In 2005, she released her debut album The Way It Is. It sold over 1.6 million copies and spawned the hit singles I Changed My Mind, I Should Have Cheated, and Love.
After A&M folded, Cole released her second album Just like You (2007) under Geffen Records. Supported by the hit singles Let It Go, Shoulda Let You Go, I Remember, and Heaven Sent, Just Like You sold 1.7 million copies in the United States, becoming Cole's best-selling album.
Cole released her third album, A Different Me in 2008. It was certified platinum by the RIAA and spawned three hit singles: Playa Cardz Right, You Complete Me, and Trust, a duet with fellow female urban R&B singer Monica.
Cole's fourth album Calling All Hearts was released on December 21, 2010. The album debuted at number 9 on the US Billboard 200 chart, with first-week sales of 128,000 copies. It also entered at number five on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number fourteen on the Digital Albums chart. Singles released included I Ain't Thru and Take Me Way.
Woman to Woman Cole, fifth studio album, was released on November 19, 2012. Supported by singles Enough of No Love, Trust and Believe, and I Choose You, the album debuted at number ten on the US Billboard 200 chart, with first week sales of 96,000 copies.
Cole's sixth studio album, Point of No Return, was released on October 7, 2014 by Interscope Records, her final release with the label. The album debuted at number 9 on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 26,000 copies during its first week.
11:11 Reset, the singer's seventh studio album, was released on October 20, 2017 by Epic Records. The album was preceded by the release of two singles, You and Incapable. The album debuted at number thirty-seven on the Billboard 200, with first-week sales of 13,377 units (9,420 in album sales) in the United States.
Along with her music, Cole has ventured into reality television. She signed to a reality/documentary series Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is which aired on BET from 2006 until 2008, giving viewers a closer look into Cole's career and family life with her biological mother and sister. Her second reality show, Family First premiered on October 9, 2012. Her third reality show Keyshia Cole: All In premiered on February 24, 2015.
In 2010, Cole gave birth to a son, Daniel Gibson Jr. with former husband, NBA player Daniel Gibson.
Cole cites Mary J. Blige as her greatest musical inspiration, along with R&B singers Brandy and Monica.
Incapable
Keyshia Cole Lyrics
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I embarrass myself enough
'Cause I wouldn't leave you ooh
Even my family know the truth yeah yeah
You've taken me under
Round in circles like you know you do
I've called on my brothers
But every time it feels like
This could be the last time
Where's the good in goodbye
If I give this one more try
It's hard 'cause they say that if its true love it never dies
Oh what a oh what a feeling
The one that I thought that I needed
Was incapable incapable of needing me back
Incapable incapable of loving like that
Mmm incapable
You are incapable
So next time you call
My number will be changed
You'll always be someone
That I know before the pain, hey yeah
But every time it feels like
This could be the last time
Where's the good in goodbye
If I give this one more try
It's hard 'cause they say that if its true love it never dies
Oh what a oh what a feeling
The one that I thought that I needed
Was incapable incapable of needing me back
Incapable incapable of loving like that
Oh what a oh what a feeling
The one that I thought that I needed
Was incapable incapable of needing me back
Incapable incapable of loving like that
It was only me
Making a fool of me
Even though it wasn't meant to be
Still I don't regret a thing
'Cause it sure did molded me
Oh what a oh what a feeling
The one that I thought that I needed
Was incapable incapable of needing me back (you were all)
Incapable incapable of loving like that (I said all I need oooh)
Oooh ooh ooh incapable
You were incapable
Mmm incapable
The song "Incapable" by Keyshia Cole is a reflection of a failed romantic relationship that has caused her severe emotional distress. The lyrics express her frustration with the relationship, her efforts to end it, and her confusion about why it didn't work out. In the first verse, Keyshia admits to herself that she has embarrassed herself in the relationship and that it's time for her to grow up. She acknowledges that she should have left the relationship a long time ago, but her feelings for her partner kept her from doing so. Even her family sees that this relationship isn't working out, but she still can't leave.
The chorus conveys Keyshia's doubts about the relationship and her inability to understand why it's not working out despite the love she has for her partner. She believes that true love never dies and is questioning where the good is in saying goodbye. Keyshia expresses how she feels like she needed this person so much, but they were incapable of needing her back, loving her back or reciprocating the love. In the second verse, Keyshia announces that she will change her phone number and that her ex will just be "someone that she knew before the pain" to her going forward. She acknowledges her struggle with leaving this person but confesses that she knows it's time to move on.
Some possible themes in the song include the nature of true love, the pain of unrequited love, and the difficulty in ending an unhealthy relationship that is emotionally damaging.
