Graham was born in Geneva, Switzerland and raised in Los Angeles, California. Her father, Joseph, is Liberian and her mother, Natasha, is Jewish (of half Russian and half Polish ancestry). Graham was born in Geneva, while her father was working as a journalist for the United Nations. Graham's father was a music executive and the godfather of two of Quincy Jones' children, while her grandfather was a UN Ambassador, serving for 40 years in The Netherlands, Sweden, Romania, and Kenya. Graham attended Hebrew school and speaks English, Spanish, and French, as well as some Portuguese, and Hebrew.
In addition to being a professional actress and dancer, Graham began to pursue a career as a musical artist. One of the first songs she wrote, entitled "Derailed", was featured in a Jean-Claude Van Damme film. In 2008, Graham completed a world tour with The Black Eyed Peas; she is featured in two songs "I Got It From My Mama" and "The Donque Song" featuring Snoop Dogg, released on will.i.am's solo release, Songs About Girls. In 2010, Graham released the single "Sassy". She then went on to release multiple covers including Paula Abdul's "Cold Hearted", which garnered Graham the attention of Paula Abdul. Graham contributed a cover of the classic Garbage song "Only Happy When It Rains" to the Vampire Diaries soundtrack for the December 2, 2010 episode titled "The Sacrifice".
Supa Dope
Kat Graham Lyrics
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Like what you see
You cant take your eyes off of me
Yeah I think I'm pulling
Pulling you in
Cant take your mind off of me
Woah
Woah
I know ya like it
Woah
I know ya like it
I know ya like it
I know ya like...
I'm supa dope
Funky, fresh
I'm supa dope
Funky, fresh
I'm supa dope
Funky, fresh
I'm supa dope
Funky, fresh
I think that you're so intrigued
You neve met a chick like me
Like the snare on the record
I'm poppin'
When they see me like flies
They droppin'
Correct me if I'm wrong
I kinda maybe turn you on
I'm like the leader of my band
And your lookin' like a stadium fan yea
Yeah I think you like it
Like what you see
You cant take your eyes off of me
Yeah I think I'm pulling
Pulling you in
Cant take your mind off of me
Woah
I know ya like it
Woah
I know ya like it
Woah
I know ya like it
I know ya like it
I know ya like...
I'm supa dope
Funky, fresh
I'm supa dope
Funky, fresh
I'm supa dope
Funky, fresh
I'm supa dope
Funky, fresh
Tell me what ya wanna
Wanna do
Might push it to the limit with you
And if I give you some my time
Betta blow my
Blow my mind
Don't talk
Don't talk
Thats cheap
Back it up
Back it up
Show me
If you think I'm what you want
Can you
Turn me
Turn me on
Yeah I think you like it
Like what you see
You cant take your eyes off of me
Yeah I think I'm pulling
Pulling you in
Cant take your mind off of me
Woah
I know ya like it
Woah
I know ya like it
Woah
I know ya like it
I know ya like it
I know ya like...
I'm supa dope
Funky, fresh
I'm supa dope
Funky, fresh
Far from you average
So damn fabulous
Kisses are my arsenal
Hit you like a wrecking ball
Supa dope
Funky, fresh
I'm Supa dope
Funky, fresh
Far from you average
So damn fabulous
Kisses are my arsenal
Hit you like a wrecking ball
Yeah I think you like it
Like what you see
You cant take your eyes off of me
Yeah I think I'm pulling
Pulling you in
Cant take your mind off of me
Yeah I think you like it
Like what you see
You cant take your eyes off of me
Yeah I think I'm pulling
Pulling you in
Cant take your mind off of me
Woah
I know ya like it
Woah
I know ya like it
Woah
I know ya like it
I know ya like it
I know ya like...
I'm supa dope
Funky, fresh
I'm supa dope
Funky, fresh
I'm supa dope
Funky, fresh
I'm supa dope
Funky, fresh
The lyrics to Kat Graham's song 'Supa Dope' are about the singer's confidence and uniqueness, with her comparing herself to music that pops and the snare on a record. She believes that the person she is singing to is intrigued by her and has never met anyone like her before, and she knows that they like what they see as they can't take their eyes off of her. The chorus repeats the phrase 'I'm supa dope, funky, fresh', emphasizing her confidence and again highlighting her uniqueness.
The second verse continues to express her confidence, with her comparing herself to a band leader and her admirer to a stadium fan. The bridge talks about her being far from average and her kisses hitting like a wrecking ball, showing her dominance and power in the relationship. The final chorus repeats the idea that the person she is singing to likes what they see and can't take their eyes off of her.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah I think you like it
I can tell that you're attracted to me
Like what you see
The way I look is what's caught your attention
You cant take your eyes off of me
You can't stop staring at me
Yeah I think I'm pulling
I feel like I'm drawing you in
Pulling you in
I'm captivating your attention
Cant take your mind off of me
You're completely focused on me
Woah
Expressing excitement
I know ya like it
I'm confident that you're into me
I'm supa dope
I'm really cool and impressive
Funky, fresh
Trendy and stylish
You neve met a chick like me
I'm unique and unlike anyone you've met before
Like the snare on the record
I stand out and make an impact like the snare drum in a song
I'm poppin'
I'm exciting and lively
When they see me like flies
People are drawn to me like flies to light
They droppin'
People are stunned and amazed by me
Correct me if I'm wrong
Let me know if I'm mistaken
I kinda maybe turn you on
I might be arousing your interest or attraction
I'm like the leader of my band
I'm in charge and confident in my abilities
And your lookin' like a stadium fan yea
You're in awe of me like a fan in a huge stadium concert
Tell me what ya wanna
Ask me what you want to do
Wanna do
Want to experience or achieve
Might push it to the limit with you
I'm willing to explore new boundaries with you
And if I give you some my time
If I invest my time in you
Betta blow my
Better impress me
Blow my mind
Exceed my expectations and leave me amazed
Don't talk
Don't just say things
Thats cheap
That's not impressive or valuable
Back it up
Prove it with actions
Show me
Demonstrate your skills or worth
If you think I'm what you want
If you believe I'm who you're interested in
Can you
Are you capable of
Turn me
Improve or impress me
Turn me on
Arouse my interest or attraction
Far from you average
Not ordinary or typical
So damn fabulous
Impressive and amazing
Kisses are my arsenal
My powerful weapon is my ability to seduce with kisses
Hit you like a wrecking ball
Impact you powerfully and suddenly
Contributed by Ryan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
19Cassidy99
SHE IS AMAZING!! ive been a fan for ages she has heaps of talent she can sing, dance, and act shes also got alot of individuality in what she wears and how she sings!! She is just awesome!! I love her!! <3
martyna leyk
Kocham tę piosenkę!!. ♥
Serena Cullum
i love it! this song is AMAZING <3
Queen bmia
good melody. really love the chorus!
Jacinta Kingsley
Yet another Amazing song Kat!!
lashanda preston
I really love this song.
MsMarieSwan
I love this song. And Kat Graham too
Judy Leboeuf
such a talented girl !
Seth Joseph
im really starting to love this song
Sarah B
I'm just here because I love Kat's songs....