The stylistic range of left-field pop artist Kali Uchis is reflected in the variety of her collaborators – an extensive genre-crossing list that includes Tyler, the Creator, Gorillaz, Daniel Caesar, Juanes, and BadBadNotGood. A singer, songwriter, and producer, as well as a video director, Uchis truly arrived on her own with the self-released Por Vida (2015), an EP that led to a deal with Virgin EMI. By the time Uchis released her lively debut full-length, the Top Five Billboard R&B/hip-hop hit Isolation (2018), she had already been nominated for Grammy awards through her featured appearances on Daniel Caesar's "Get You" and Juanes' "El Ratico."
Kali Uchis experienced the majority of her upbringing in Virginia and also spent time in her parents' native Colombia. As a teenager growing up in Alexandria, just south of Washington, D.C., she learned to play piano and saxophone and also developed a deep interest in visual arts. Her recorded debut was made in 2012 with the self-released mixtape Drunken Babble. Within three years, she had several singles to her credit, including "Know What I Want" and "Lottery," typically promoted with videos she directed, as well as collaborations with Snoop Dogg, GoldLink, Tyler, the Creator, and Major Lazer. Following the 2015 independent release of Por Vida, a free digital-download EP with tracks produced by Diplo, Kaytranada, and Tyler, Uchis started releasing her material through major-label Virgin EMI. A DJ Dahi-tweaked version of Por Vida's "Ridin Round," issued that November after a move to Los Angeles, was the artist's first single for the major label. "Only Girl," a relaxed Kaytranada production featuring Vince Staples and the Internet's Steve Lacy, followed in April 2016. She was also featured that year on Daniel Caesar's "Get You."
Throughout 2017, Uchis added to her discography of featured appearances via tracks by Juanes, Gorillaz, Tyler, Bootsy Collins, and Miguel, and she previewed her debut album with the singles "Tyrant" (featuring Jorja Smith) and "Nuestro Planeta" (featuring Reykon). By the end of the year, "Get You" had been nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best R&B Performance, and Juanes' "El Ratico" made Uchis a Latin Grammy nominee when it was up for Record of the Year. January 2018 saw the release of the BadBadNotGood-produced single "After the Storm" (featuring Tyler and Bootsy). Uchis released her debut album, Isolation, three months later. It debuted at number 32 on the Billboard 200 and entered the R&B/hip-hop chart at number four.
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i want war
Kali Uchis Lyrics
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Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Time too precious and my patience thin
My mind and my soul is the weapon
And every failure was a lesson
It's time to stop blocking these blessings
I wish I had the time that you takin'
'Cause I got needs
Yeah, I got needs
I want war, but I need peace
And they kept on callin' me crazy
But maybe, that's how God made me
Take a look at what you made me
Callin' me crazy, that's what you made me
Look at the mess I got myself in
I don't wanna get numb to the feeling
Will all my sins be forgiven?
Hope you pin me to the wall like a painting
I just want a kiss on my neckbone
I just want some head
And to feel wet kisses to make it all better
Ripped up my old love letters
Tick-tock, you got me fed up
Used up your chances, held my heart for ransom
And now a new man treat me better than you did
Get my pussy wetter than you did
You know it could happen, you and me
That's all that I wanted it to be
That's all that I wanted it to be
But I got needs
Yeah, I got needs
I want war, but I need peace
You kept on callin' me crazy
But baby, that's what you made me
Take a look at what you made me
Callin' me crazy, that's what you made me
In the song "I Want War" by Kali Uchis, she expresses her frustrations with a past relationship and her desire for something more fulfilling. The repetition of the oohs in the beginning creates a haunting and intense atmosphere, which sets the tone for the rest of the song. She starts off by saying that her time is precious, and her patience is wearing thin. She sees her mind and soul as her weapons and every failure as a lesson. Kali Uchis thinks it's time to stop blocking blessings and grow into her greatness. She wishes she had the time that her ex-partner was taking.
The chorus, "I want war, but I need peace," reflects a conflict within herself. She wants to fight for something better, but she also needs to find inner peace. She reflects on the past relationship, where she was called crazy but was made that way. Kali Uchis reflects on the mess she's gotten herself into and doesn't want to become numb to the pain she's feeling. She's hopeful that her sins will be forgiven, but she's unsure of her direction in life. The line "Hope you pin me to the wall like a painting" is a powerful metaphor conveying her desire to be looked at deeply.
Towards the end of the song, she reminisces about the past relationship and how her current partner treats her better than her ex-partner did. The line "Get my pussy wetter than you did" is her way of saying that she's found something more fulfilling sexually, which is a significant part of a relationship to her. She concludes with the chorus, stating that she's called crazy but made that way, and it's time for her ex-partner to see what he's made her into.
Line by Line Meaning
Time too precious and my patience thin
My time is important and I am running out of patience.
My mind and my soul is the weapon
My intelligence and inner strength are my tools.
And every failure was a lesson
I learn from and grow from every failure I experience.
It's time to stop blocking these blessings
I need to let go of my doubts and accept the good things that come my way.
See, I just wanna grow into my greatness
I aspire to reach my full potential and become great.
I wish I had the time that you takin'
I envy those who have more leisure time.
'Cause I got needs
I have desires that must be fulfilled.
Yeah, I got needs
I have legitimate wants and desires.
I want war, but I need peace
I am capable of fighting, but I prefer to live in peace.
And they kept on callin' me crazy
People have criticized and misunderstood me.
But maybe, that's how God made me
Perhaps my uniqueness was intended by a higher power.
Take a look at what you made me
My personality is a product of my experiences and interactions.
Callin' me crazy, that's what you made me
You contributed to my perceived craziness.
Look at the mess I got myself in
I am in a difficult situation of my own doing.
I don't wanna get numb to the feeling
I want to experience and process my emotions.
Will all my sins be forgiven?
I am concerned about the consequences of my actions.
Hope you pin me to the wall like a painting
I desire intense physical experiences.
I just want a kiss on my neckbone
I long for intimate physical affection.
I just want some head
I desire oral sex.
And to feel wet kisses to make it all better
I want passionate physical attention to alleviate my emotional pain.
Ripped up my old love letters
I am moving on from past relationships.
Tick-tock, you got me fed up
I am tired of waiting and ready for change.
Used up your chances, held my heart for ransom
You lost your opportunities and held my love hostage.
And now a new man treat me better than you did
I have found someone else who treats me well.
Get my pussy wetter than you did
My new partner satisfies me more sexually than you did.
You know it could happen, you and me
We could have had a good relationship, but it did not work out.
That's all that I wanted it to be
I had hoped for a positive outcome with us.
But I got needs
My desires and wants are important.
Yeah, I got needs
My desires and wants are legitimate.
I want war, but I need peace
I am strong, but I would rather avoid conflict if possible.
You kept on callin' me crazy
You continued to label me as unstable.
But baby, that's what you made me
Perhaps my erratic behavior was a response to your treatment.
Take a look at what you made me
You played a role in shaping my current state.
Callin' me crazy, that's what you made me
Your actions contributed to my perceived instability.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Karly-Marina Loaiza, Mark Anthony Spears, Roget Chahayed
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ana Laura Chaires
on Table For Two
Esta genial;D