Petras began recording music as a teenager, releasing her debut EP One Piece of Tape in 2011. She independently released her debut single in 2017, "I Don't Want It at All", which went on to top several viral music charts on Spotify. The song was followed by many singles like "Feeling of Falling" (with Cheat Codes), "Heart to Break" and "1, 2, 3 Dayz Up" (featuring Sophie).
Following her early success, Petras released a collection of digital singles which would later comprise her unofficial body of work known as Era 1. Petras released her debut project, Clarity, on 28 June 2019. The record was preceded with a nine-week-long promotional campaign, during which Petras released one single per week with an accompanying visual lyric video. Petras then released a Halloween-themed album, Turn Off the Light in October 2019. In 2020, Petras saw international chart success with her singles "Malibu" and "Broken Glass", the latter being a collaboration with Kygo. In 2021, Petras signed with Republic Records released "Future Starts Now" and "Coconuts", the latter achieving TikTok virality.
In 2022, Petras released the Slut Pop EP, In October, she released "Unholy (feat. Kim Petras)", a collaboration with the British singer Sam Smith. The single hit number 1 in over fifteen countries, including the UK, the US and Australia, and marked the first time an openly trans artist reached number 1 in many of them. Petras and Smith also became the first openly trans and non-binary artists to win a Grammy, taking home the trophy for Pop/Duo Group Performance.
2023 saw the release of Kim's debut album, Feed The Beast on June 23, featuring her collaboration with Nicki Minaj, "Alone". Kim also surprise dropped her previously scrapped album ProblΓ©matique on September 18. Feed The Beast ended up being one of the most streamed albums of that year, at over a billion streams collectively.
o m e n
Kim Petras Lyrics
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Ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah
Ah, ah, ah
The opening lines of Kim Petras's song "o m e n" evoke a sense of tension and dark foreboding, with the repetition of the syllables "ah" creating a sense of uncertainty and unease. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, which deals with themes of fear, isolation, and doubt. The lyrics explore the idea of being trapped in a moment of despair and feeling helpless to escape β "I'm stuck in my head, a bad idea / Wish I could just shake it off." Despite this overwhelming sense of anxiety, however, the song ultimately offers a glimmer of hope in its repeated refrain of "I'm gonna make it out."
The lyrics of "o m e n" are both personal and universal, touching on experiences that many listeners can relate to. The song's portrayal of mental struggles and the desire to find a way out resonates with a wide range of audiences, as does its recognition of the strength it takes to overcome these obstacles. Ultimately, "o m e n" is a song about finding hope and resilience in the face of hardship.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah, ah, ah
A sound effect to grab attention and set the tone for the song.
Ah, ah, ah, ah
A repetition of the same sound effect to increase the intensity and anticipation.
Ah, ah, ah
Another instance of the intro sound effect to add consistency to the song.
Ah, ah, ah, ah
A continuation of the previous repetition to maintain the anticipated feeling.
Ah
A final sound effect to signal the start of the song's main section.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Aaron Aguilar, Kim Petras, Lukasz Gottwald, Vaughn Oliver
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ZombieXCorn
Kim giving us what gaga isnβt rn bless you mom
@algonzalez6853
4 gaga songs were leaked a few hours ago and they're kinda bops
@RealOriginalJ
alberto gonzΓ‘lez
Omg which ones??
@henryriley4958
ZombieXCorn well Iβm pretty sure Gagaβs going back to that dark pop vibe with her next album anyway so Iβm excited for that π for now tho Kim is saving pop music after the mess that it was the last few years
@ZombieXCorn
alberto gonzΓ‘lez where at tho
@ZombieXCorn
henry riley Iβm praying she will go back I miss monster gaga
@pablosdead
Can you believe Kim Petras invented Halloween
@faziglota723
She invented music, what are you talking about?
@zpprsky1772
faziglota youβre a local you wouldnβt get it
@itzzjaijohn799
She didn't invent it...
she brought it back to life. boo-ah.