When William was sixteen years old, he started rapping in late 1991 under the name "Will-1X" after being discovered by Compton rapper and former N.W.A. leader Eazy-E and signed a deal to Eazy's Ruthless Records. will.i.am's first rap song was "Merry Muthafuckin' Xmas" from Eazy-E's 1992 EP 5150: Home 4 tha Sick. Shortly after Eazy-E's death in 1995, Will left Ruthless to start a group that would later be called the Black Eyed Peas with fellow rappers Taboo and apl.de.ap.
After the addition of singer-songwriter Fergie, the group shot into mainstream pop consciousness with a set of hit singles in the mid-00s, popularity that continues to this day. The Black Eyed Peas' producer is Sergio Mendes, an internationally successful Brazilian musician and jazz aficionado. In September 2007, will.i.am took a major step into a solo career identity by joining with his record label, Universal Music Group (UMG), on a pilot scheme to reward certain file-sharing with cash incentives, including will.i.am tracks from his then upcoming release Songs About Girls.
In total, he has released four solo albums: Lost Change (2001), Must B 21 (2003), Songs About Girls (2007), and #willpower (2013). Although often facing mixed critical reviews, he's experienced significant commercial success, including a set of popular singles. His solo performances, featuring collaborations with a wide group of artists including Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, Phife Dawg, Snoop Dogg, and Nicole Scherzinger, are perhaps best summed up in the international top 20 mega-hit "Scream & Shout".
Will.i.am was also recently cast as John Wraith in the film X-Men Origins: Wolverine, a prequel to the X-Men movie series. And if one enjoyed Madagascar 2's chunky hippo, Moto Moto, then one should know that the deep voice belonged will.i.am., who came in after he was ''pimped'' out to the directors by his friend and sometimes collaborator Justin Timberlake.
Before joining the Black Eyed Peas, Will.i.am attended the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles. In 2001, he began designing his own signature clothing line, i.am, which made its official debut in 2005 at the Magic apparel trade show in Las Vegas. In 2007, Will.i.am teamed up with Blue Holdings to design a premium denim collection, i.am Antik, that had its debut on the Project Show in Las Vegas. He has also designed clothing for the Black Eyed Peas.
In January 2008, will.i.am helped write a song, "Yes We Can", in support of the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign of Barack Obama, which in turn became a music video directed by Jesse Dylan. The lyrics of the song are composed almost entirely of excerpts from Obama's speech on January 8, 2008, following the New Hampshire presidential primary election. The video features appearances from numerous celebrities like Scarlett Johansson, Tatyana Ali, John Legend, Herbie Hancock, Kate Walsh, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Adam Rodriguez, Kelly Hu, Hill Harper, Amber Valletta, Eric Balfour, Aisha Tyler, Nicole Scherzinger, Nick Cannon, Bryan Greenberg, Common and first appeared on the website for Dipdive, and within a week of its appearance racked up three million views, and over four million views on Youtube.
On February 29, 2008, a second video titled "We Are The Ones" was released on Dipdive and YouTube. It included cameo appearances from Jessica Alba, Ryan Phillippe, Kerry Washington, John Leguizamo, Regina King, Tyrese Gibson, Eric Mabius, Tichina Arnold, Adrienne Palicki, comedian George Lopez, and singers Macy Gray, Zoe Kravitz and Black Eyed Peas’ Taboo. The video features everyone chanting "O-BA-MA" as a portrayal as their hopes and wishes for Obama and his presidential campaign.
In 2013, will.i.am released his album "#thatpower".
Beep
Will.I.Am Lyrics
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Ha, ha-ha, ha
Ha-ha, ha-ha, ha-ha
Ha, ha-ha, ha
It's funny how a man only thinks about the-
You got a real big heart, but I'm lookin' at your-
You got real big brains, but I'm lookin' at your-
I don't give a, keep lookin' at my-
'Cause it don't mean a thing if you're lookin' at my -
Ha, I'ma do my thing while you're playing with yo'-
(Ha-ha-ha, ha-ha-ha-ha)
Every boy's the same since up in the seventh grade
They've been trying to get with me
Trying to (ha-ha-ha, ha-ha-ha)
They always got a plan
To be my one and only man
Wanna hold me with their hands
Wanna (ha-ha-ha, ha-ha-ha)
I keep turning' 'em down
But they always come around
Asking me to go around
That's not the way it's going down
'Cause they only want
Only want my ha-ha-ha, ha-ha-ha
Only want, what they want
But, na-ah-ah, na-ah-ah
It's funny how a man only thinks about the-
You got a real big heart, but I'm lookin' at your-
You got real big brains, but I'm lookin' at your-
Girl it ain't no pain in me lookin' at your-
I don't give a, keep lookin' at my-
'Cause it don't mean a thing if you're lookin' at my -
Ha, I'ma do my thing while you're playing with yo'-
(Ha-ha-ha, ha-ha-ha-ha)
Do you know that no don't mean yes it means no?
So just hold up, wait a minute, let me put my two cents in
One, just be patient, don't be rushing like your anxious and
Two, you're just too aggressive tryna get your
Do you know, that I know?
