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.
Long Way Down
Keyshia Cole Lyrics
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Baby it's a long-long-long-long-long-long way down,
Baby it's a long-long-long-long-long-long way down,
(baby)
Baby it's a long-long-long-long-long-long way down,
Baby it's a long-long-long-long-long-long way down,
(ooh, ooh)
Broken hearts develop a fear of flying
I pray somebody take me higher,
I've already fell for a liar,
Can't make the same mistake twice,
Then on a lonely night,
Just when I said (i said) that I (that I)
Was through (was through) with love, there he was,
(Yeah)
Telling me he saw my s-o-s,
That's when I said
That I was saving myself for true love, from above,
(Yeah)
And before I let you hurt me like the rest,
Don't show me how you kiss, or where the angels live,
You know it's a long way down from there,
Just to call it quits, 'cause that ain't what love is,
You know it's a long way down from there,
Baby it's a long-long-long-long-long-long way down,
(falling from heaven)
Baby it's a long-long-long-long-long-long way down
(falling from heaven)
Already had me a cheater and mistreater,
Already been with a flosser and smooth talker,
I've had a betrayer something like a player,
But that ain't what I want no more,
(what you looking for?)
Come get my loving don't date me for your reputation,
If you ain't made a decision not to keep it pimping (no)
Keep it moving; don't even waste your time,
'Cause I don't want you wasting mine
When I said (I said) that I (that I)
Was through (was through) with love, there he was,
(Yeah)
Telling me he saw my s-o-s,
That's when I said
That I
Was saving myself for true love, from above,
(Yeah)
But before I let you hurt me like the rest, boy
Don't show me how you kiss, or where the angels live,
You know it's a long way down from there,
Just to call it quits, 'cause that ain't what love is,
You know it's a long way down from there,
Baby it's a long-long-long-long-long-long way down,
(falling from heaven)
Baby it's a long-long-long-long-long-long way down
(falling from heaven)
I know, some times you don't know,
The one be fore you be the right one,
But I know you're the right one for me,
And if you know I'm the right one for you,
Baby slow jam, throw your hands up
And lets dance don't wait any longer,
(Don't wait, don't wait)
But if ain't real
Don't show me how you kiss, or where the angels live,
You know it's a long way down from there,
Just to call it quits, 'cause that ain't what love is,
You know it's a long way down from there,
Baby it's a long-long-long-long-long-long way down,
(falling from heaven)
Baby it's a long-long-long-long-long-long way down
(I don't wanna hurt no more)
You know it's a long way down from there
You know it's a long way down from there
(long way down)
(long way down)
The song "Long Way Down" by Keyshia Cole talks about the struggle of finding true love after experiencing heartbreak and disappointment. The opening lines, "Baby it's a long-long-long-long-long-long way down," sets the tone for the song as it conveys a sense of hopelessness and despair. Cole confesses that despite being young, she has shed so many tears from crying, making it difficult to trust in love. Due to this, she has developed a fear of getting into new relationships and prays that someone will take her higher.
Cole admits to falling for a liar before and cannot make the same mistake twice. When she meets someone new, she is hesitant and wants to make sure they are genuine and true. She does not want to waste her time on someone who is not serious about being with her. The chorus reflects this sentiment as she warns the person not to show her how to kiss or where the angels live as it is a "long way down from there" if they end up hurting her. The song ultimately advocates for finding and waiting for true love but being cautious not to fall for the wrong person along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby baby baby baby
An exclamation to indicate a feeling of strong emotion or excitement
Baby it's a long-long-long-long-long-long way down,
Referring to the emotional journey of love, which can be difficult and steep, causing one to fall a long way down
Baby it's a long-long-long-long-long-long way down,
Reiterating the message that love has its challenges and can lead to a long fall
(baby)
Continuation of the exclamation of strong emotion or excitement
Baby it's a long-long-long-long-long-long way down,
Repetition of the message that love is a difficult journey and can lead to a long fall
Baby it's a long-long-long-long-long-long way down,
Continuing to underscore the steep downward trajectory of love
(ooh, ooh)
Interjection of emphasis and emotion expressed as an exclamation
I'm young but I can't add the tracks of my tears from crying,
Despite being relatively young, I have already experienced enough heartbreak to have shed many tears
Broken hearts develop a fear of flying
The pain of a broken heart can create a fear of taking risks or falling in love again
I pray somebody take me higher,
I am hoping to find someone who can make me feel happy and fulfilled in love
I've already fell for a liar,
I have already been deceived and hurt by someone who was not honest with me
Can't make the same mistake twice,
I cannot afford to repeat the same mistake of falling for someone who is not genuine or trustworthy
Then on a lonely night,
In a moment of loneliness and vulnerability
Just when I said (i said) that I (that I)
Right after I had declared that I was done with love
Was through (was through) with love, there he was,
Someone new appeared in my life just when I had given up on finding love
(Yeah)
An exclamation that emphasizes the significance of what was just said
Telling me he saw my s-o-s,
Claiming to have recognized that I was in need of love and rescue
That's when I said
The moment when I made a decision or took a stand
That I was saving myself for true love, from above,
I decided to hold out for a genuine, soulful connection, which I believe can only come from a higher power
(Yeah)
An expression of enthusiasm or emphasis
And before I let you hurt me like the rest,
I am unwilling to let someone cause me the same pain that I have already experienced from previous relationships
Already had me a cheater and mistreater,
I have already been involved with someone who was unfaithful and abusive
Already been with a flosser and smooth talker,
I have already been involved with someone who was more focused on projecting an image than being genuine
I've had a betrayer something like a player,
I have already been deceived and let down by someone who was not committed to a serious relationship
But that ain't what I want no more,
I am seeking something different and better than the types of relationships I have had in the past
(what you looking for?)
