And I
Kelli Mack Lyrics
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I hide out in corners pretending I'm alright
I could say that I'm free
That's just one of my lies
I'm a slave to what can be
PRE-CHORUS
It's not long before the apple's not so sweet
I'm tangled in this web I weave
CHORUS:
You're the only one
Who would cover me with mercy
Wrap me in the blanket of your love
And you're the one
Who burns the record of my wrongs
And make me strong
You are the one
I'm the only one who knows
That I'm rotten inside from my head to toes
I cheat and I lie
If misery's for sale then I'm looking to buy
Repeat Pre-chorus
Repeat Chorus
There's a darkness I keep
It feeds on my soul and it won't go to sleep
It shies away from the light
So my shadows and secrets stay tucked out of sight
Repeat Pre-chorus
Repeat Chorus
You are the only one
The only one
In Kelli Mack's song "And I", the singer talks about her struggles with herself, her inner demons, and her longing for someone who could understand her and help her overcome her predicaments. She describes her state of mind with the lyrics, "I'm as black as the night, I hide out in corners pretending I'm alright". From this line, we can understand that she feels lost and alone in the world, hiding her true self from others. Despite her feelings of self-destruction, she acknowledges the fact that she is a slave to her desires and seeks to overcome them.
The pre-chorus talks about the consequences of her actions, stating that eventually, the apple will not be so sweet, and she will realize she is tangled in a web of her own making. It is a metaphor for how her self-destructive behaviors will catch up with her sooner or later. Despite this, she continues to deceive herself with lies and buy into the misery that she thinks will bring her peace.
In the chorus, the singer begs for help from an unknown figure who could "cover her with mercy" and "wrap her in the blanket of love". She asks for forgiveness from this person as she describes her wrongdoings as a record that they could burn. She yearns to be strong like this person and wishes that they could be the only one to understand her and help her overcome her problems.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm as black as the night
I feel dark and hopeless inside
I hide out in corners pretending I'm alright
I try to hide my pain and struggle, but it still exists
I could say that I'm free
I could pretend that I'm not bound by my inner turmoil
That's just one of my lies
But the reality is, I'm not free at all
I'm a slave to what can be
I am constantly chasing after an ideal future, but it consumes me
It's not long before the apple's not so sweet
The things that once brought me happiness now leave a bitter taste
Not long before I realize
I can't ignore my problems forever
I'm tangled in this web I weave
My actions and thoughts have lead me to a complex and difficult situation
You're the only one
You're the one I turn to for help and support
Who would cover me with mercy
You show me kindness, forgiveness, and compassion
Wrap me in the blanket of your love
You bring me comfort and safety
And you're the one
You are the source of my strength and motivation
Who burns the record of my wrongs
You help me move past my mistakes and let go of guilt
And make me strong
You empower me to face my struggles and become a better person
I'm the only one who knows
I keep my deepest flaws and struggles hidden from others
That I'm rotten inside from my head to toes
I feel like a bad person, completely consumed by negativity
I cheat and I lie
I don't always act with integrity or honesty
If misery's for sale then I'm looking to buy
I tend to focus on the negative and buy into hopelessness
There's a darkness I keep
I have a hidden, deep-seated negativity dwelling within me
It feeds on my soul and it won't go to sleep
It is consuming and difficult to overcome
It shies away from the light
It resists positivity and healing
So my shadows and secrets stay tucked out of sight
I keep my negative thoughts and actions hidden so others won't judge me
You are the only one
You are the only one who can help me overcome my struggles
The only one
I rely on you for support, love, and strength
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@haute2death
I remember "Kelli Macks" release on Kenniki Records on a compilation with other artist and went to the release party with all performers. Her tracks we fire but meeting her wasn't pleasant. She was not a nice person whatsoever. I believe that's why her music never went anywhere. Humbleness can take you many places.
@TheUrbanGentAOB
I remember ordering this online In the 8th grade for my friend’s birthday. That “Kindness for weakness” was our sh*t! 🤣🤣. Good times. 💯
@mistajohnson8935
Tha producer" jellyRoll"killed the production on this album 💯💯🔥🔥🔥💙💙 WOW
@caseybeasley8633
Love this! Another Neo Sol album to listen to. Keep it Real and Kindness For Weakness are soo good
@3DbeautyLove
I can see why they released it over and over it sounds fresh
@mosjoint2590
Like this 👌 💙
@Robert-tb1uz
And I , is the deadliest Track off the Album.
@maverickg233
I never heard of her before, (2001? Man I was 11 back then) that 2nd song is too good especially at 9:20-10:01, just out of curiosity, judging off where they chose to take pics for the album cover its giving me L.A. vibes...
@3DbeautyLove
Can u upload picking up the pieces by it self i got it on repeat
@UnreleasedUnderratedRnBgrooves
Sure, I’m on it