that he will feel the same way after they are intimate but is ultimately left disappointed when he does not pursue a relationship with her. The singer blames herself for the situation, feeling that she allowed him to use her, and realizing that she needs help with her self-esteem.
The lyrics also delve into the singer's perception of herself in comparison to other women. She is constantly comparing herself to others, feeling inferior and wishing she had their body. The constant pressure to be physically attractive and desirable is a theme that is common among many women, and it is something that the singer struggles with throughout the song.
Overall, the song is a poignant depiction of the inner turmoil that many women face when it comes to self-worth and the need for external validation. It highlights the importance of self-love and acceptance and the detrimental effects that seeking validation from others can have on one's mental health.
Line by Line Meaning
Laying in this bed with this man
Being in bed with this man
I know it's sex, but I wish it was more!
Not satisfied with just having sex with him, wanting something more meaningful
Praying when he get out this bed
Hoping the man will still have feelings for her after they have sex
He'll feel the same way he did, before
Wanting the man to still have the same feelings for her after being intimate
But I know good damn well when he walks out that door
Realizing that the man will most likely not continue to see her
I ain't gonna hear from him anymore
Aware that he will not contact her after they part ways
'Cause if I let him do it, I did it to myself
Feeling responsible for letting the man use her for sex
And I was so dumb I need it, I need some help!
Regretting the decision to have sex with him, realizing she needs help
'Cause all that I can see is that she is prettier than me
Not feeling good enough compared to someone else
Damn, I wish I had her body! I can hear my self-esteem
Jealous of someone else's appearance, causing her self-esteem to lower
I don't like me, me, Me!
Not liking herself and struggling with low self-esteem
And I feel so pretty today
Feeling good about herself on this particular day
This mirror don't look the same
Noticing a change in how she sees herself in the mirror
I thought I liked the woman I was
Thinking she was okay with who she was before this experience
But people keep saying, "change!"
Feeling pressured by others to change
Maybe they're right!
Considering that people may be right about her needing to change
I made amends of my life!
Trying to fix things in her life
I don't know where are we, I lost my sight!
Feeling lost and confused about where to go from here
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, THE ADMINISTRATION MP INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BIANCA ATTERBERRY, DAVID ARCELIOUS HARRIS, KIMBERLY PATE, JAMES AONZO HARRI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Yiorgos Stathakis
This song still touches my heart & makes me cry. Insecurity, self esteem issues & mental health problems are so real & debilitating
Lucy
I relate to this song on so many levels.
arqziiisbiggestfan
I see mans be cheffed daily
arqziiisbiggestfan
Deal with it kid ur not the only 1
Cam Chaney
This is so me.... Ppl just don't understand that depression is real... I love this video I relate to it so much
Danyell Hill
Cam Chaney love you lee daughter y'all very nice kiss the kids miss you
Chocolate🍫Mocha☕️1996
u know I really respect this woman for every single song that she's has written and sung from the bottom of her heart with so much strong emotional feelings it complains that it hurts when u know u love that person it aches your heart that they don't feel the same way it's the same way that you've been going through before, everybody hurts inside of sad depression that makes them cry,crying hurts 2, but it ease out the pain kay I how it hurts u, u are one the strongest woman out there that's why I respect u so much u so sophisticated inside and outside u yearn beautiful things of singing with emotion that makes u feel something real inside of your heart kay u are a beautiful woman with your beautiful voice keep up the good work in new york I love u kay.
Yalena A
Yesss she’s amazing
Chocolate🍫Mocha☕️1996
+Paula Sims Aaww thanks for your support and love but I'm pretty sure every woman go thru a stage of feeling unloved and unappreciated and misused when you feel like you doesn't matter in this world it's a prosper to be strong in life and to hurt and to go thru pain at the same time
Paula Sims
I love how u just explained this...everything you said is exactly how im feeling at this very moment...thank u mr. Smith