And I don't wanna go there
Yeah, they only want
Only want my ha-ha-ha, ha-ha-ha
Only want, what they want
But, na ah-ah, na, ah-ah
It's funny how a man only thinks about the-
You got a real big heart, but I'm lookin' at your-
You got real big brains, but I'm lookin' at your-
Girl it ain't no pain in me lookin' at your-
I don't give a, keep lookin' at my-
'Cause it don't mean a thing if you're lookin' at my -
Ha, I'ma do my thing while you're playing with yo'-
(Ha-ha-ha-ha, ha-ha)
(Boom-boom-boom-boom, boom-boom-boom)
(Boom-boom-boom-boom, boom-boom-boom)
Ooh, you got it bad, I can tell
You want it bad, bad, oh well
'Cause, what you got from me is
Something I
Something I don't need
Hey!
It's funny how a man only thinks about the-
You got a real big heart, but I'm lookin' at your-
You got real big brains, but I'm lookin' at your-
Girl it ain't no pain in me lookin' at your-
I don't give a, keep lookin' at my-
'Cause it don't mean a thing if you're lookin' at my -
Ha, I'ma do my thing while you're playing with yo'-
(Ha-ha-ha, ha-ha-ha-ha)
It's funny how a man only thinks about the-
You got a real big heart, but I'm lookin' at your-
You got real big brains, but I'm lookin' at your-
Girl it ain't no pain in me lookin' at your-
I don't give a, keep lookin' at my-
'Cause it don't mean a thing if you're lookin' at my -
Ha, I'ma do my thing while you're playing with yo'-
(Ha-ha-ha, ha-ha-ha-ha)
The lyrics of "Beep" by will.i.am features a confident and independent woman who is unimpressed by men's attempts to impress her with their charm, intelligence, or looks. She is not interested in their advances and makes it clear that she is in control of the situation. The chorus emphasizes that it doesn't matter if men are looking at her body or not because she is doing her own thing.
The second verse carries a strong message about consent, where the female speaker advises the male not to be too aggressive and to respect a woman's choices. She emphasizes that "no" means "no" and that pushing too hard can lead to undesirable consequences. The bridge then showcases the singer's confidence and independence, stating that she does not need anything from the men trying to impress her.
Overall, "Beep" is a song that emphasizes women's empowerment and the importance of respecting women's boundaries and choices. It encourages women to take ownership of their bodies and their lives and to not feel pressured to succumb to male advances.
Line by Line Meaning
Ha-ha, ha-ha, ha-ha
Laughing in a mocking manner
It's funny how a man only thinks about the-
It's humorous how a man only focuses on the one thing.
You got a real big heart, but I'm lookin' at your-
Although you're nice, I am more concerned with your body.
You got real big brains, but I'm lookin' at your-
You may be intelligent, but I'm more interested in your physical attributes.
Girl it ain't no pain in me lookin' at your-
It's not an issue for me to objectify you.
I don't give a, keep lookin' at my-
I don't care if you objectify me.
'Cause it don't mean a thing if you're lookin' at my -
Your objectification of me is insignificant.
Ha, I'ma do my thing while you're playing with yo'-
I will continue to focus on myself while you focus on my body.
Every boy's the same since up in the seventh grade
All boys have been the same since seventh grade.
They've been trying to get with me
They have all attempted to pursue me.
Trying to (ha-ha-ha, ha-ha-ha)
Laughing at their attempts because they are unsuccessful.
They always got a plan
They always have a strategy.
To be my one and only man
To be the only man I'm involved with.
Wanna hold me with their hands
Wanting to touch me intimately with their hands.
Wanna (ha-ha-ha, ha-ha-ha)
Laughing at their attempts because they are unsuccessful.
I keep turning' 'em down
I continue to reject them.
But they always come around
They persist in pursuing me.
Asking me to go around
Asking me to engage in physical intimacy with them.
That's not the way it's going down
That is not my intention or plan.
'Cause they only want
Their intentions are purely physical and superficial.
Only want my ha-ha-ha, ha-ha-ha
They only want my body, nothing else.
Do you know that no don't mean yes it means no?
No means no, not yes.
So just hold up, wait a minute, let me put my two cents in
Slow down and listen to my opinion.
One, just be patient, don't be rushing like your anxious and
Be patient and don't act aggressively.
Two, you're just too aggressive tryna get your
Your aggressive behavior is a turn-off.
Do you know, that I know?
Do you understand that I am aware?
And I don't wanna go there
I'm not interested in engaging in physical intimacy with you.
Yeah, they only want
They are purely interested in physical intimacy.
Only want my ha-ha-ha, ha-ha-ha
They only want my body, nothing else.
Ooh, you got it bad, I can tell
You are infatuated with me, I can see it.
You want it bad, bad, oh well
You desire me intensely.
'Cause, what you got from me is
All you are getting from me is
Something I
Only something physical
Something I don't need
Something I don't want or require.
Hey!
An exclamation of assertiveness or dismissal.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jeff Lynne, Will Adams, Kara Dioguardi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@furkankocin9741
Those "beeps" make sense when you grow up 😀
@hollyhires5657
Fr tho
@hazy-skies2630
Ikr
@2azaz1az
Lol so true
@micahhumiding4965
What does it mean???
@XDXCLaraob
Please don't be a dumb jerk and explain to the comment above me what it is unless you want to screw their head
@MichaellaSapphire
Man, this song is hella creative when you think of it. The play of the censor sound, the lyrics are coherent, there's a range of emotions going on as the song flows, there's a story going on. I appreciate it much better as an adult.
@alexxx5749
You read my mind
@shaymamohammadg3500
And suddenly the BEEP does make sense as an adult. Hehehe
@cheloooxalfa6632
And the song is increidible too