Keyshia Myeshia Cole (born October 15, 1981) better known as Keyshia Cole … Read Full Bio ↴Keyshia Myeshia Cole (born October 15, 1981) better known as Keyshia Cole is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and television personality. She was born in Oakland, California. Her career began when she met MC Hammer at the age of 12, and later met rapper 2pac. At the age of 18, she moved to Los Angeles and was later introduced to A&M Records.

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.

Just Like You
Keyshia Cole Lyrics

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I'm on the move
I don't wanna lose what I came to prove
(It's everything)
I expect myself to be
And I'm gonna do everything I set out to
Making my dreams come true
It means so much to me
But you could never understand

How I feel when I'm searching for the words to say
And I don't wanna be nobody else
Take the time and get to know me
(The real me)
And you will see, yeah

(I'm just like you)
I'm tryna take my time and get to know me
(I'm just like you)
Tryna live my life and take care of mine
(I'm just like you, you)
I'm tryna be happy
(I'm just like you)
Ooh-whoa whoa-whoa whoa

I wanna be the one who you can depend on
And when it feels so bad, know I can handle it
'Cause I've been through so much, oh
It's so much I've overcome
I had to look inside of me and see just who's inside of me
And know who I need was me
(Ooh, it took so much for me just to see it's all in me)
And you could never understand (uh)
How I feel when I'm searching for the words to say
And I don't wanna be nobody else

Try to take the time and get to know me
The real me
And you will see, yeah

(I'm just like you)
I'm tryna take my time and get to know me
(I'm just like you)
I'm tryna live my life and take care of mine
(I'm just like you, you)
I'm tryna be happy
(I'm just like you)
Oh

You know blessed be the Lord my strength
Which teacheth my hands to war and my fingers to fight
Through it all he's protected me along the way
And I wanna thank you
'Cause without you I'm nothing

(I'm just like you)

I know it gets a little hard
But He will take care of you
(If you trust and believe and have faith)
Oh
And if you

(Look in the mirror, look in the mirror, what do you see?)
(Look in the mirror, look in the mirror, what do you see?)

(Look in the mirror, look in the mirror, what do you see?)
(Look in the mirror, look in the mirror, what do you see?)

Overall Meaning

The song "Just Like You" by Keyshia Cole is about self-discovery and authenticity. Keyshia sings about her journey of figuring out who she is and what she wants in life. She is focused on achieving her dreams, but she doesn't want to lose herself in the process. Keyshia emphasizes that she wants people to get to know the real her and not judge her based on her fame or success. The chorus repeats the lyrics "I'm just like you," emphasizing that everyone is human and goes through struggles and hardships.

Throughout the song, Keyshia addresses her past and the obstacles she has overcome. She acknowledges that it hasn't been easy, but she has learned to rely on herself and trust her own strength. She thanks God for protecting her along the way but also emphasizes the importance of self-reliance.

The overall message of the song is that it's essential to take time to get to know yourself and be true to who you are. Keyshia inspires listeners to pursue their dreams while staying grounded and authentic to themselves.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm on the move.
I am actively making progress towards my goals.

I don't wanna lose what I came to prove.
I don't want to lose sight of the reason why I am working so hard.

(It's everything)
My goals and aspirations are everything to me.

I expect myself to be.
I hold high expectations for myself and my abilities.

And I'm gonna do everything I set out to.
I am determined to accomplish everything I have set my mind to.

Making my dreams come true.
I am working hard to achieve my aspirations.

It means so much to me.
My goals and dreams are incredibly important to me.

You could never understand how I feel when I'm searching for the words to say.
It's difficult to express the emotions and drive behind my motivation.

And I don't wanna be nobody else.
I am content with who I am.

Take the time and get to know me.
Really get to know the authentic me.

(The real me)
The person that I truly am.

And you will see yeah
Then you will understand.

(I'm just like you)
I'm not fundamentally different from you.

I'm trying to take my time and get to know me.
I'm trying to discover who I am.

Trying to live my life and take care of mine.
I'm trying to live my life and look out for my loved ones.

I'm trying to be happy.
I'm striving to find happiness within myself.

I wanna be the one who you can depend on.
I want to be someone you can rely on.

And when it feels so bad know I can handle it.
I am confident that I can handle tough times.

Cause I've been through so much, oh.
I have overcome a lot in my life.

It's so much I've overcome I had to look inside of me and see just who's inside of me.
I had to delve deep into myself to realize my own strength and resilience.

And know who I need was me.
I realized that I am the one I can rely on and truly need.

(Oh, it took so much for me just to see it's all in me)
It was a difficult journey for me to recognize that I am capable of overcoming obstacles on my own.

You know blessed be the Lord my strength.
I am grateful for God being the foundation of my strength.

Which teaches my hands to roar and my fingers to fight.
God teaches me to be courageous and fight for what I believe in.

Through it all he's protected me along the way.
God has protected me through my struggles.

And I wanna thank you.
I express gratitude for God's love and protection.

Cause without you I'm nothing.
Without God, I would not be where I am today.

(I'm just like you)
I'm not that different from you.

I know it gets a lil' hard.
I recognize that life can be challenging.

But he will take care of you.
But God will take care of you.

(If you trust and believe and have faith)
If you trust, believe, and have faith, everything will be okay.

And if you

(Look in the mirror, look in the mirror, what do you see?) [Repeat: x4]
Take a moment to reflect on who you are and who you can become.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: Keyshia M. Cole, Gavin Williams

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