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
Told You So
Miguel Lyrics
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The world, and all that you desire
I said I, I don't wanna control you
I wanna set you free, just come with me
Oh, and I know, yeah
I know you sense a pleasure in my eye
As long as you know, baby
Oh, I don't wanna say I told you so, oh
But I told you so, no
I don't wanna say I told you so
But I told you so
I already know you
And your ways, and all that you desire
I said I, I don't wanna control you
I came to set you free, yeah, come with me
Oh, and I know, yeah
I know you sense the devil speak on my tongue
As long as you don't forget
Where all your pleasure came from, babe
Oh, I don't wanna say I told you so, no oh
But I told you so, no
I don't wanna say I told you so
But I told you so
'Cause I got plans, I got plans for you
Oh, yeah
I, I have got plans, I got plans for you
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, oh
I know you sense the sentiment in my eyes
As long as you know, baby
Every pleasure you taste has its price, babe
Oh, I don't wanna say I told you so, no
But I told you so, oh yeah
Don't wanna say I told you so, oh, yeah
You around you
I don't wanna say I told you so, no
But I told you so, no
I don't wanna say I told you so, yeah, yeah, yeah
I told you so
In Miguel's song "Told You So," the lyrics speak to a desire to show someone the world and all they desire without controlling them. There is an understanding that every pleasure they taste comes with a price, and the singer doesn't want to say "I told you so," but ultimately knows it to be true. The verses convey the idea that the singer already knows the person and their desires, and has plans for them. They want to set them free and take them on an adventure, but there is a warning about the potential cost of pleasure.
The chorus is the repetition of "I don't wanna say I told you so, but I told you so." This line is simple but powerful, communicating a sense of knowing and foresight. The singer is warning the person they are singing to that they should have heeded their advice, but they don't want to say it outright. The repetition of the line emphasizes the importance of the warning and its significance.
Overall, "Told You So" is a cautionary tale about indulgence and its consequences, but it also speaks to the desire to experience life to the fullest. The lyrics also suggest a sense of knowing and understanding between two people, with the singer wanting to guide and protect them from potential harm.
Line by Line Meaning
I am gonna show you
I will give you the world and everything you desire.
The world, and all that you desire
The world and anything else you want are within your reach.
I said I, I don't wanna control you
I don't want power over you or to restrict your freedom.
I wanna set you free, just come with me
I will release you from any chains or limitations, so long as you follow me.
Oh, and I know, yeah
I am aware that you sense something in my demeanor.
I know you sense a pleasure in my eye
I see that you perceive that I take pleasure in something.
As long as you know, baby
As long as you understand that every pleasure has its price.
Every pleasure you taste has its price, babe
There are consequences or expenses attached to every experience that brings you pleasure.
Oh, I don't wanna say I told you so, oh
I don't wish to gloat by pointing out that I warned you.
But I told you so, no
However, I did caution you and provide advice.
I already know you
I am already familiar with your personality and character.
And your ways, and all that you desire
I understand your habits and preferences more deeply.
The devilspeak on my tongue
My language or phrasing may occasionally seem sinister or manipulative.
As long as you don't forget
So long as you always remember.
Where all your pleasure came from, babe
The source of all your satisfaction and joy is vital to keep in mind.
'Cause I got plans, I got plans for you
I have a vision or intention for your future.
I have got plans, I got plans for you
I have detailed, thought-out plans for what will happen to you.
I know you sense the sentiment in my eyes
I am expressing profound feelings or emotions through my facial expressions.
Don't wanna say I told you so, oh, yeah
I still don't want to come across as overly boastful or critical.
You around you
Your surroundings and the people you surround yourself with.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, HIRAM L BULLOCK D/B/A BURG MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEFFREY NATH BHASKER, MIGUEL JONTEL PIMENTEL, NATHAN PEREZ
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LYRICS
[Verse 1]
I am gonna show you
The world, and all that you desire
I said I, I don't wanna control you
I wanna set you free, just come with me
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, and I know, yeah
I know you sense a pleasure in my eye
As long as you know, baby
Every pleasure you taste has its price, babe
[Chorus]
Oh, I don't wanna say I told you so, oh
But I told you so, no
I don't wanna say I told you so
But I told you so
[Verse 2]
I already know you
And your ways, and all that you desire
I said I, I don't wanna control you
I came to set you free, yeah come with me
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, and I know, yeah
I know you sense the devilspeak on my tongue
As long as you don't forget
Where all your pleasure came from, babe
[Chorus]
Oh, I don't wanna say I told you so, no oh
But I told you so, no
I don't wanna say I told you so
But I told you so
[Bridge]
I got plans, I got plans for you
Oh, yeah
I got plans, I got plans for you
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, oh
I know you sense the sentiment in my eyes
As long as you know, baby
Every pleasure you taste has its price, babe
[Chorus]
Oh, I don't wanna say I told you so, oh
But I told you so, no
I don't wanna say I told you so, oh, yeah
Around you
Oh, I don't wanna say I told you so, no
But I told you so
I don't wanna say I told you so, yeah, yeah, yeah
I told you so
Musty Savage
It should be a criminal offense how underated this man is
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He ain't underrated bud
weston ence
@β’β’β’ yes he is dont worry
Aimee M.H
It should be a criminal offence how beautiful he his ππ€€
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best voice out there can't be underrated.
Christina Samaha
Right ?!!
Gabriela Czujko
One of the most underrated song ever!
Ally Rose
Miguel is shockingly underrated, but maybe it's because only the best people deserve to hear his music(: he's such a precious soul man
HisBannerOverMeIsLove
Thats exactly how I think...it's like he's "underated" but is he thoooo? Lol
ZiiiP
Itβs insane how relevant this song / video is right now π’