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".
She
Will.I.Am Lyrics
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You a star, you a star
Cause when you shine, baby when you shine
When you shine, when you shine
You be lighting up my life (oh!)
Light up my life (oh!)
Light up my life (oh!)
Light up my life
Light up my life (oh!)
Light up my life (oh!)
Yeah baby we'll be
Walking down an aisle together any time soon 'cause
You gonna' be my bride and, I'm gonna be your groom girl
We gonna' stay together baby through the monsoon and
No matter the weather honey me and you will bloom yeah
Don't compare yourself to ex-chicks I used to go with
'Cause your love is real lady, I ain't lettin go of it
I ain't leaving you girl, you'll be by my side
'Cause I can't go nowhere without my light
'Cause you my star, my star
You a star, you a star
'Cause when you shine, baby when you shine
When you shine, when you shine
You be lighting up my life (oh!)
Light up my life (oh!)
Light up my life (oh!)
Light up my life
Lighting up my life (oh!)
Light up my life (oh!)
Light up my life (oh!)
Yeah baby we'll be
High on love darling we don't need to take drugs
Put away my alcohol, kissing got us feeling buzzed
When you next to me, it's like I'm on ecstasy
We be at it, automatic, sex like triple "x" when we's
You a naughty lady, and sophisticated
I'll be honored baby, if you have my baby
So now let's just be grown-ups and do what grown-ups do
Baby let's develop a star
'Cause you my star, my star
My star, my star
Ah
You a star girl
You a star girl
You a star girl
You a star girl
You a star girl
You a star girl
You a star girl
You a star girl
You a star girl
You a star girl
You a star, baby you a star
You a star, you a star
'Cause when you shine, baby when you shine
When you shine, when you shine
You be lighting up my life (oh!)
Light up my life (oh!)
Light up my life (oh!)
Light up my life
Lighting up my life (oh!)
Light up my life (oh!)
Light up my life (oh!)
Yeah baby we'll be
Yeah we'll be shining shining
Yeah we'll be shining shining
Bling, bling, bling, bling
Bling, bling, bling, bling
Bling, bling, bling
Bling! Bling
Yeah the love it will bling, bling, bling
Bling bling, bling
Yeah the love it will bling
Yeah we'll be shining shining
Yeah we'll be shining shining
Yeah we'll be shining shining
Yeah we'll be shining shining
Bling, bling, bling, your love is like bling
Bling, bling, bling, your love is like bling
The lyrics of "She" by will.i.am celebrate the woman as a shining star who illuminates the singer's life. He describes her using metaphors such as "my light," "my star" and "blinding love," all of which imply that the woman in the song is the most important person in his life. He emphasizes their deep love and commitment, and how nothing can ever come between them. The verses of the song highlight the intensity of their relationship, the way they feel high when together, and how they have come to appreciate each other as adults. The chorus echoes the same sentiment, with the statement that the woman brings light to his life and makes him feel complete.
The theme of the song is the power of love in our lives. It talks about how love can make us feel alive and how it can change the way we see the world. The song also stresses how, when we're in love, nothing else matters, and all that we want is to be with our beloved. The song portrays the idealistic concept of love that everybody wishes for, where a partner becomes the source of happiness and the driving force of one's life. Additionally, the song praises the woman's individuality and how she remains incomparable to anyone else.
Line by Line Meaning
You a star, baby you a star
You are exceptional, and I adore you.
You a star, you a star
You are a shining example of excellence.
Cause when you shine, baby when you shine
You have a radiance that brightens everything.
When you shine, when you shine
Your brilliance is persistent and undeniable.
You be lighting up my life (oh!)
Your presence alone fills my life with joy.
Light up my life (oh!)
Your influence inspires my joy.
Yeah baby we'll be
We will always be.
Walking down an aisle together any time soon 'cause
We will be getting married soon.
You gonna' be my bride and, I'm gonna be your groom girl
You and I will make vows and be joined in matrimony.
We gonna' stay together baby through the monsoon and
We will remain devoted to each other through all of life's trials and tribulations.
No matter the weather honey me and you will bloom yeah
Whatever happens, we will grow and evolve together.
Don't compare yourself to ex-chicks I used to go with
You are unique, and I would never compare you to past girlfriends.
'Cause your love is real lady, I ain't lettin go of it
Our love is authentic, and I never want to let it go.
I ain't leaving you girl, you'll be by my side
I will always stay by your side.
'Cause I can't go nowhere without my light
You are my guiding light.
'Cause you my star, my star
You are my star and my everything.
High on love darling we don't need to take drugs
Our feelings for each other are intoxicating, and we don't need anything else to enhance them.
Put away my alcohol, kissing got us feeling buzzed
Kissing you is all I need to feel elated and happy.
When you next to me, it's like I'm on ecstasy
Being near you fills me with ecstasy and pleasure.
We be at it, automatic, sex like triple "x" when we's
We have an intense and passionate sexual connection.
