As an infant, Brown began to sing the alphabet immediately after learning it and began performing at the age of 3 upon receiving her first karaoke machine. As a child, Brown began to regularly perform in school plays and beauty pageants while taking voice lessons and piano study. She was also involved with 'Janoskian's member Luke Brooks.
In 2011, Brown's mother discovered Kidz Bop, a website for kids to upload and share videos of themselves performing. She uploaded a video of Brown performing an original number on the piano, with Brown selected as a finalist. After performing Adele's "Someone Like You" to earn her a place in the Top 4, Brown won the 2011 KIDZ Star USA Grand Prize out of 45,000 submissions, the largest national talent competition for kids age 15 and under.[1]
At a school assembly, Brown was told that she won the national talent search by "American Idol" winner Kris Allen. The prize included a RCA Records recording contract and starring role in the Kidz Bop 21 music video and commercial. Allen said after seeing her live, "She went from 'She's good' to 'She is no doubt gonna win this thing."[2]
Brown said she had the opportunity to listen to and select from her top three song choices. After considering and listening to the songs, she said she chose her first single “Hey Chica” because of the up-beat tempo. The song was released June 19, 2012.[3] Brown has performed the song on The Today Show and 86th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. She also performed "Do the mermaid" from Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2.
In 2012, Brown was named cover girl for Miss Moxie's Holiday 2012 issue.[4] The site praised "Hey Chica" for promoting "clear message of self empowerment and encourages young women to feel beautiful in their own skin."
In 2016, Brown was cast in the series regular role as Zoe Vaughn on the second season of MTV's Scream.
Honest.
Kiana Ledé Lyrics
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Have you ever needed something so bad you can't sleep at night?
Have you ever?
Laid up at night
Tryna get you in the mood
But you stay air tight
I know I can do
We can try something new
What's up with you?
You never want it when I want it, want it, want it, want it
I'm just tryna be up on it, on it, on it, on it
At least I'm being honest, honest, honest, honest
But you never want it when I want it, want it, want it, want it
Slow down, seem like you in a rush
You on, the 'Gram, hold on, scroll up
And then you drink too much, pour up
Got everything you need and some (need, yeah)
You take time when you sliding (slide in)
Truth hurts, put it right in (put it right in)
Yeah, I promise I can keep you satisfied
You never want it when I want it, want it, want it, want it
I'm just tryna be up on it, on it, on it, on it
At least I'm being honest, honest, honest, honest
But you never want it when I want it, want it, want it, want it
If you think I'm too much
Let's go back just a month
I threw it back, you was in love
Now you lazy
Can you
Wanna put it in me
Can you put it in deep?
That's all I need
Can you
Wanna put it in me
Can you put it in deep?
That's all I need
Never want it when I want it, want it, want it, want it
Said you should put it where I want it, want it, want it, want it
You never want it when I want it, want it, want it, want it
Want it, want it, want it, want it
The lyrics to Kiana Lede's song "Honest" convey the emotional struggle of wanting someone who doesn't reciprocate the same desires. The first verse describes the overwhelming feeling of loving someone so much that it makes you cry, and needing something so badly that it affects your sleep. However, the person being referred to is not willing to reciprocate the same level of affection or intimacy. The second verse describes the frustration of trying to initiate intimacy with this person, but they are always "air tight," or resistant. The chorus emphasizes that the singer is "being honest," but the other person does not want intimacy when it is wanted.
The bridge of the song highlights the inconsistency in the other person's behavior. The singer suggests that the person was once more willing and affectionate (as evidenced by the statement "I threw it back, you were in love"), but now they are "lazy" and unresponsive to the singer's advances. The singer explicitly asks for what they want - deep intimacy - but the other person still does not seem interested.
Overall, "Honest" is a relatable song for anyone who has ever felt unrequited love or desire for someone else. It emphasizes the importance of honest communication and the pain of feeling like someone you love does not want the same things as you.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever loved somebody so much it makes you cry?
Have you ever had such strong feelings for someone that it brings you to tears?
Have you ever needed something so bad you can't sleep at night?
Have you ever had a desire so intense that it keeps you up at night?
Laid up at night
Spending the night alone, in bed
Tryna get you in the mood
Trying to initiate sexual activity with you
But you stay air tight
You remain unresponsive and closed off
I know I can do anything that you need
I believe I am capable of meeting all of your desires
We can try something new
We can experiment with new things
What's up with you?
What's going on with you? Why are you unresponsive?
You never want it when I want it, want it, want it, want it
You are uninterested in sexual activity when I am ready for it
I'm just tryna be up on it, on it, on it, on it
I am just trying to express my desire and be vocal about my needs
At least I'm being honest, honest, honest, honest
I am being truthful in expressing my needs and desires
Slow down, seem like you in a rush
Take your time, you seem like you're in a hurry
You on, the 'Gram, hold on, scroll up
You are preoccupied with scrolling through Instagram
And then you drink too much, pour up
You tend to overindulge in alcohol
Got everything you need and some (need, yeah)
You have everything you need, and then some
You take time when you sliding (slide in)
You take your time when initiating sexual activity
Truth hurts, put it right in (put it right in)
The truth is harsh, so let's just get down to business
Yeah, I promise I can keep you satisfied
I can promise to meet your sexual desires and keep you satisfied
If you think I'm too much
If you think I am overwhelming or excessive
Let's go back just a month
Let's go back to a time when our sexual relationship was more active
I threw it back, you was in love
I was more active and enthusiastic during sex, and you were in love with me
Now you lazy
Now you are uninterested and unresponsive during sex
Can you wanna put it in me
Can you please initiate sexual activity with me?
Can you put it in deep?
Can you please penetrate deep during sex?
That's all I need
That's all I need to be satisfied sexually
Said you should put it where I want it, want it, want it, want it
I told you where I want it during sex, and you should listen to my desires
Want it, want it, want it, want it
I desire and need sexual activity with you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kiana Brown, Michael McCall, Reesae Hinton, Mike Woods, Roark Bailey, Kevin White, Diane Warren, Derrick Milano
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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