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'.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Week_with_Marilyn#Music
Tightrope
Michelle Williams Lyrics
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Tied with a ribbon
Some people won't sail the sea 'cause they're safer on land
To follow what's written
But I'd follow you to the great unknown
Off to a world we call our own
Hand in my hand and we promised to never let go
High in the sky
We can see the whole world down below
We're walking the tightrope
Never sure, never know how far we could fall
But it's all an adventure
That comes with a breathtaking view
Walking the tightrope
With you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
With you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
With you
Mountains and valleys, and all that will come in between
Desert and ocean
You pulled me in and together we're lost in a dream
Always in motion
So I risk it all just to be with you
And I risk it all for this life we choose
Hand in my hand and you promised to never let go
We're walking the tightrope
High in the sky
We can see the whole world down below
We're walking the tightrope
Never sure, will you catch me if I should fall?
Well, it's all an adventure
That comes with a breathtaking view
Walking the tightrope
With you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
With you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
With you
With you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
With you, ooh-ooh-ooh
With you
In the first verse of Michelle Williams's song Tightrope, she reflects on the different ways people approach life. Some people want a life that is simple and predictable, tied with a ribbon, while others prefer to stay on land and follow what's written. However, Williams takes a different approach and sings about wanting to follow her love interest into the unknown, to a world they can call their own. She sings about holding hands and making a promise to never let go, taking a risk and walking the tightrope, never knowing how far they could fall.
The second verse continues with Williams singing about the different terrains that they will encounter in their adventure together. She likens it to being lost in a dream and always in motion. She takes another risk, risking everything to be with her beloved and to lead the life they have chosen. The chorus then comes back, with Williams using the metaphor of walking a tightrope high in the sky, seeing the world down below, and not knowing if she will fall, but with her love interest promising to catch her if she does. Despite the uncertainty, she finds it all to be an adventure with a breathtaking view.
Overall, the song Tightrope is a love song that emphasizes taking risks to follow your heart, even if it means the uncertainty of not knowing where the journey may take you. It's a reminder that sometimes in life, we have to step outside of our comfort zones and take that leap of faith, even if it means walking a tightrope.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people long for a life that is simple and planned
Some people desire a life that is predictable and routine
Tied with a ribbon
Symbolizing the conformity and restrictions of a planned and simple life
Some people won't sail the sea 'cause they're safer on land
Some people avoid taking risks and exploring new things because they feel more secure in their comfort zones
To follow what's written
Meaning to follow the set and established rules of life and not deviate from it
But I'd follow you to the great unknown
The singer is willing to take risks and face the unknown with her partner
Off to a world we call our own
Together with her partner, they create their own unique world
Hand in my hand and we promised to never let go
The couple is committed to each other and will never let go of their love
We're walking the tightrope
Their journey together is like walking on a tightrope, full of risks and uncertainties.
High in the sky
Their journey is high up in the sky, meaning risky and uncertain
We can see the whole world down below
Despite the risks and uncertainty, they see the beauty of the world and their relationship
Never sure, never know how far we could fall
They are aware of the risks of their journey and they don't know what to expect
But it's all an adventure
Despite the risks, they view their journey as an exciting adventure
That comes with a breathtaking view
The journey is filled with beauty and wonder despite the risks
Mountains and valleys, and all that will come in between
They are prepared to face any challenges that may come in their journey
Desert and ocean
The journey will take them through varying landscapes and experiences
You pulled me in and together we're lost in a dream
The couple is in love and they are living in a dream-like world together
Always in motion
They are constantly moving forward while experiencing the journey together
So I risk it all just to be with you
The singer is willing to take risks to be with her partner
And I risk it all for this life we choose
They have chosen a life together and are willing to do whatever it takes to make it work
Never sure, will you catch me if I should fall?
Despite their commitment to each other, they still have doubts and uncertainties about their journey
With you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
The singer finds comfort and love in her partner
With you
Repeating the fact that the singer finds comfort and love in her partner
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Benj Pasek, Justin Paul
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@rhiannonhardy4745
My grandma loves this song so I decided to learn it and sing it to her in the hospital but she is in a coma so I don't know if she heard me or not 😭😭😭💔💔💔💔
@geoloverianaesasi5769
Jesus bless your grandma and your family
@rhiannonhardy4745
Geoloveriana Esasi thank you zxx
@jiijoestar1107
I hope your grandmother wakes up from her coma safe and sound 💙👍
@KittenGray
hope your grandma would finally recover from the comaa.... im pretty sure she heard you, but if not, she loves you more than you love her...💖
@InVerseHailhydra000
She did
@ButIAlwaysRemeber
If I ever get married this is gonna be my wedding song! :)
@quinquin5073
Do u wanna marry me? 🤣 it would be our wedding song
@ButIAlwaysRemeber
@@quinquin5073 I don't think you'd want to do that 😂
@quinquin5073
xBaconStripsx haha who knows?