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.
Wouldn't You Agree
KELIS Lyrics
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You stood by my side
And when you asked me to be yours
You made me cry
And so I was prepared
To take all the blows at the chin
But you never mentioned cheating
Please tell me what happened
What makes you think?
You get away with that
Talking to my best friend
Behind my back
Look what you did to us
Look what you did to me
What a wonderful loss
Wouldn't you agree?
She introduced me to you
Said you were just friends
She assured me you were the one
For me until the end
Now I should have known
By the magic between you two
That angel faces like yours
Can lie too, can lie too
Look what you did to us
Look what you did to me
What a wonderful loss
Wouldn't you agree?
Wouldn't you agree?
(Na, na, na, na, na)
Wouldn't you agree?
(Na, na, na, na, na)
Wouldn't you agree?
(Na, na, na, na, na)
Wouldn't you agree?
(Na, na, na, na, na)
Wouldn't you agree?
(Na, na, na, na, na)
When I see my friends
They've got to know
I not only lost a friend
But now my heart's about to explode
Now there's something I'd like
To say before I make my outro
(Oh God) Oh God
(Do you see that?)
Did you see that?
(There they go)
There they go
Why would you do this to me? (Yeah)
You can't lie in my face
(I thought you were my best friend, yeah)
Behind my back
Look at what you've done to me
(How could you do this to me?)
Can't believe what you've done to me
(How could you do this to me?)
Wouldn't you agree, yeah
(This can not be, he was my friend)
Love loss
Wouldn't you agree
(Wouldn't you agree)
Kelis's song "Wouldn't You Agree" explores the betrayal of trust in a relationship. The song starts with Kelis reflecting back on her early days of her relationship when everything appeared to be perfect, and her partner was attentive and loving towards her. However, the relationship takes a turn when Kelis's partner cheats on her with her best friend. She expresses her disbelief at the situation and how her partner could be so deceitful. Kelis believed that her partner was different from others and that he would never cheat on her, can’t believe that he would lie to her, but that did not turn out to be the truth. Kelis's feelings of betrayal and hurt are conveyed through her lyrics, which show that she trusted her partner, and this betrayal has bruised her beyond words.
Kelis's emotions come through very strongly in the latter half of the song. She implores her partner and best friend to look at what they have done to her and asks them if they think it's okay to lie and cheat on someone they claim to care about. She also reflects on how she has lost not only her partner but also her best friend, making her loneliness in the situation even harder to bear. Kelis asks her partner and former friend whether they agree that this loss will lead to loneliness and heartbreak. The song's repetitive refrain, "wouldn't you agree," emphasizes this point, driving home the message of heartbreak and loss.
Overall, Kelis's "Wouldn't You Agree" is an emotional and reflective song about the pain of betrayal in a relationship. Through her powerful lyrics, Kelis expresses her disappointment, loneliness, and heartbreak at the betrayal of trust in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
When I first met you
At the beginning of our relationship
You stood by my side
You were there for me
And when you asked me to be yours
When you asked me to be in a relationship with you
You made me cry
It was emotional for me
And so I was prepared
I was ready
To take all the blows at the chin
To face any challenges that may come
But you never mentioned cheating
You never told me you were being unfaithful
Please tell me what happened
I want to know what went wrong
What makes you think?
Why do you believe
You get away with that
You'll escape the consequences
Talking to my best friend
Communicating with the person I trust the most
Behind my back
Without my knowledge or consent
Look what you did to us
See the damage you have caused to our relationship
Look what you did to me
See the harm you have caused me personally
What a wonderful loss
Sarcastically referring to the situation as being positive
Wouldn't you agree?
Do you not think the same?
She introduced me to you
Another woman connected us
Said you were just friends
Claimed there was no romantic interest between you
She assured me you were the one
She convinced me that you were my perfect match
For me until the end
That you would be with me forever
Now I should have known
In hindsight, I realize
By the magic between you two
By the special connection you seemed to have
That angel faces like yours
That someone who looks as good as you
Can lie too, can lie too
Is also capable of dishonesty
When I see my friends
When I am with my friends
They've got to know
They need to understand
I not only lost a friend
I did not just lose a romantic partner
But now my heart's about to explode
I feel intense emotions
Now there's something I'd like
Now, I would like to express
To say before I make my outro
Before I end this song
(Oh God) Oh God
Expressing distress
(Do you see that?)
Do you notice this?
Did you see that?
Did you recognize it?
(There they go)
They are leaving
Why would you do this to me? (Yeah)
Asking the person why they would hurt me
You can't lie in my face
You cannot deceive me directly
(I thought you were my best friend, yeah)
Expressing disbelief
Look at what you've done to me
See the negative impact you have had on my life
(How could you do this to me?)
Asking how they could hurt me
Can't believe what you've done to me
I cannot accept the harm you have caused me
Wouldn't you agree, yeah
Don't you think the same?
