After a short spell working as a model, 5'10" Kelis began appearing on songs by Neptunes produced rappers such as 'Got Your Money' by the late rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard. Soon afterwards, she released her debut album, Kaleidoscope in 1999 of which the first single was 'Caught Out There,' a song based on the time she caught her boyfriend cheating on her, and she beat him. The video feautures Kelis leading a pack of angry women down the street screaming 'I hate you so much right now!'. The album was released in USA, Europe and Asia, but did not find much audience in the USA. Not a great success, it only sold 249,000 copies to date.
After finding her largest audience in Europe, Kelis released her second album titled Wanderland (2001) in Europe only, which like her first album did not fare well. It only sold 80,000 copies and was entirely produced by The Neptunes (Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo) again, similarly to her debut. Only one single was released 'Young Fresh N New'.
In 2003 Kelis finally found fame in her country with the single 'Milkshake,' which was a massive success in Europe, Asia and USA, and she began dating rapper Nas (born Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones). The single was from the album 'Tasty' which did not feature the Neptunes as heavily as her previous albums. Singles included the popular Dallas Austin produced 'Trick Me' and 'Millionaire', a collaboration with OutKast's Andre 3000. 'In Public's duet with Nas was the fourth single from the album, becoming a top twenty hit in the U.K. without a video.
In 2006, Kelis presented a new album to her fans, entitled Kelis Was Here, which was originally to be called 'The Puppeteer' which was released on 22 August but was due Fall 2005. No Neptunes tracks appeared on this album, but Kelis used other producers such as Max Martin, Will.I.Am (Black Eyed Peas) and Raphael Saadiq. Singles are the huge 'Bossy', 'Blindfold Me', and 'Lil Star'. Kelis wrote more of the material on this album than she did for Tasty, and carries off the sci-fi, electronica sounds so often considered Neptunes material without them. This is most evident on the brilliant 'Trilogy'. Kelis has said she wants to make her mark with this album, as it will be the last 'album like this' she will make.
In October 2007, Kelis was dumped by Jive Records, for poor sales of Kelis Was Here but a new album is in the pipeline. The Hits - a greatest hits collection - was released in March 2008, including tracks where she was a featured artist, eg, Got Your Money by Ol' Dirty Bastard , N.E.R.D's Truth or Dare, and Richard X's Finest Dreams.
Kelis then signed to Interscope Records, and released her fifth studio album entitled Flesh Tone in May 2010. The David Guetta-produced Acapella preceded the LP in February of that year. Other singles released from the album include '4th of July (Fireworks)', 'Scream' and 'Brave'. The following year, Kelis appeared on Calvin Harris' 'Bounce'.
In the beginning of 2010, Kelis received a letter by animal rights organization PETA, in which she was informed about the cruelty that comes along with the production of fur coats. She pointed out that the organization seems to have little concern about the treatment of people of color and that she will continue wearing fur and eating meat.
Songfacts reported that 'Distance', the planned first single from Kelis’ sixth studio album received its first play during the June 30, 2012 show of The Beatnik Mix on London's Reprezent 107.3FM. At the time, the album was set to be house/dance-inspired, but sessions with TV on The Radio's Dave Sitek led to it taking a soul-like direction.
Kelis completed her sixth album in April 2013, and her new label Ninja Tune confirmed details regarding the album in January the following year, 'Jerk Ribs' served as the lead single for the album; the track had however been previously released as a free download the previous year.
Food was released in April 2014 to critical acclaim. Kelis also appeared for the first time at the annual South by Southwest festival, both performing and serving meals to attendees from her food truck.
Hearts
KELIS Lyrics
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Heart, heart, heart, heart, heart
Heart, Heart
Heart, Heart break
Heart, Heart break
Don't want another heart break
Don't want another heart break
Heart, Heart break
We used to be so cool oh
I Would do anything for you oh
When you would I call I come running
I held you down while you're frontin
Thought I was more than a woman to you
How could you be so cruel
It's supposed to be me and you
Look what we've been through
Now what am I goin do?
Since you don't love me the same
(I don't want another) Don't want another heart break love
Heart break love
Heart break love
Heart break love
(Said I got to let you know)
Don't want another heart break love
Heart break love
Heart break love
Heart break love
Could it be that I'm a fool for you?
I'm surprised that I ain't see the truth
When I hit you on a text, never text back
Always chillin with your boys, never got that
Ain't worried about it no more, don't stress that
I'm movin on now, I'm sure I'm on the right track
I'm finding that I gotta get away from you
I rather walk alone, than stay and hurt with you
Please don't call my phone
Can't hurt me no more
Cause I finally see that this is just another
Heart break love
Heart break love
Heart break love
Don't want another heart break love
Heart break love
Heart break love
Heart break love
Don't want another heart break love
Heart break love
Heart break love
Heart break love
Don't want another heart break love
Heart break love
Heart break love
Heart break love
I don't want another heart break
Don't want another heart break
Heart, heart, heart, heart, heart
Heart, Heart
Heart, Heart break
Heart, Heart break
Don't want another heart break
Don't want another heart break
Heart, Heart break
Don't want another heart break love
Heart break love
Heart break love
Heart break love
Don't want another heart break love
Heart break love
Heart break love
Heart break love
Don't want another heart break love
Heart break love
Heart break love
Heart break love
Don't want another heart break love
Heart break love
Heart break love
Heart break love
Don't want another heart break
Heart, heart, heart, heart, heart
Heart, Heart
Heart, Heart break
Heart, Heart break
Don't want another heart break
Don't want another heart break
Heart, Heart break
The lyrics to Kelis's song "Hearts" describe the pain and disappointment the singer feels after experiencing heartbreak and their desire to avoid going through it again. The repetition of the phrase "Don't want another heart break" emphasizes the singer's strong aversion to experiencing this pain once more.
