A native of Los Angeles, California's San Pedro community, Miguel Jontel Pimentel was involved at the age of 16 with the production company Drop Squad. Three years later, he was offered a slot in Fatty Koo, and appeared on the R&B group's BET reality show, but he turned the position down and eventually signed a solo deal with distribution from major-label Universal. In 2005, "Getcha Hands Up!" was issued as a promotional solo single, and its accompanying video -- showcasing Miguel's dancing skills -- aired on BET. An album, Young & Free, was planned for release, but it was never issued. By that point, Miguel was becoming increasingly known in the underground through his collaborative work with Blu, Exile, and Daz-I-Kue.
Miguel signed a solo deal with Jive in 2007 and continued to work with underground and major-label artists. By the end of the decade, he placed songs on albums by Musiq Soulchild and Asher Roth. He experienced major growth during 2010. Jaheim's "Finding My Way Back," a song he co-wrote, reached number 12 on Billboard's R&B/hip-hop hit (and was subsequently nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best R&B Song). Miguel also co-wrote a pair of the Jam & Lewis-produced songs that appeared on Usher's Raymond v. Raymond, which topped the Billboard 200 just before Miguel made his proper solo debut with the atmospheric hip-hop soul of "All I Want Is You," a Top Ten R&B/hip-hop hit. The parent album, All I Want Is You, followed that November and reached the Top Ten of the R&B/hip-hop albums chart, as well as the Top 40 of the Billboard 200, boosted by "Sure Thing" (number one R&B, number 36 Billboard 200) and "Quickie" (number three R&B). Once Wale's Miguel-assisted Top 40 pop hit "Lotus Flower Bomb" was well on its way to platinum certification, Miguel resumed his solo output in early 2012 with a trilogy of three-song EPs dubbed Art Dealer Chic.
The intermediate releases led to Kaleidoscope Dream, which entered the R&B/hip-hop chart at number one and crossed into the Billboard 200 Top Five in October 2012. The RCA-issued full-length was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Urban Contemporary Album, while "Adorn," Miguel's second number one R&B/hip-hop single, was nominated for three awards and won for Best R&B Song. The following year, the album's "How Many Drinks?" was nominated as well. Stardom notwithstanding, Miguel remained available for outside work. "#Beautiful," a collaboration with Mariah Carey, was issued in May 2013 and went platinum. Miguel also devoted time between albums to sessions for J. Cole, Janelle Monáe, Big Sean, Jessie Ware, A$AP Rocky (the gold "Everyday"), Mac Miller (the platinum "Weekend"), and Hudson Mohawke.
Miguel's third album, Wildheart, was released in June 2015. Like his previous full-length, it debuted within the Top Five of the Billboard 200, reaching number two and landing in the same spot on the R&B/hip-hop chart. Less melodic than what preceded it, Wildheart emphasized sensual slow jams and was acknowledged with a Grammy nomination in the Best Urban Contemporary Album category. Another round of collaborations, including a duet with Dua Lipa, and singles highlighted by "2 Lovin U" (produced by DJ Premier) and the platinum-certified "Sky Walker" (featuring Travis Scott), preceded the December 2017 release of the urgent War & Leisure. Another R&B/hip-hop chart topper, it also entered the Billboard 200 at number nine. Miguel continued his extracurricular activity through 2018 with Kygo's "Remind Me to Forget" among his most commercially successful featured appearances. His next solo release was the Spanish-language EP Te Lo Dije, which peaked at number 11 on Billboard's Top Latin Albums chart in 2019. Also that year, Alicia Keys' Miguel-assisted "Show Me Love" began its ascent to gold status.
A mix of smaller-scale solo output and featured appearances followed during the first few years of the 2020s. Early in the decade, Miguel was featured on tracks such as Jhené Aiko's platinum "Happiness Over Everything (H.O.E.)." The Art Dealer Chic series of EPs resumed in 2021 with a fourth volume containing the grinding "Funeral." After he was featured on Diplo's "Don't Forget My Love," Miguel saw "Sure Thing" become more popular than ever in 2023 -- thanks to TikTok -- and a re-release of the single consequently reached number 14 on the Hot 100, thereby surpassing "Adorn" as his highest-charting pop single. The singer responded that April with the smoldering slow jam "Give It to Me." ~ Andy Kellman & David Jeffries
Flesh
Miguel Lyrics
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Glad I kept on your throat, we would rather turn down
And I think she bankrupt
Breathe, breathe
Flesh
I need it, I'm a mess, now
I'm a slave to your flesh
Skin on you is always
Calling me with your face
Wrap yourself around me, do whatever I say
Kiss me like a pretty flower, sweet, sweet control
Flesh, addicted, yeah
I mean it, I'm a mess, now
I'm a slave to your flesh
Woman put me right where I belong
Fall on your faith like you faith for religion
The light in the way, you're begging for forgiveness
Lost summers here as we both bathe in sweet sin
Leave it to me, I'll give you something to believe in
Surrender to friction
This is body language and deep diction
I love it, back for it, yeah, yeah, yeah
Flesh
Flesh
Woman put me right and wrap it all
Flesh
The song "Flesh" by Miguel is a sensual and provocative song that deals with the themes of desire, addiction, and surrender. The lyrics describe a relationship between two people who are attracted to each other in a primal, almost animalistic way. The first line, "savage and an angel, we call out in tantrum," sets the tone for the rest of the song, suggesting that the attraction between the two is both passionate and dangerous. The next line, "glad I kept on your throat, we would rather turn down," hints at a desire for dominance and control.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "flesh, I need it, I'm a mess now," which suggests that the singer is addicted to the physical pleasure that the other person's body provides. The line "woman put me right where I belong" further emphasizes the idea of surrender and submission.