Line by Line Meaning
Its time to grow up
The singer acknowledges that she needs to mature and make better decisions.
I embarrass myself enough
The singer has had enough of being humiliated and wants to move on from her mistakes.
'Cause I wouldn't leave you ooh
The singer stayed in a toxic relationship despite knowing it was unhealthy.
Even my family know the truth yeah yeah
The singer's loved ones are aware of the problems in her relationship.
You've taken me under
The singer is under the control of her partner.
Round in circles like you know you do
The partner is manipulative and leads the singer in circles without making any progress.
I've called on my brothers
The singer has turned to her family for help and support.
They said don't call me 'til you know you're really through
Her brothers encourage her to end things with her partner once and for all.
But every time it feels like
Despite the problems, the singer finds it hard to let go of the relationship.
This could be the last time
She hopes that the current situation is the final straw and she can move on.
Where's the good in goodbye
The singer questions whether breaking up is ever truly positive or beneficial.
If I give this one more try
The singer is still considering giving her partner another chance.
It's hard 'cause they say that if its true love it never dies
Society has ingrained the idea that true love never fades, making it difficult for her to move on.
Oh what a oh what a feeling
The singer describes the emotional turmoil she is going through.
The one that I thought that I needed
The singer believed that she needed this relationship to be happy.
Was incapable incapable of needing me back
The partner was incapable of reciprocating the singer's feelings and needs.
Incapable incapable of loving like that
The partner couldn't love the singer the way she deserved to be loved.
So next time you call
The singer is determined to move on and distance herself from her toxic partner.
My number will be changed
She plans to sever all ties and start fresh.
You'll always be someone
Despite everything, the partner will always be a part of her past.
That I know before the pain, hey yeah
The singer remembers who her partner was before things turned sour.
It was only me
The singer takes responsibility for her mistakes and acknowledges that it was her own fault for staying in the relationship.
Making a fool of me
The relationship made her look foolish in the eyes of others.
Even though it wasn't meant to be
The singer has accepted that the relationship was never going to work out.
Still I don't regret a thing
Despite the pain and regret, the singer wouldn't change anything about her past because it taught her a valuable lesson.
You were incapable
The singer's partner was never able to match her level of love and commitment.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Missing Link Music, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ELIJAH BLAKE, FLOYD NATHANIEL HILLS, GABRIELLE NOWEE, KEYSHIA M COLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@josephakinwumi1594
Its time to grow up
I embarrass myself enough
'Cause I wouldn't leave you ooh
Even my family know the truth yeah yeah
You've taken me under
Round in circles like you know you do
I've called on my brothers
They said don't call me 'til you know you're really through
But every time it feels like
This could be the last time
Where's the good in goodbye
If I give this one more try
It's hard 'cause they say that if its true love it never dies
Oh what a oh what a feeling
The one that I thought that I needed
Was incapable incapable of needing me back
Incapable incapable of loving like that
Mmm incapable
You are incapable
So next time you call
My number will be changed
You'll always be someone
That I know before the pain, hey yeah
But every time it feels like
This could be the last time
Where's the good in goodbye
If I give this one more try
It's hard 'cause they say that if its true love it never dies
Oh what a oh what a feeling
The one that I thought that I needed
Was incapable incapable of needing me back
Incapable incapable of loving like that
Oh what a oh what a feeling
The one that I thought that I needed
Was incapable incapable of needing me back
Incapable incapable of loving like that
It was only me
Making a fool of me
Even though it wasn't meant to be
Still I don't regret a thing
'Cause it sure did molded me
Oh what a oh what a feeling
The one that I thought that I needed
Was incapable incapable of needing me back (you were all)
Incapable incapable of loving like that (I said all I need oooh)
Oooh ooh ooh incapable
You were incapable
Mmm incapable
@bancabndu5837
A reminder that letting go is sometimes better than holding on . When a person shows you who they are , believe them , the first time - Maya Angelou
@yolandathomas9279
Barbara Cotton Yaaaas Honty (slang for Honey lest you think im saying something bad) you Commented the Absolutely Correct Thang 👍💯
@shedrickahudson7277
Barbara Cotton amen
@ricordomorgan7409
Talk truth
@roderickjones687
Barbara Cotton bowl with the other kids u
@roderickjones687
Barbara Cotton bowl and you you your ut its not that
@dmyafiler5176
When Keyshia Said I Called All My Brothers They Say Don’t Call Unless You Know Your Really Thru I Felt That ❤️
@ashleyharris2908
I agree
@reneeknoch8812
I felt that. When do you know your through?
@gregme3091
I'm a loyal brother. He give you a black eye. He's getting a black eye. But in my case. I'm on the guy side my sisters are animals. LOL.