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".
More Than a Feeling
Will.I.Am Lyrics
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I don't give a fuck about you now because it's been some time
Things have changed since you did me dirty so why'd you hit my line
I fell in love with the money got better things on my mind
Knew I really gotta have it whenever my hunger hit
Got a new bitch that feeds me and every night she let me hit
So don't hit me with I miss you cause I been knew that you missed
I'm counting a fat ass stack and then you wanna tell me this
I don't feel the way I once did so we don't fit like a glove
Can't let nobody walk on me like a dirty trap house rug
These bitches be so damn irritating like a room with bugs
Ima pop out like 22 ima hit you with a stiff
My dawg just hit me up with a new pack said come get a whiff
I trust my dawg to get a sack if I'm sittin' on the bench
Got a baddie she sexy and foreign but she don't speak French
I get too claustrophobic in traffic ima need some tints
Lil shawty been on her knees all day she need a peppermint
Life is like a escalator goin' backwards gotta sprint
Gotta knock off the weight on my body tryna make a dent
I been too focused on my wealth that I'm now hurtin' my health
I want this more than ever I wish I felt good bout' myself
I be goin' too hard on myself I wish I had more help
Feels like nothin' is going my way all I can say is welp
I'm goin' back on this bitch and I ain't ever lettin' up
Haven't dropped songs in awhile bitches thought that I gave up
Why is it you only catch feelings with me after we fuck
Because of that we won't last because you'll never get enough
Sometimes I wish I could travel back and fix all my mistakes
Every time I think about it gonna leave me with heartaches
Gotta get this money up til I lose track how much I make
But this shit ain't gon' be sweet nobody said this be a cake
Yuh
I'm going bar to bar fuck it
Yuh
Aye
If I said I love you I guess that was a lie
I don't give a fuck about you now because it's been some time
Things have changed since you did me dirty so why'd you hit my line
I fell in love with the money got better things on my mind
Knew I really gotta have it whenever my hunger hit
Got a new bitch that feeds me and every night she let me hit
So don't hit me with I miss you cause I been knew that you missed
I'm counting a fat ass stack and then you wanna tell me this
The lyrics of will.i.am's song "More Than a Feeling" talks about moving on from a past relationship that turned sour. He admits that if he said he loved the person, it was a lie, and that he doesn't care about them anymore. He fell in love with money and got a new woman who satisfies him physically, so he has no interest in his ex's attempts at reconnecting. He emphasizes that what he and his ex had was not love, and that he doesn't want to be walked on, like a "dirty trap house rug." He talks about focusing on his career and accumulating wealth, but also acknowledges that he is harming his health by doing so. He wishes he had more help but is determined to keep going and not give up.
The lyrics of "More Than a Feeling" are a commentary on the trap lifestyle and the emphasis society puts on materialism. The song presents an unromanticized view of relationship dynamics and questions whether love was ever a part of it. It also acknowledges the pressure to succeed and the toll it can take on one's health.
Line by Line Meaning
If I said I love you I guess that was a lie
I was dishonest about my love for you.
I don't give a fuck about you now because it's been some time
I don't care about you anymore, as it has been a while since we last had a relationship.
Things have changed since you did me dirty so why'd you hit my line
Our relationship ended badly, so why are you trying to contact me now?
I fell in love with the money got better things on my mind
I prioritized my financial success over our relationship.
Knew I really gotta have it whenever my hunger hit
I am highly motivated to achieve financial success whenever I feel a strong desire for it.
Got a new bitch that feeds me and every night she let me hit
I have a new girlfriend who supports me both financially and sexually.
So don't hit me with I miss you cause I been knew that you missed
I am aware that you miss me, so don't try to pretend otherwise.
I'm counting a fat ass stack and then you wanna tell me this
I am highly successful financially, and you are trying to contact me despite that fact.
Don't you tell me what you think love is cause bitch that ain't no love
You cannot tell me what real love is, as what we had was not true love.
I don't feel the way I once did so we don't fit like a glove
My feelings for you have changed, and we are no longer compatible as we used to be.
Can't let nobody walk on me like a dirty trap house rug
I refuse to let anyone treat me poorly or take advantage of me like a worthless object.
These bitches be so damn irritating like a room with bugs
Women can be extremely annoying, similar to an unpleasant room filled with insects.
Ima pop out like 22 ima hit you with a stiff
I am prepared to come out strong and strike you hard, like a gunshot wound.
My dawg just hit me up with a new pack said come get a whiff
My friend just informed me about some new drugs, inviting me to try them.
I trust my dawg to get a sack if I'm sittin' on the bench
I have faith in my friend to acquire drugs for me if I am unable to get them myself.
Got a baddie she sexy and foreign but she don't speak French
I have a beautiful foreign girlfriend who is attractive but does not speak French.
I get too claustrophobic in traffic ima need some tints
I feel uncomfortable in traffic and require tinted windows for privacy.
Lil shawty been on her knees all day she need a peppermint
My girlfriend has been performing oral sex on me for a long time and needs a breath mint.
Life is like a escalator goin' backwards gotta sprint
Life is challenging and requires a lot of effort, similar to running up an escalator that is moving in the opposite direction.
Gotta knock off the weight on my body tryna make a dent
I need to lose weight to make a significant change in my physical appearance.
I been too focused on my wealth that I'm now hurtin' my health
I have prioritized my financial success over my personal health and well-being, which has caused harm to my body.
I want this more than ever I wish I felt good bout' myself
I am more motivated than ever to achieve success, but I wish I felt better about myself and my personal qualities.
I be goin' too hard on myself I wish I had more help
I am very critical of myself and could use more assistance and support from others.
Feels like nothin' is going my way all I can say is welp
I feel as though everything is going wrong in my life, and all I can do is accept it and move on.
I'm goin' back on this bitch and I ain't ever lettin' up
I am returning to music and will not give up on my career.
Haven't dropped songs in awhile bitches thought that I gave up
I have not released music in a long time, and some people believed that I had given up on my career.
Why is it you only catch feelings with me after we fuck
You only develop emotions for me after engaging in sexual activity with me.
Because of that we won't last because you'll never get enough
Our relationship will not last because you always want more from me.
Sometimes I wish I could travel back and fix all my mistakes
I regret my past mistakes and wish I could go back in time to correct them.
Every time I think about it gonna leave me with heartaches
Reflecting on my past mistakes causes me emotional pain and regret.
Gotta get this money up til I lose track how much I make
I am determined to make a lot of money and not keep track of how much I am earning.
But this shit ain't gon' be sweet nobody said this be a cake
Achieving financial success is not easy or simple, and there will be challenges and obstacles along the way.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Nikita Kouzovik
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@wlewisiii
And your kids say the same thing about the 90's.
And your grand kids say the same thing about the 2010's.
And your great-grand kids WILL say the same thing in the 2030's.
So?
Buy a life, child.
@christinabarrera5432
Anyone in 2024?
@user-tu2py3gd7c
This version is a minute shorter than the album haven't checked what part is left out yet
@restroomselevatorsofflorid2102
Yes
@KittyGrizGriz
@@user-tu2py3gd7cthe chorus, can’t believe they cut it short…
@MitragynineDoper96
yes sir
@titinitasonadora7398
Yes!...here...😊
@rsstnnr76
This band was so good Massachusetts named a city after it.
@stewartfamily8085
Nobody gave you the love for that one...much appreciated in California!
@owlmuso
lol, too funny
@danishmoocow4424
Russ Tanner it was opposite