In the first verse, the singer reflects on their past relationship, describing how they were devoted and always there for their partner. However, they speculate on how their partner could be so cruel and not value their love. The line "It's supposed to be me and you, look what we've been through" suggests that they had endured hardships together and expected a stronger bond. This leads to the question of what the singer will do now that their partner no longer loves them the same way.
The chorus reiterates the singer's determination to avoid another heartbreak, repeating the phrase "Don't want another heart break love." They express their desire to move on and find happiness elsewhere, realizing that it's better to be alone than to remain in a hurtful relationship. The line "Please don't call my phone, can't hurt me no more, cause I finally see that this is just another heartbreak love" signifies their newfound understanding that their relationship was only causing pain and it's time to let go.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hearts" convey the emotions of pain, betrayal, and the determination to guard one's heart against further heartbreak. It is a reflection on the aftermath of a relationship that didn't work out and the singer's resolution to move forward and protect themselves from experiencing similar pain in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't want another heart break
I don't want to experience the pain of another failed relationship
Heart, heart, heart, heart, heart
Repeatedly emphasizing the theme of heartbreak
Heart, Heart
Further emphasis on the pain of heartbreak
Heart, Heart break
Acknowledging the experience of heartbreak
Heart, Heart break
Continuing to express the pain of heartbreak
Don't want another heart break
Reiterating the desire to avoid heartbreak
Don't want another heart break
Stating the aversion towards experiencing heartbreak again
Heart, Heart break
Expressing the pain caused by heartbreak
We used to be so cool oh
Reflecting on the past when the relationship was strong and enjoyable
I Would do anything for you oh
Expressing the willingness to go to great lengths for the person
When you would I call I come running
Highlighting the immediate response and support given when the person needed assistance
I held you down while you're frontin
Staying loyal and supportive even when the person was pretending or acting fake
Thought I was more than a woman to you
Believing that the relationship held a deeper, more significant value
How could you be so cruel
Expressing disbelief and disappointment in the person's cruel behavior
It's supposed to be me and you
Reminding the person of the original commitment and expectation of exclusivity
Look what we've been through
Reflecting on the hardships and challenges faced together in the relationship
Now what am I goin do?
Expressing confusion and uncertainty about the next steps to take
Since you don't love me the same
Realizing that the love between them is no longer reciprocated equally
(I don't want another) Don't want another heart break love
Reiterating the desire to avoid another painful experience of love ending
Heart break love
Describing the kind of love that leads to heartbreak
Heart break love
Continuing to emphasize the connection between love and heartbreak
Heart break love
Repeating the concept of love resulting in heartbreak
(Said I got to let you know)
Expressing the need to communicate the decision and feelings to the other person
Could it be that I'm a fool for you?
Questioning if being in love with the person makes them foolish
I'm surprised that I ain't see the truth
Feeling shocked for not recognizing the reality of the situation earlier
When I hit you on a text, never text back
Not receiving a response to messages, indicating lack of communication and interest
Always chillin with your boys, never got that
Not understanding why the person prioritizes spending time with friends over the relationship
Ain't worried about it no more, don't stress that
Deciding to let go of worries and not to be affected by it anymore
I'm movin on now, I'm sure I'm on the right track
Taking steps to move forward and believing that it's the correct path
I'm finding that I gotta get away from you
Realizing the necessity to distance oneself from the person for personal growth and healing
I rather walk alone, than stay and hurt with you
Preferring solitude over staying in a relationship that causes pain and suffering
Please don't call my phone
Requesting the person not to contact them anymore
Can't hurt me no more
Asserting that the person's actions and words no longer have the power to inflict pain
Cause I finally see that this is just another
Realizing that the relationship is just another instance of heartbreak
Heart break love
Recognizing that the love they had turned into heartbreak
Heart break love
Continuing to describe the love that brings about heartbreak
Heart break love
Reiterating the association between love and heartbreak
Don't want another heart break love
Expressing the desire to avoid experiencing another love ending in heartbreak
Heart break love
Describing the type of love that leads to heartbreak
Heart break love
Continuing to emphasize the connection between love and heartbreak
Heart break love
Repeating the idea of love resulting in heartbreak
Don't want another heart break love
Stating the aversion towards experiencing love that ends in heartbreak again
Heart break love
Describing the love that brings about heartbreak
Heart break love
Continuing to link love with heartbreak
Heart break love
Reiterating the connection between love and heartbreak
Don't want another heart break love
Expressing the desire to avoid experiencing another painful love ending
Heart, heart, heart, heart, heart
Emphasizing the recurring theme of heartbreak
Heart, Heart
Further emphasizing the pain of heartbreak
Heart, Heart break
Reiterating the experience of heartbreak
Heart, Heart break
Continuing to express the pain caused by heartbreak
Don't want another heart break
Concluding the desire to avoid experiencing the pain of heartbreak again
Don't want another heart break
Reinforcing the aversion towards heartbreak
Heart, Heart break
Stating the pain associated with heartbreak
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