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.
If It Ain't Love
K. Michelle Lyrics
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All night we fight about it, no way around it
Hands up, give up, we don't
Let's stop the shouting
Let's kiss about it
Can't explain what it is
I don't want to admit it
It's crazy, amazing
All wrapped in one, if it ain't love
I don't know what is
It's perfect, worth it
We'd turn and run, if it ain't love
I don't know what is
Makes us insane, no one's to blame
That's how I know you're the one
It's crazy, amazing
We fucked it up, if it ain't love
I don't know what is
I'm here, you're there
You say I'm complicated
But you can take it
One glass, I can't
Stop my heart when it races
I wouldn't change it
Can't explain what it is
I don't want to admit it
That maybe I'm addicted to you
It's crazy, amazing
All wrapped in one, if it ain't love
I don't know what is
It's perfect, worth it
We'd turn and run, if it ain't love
I don't know what is
Makes us insane, no one's to blame
That's how I know you're the one
It's crazy, amazing
We fucked it up, if it ain't love
I don't know what is
Oh!
It's gotta be a good reason
Why I come right back to you
I don't want no one to take your place
'Cause baby this love, this love!
It's crazy, amazing
All wrapped in one, if it ain't love
I don't know what is
It's perfect, worth it
We'd turn and run, if it ain't love
I don't know what is
Makes us insane, no one's to blame
That's how I know you're the one
It's crazy, amazing
We fucked it up, if it ain't love
I don't know what is, yeah
Oh!
If it ain't love
Oh!
The song “If It Ain't Love” by K. Michelle is about a tumultuous relationship that consists of fighting, shouting, and disagreements. Despite the conflicts, the singer and her partner cannot deny their love and attraction towards each other. The lyrics suggest that the singer is addicted to her partner and cannot explain what it is that draws her towards him. The chorus emphasizes that their love is crazy and amazing, that it makes them insane, and that they would turn and run if it weren’t love. However, no one is to blame for their actions and reactions towards each other, because they know that they are meant to be together.
The song captures an intense and raw emotion that is often associated with the beginning stages of a relationship. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to overlook any flaws or mistakes in her partner because she believes that their love is worth everything. It is evident that the singer is trying to come to terms with her love for her partner, despite her doubts and fears.
Overall, “If It Ain't Love” is a powerful song that describes the intense emotions and feelings associated with a tumultuous relationship. It is both relatable and captivating, and the chorus is one that is easy to sing along to.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm right, you're wrong
We always argue, and I think I'm right, while you think you're right.
All night we fight about it, no way around it
We keep fighting about things all night, and there seems to be no solution in sight.
Hands up, give up, we don't
We don't surrender in our fights and keep arguing with each other.
Let's stop the shouting
We need to stop yelling at each other and sort things out calmly.
Let's kiss about it
Instead of arguing, let's just kiss and move past our disagreements.
Can't explain what it is
I can't exactly point out what it is about you that makes me feel this way.
I don't want to admit it
As much as I feel this way about you, I don't want to accept it.
That maybe I'm addicted to you
It's possible that I might be hooked on you without realizing it.
It's crazy, amazing
Our bond is both absurd and fantastic simultaneously.
All wrapped in one, if it ain't love
Everything about us is encompassed in this one relationship, where nothing else matters besides love.
I don't know what is
If what we have isn't love, then I'm clueless about what qualifies for it.
It's perfect, worth it
Our bond is faultless, and it's worth fighting for, no matter what happens.
We'd turn and run, if it ain't love
If it's not real love, we'd have to run away to keep ourselves from getting hurt.
Makes us insane, no one's to blame
Being in love makes us crazy and irrational, though no one's at fault here.
That's how I know you're the one
I'm sure you're the one for me, because even though we have our differences and our crazy moments, it still feels right.
We fucked it up, if it ain't love
If our partnership isn't true love, then we both destroyed it by messing it up.
I'm here, you're there
We might be distant from each other, but our bond is still strong.
You say I'm complicated
You believe I'm a complex human, but you can handle all of me.
But you can take it
You're strong enough to handle my complexity and love me through it all, anyway.
One glass, I can't
Drinking even a single glass affects me when it comes to you.
Stop my heart when it races
My heart beats so fast when I'm with you that it's hard to slow it down.
I wouldn't change it
Despite the intensity of our relationship and the way it makes me feel, I wouldn't want to change anything about us.
Oh! It's gotta be a good reason
There must be a fantastic reason why I'm always drawn back to you, time and time again.
Why I come right back to you
Despite everything, I seem to gravitate back to you, no matter where we're at with each other.
I don't want no one to take your place
I don't want anyone else to replace you in my life, no matter what happens.
'Cause baby this love, this love!
My love for you is real and intense, and it's something that can't be denied or taken away.
If it ain't love
If what we have isn't truly love, then I don't know what else qualifies for the same.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Floyd Nathanial Hills, IIsey Juber, Rosina Russell, Patrick Hayes, Marcella Araica
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Shareia Wiseman
you truly deserve a Grammy not just a nomination this album is so 🔥🔥🔥🔥 you are a beast K but that has always been you and people are finally waking up and realize how talented you are. Congratulations Kim.💯✔🎤🎤🎶🎶🎵🎵💿💿🎊🎊
Terrie Michelle
This lady is in her own lane! Say what you will, but her talent cannot be denied!
Sage
Terrie Rogers
agree
amen
🙏👌
Kel
love the country vibe to it, one of my favs off the album.
Eni Mo
Favorite song. They need to push this to country radio!!
Qawie Wilcher
exactly she given us a lil taste of what she can give...I like it
Monique Murray
I'm listening to this song and it hits home bc my husband makes me wanna walk away sometimes but I listen to this song.....I can weather the storm....I look at my past relationship and it is nowhere near that.....just need to trust my heart and let that wall down...thanks K... continue doing what you doing and inspiring women like me and being our voice
Tiara M
It’s 2021 and I haven’t heard a song yet that is better than this R&B or Country. K Michelle is so under rated it makes me sick!
Michael Browne
My favorite song! Country stations need to be serviced this song! 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿👍🏿🍾👍🏿🍾🎼
Gracieuse Dilus
I know right .