A question that prompts me to articulate my desires and needs in a relationship
Come get my loving don't date me for your reputation,
I am not interested in being with someone who is only concerned with their public image or social status
If you ain't made a decision not to keep it pimping (no)
I am only interested in being with someone who is genuine and committed to a real relationship, not someone who is just using me for their own gain
Keep it moving; don't even waste your time,
If you are not serious and sincere about wanting to be with me, then you should not even bother trying
'Cause I don't want you wasting mine
I am not willing to invest my time and emotions in someone who does not truly value me
When I said (I said) that I (that I)
Referring to a previous statement or decision that I had made
Was through (was through) with love, there he was,
Once again, someone new appeared in my life just when I had given up on love
(Yeah)
An expression of excitement or emphasis
Telling me he saw my s-o-s,
Claiming to have recognized that I was in need of love and attention
That's when I said
The moment when I made a decision or took a stand
That I
Referring to myself as the subject of the sentence
Was saving myself for true love, from above,
I am looking for a genuine, meaningful connection that can only come from a higher power
(Yeah)
An expression of strong emotion or enthusiasm
But before I let you hurt me like the rest, boy
I am determined not to let someone cause me the same pain that I have experienced in the past
Don't show me how you kiss, or where the angels live,
I am not interested in flashy, superficial displays of affection or extravagance
You know it's a long way down from there,
Those types of displays cannot make up for a lack of sincerity or depth, and will only lead to disappointment in the end
Just to call it quits, 'cause that ain't what love is,
I am not interested in investing myself in something that is not real or genuine
You know it's a long way down from there,
Relying on superficial displays of affection or extravagance can only lead to disappointment and heartbreak in the end
Baby it's a long-long-long-long-long-long way down,
Repeating the message that love is a difficult journey with its fair share of challenges and obstacles
(falling from heaven)
An emphatic expression of the feeling of falling or descending from a great height
Baby it's a long-long-long-long-long-long way down
Continuing to emphasize the difficult journey and steep fall that can come with love
(falling from heaven)
Reiterating the idea of falling and descending from a great height
I know, some times you don't know,
Acknowledging that love can be unpredictable and uncertain
The one be fore you be the right one,
Sometimes the one who came before you was the right one for the person you love
But I know you're the right one for me,
Despite the uncertainty of love, I am convinced that you are the right person for me
And if you know I'm the right one for you,
Asking the person I love to recognize that I am the right one for them as well
Baby slow jam, throw your hands up
Suggesting that we should take the opportunity to dance slowly and enjoy the moment of connection
And lets dance don't wait any longer,
Encouraging the person I love to seize the moment and enjoy the experience
(Don't wait, don't wait)
An emphatic exclamation urging the person I love to act and not hesitate
But if ain't real
A warning that if our connection is not real and genuine, then it is not worth pursuing
You know it's a long way down from there,
Trying to build a relationship on superficiality or dishonesty is only going to lead to pain and heartbreak
Just to call it quits, 'cause that ain't what love is,
It is not worth investing in something that is not genuine or real
You know it's a long way down from there,
Continuing to emphasize the idea of a steep, difficult fall from a great height
Baby it's a long-long-long-long-long-long way down,
Repeating the message that love is a difficult journey with its fair share of challenges and obstacles
(falling from heaven)
An emphatic expression of the feeling of falling or descending from a great height
Baby it's a long-long-long-long-long-long way down
Continuing to emphasize the difficult journey and steep fall that can come with love
(falling from heaven)
Reiterating the idea of falling and descending from a great height
(I don't wanna hurt no more)
An expression of the desire to avoid pain and heartbreak
You know it's a long way down from there
Reiterating that superficial displays of affection or extravagance will only lead to disappointment and heartbreak
You know it's a long way down from there
Continuing to emphasize the difficult journey and steep fall that can come with love
(long way down)
Repeating the idea that love is a challenging journey with a long fall from a great height
(long way down)
Continuing to underscore the message that love has its challenges and can lead to a long fall
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sylvester Jr. Jordan, Keyshia M. Cole, Kevin Dean Crowe, Erik Reyes Ortiz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@halotheheavenlybody
IDK why people didn't love this song. My favorite by her.
@seanjenkins331
This album was slept on and she actually did her most amount of writing.
@m.lynette6648
This was always my favorite album and I'm a die-hard Keyshia fan ❤️
@g.bangura
She needs to come back... she was a genuine addition to real music.
@Honest000w
thought I was the only one that misses her. I think that heart brake made her music change
@g.bangura
She needs to work from heart and not pull from trends. That's where her real fans are coming from. She is an Artist at heart.
@warrchrystal6514
+Honest000w hell no I miss it TOO SHE A ANGEL her music so REAL dealing wit love and breakups WE NEED HER MUSIC its healing in it
@dexteremmanuel6715
Keshia she my girl love all her songs this one i love becauze its a long way down and get back up.
@adreamalyncolbert3797
warr chrystal
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@datniggashawty
This will ALWAYS be one of my favorite Keyshia songs😩😍