Palmer made her acting debut in Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004). She later appeared in the television film The Wool Cap (2004), and had her breakthrough starring in the drama film Akeelah and the Bee (2006). Her debut studio album, So Uncool, was released in 2007, and she progressed as a child actress with roles in Madea's Family Reunion (2006), Jump In! (2007), The Longshots (2008) and Shrink (2009). She played a number of roles on Nickelodeon, such as the title character in the sitcom True Jackson, VP (2008–2011), providing the voice of Aisha in the Nickelodeon revival of Winx Club (2011–2014), and headlining the television film Rags (2012).
Palmer made her transition to mature roles with the VH1 biographical film CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story (2013). From 2014 to 2015 she starred as Ella in Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella on Broadway. She has since starred in television series such as the Fox satirical horror series Scream Queens (2015–2016), the Epix drama series Berlin Station (2017–2019), the slasher series Scream (2019), and the Facebook Watch series Turnt Up with the Taylors (2021) for which she received a Primetime Emmy Award. She also starred in films such as Animal (2014), Pimp (2018), Hustlers (2019) and Jordan Peele's Nope (2022)
Since So Uncool, Palmer has released three EPs: Lauren (2016), Virgo Tendencies, Pt. I (2019) and Virgo Tendencies, Pt. II (2020). She hosted the talk show Just Keke (2014) and co-hosted the talk show Strahan, Sara and Keke (2019–2020), the latter earning her a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host.
It's My Turn Now
Keke Palmer Lyrics
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Tired of playin' at steak
Inside I feel I've got what it takes
To prove to the world
Who I really can be
I know for sure
There's no stoppin' me
No time to wait on the side
Watchin' it all pass me by
I'm gonna be in the game
Watch me play it
I'm comin' with it, ya know
Let's get to start in the show
Turn up the lights, hit the stage
No more waitin'
[Chorus]
It's my turn now
And you know that I'm ready
It's my turn now
Yeah, I'm strong, and I'm steady
Break down the wall
Gonna go for it all
It's my time gonna shine
Show you how
Because it's my turn now
Oh oh
What
Oh oh
I'm in my groove
Now I'm havin some fun
I know what to do (what to do)
And how to get it done
No more think
Double time
And there's no more than that
Make it good
Make it right
Hear the crowd react
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
It's my turn now
In my heart I believe it
If I can see how
I can live what I'm dreamin' (I'm ready, oh!)
I understand
Now I know who I am
It's my chance
Gonna dance
Play it loud
Because it's my turn now
What
My turn now
Oh, oh, oh, oh
My turn!
One, two, now I do
Just what I've always wanted to
Three, four, do some more
Everything you ever wanted
And been waitin' for
[Chorus]
It's my turn now
In my heart I believe it
If I can see how,
I can live what I'm dreamin'
I understand
Now I know who I am
It's my chance
Gonna dance
Play it loud
Because it's my turn now!
Keke Palmer's song It's My Turn Now is an empowering anthem about taking control of one's destiny and pursuing one's dreams. The song talks about feeling ready to show the world what one is capable of achieving and not waiting any longer to make it happen. The lyrics are about stepping up to the plate, breaking down barriers, and giving it all one's got to reach one's full potential.
The singer talks about being tired of playing it safe and feeling like she's got what it takes to show the world who she really is. She's done watching life pass her by and is ready to be in the game and start the show. The chorus repeats the idea that it's her turn now, and she's ready to break down the walls and go for it all. She's in her groove, having fun, and not thinking twice about what's ahead.
The song has a simple structure, with a straightforward message that is easily relatable to people of all ages. It's a catchy tune that inspires people to take action and start pursuing their dreams. In a world where anyone can be anything, sometimes all we need is a little inspiration to get started on our journey to greatness.
Line by Line Meaning
It's time for real
It's time to stop pretending
Tired of playin' at stake
Tired of playing it safe
Inside I feel I've got what it takes
I have the talent and skills required to succeed
To prove to the world who I really can be
To show everyone my true potential
I know for sure there's no stoppin' me
I am confident that I can overcome anything
No time to wait on the side / Watchin' it all pass me by
I can't sit back and watch life go on without me
I'm gonna be in the game / Watch me play it / I'm comin' with it, ya know / Let's get to start in the show
I'm going to participate fully and give it my all
Turn up the lights, hit the stage / No more waitin'
It's time to step into the spotlight and seize the moment
It's my turn now / And you know that I'm ready
I am fully prepared to take on this challenge
Yeah, I'm strong, and I'm steady / Break down the wall
I am confident in my ability to overcome any obstacles
Gonna go for it all / It's my time gonna shine / Show you how / Because it's my turn now
I am determined to succeed and demonstrate my skills and talents
I'm in my groove / Now I'm havin' some fun / I know what to do (what to do) / And how to get it done
I am enjoying myself and am confident in my abilities
No more think / Double time / And there's no more than that / Make it good / Make it right / Hear the crowd react
I need to act quickly and do my best to impress the audience
In my heart I believe it / If I can see how / I can live what I'm dreamin'
I have faith in myself and my abilities to achieve my dreams
I understand / Now I know who I am / It's my chance / Gonna dance / Play it loud / Because it's my turn now
I have gained insight into my true self and will take this opportunity to shine
One, two, now I do / Just what I've always wanted to / Three, four, do some more / Everything you ever wanted / And been waitin' for
I am going to pursue my dreams and not hold back
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MATTHEW GERRARD, ROBERT S. NEVIL
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