(This can not be, he was my friend)
Expressing disbelief and sadness
Love loss
Love that has ended
Wouldn't you agree
Don't you think the same?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHAD HUGO, PHARRELL WILLIAMS, PHARRELL L WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jax Jett
When I first met you
You stood by my side
And when you asked me to be yours
You made me cry
And so I was prepared
To take all the blows at the chin
But you never mentioned cheating
Please tell me what happened
What makes you think?
You get away with that
Talking to my best friend
Behind my back
Look what you did to us
Look what you did to me
What a wonderful loss
Wouldn't you agree?
Sheduced me to you
Said you were just friends
She assured me you were the one
For me until the end
Now I should have known
By the magic between you two
That angel faces like yours
Can lie too, can lie too
Look what you did to us
Look what you did to me
What a wonderful loss
Wouldn't you agree?
Wouldn't you agree?
(Na, na, na, na, na)
Wouldn't you agree?
(Na, na, na, na, na)
Wouldn't you agree?
(Na, na, na, na, na)
Wouldn't you agree?
(Na, na, na, na, na)
Wouldn't you agree?
(Na, na, na, na, na)
When I see my friends
They've got to know
I not only lost a friend
But now my heart's about to explode
Now there's something I'd like
To say before I make my
(Oh God) Oh God
(Do you see that?)
Did you see that?
(There they go)
There they go
Why would you do this to me? (Yeah)
You can't lie in my face
(I thought you were my best friend, yeah)
Behind my back
Look at what you've done to me
(How could you do this to me?)
Can't believe what you've done to me
(How could you do this to me?)
Wouldn't you agree, yeah
(This can not be, he was my friend)
Love loss
Wouldn't you agree
(Wouldn't you agree)
Bran M
[Verse 1: Justin Vince]
When I first met you, you stood by my side
And when you asked me to be yours, it made me cry
And so I was prepared to take all the blows at the chin
But you never mentioned cheating, please tell me what happened
[Pre-Chorus: Kelis]
What makes you think (Na-la-la-la)
You'd get away with that? (Na-la-la-la)
Talking to my best friend (La-la-la-la)
Behind my back (La-na)
[Chorus: Kelis]
Look what you did to us (Na-la-la-la)
Look what you did to me (Na-la-la-la)
What a wonderful love loss (La-la-la-la)
Wouldn't you agree? (La-na)
[Verse 2: Kelis]
She introduced me to you, said you were just friends
She showed me you were the one for me until the end
Now I should have known, by the magic between you two
That angel faces like yours can lie too, can lie too
[Chorus: Kelis]
Look what you did to us (Na-la-la-la)
Look what you did to me (Na-la-la-la)
What a wonderful love loss (La-la-la-la)
Wouldn't you agree? (La-na)
[Refrain: Kelis]
Wouldn't you agree? (Na-na, la, la-na)
Wouldn't you agree? (Na-na, la, la-na)
Wouldn't you agree? (Na-na, la, la-na)
Wouldn't you agree? (Na-na, la, la-na)
[Verse 3: Kelis and Justin]
When I see my friend, they've got to know
I not only lost a friend, but now my heart's about to explode
Now there's something I'd like to say before I make my outro (Oh, God)
Oh, God, did you see that? There they go (Do you see that? There they go)
(Na-la-la-la)
(Na-la-la-la)
(La-la-la-la)
(La-na)
[Outro: Kelis and Justin]
How could you do this to me? (Yeah)
You kept lying in my face, behind my back (I thought you were my best friend, yeah)
Look what you've done to me (How could you do this to me?)
Can't believe what you've done to me (How could you do this to me? Yeah)
Wouldn't you agree? Yeah (It's killin' me, he was my friend)
No love lost, feelings lost, no love lost (You're my heart, I love you, -lings lost!)
Wouldn't you agree? (Wouldn't you agree?)
Nigga, go home! Nigga, go home! Can't believe that you loved me! (Wouldn't you agree?)
(Whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa, whoa-whoa-whoa)
(Na-na, la, la-na)
(Na-na, la, la-na)
(Na-na, la, la-na)
(Na-na, la, la-na)
(Na-na, la, la-na)
(Na-na, la, la-na)
(Na-na, la, la-na)
(Na-na, la, la-na)
(Na-na, la, la-na)
(Na-na, la, la-na)
(Na-na, la, la-na)
(Na-na, la, la-na)
Cj Jones
To this day this still is my favorite album closure.
D Farm
I love this album, this song is my favorite & Get along ❤️
carlos hayes
Summer 2021 and still love this album and especially this song!!
Unreleased/Underrated R&B Grooves
Nicole Wray and her brother Kenny on the backup vocals. Love it <3
FN MILN
Hey!! I love when roaming through my past favorite songs, triggering nostalgia, and I get the pleasure of seeing a comment from you. ❤❤❤
Janna Hurst
I love this whole album
ninababy97 Nina
This is still my jam... I was the 9th grade when this cd came out. Had this on repeat😂❤
De Andria McPherson
Beautiful song
Jordan’s Thoughts
Timeless love it
Melaine Shante Rabaka
This songs still epic 👑❤️🙌🏾