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.
When I Get A Man
K. Michelle Lyrics
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Niggas came to win and I wasted my time uh, ah
I'm maintaining screaming out fuck it I'll be fine uh
But I can't act like it don't ever cross my mind, mind
I would give all this shit up
Just to stay home and be your wife
Fold some clothes give you what you like
You gon' luck up when you get it
Boy you better not miss it
Wanna give you all this love
'Cause when I find a man
He's gon' love me yeah
I'm gon' cater serve ya, give you what you deserve
He's gon' love me
'Cause when I find a man
He's gon' love me yeah
I'm gon' cater serve ya, give you what you deserve
He's gon' love me
I'm gon' roll it up, back it up pour it how you like
Oh
Baby one hit, just might change your whole life
Oh boy
Baby I'm down to ride, I'm in the passenger side
Oh boy
This good love we got can't be denied
Uh ah
I wanna give all this shit up
Just to come home to you at night
Don't care how I feel, I'll make sure you're right
You can have whatever you like
You gon' luck up if you get it
Boy you better not miss it,
I'm gonna give you all this love
'Cause when I find a man
He's gon' love me yeah
I'm gon' cater serve ya, give you what you deserve
He's gon' love me
'Cause when I find a man
He's gon' love me yeah
I'm gon' cater serve ya, give you what you deserve
He's gon' love me,
When I get a man
Oh I will treat him like a king
He gon' be my everything
He gon' love the hell outta' me
Yeah I won't hold back anything
No more heartbreak, I got a new song to sing
'Cause when I find a man
He's gon' love me yeah (he's gonna love me)
I'm gon' cater serve ya, give you what you deserve
He's gon' love me
(When I get a) man
He's gon' love me yeah
I'm gon' cater serve ya, give you what you deserve
He's gon' love me
When I get a man
Dark faded picture fell off the wall
Dropped to my knees, when I got that call
You aren't coming back,
Ran out of time
I'mma disaster, I need peace of mind
I cant stay down, I gotta start now
To rebuild this house, that you tore down
Keep what I can, start from the ground
Look all around, where do I start
Gotta repair this heart
I took some shots,
Tryna waste some time
I try to run, but you're runin' my mind
I'm on the ground, those ? House
Can't face no one, I'm such a coward
I cant stay down, I gotta start now
To rebuild this house, that you tore down
Keep what I can, start from the ground
Look all around, where do I start
Gotta repair this heart recognize
K. Michelle's "When I Get a Man" is a song about her longing for love and wishing for a man who will love her unconditionally. She talks about how she has been through several relationships where guys only come to play games and waste her time, but she holds on to the hope that one day she will find someone who will love her for who she is. In the first verse, she talks about how she has been maintaining herself and pushing through, but it still crosses her mind that she wants someone to love her genuinely. She goes on to describe what she would do for her man, saying that she would give up everything just to be his wife and cater to his needs.
In the chorus, K. Michelle sings about how when she finds a man, he will love her and she will cater to him and give him everything he deserves. She talks about how she will treat him like a king and how their love cannot be denied. In the second verse, she talks about how she is tired of heartbreak and wants to start anew. She sings about how she took some shots and tried to waste time, but now it's time to rebuild her broken heart and start over.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been awhile, since I had a love that's all mine uh
It's been some time that I had a romantic partner who was exclusively mine.
Niggas came to win and I wasted my time uh, ah
I engaged with men who wanted to make gains but, in doing so, I lost my valuable time.
I'm maintaining screaming out fuck it I'll be fine uh
I'm keeping up regardless of the pain and saying that I'll manage it somehow.
But I can't act like it don't ever cross my mind, mind
Although I try to ignore it, the idea of having a committed partner still haunts me.
I would give all this shit up
I am willing to give up all my personal interests.
Just to stay home and be your wife
Only to keep you happy and loyal, I am willing to become a dedicated and loving wife.
Fold some clothes give you what you like
I would prefer staying at home to fold your clothes and give you your preferred treats.
Boy you just don't know
Not understanding my feelings, you fail to realize my love and commitment towards you.
You gon' luck up when you get it
You are going to have a great life when you finally achieve my love.
Boy you better not miss it
If you cannot reciprocate my love, you'll regret it later.
Wanna give you all this love
I desire giving you my complete attention and affection.
'Cause when I find a man
Because I know it's certain that I will find the desired committed partner I need.
He's gon' love me yeah
He will give me all the love and commitment I need as his significant other.
I'm gon' cater serve ya, give you what you deserve
I will be the best partner and love you as you deserve while fulfilling all of your needs.
I'm gon' roll it up, back it up pour it how you like
I am ready to provide the preferred sexual experiences and pleasure that you desire.
Baby one hit, just might change your whole life
Even one night with me will make you experience a remarkable change in your love life.
Baby I'm down to ride, I'm in the passenger side
I am committed to the relationship and will accompany and support my partner through all life adventures.
This good love we got can't be denied
Our love is genuine and cannot be refuted.
You can have whatever you like
I am ready to meet all your preferences and give you what you want.