You a naughty lady, and sophisticated
You have both a mischievous and sophisticated side.
I'll be honored baby, if you have my baby
I would be honored if you were to have my child.
So now let's just be grown-ups and do what grown-ups do
We should embrace our maturity and act like adults.
Baby let's develop a star
Let's work towards building a future together.
Yeah we'll be shining shining
We will always shine bright.
Bling, bling, bling, bling
Our love will always sparkle and shine.
Bling, bling, bling
Our bond will always shine bright.
Bling! Bling
Our love is precious and valuable.
Yeah the love it will bling, bling, bling
Our love will always be abundant and rich.
Bling bling, bling
Our love will always glitter and shine.
Bling, bling, bling, your love is like bling
Our love is like the most valuable and radiant of jewels.
Bling, bling, bling, your love is like bling
Our love will always be dazzling and precious.
Yeah we'll be shining shining
We will always be luminous and bright.
Bling, bling, bling, your love is like bling
Our bond is precious and valuable.
Bling, bling, bling, your love is like bling
Our love will always gleam and sparkle.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Will Adams, Jamal Jones
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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You a star, baby you a star
You a sta-ah-ah-ar, you a sta-ah-ah-ar
Cause when you shine, baby when you shi-ih-ine
When you shi-ih-ih-ine, when you shi-ih-ih-ine
You be lightin up my life (Ohh!) Light up my life (Ohh!)
Light up my life (Ohh!) Light up my li-ih-ife
Lightin up my life (Ohh!) Light up my life (Ohh!)
Light up my life (Ohh!) Yeah baby we'll be
Walkin down an aisle together any time soon cause
You gon' be my bride and, I'ma be your groom girl
We gon' stay together baby through the monsoon and
No matter the weather honey me and you will bloom yeah
Don't compare yourself to ex-chicks I used to go with
Cause your love is real lady, I ain't lettin go of it
I ain't leavin you girl, you'll be by my side
Cause I can't go nowhere without my light
Cause you my sta-ah-ah-ar, my sta-ah-ah-ar
You a star, baby you a star
You a sta-ah-ah-ar, you a sta-ah-ah-ar
Cause when you shine, baby when you shi-ih-ine
When you shi-ih-ih-ine, when you shi-ih-ih-ine
You be lightin up my life (Ohh!) Light up my life (Ohh!)
Light up my life (Ohh!) Light up my li-ih-ife
Lightin up my life (Ohh!) Light up my life (Ohh!)
Light up my life (Ohh!) Yeah baby we'll be
High on love darlin we don't need to take drugs
Put away my alcohol, kissin got us feelin buzzed
When you next to me, it's like I'm on ecstasy
We be at it, automatic, sex like triple X when we's
You a naughty lady, and sophisticated
I'll be honored baby, if you have my baby
So now let's just be grown-ups and do what grown-ups do
Baby let's develop a star
Cause you my sta-ah-ah-ar, my sta-ah-ah-ar
My sta-ah-ah-ar, my sta-ah-ah-ar
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh
You a star girl
You a star girl
You a star girl
You a star girl
You a star girl
You a star girl
You a star girl
You a star girl
You a star girl
You a star girl
You a star, baby you a star
You a sta-ah-ah-ar, you a sta-ah-ah-ar
Cause when you shine, baby when you shi-ih-ine
When you shi-ih-ih-ine, when you shi-ih-ih-ine
You be lightin up my life (Ohh!) Light up my life (Ohh!)
Light up my life (Ohh!) Light up my li-ih-ife
Lightin up my life (Ohh!) Light up my life (Ohh!)
Light up my life (Ohh!) Yeah baby we'll be
Yeah we'll be shinin shinin
Yeah we'll be shinin shinin
Yeah we'll be shinin shinin
Yeah we'll be shinin shinin
Yeah we'll be shinin shinin
Yeah we'll be shinin shinin
Yeah we'll be shinin shinin
Bling, bling, bling, bling
Bling, bling, bling, bling
Bling, bling, bling... BLING! Bling
Yeah the love it will bling, bling, bling
Bling {*deep breath*) bling, bling
Yeah the love it will bling
Yeah we'll be shinin shinin
Yeah we'll be shinin shinin
Yeah we'll be shinin shinin
Yeah we'll be shinin shinin
Bling, bling, bling, your love is like bling
Bling, bling, bling, your love is like bling
@davidpantoja1003
this whole album is amazing
@blueviolet77
I can't get enough of this song. Classy, beautiful, a little cosmic.
@irasavage1162
2021 and this still SLAPS!
@blueviolet77
Awsome Song!!! I can hear it all day. Great sound
@mohammedalsuqair963
One of the best songs back in day 😫
@arre9
Omg, love this song,just love it!
@grhamltn
Awsome song, will be great hit!
@user-jx6ow7tl6i
Хорошие воспоминания от этой песни)))
@ironjoshi
extra nice song, his voice is so deep
@Slark2000
this was my favorite song like 2 years ago. but its still great.