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".
Heartbreaker
Will.I.Am Lyrics
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Where its at
I know karmas comin' to pay me back
I'm with the sweetest thang that's on the map
I broke her heart in thirty seconds flat
In thirty seconds flat
Just how did I become that kind of guy
To look at girl and lie right in the eye
My momma told me willy that ain't right
Boy now that ain't right
I'm s s s sorry
I'm s s s sorry
I didn't mean to break your heart [Repeat x2]
I'm s s s sorry
I'm s s s sorry
I didn't mean to break ya
B b b b break it baby
Look baby
I'm a heartbreaker [Repeat x6]
I'm a heart
A h h h h I'm a heart
A h h h I'm a
Where she go
I got some things I gotta let her know
To fix the love now its impossible
But baby baby if we take it slow
If we take it slow
We can make it work
We just cant throw the love down in the dirt
You probably think that I'm a fuckin' jerk
Cuz the way I let you down it made you hurt
I didn't mean to make you hurt
I'm s s s sorry
I'm s s s sorry
I didn't mean to break your heart [Repeat x2]
I'm s s s sorry
I'm s s s sorry
I didn't mean to break ya
B b b b break it baby
Look baby
I'm a heartbreaker [Repeat x6]
I'm a heart
A h h h h I'm a heart
A h h h Ima
Break it down
Lets break it down [Repeat x15]
So so so sorry
So so so sorry
A la la la
La la la la
La la la la
I'm s s s sorry
I'm s s s sorry
I didn't mean to break your heart [Repeat x2]
I'm s s s sorry
I'm s s s sorry
I didn't mean to break ya
B b b b break it baby
Look baby
I'm a heartbreaker [Repeat x6]
I'm a heart
A h h h h I'm a heart
A h h h ima
The song Heartbreaker by Will.I.Am feat. Cheryl Cole is about a man who realizes that he has become someone he never intended to be. He has broken his lover's heart in just thirty seconds flat and now he wants to make it right. He reflects on his actions and wonders how he became the kind of guy who lies to a woman's face. His mother's voice rings in his head telling him that it's not right. He apologizes and begs for forgiveness from his lover, admitting that he is a heartbreaker.
The lyrics of this song reflect a common theme in pop music, especially in the R&B genre, where relationships and heartbreak are often explored. The song is a confession of guilt and a plea for forgiveness. It highlights the consequences of careless actions and the importance of taking responsibility for one's mistakes. The song is also a reminder that words and actions can have a profound impact on those we care about.
Line by Line Meaning
Look out [Repeat x3]
Be aware of what is about to happen.
Where its at
I am aware of what is happening currently.
I know karmas comin' to pay me back
I understand that my actions will have consequences and I am prepared to face them.
I'm with the sweetest thang that's on the map
I am with the most wonderful person around.
I broke her heart in thirty seconds flat
I hurt her deeply with my actions within a very short period of time.
Now how did I
I am questioning my behavior and how it led to hurting someone.
Just how did I become that kind of guy
I am regretting the person I have become by hurting someone so badly.
To look at girl and lie right in the eye
I lied to her directly even while looking at her.
My momma told me willy that ain't right
My mother always advised me against behaving in this manner.
Boy now that ain't right
I realize how wrong my actions were now.
I'm s s s sorry [Repeat x2]
I am apologizing for hurting her and my actions.
I didn't mean to break your heart [Repeat x2]
I never intended to hurt someone so deeply and so I apologize.
B b b b break it baby
I did break her heart and I am now acknowledging that.
Look baby
I am trying to get your attention to apologize.
I'm a heartbreaker [Repeat x6]
I realize that I am someone who has hurt someone deeply.
Where she go
I am wondering where she is gone now.
I got some things I gotta let her know
I have some important things to tell her.
To fix the love now its impossible
I know that it is too late to fix the love after what I have done.
But baby baby if we take it slow
I suggest that we can take it slow to get past what has happened.
If we take it slow
I am emphasizing on taking time to fix everything instead of rushing.
We can make it work
I am hopeful that we can get the love back if we try hard enough, albeit slowly.
We just cant throw the love down in the dirt
We cannot let the love come to an end so easily because of my actions and we need to work together to fix things.
You probably think that I'm a fuckin' jerk
I realize that she might think of me as someone who has hurt her on purpose intentionally.
Cuz the way I let you down it made you hurt
My actions and the way I treated you are responsible for your pain and hurt.
Break it down [Repeat x15]
I want to focus on fixing things and I will keep trying to mend our relationship.
So so so sorry [Repeat x2]
I am trying to express how sorry I am multiple times.
A la la la
I am trying to make her feel better by singing a soothing tune.
La la la la
The melody continues.
I'm s s s sorry [Repeat x2]
Again, I am apologizing for my actions and for hurting her.
I didn't mean to break ya
I never expected or intended for you to be hurt this badly.
A h h h h I'm a heart [Repeat x3]
I am someone who has broken hearts knowingly or unknowingly.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANDY ADAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@eviie.riich06
Anyone here in 2024 as well? 🥹
@maracanec666
Да, недавно услышал по радио!
@sun751
Me
@firstwave99
Me
@user-zf3jt1un6t
Me either 😂
@obarecords4080
Here here
@thembelaninhlabatsi4357
2008 music era was the best. I miss the life I lived then.
@sithembelemdoda6513
So true
@Alice15210
I was pregnant in 2008. It felt horrible, the year was like a dream, like it never happened. Even this song sounded different. Oh crap 😂😂😂😂
@_AnnAnna_
@@Alice15210 me too❤