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 MonΓ‘e, 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 JhenΓ© 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
Gravity
Miguel Lyrics
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Lady, I'm certain that I dreamed you, over nights suspenses
Leaving me defenseless on this late night
Lost in my emotion, searching for devotion
Someone I could love without loud
And love em is the empty space of my heart
I could live with no doubt
I'm just a shooting star, the way you pull me and move me
A far don't seem so far, yeah now, it's gravity
Two hearts hung amongst the heaven
You and I were destined, to collide
I'm open wide and these eyes, fixed upon a vision
You are all I'm missing
Someone I could love without loud yeah
And love em is the empty space of my heart
I could live with no doubt
I feel invincible when we create this all, baby
I'm just a shooting star, the way you pull me and move me
A far don't seem so far, yeah now, it's gravity
Caution collision oh, caught up compellin for
Long as it's you I want to
Take a deep breath it's time to let go and close my eyes
What am I waiting for, here I go
I'm just a shooting star, the way you pull me and move me
A far don't seem so far, yeah now, it's gravity
I'm just a shooting star, the way you pull me and move me
A far don't seem so far, yeah now, it's gravity
In the first verse of "Gravity," Miguel describes a dreamlike state where he feels defenseless and lost. He longs for someone he can love without bounds and who can fill the empty space in his heart. He feels invincible when he is with this person and is essentially drawn towards them like a magnet. The metaphor of a "shooting star" implies that he feels he is rapidly moving and being pulled toward this person, and that their connection is both strong and rare.
In the second verse, Miguel confirms that this person is the one he has been searching for, and that they were destined to be together. He is fixated on them and feels as if they are all he has been missing. The chorus repeats the metaphor of a shooting star and the gravitational pull that Miguel feels towards this person. The bridge acknowledges that this connection may not be without risk, as a collision is possible, but ultimately he is willing to take that risk because he knows that this person is the one he wants.
Overall, "Gravity" is a love song that describes the intense pull and magnetism that can exist between two people who are meant to be together. Miguel's use of metaphors helps to paint a vivid picture of the intense emotion involved in falling in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Make a wish, ya, make a wish,
Expressing the hope for something special to happen, a desire to fulfill a dream.
Lady, I'm certain that I dreamed you, over nights suspenses
Addressing a woman as a fantasy come alive, someone who is the answer to prayers and wishes made during difficult times.
Leaving me defenseless on this late night
Being vulnerable and open to possibilities, without any walls or barriers up to protect oneself.
Lost in my emotion, searching for devotion
Feeling overwhelmed by feelings, and wanting a partner who will offer loyalty, dedication and commitment.
Someone I could love without loud, And love em is the empty space of my heart, I could live with no doubt, I feel invincible when we create this all, baby
Wanting a simple, expressive and genuine love, where the feeling is mutual and makes one feel confident, alive and strong.
Two hearts hung amongst the heaven, You and I were destined, to collide
Believing that the relationship was pre-ordained, and that two people who are meant to be together, will inevitably come together.
I'm open wide and these eyes, fixed upon a vision, You are all I'm missing
Being completely focused on one person, and accepting them as the missing piece to one's happiness and fulfillment.
Caution collision oh, caught up compellin for, Long as it's you I want to
Acknowledging the risk and intensity of the relationship, but still being drawn to it because of the strong feelings involved.
Take a deep breath it's time to let go and close my eyes, What am I waiting for, here I go
Deciding to take a leap of faith, and to trust in the relationship despite any doubts or fears.
I'm just a shooting star, the way you pull me and move me, A far don't seem so far, yeah now, it's gravity
Feeling like a shooting star, being pulled and moved by their partner, and realizing that distance is no longer a barrier because the force of love acts like gravity.
Contributed by Tyler O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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[Intro]
Make a wish, yeah
Make a wish, aye
Yeah
[Verse 1]
Lady, I'm certain that I dreamt you
Overnight suspenses leaving me defenseless
All these late nights lost in my emotion
Searching for devotion
[Pre-Chorus]
Someone I could laugh with out loud
And love amidst the empty space in my heart
I could leap with no doubt
I feel invincible when we create this art, baby
[Chorus]
I'm just a shooting star
The way you pull me and move me
That fall don't seem so far
Your love, is gravity
[Verse 2]
Two hearts hung amongst the heaven
You and I were destined to collide
I'm open wide and these eyes, fixed upon a vision
You are all I'm missing
@jacquephillips2813
Miguel I'm Still here!!πβ¨π€ #2024
@flytjsosweet
Let me say this loud and clear this is hands down my all time favorite Miguel song. Thank you Miguel! I suggest you all go do Miguel research his mixtape and leaked records are a1.
@mandochos4434
What leaked records ?
@flytjsosweet
@@mandochos4434 he got demos he did that leaked look him up under Miguel Jontel & mig money.
@joeljuarezrip
I went to middle school with Miguel in San Pedro Dana Middle School.
@lindafarmer1826
Idk
@anniem.670
Yesssss I swear people sleep on the Art Dealer Chic era. That voice is so smooth.
@TheRoyalHacah
Canβt believe I forgot about this masterpiece β€οΈ Everything Miguel makes is gold
@layy7597
my favorite song by Miguel. this is a CLASSIC!!!!! β€
@GoddessRael88
My favorite Miguel song the words are fill my soul. The melody The harmonizing The scorpion energy damn π€π€π€π€π€ I could listen to this over and over and over "I'm just a shooting π π«