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.

Unbothered
Keyshia Cole Lyrics

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I'm better than I ever been
Everything you never been
And I hate it for you haters, 'cause I don't plan on settlin'
That man is mine, all mine—mine, all mine
That money mine, all mine—mine, all mine

Wake up and look in the mirror
Life is one hell of a picture

Wake up and look in the mirror
Like I got everything that I want

And I'm so unbothered
I'm so unbothered (Ay, ay)
Don't care what you're thinking
'Cause I think I'm flawless (Ay, ay)
I'm confident; I'm confident (Ay, ay)
I'm confident; I'm confident (Ay, ay)

See, I do need the best; ain't gotta worry about the next
Can't love nobody else if you don't love yourself
On my grind, all about mine
And all this shine is mine, all mine

Wake up and look in the mirror
Like, "Girl, you look so expensive"
Wake up and look in the mirror
Like I got everything that I want

And I'm so unbothered
I'm so unbothered (Ay, ay)
Don't care what you're thinking
'Cause I think I'm flawless (Ay, ay)

I'm confident; I'm confident (Ay, ay)
I'm confident; I'm confident (Ay, ay)

Overall Meaning

In Keyshia Cole's song "Unbothered," she expresses her confidence and self-assurance in herself and her life. She sings about how she's improved and grown as a person and how she now has everything she wants. She's overcome the negativity and criticism from haters and is focused on herself and her goals. Cole asserts ownership over her man and her money, declaring them to be hers and no one else's.

The chorus of "Unbothered" emphasizes Cole's self-confidence and composure. She repeats that she's unbothered, that she doesn't care what others think of her because she knows she's flawless. She acknowledges that she's confident and she repeats it throughout the chorus as a reminder to herself and others. The verses continue to assert Cole's self-reliance and independence, with lyrics about loving herself first and being devoted to her career and personal success.

Overall, "Unbothered" is an anthem of self-love and self-assurance. Cole's lyrics remind listeners of the importance of believing in oneself and not allowing others to bring them down.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm better than I ever been
I have improved and grown to be a better person than before

Everything you never been
I possess qualities and experiences that you lack

And I hate it for you haters, 'cause I don't plan on settlin'
I feel sorry for those who hate me because their negativity cannot affect my desire to achieve more and be content

That man is mine, all mine—mine, all mine
I have a man who is exclusively mine and no one else's

That money mine, all mine—mine, all mine
I have earned money and resources that belong to me alone

Wake up and look in the mirror
Start the day by realizing and acknowledging what I have achieved and how I look

Life is one hell of a picture
Life presents different struggles and obstacles that lead to a beautiful masterpiece

Like I got everything that I want
Emphasis on having everything I desire

And I'm so unbothered
I am not affected by other's negative opinions and I am peaceful

I'm so unbothered (Ay, ay)
Reiteration of my peace and self-assurance

Don't care what you're thinking
I do not focus on other's opinions and thoughts

'Cause I think I'm flawless (Ay, ay)
I perceive myself to be perfect and without flaws

I'm confident; I'm confident (Ay, ay)
I believe in myself and trust my abilities

See, I do need the best; ain't gotta worry about the next
I set high standards for myself but do not worry about others

Can't love nobody else if you don't love yourself
You cannot truly love someone until you learn how to love yourself

On my grind, all about mine
I work hard solely for my own benefits

And all this shine is mine, all mine
All the success and achievements I have earned belong to me alone

Like, "Girl, you look so expensive"
I recognize and appreciate my worth and value

I'm confident; I'm confident (Ay, ay)
Reinforcement of my self-belief

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Denisia Andrews, Eric Hudson, Britanny Coney, Keyshia Cole, Danny Murdock

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