The second verse of the song continues with images of physical desire and control, describing how the "skin on you is always calling me with your face" and how the other person should "wrap yourself around me, do whatever I say." The line "kiss me like a pretty flower, sweet, sweet control" highlights the beauty and intensity of the physical connection between the two.
The final verse of the song suggests a deeper emotional connection between the two as they "bathe in sweet sin" and seek forgiveness and salvation. The line "surrender to friction" represents the ultimate surrender to desire and passion, while the final repetition of the word "flesh" emphasizes the centrality of physical connection in the relationship.
Overall, "Flesh" is a song about desire, addiction, and surrender, with a focus on the physical pleasures of the flesh. It is a provocative and powerful exploration of the darker side of human desire.
Line by Line Meaning
Savage and an angel, we call out in tantrum
Although we are both wild and innocent, we often argue and fight with each other.
Glad I kept on your throat, we would rather turn down
I'm happy that I have power and control over you, and it's better for us to avoid any conflict.
And I think she bankrupt
I believe she has exhausted all her emotional resources for me.
Breathe, breathe
Take a deep breath and calm down.
Flesh
The physical aspect of a relationship is crucial to me.
I need it, I'm a mess, now
I crave it, and I'm lost without it.
I'm a slave to your flesh
I'm addicted to the way your body feels and the power it holds over me.
Woman put me right where I belong
You bring me back to where I feel like I belong, which is being lost in your physical presence.
Skin on you is always
The feel of your skin against mine is always
Calling me with your face
Inviting me to come closer and explore your body with your subtle facial expressions.
Wrap yourself around me, do whatever I say
Entwine your body with mine and obey my every desire.
Kiss me like a pretty flower, sweet, sweet control
Kiss me softly and with control to show your dominance and power over me.
Flesh, addicted, yeah
I am completely addicted to the physical aspect of this relationship.
Fall on your faith like you faith for religion
Have faith in me and submit to me like it's your religion.
The light in the way, you're begging for forgiveness
Despite any wrongdoing, you still crave for my physical presence and affection.
Lost summers here as we both bathe in sweet sin
We are indulging in physical pleasure and ignoring the consequences and judgment of others.
Leave it to me, I'll give you something to believe in
Trust me and let me guide you to a physical world that will leave you feeling fulfilled and believing in my power over you.
Surrender to friction
Give in to the physical connection between us.
This is body language and deep diction
Our physical connection speaks volumes and words can't describe the intensity of our relationship.
I love it, back for it, yeah, yeah, yeah
I can't resist the crave for the physical connection between us.
Flesh
The physical aspect of our relationship consumes me.
Flesh
The physical aspect of our relationship is everything to me.
Woman put me right and wrap it all
Lead me to where I belong physically and bring our bodies together.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANUP KUMAR PAUL, MIGUEL JONTEL PIMENTEL, RAPHAEL SAADIQ
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Savage and an angel, we call out in tantrum
Glad I kept on your throat, we would rather turn down
And I think she bankrupt
Breathe, breathe, fast
Flesh, addicted, yeah
I mean it, I'm a mess, now
I'm a slave to your flesh
Woman put me right where I belong
Skin on you is always
Calling me with your face
Wrap yourself around me, do whatever I say
Kiss me like a cream pie, sweet, sweet control
Flesh, addicted, yeah
I mean it, I'm a mess, now
I'm a slave to your flesh
Woman put me right where I belong
Fall on your faith like you faith for religion
The light in the way, you're begging for forgiveness
Lost summers here as we both bathe in sweet sin
Leave it to me, I'll give you something to believe in
Surrender to friction (kiss me, kiss me, kiss me, kiss me)
This is body language and deep diction
I love it, back for it, yeah, yeah, yeah
Flesh, addicted, yeah
I mean it, I'm a mess, now I'm a slave to your flesh
Woman put me right and wrap it all
Come here darling, help me tackle this darling
I don't wanna let go
All of a sudden baby, darling no
@zamabomvungubane6934
His voice alone is a turn on. The lyrics with his voice is like a sex death trap
@zamabomvungubane6934
Ringo Fanning My good sir I am XD
@sunnyhoney7679
He said in an interview that he doesn't sing to seduce women b/c that wouldn't be fair..... OMG! Lethal weapon
@TheIceCreamSwirl
When he growls "Woman put me right where I belooong..." LOL. FML.
@Basedbeauty3
I read your comment 2 secs before Miguel sung it 😊 hahaha
@harvestmoonvalley
every time he growls 😩 I feel that shit
@GutierrezLove209
+gennie sweet omg you too...
@harvestmoonvalley
Yesss girl!
@nediarose3267
Yes 😩
@ringofanning1784
+gennie sweet Uhhhhhh... maybe you need to go take a dump?