Oh I will treat him like a king
I will treat him like royalty when he commits to me.
He gon' be my everything
He will acquire all critical areas of my life.
He gon' love the hell outta' me
Our relationship will be filled with so much love and affection that we may forget other people exist.
Yeah I won't hold back anything
I will not stifle or limit my feelings for my partner.
No more heartbreak, I got a new song to sing
I am tired of being brokenhearted because I have a new love song to sing.
Dark faded picture fell off the wall
The collapsed picture is a symbol of my lost partner.
Dropped to my knees, when I got that call
I collapsed on my knees when I received the news of losing a partner.
You aren't coming back, Ran out of time
My partner will not return because time has slipped away.
I'mma disaster, I need peace of mind
Being heartbroken has turned me into a mess, and I want peace of mind.
Tryna waste some time
I am trying to engage in activities that don't remind me of my lost partner to waste some time.
I try to run, but you're runin' my mind
I am trying to forget about you, but you are always on my mind.
I'm on the ground, those ? House
I am down on the ground, feeling helpless and hopeless.
Can't face no one, I'm such a coward
I can't face people, particularly my ex-partner, because I feel like a coward.
Gotta repair this heart
I must fix the brokenness of my heart before I can engage in a meaningful relationship.
Recognize
Understand the emotions I am currently feeling.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANDREW CLIFTON, BIANCA ATTERBERRY, ERIC HUDSON, KIMBERLY PATE
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babylove0920
Dark faded picture fell off the wall
Dropped to my knees, when I got that call
You aren't coming back,
Ran out of time
I'mma disaster, I need peace of mind
I cant stay down, I gotta start now
To rebuild this house, that you tore down
Keep what I can, start from the ground
Look all around, where do I start
Gotta repair this heart
I took some shots,
Tryna waste some time
I try to run, but you're runin' my mind
I'm on the ground, those ? House
Can't face no one, I'm such a coward
I cant stay down, I gotta start now
To rebuild this house, that you tore down
Keep what I can, start from the ground
Look all around, where do I start
Gotta repair this heart recognize👌
5HLover
It's been awhile, since I had a love that's all mine uh
Niggas came to win and I wasted my time uh, ah
I'm maintaining screaming out fuck it I'll be fine uh
But I can't act like it don't ever cross my mind, mind
I would give all this shit up
Just to stay home and be your wife
Fold some clothes give you what you like
Boy you just don't know
You gon' luck up when you get it
Boy you better not miss it
Wanna give you all this love
'Cause when I find a man
He's gon' love me yeah
I'm gon' cater serve ya, give you what you deserve
He's gon' love me
'Cause when I find a man
He's gon' love me yeah
I'm gon' cater serve ya, give you what you deserve
He's gon' love me
I'm gon' roll it up, back it up pour it how you like
Oh
Baby one hit, just might change your whole life
Oh boy
Baby I'm down to ride, I'm in the passenger side
Oh boy
This good love we got can't be denied
Uh ah
I wanna give all this shit up
Just to come home to you at night
Don't care how I feel, I'll make sure you're right
You can have whatever you like
You gon' luck up if you get it
Boy you better not miss it,
I'm gonna give you all this love
'Cause when I find a man
He's gon' love me yeah
I'm gon' cater serve ya, give you what you deserve
He's gon' love me
'Cause when I find a man
He's gon' love me yeah
I'm gon' cater serve ya, give you what you deserve
He's gon' love me,
When I get a man
Oh I will treat him like a king
He gon' be my everything
He gon' love the hell outta' me
Yeah I won't hold back anything
No more heartbreak, I got a new song to sing
'Cause when I find a man
He's gon' love me yeah (he's gonna love me)
I'm gon' cater serve ya, give you what you deserve
He's gon' love me
man
He's gon' love me yeah
I'm gon' cater serve ya, give you what you deserve
He's gon' love me
When I get a man
Dark faded picture fell off the wall
Dropped to my knees, when I got that call
You aren't coming back,
Ran out of time
I'mma disaster, I need peace of mind
I cant stay down, I gotta start now
To rebuild this house, that you tore down
Keep what I can, start from the ground
Look all around, where do I start
Gotta repair this heart
I took some shots,
Tryna waste some time
I try to run, but you're runin' my mind
I'm on the ground, those ? House
Can't face no one, I'm such a coward
I cant stay down, I gotta start now
To rebuild this house, that you tore down
Keep what I can, start from the ground
Look all around, where do I start
Gotta repair this heart recognize
Tyshell Washington
this whole album is timeless...I have all three and I still bang this like it just dropped
Jeremy Collins
Tyshell Washington agree, 3 Year's later and still bumping this
Likedbymany
Tyshell Washington same here. This one is a instant classic.
Kay Humph
She needs to make another album like this BIG FACTS
Makaveli Shakur
K Michelle went in on this track . Beautiful to hear good music speak to the heart from the heart.
Miss. Tip
Makaveli Shakur yesss
Liyooopac Z
Lol
Laila
Yes
Ivory Williams
This beat is so hot! & her singing goes perfectly with it! Still my favorite album of hers!
Eric E
yes