Williams rose to noteriety when she joined Destiny's Child, one of the most successful female groups of all time with whom she earned a Grammy Award for "Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals" for single "Survivor".
Raised in a Christian family, Williams learned to sing in her church's choir. She later sang in a musical quartet called United Harmony alongside sister Cameron. After attending Auburn High School and being a part of the C.A.P.A (Creative And Performing Arts) program there, she pursued a degree in criminal justice at Illinois State University before leaving to pursue a career in music. Whilst touring as a backing vocalist for R&B star Monica, the opportunity arose for Williams to join Destiny's Child in 2000.
After the release and promotion of the grammy-nominated Destiny's Child album Survivor, Williams became the first member to release a solo studio album in 2002. Her debut, Heart To Yours , shot up to #1 on the Billboard Gospel Chart, where it spent a total of 46 weeks and also peaked within the top 20 of the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums before being listed at #6 on the year-end Gospel Albums chart. Also a critical success, the album won Williams an award for "Best Gospel Act" at the 2003 MOBO Awards. Billboard ranked Williams as the #5 Top Gospel Artist of 2002. Williams then made her acting debut in the Broadway hit, Aida, replacing R&B singer Toni Braxton; making her the first and only member of Destiny's Child to appear on Broadway.
Following the success of her debut, Michelle released her sophomore album, entitled Do You Know, in 2004 which peaked at #3 on the Billboard Christian Albums chart, #2 on the Billboard Gospel Chart and was well received by critics who lent particular praise to her songwriting ability.
In 2006, she made her television debut in the UPN comedy Half & Half, where she played the role of Naomi. In 2007, Williams returned to theatre, starring in the first US national tour of The Colour Purple alongside LaToya London and Stephanie St. James, which earned her a nomination for "Best Lead Female Actress" at the 18th Annual NAACP Theatre Awards.
Williams released her third (and first commercial pop) album, Unexpected in 2008. The highly-anticipated and critically-acclaimed pop debut features singles; "We Break The Dawn" which peaked at #47 in the UK, #38 in Hungary and #4 on the US Dance chart; "The Greatest", which topped the US Billboard Dance chart; and "Hello Heartbreak". In 2009, "The Greatest" was listed at #39 on the decade-end, 2000-2009 Billboard Dance chart, one place behind "Lose My Breath" which Williams released as a member of Destiny's Child.
In 2009 she starred in the hit West-End production of Chicago, making her the first African-American to be cast in the lead role. The following year she replaced Ashlee Simpson in the Broadway production of the legendary musical before beginning an engagement at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles. She further pursued acting in 2011, originating the lead role of Lena Summer in David E. Talbert's What My Husband Doesn't Know, which was released on DVD the same year.
In 2011, Williams released a collaboration with dance artist Ultra Naté titled "Waiting on You" which became her third top 20 entry on the US Billboard Dance chart where it peaked at #11.
In 2012, it was announced Williams had signed with Light Records/eOne. In 2013, Williams joined the US national tour of three-time Tony Award-winning musical Fela! and reunited with Destiny's Child at the Super Bowl XLVII halftime show.
In 2013, it was announced that Williams will star in her own reality show titled My Sister's Keeper, produced by eOne, to coincide with the release of her fourth solo album.
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2 The actress Michelle Ingrid Williams (Marilyn Monroe ) features on the soundtrack of the film My Week with Marilyn singing It's a Wrap, I found a Dream, That Old Black Magic and a medley of 'When love goes wrong, Nothin' Goes Right' & 'Heat Wave'.
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No One Like You
Michelle Williams Lyrics
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As I look back now
And I think how, how I made it
Couldn't sleep at night things weren't right
So frustrated
But through it all you held my hand
You didn't let me fall now here I stand
I can't express the way you make me feel
[chorus:]
I can't find no one like you
Who makes me feel the way you do
Strung out, sold out lost in you
You're so special to me
Thankful you would choose me
[verse 2:]
And I won't forget what you've done, you're
So faithful
You'll be my friend until the end, you showed
Me love
People may not understand, how I got to
Where I am
You're the reason why, I'll love you for life
And I can't find
[chorus]
[bridge:]
Nobody can love me, the way that you do
Nobody can hold me, when I'm going through
If I had ten thousand tongues, it wouldn't
Be enough
You're love so incredible, I'll tell the world
I'm in love
[chorus]
[vamp:]
I'm so in love with you
You make my dreams come true
When I can't find my way
You brighten up my day
When I think of love
You're love's all I think of
In the song "No One Like You," Michelle Williams expresses her gratitude towards a person who has helped her through tough times. In verse one, Williams reflects on how her life was full of frustration and she couldn't sleep at night. However, the person whom she is addressing the song to held her hand and supported her throughout. Now, she stands in a better position and expresses how much this person means to her. She then goes on to the chorus, where she admits that she could not find anyone like the person who has been with her and making her feel this way. She thanks the person for choosing her and making her feel special.
In verse two, Williams says that she won't forget the person's faithfulness towards her. In her low times, the person stood by her side and showed her love, which people may not understand. Williams accepts that this person is the reason for her growth and success, and she will always love them for that. The bridge emphasizes that nobody can love her or hold her like the person she is singing about. She then confesses her love for this person in the wrap-up.
Line by Line Meaning
As I look back now
Reflecting on the past
And I think how, how I made it
Recalling the struggles overcome
Couldn't sleep at night things weren't right
Feeling restless and troubled
So frustrated
Feeling at a loss and agitated
But through it all you held my hand
Having someone for support through hardship
You didn't let me fall now here I stand
Feeling empowered and secure
I can't express the way you make me feel
Overwhelmed by emotions
And I can't find
Feeling like there is no one else like them
I can't find no one like you
Recognizing the uniqueness of someone
Who makes me feel the way you do
Having a special connection with someone
Strung out, sold out lost in you
Being deeply invested in a relationship
You're so special to me
Having profound admiration for someone
Thankful you would choose me
Grateful for being chosen by someone
And I won't forget what you've done, you're
Having gratitude towards someone
So faithful
Having trust and loyalty towards someone
You'll be my friend until the end, you showed
Believing someone will always have their back
Me love
Being shown affection and care
People may not understand, how I got to
Feeling misunderstood by others
Where I am
Being in a good place in life
You're the reason why, I'll love you for life
Having someone who made a significant impact in life
Nobody can love me, the way that you do
Having someone who loves uniquely
Nobody can hold me, when I'm going through
Having someone who provides comfort in difficult times
If I had ten thousand tongues, it wouldn't
Feeling like there's no way to express gratitude enough
Be enough
Feeling like expressions of gratitude are inadequate
You're love so incredible, I'll tell the world
Having someone to admire and appreciate
I'm in love
Feeling intense romantic feelings
I'm so in love with you
Being deeply in love with someone
You make my dreams come true
Feeling like someone brings joy and fulfillment to life
When I can't find my way
Feeling lost without someone
You brighten up my day
Having someone to lift spirits and mood
When I think of love
Having someone who is the embodiment of love
You're love's all I think of
Having thoughts dominated by someone's love
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Written by: ANDREA WILLIS MUHOBERAC
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