Kristine Flaherty grew up outside of Chicago, devouring her father's classic rock records and staying up late dancing to Parliament-Funkadelic in the living room. It was this same musical open-mindedness that would later spark her artistic development. She found her musical voice in college, fusing the eclectic power of the Bay Area hip hop scene with her own unique presence, inspired by strong, independent female artists ranging from Missy Elliott and Lauryn Hill to Fiona Apple and Liz Phair.
On stage, K.Flay is a one-woman whirlwind: whether she’s creating beats, singing, rapping or playing guitar, her wit and acerbic charm shine through. Her talents have led her to share the stage with artists including Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, and 3OH!3, where she quickly won over audiences who hadn’t seen anything quite like her before. Further setting her apart from the pack, she serves as her own producer in the studio, methodically infusing her hip hop swagger with a dose of sonic exploration.
With one mixtape (the genre-hopping MASHed Potatoes) already available online, K.Flay is spending the rest of 2010 recording in San Francisco and touring with Passion Pit in October and 3oh!3 in November.
Get It Right
k.flay Lyrics
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To make today mine
Gotta get it right, gotta get it right
To make today mine
I wanna be the best
I wanna wake up feeling like I fucking slept
I wanna prove you wrong, that my story isn't written
Wanna turn back the clock, tell my father to be stronger
Cause he missed me growing up
And I want to tell the little girl in the corner of that room
Don't lose hope, just be brave, things get better soon
I wanna fall in love
I wanna crash and burn but learn to rise above
And I don't care about success, I just wanna make you proud
I wanna be the kind of person who shows up and sticks around
I wanna stay sincere, but that kind of thing is tricky
When you give up all yourself and still the end result is iffy
Like nothing I've created even matters
So now I wanna do stupid shit, I wanna get fucking plastered
Want to get out my brain, want to shed my skin
I need to find someone to tuck me in
Want you to know that I wanna be better
But it feels like it's gonna take forever
Gotta get it right, gotta get it right
To make today mine
Gotta get it right, gotta get it right
To make today mine
I wanna do it all
I wanna stand up straight but have the strength to fall
I wanna tell my cousin to stop treating people bad
I know you think that no one sees, but I've been keeping tabs
I wanna be consoled
I want the world to change, I wanna die when I'm old
And I don't wanna make mistakes that I've been watching all my life
It's easy to do because, I want to be good despite
I wanna go somewhere else, I wanna get super high
Tell you to go fuck yourself, cause shit I'm doing fine
I wanna go break the chain of what I'm supposed to be
I wanna locate my faith, drop down on both my knees
And honestly, I wanna ask if you'd stay
For a night, for a week, or just a day
Always moving too late, shit I've been regretting
I wanna throw my phone, I wanna quit confessing
I wanna cast the blame, but nobody's at fault
Confusion got me building these walls
Want you to know that I wanna be better
But it feels like it's going to take forever
Gotta get it right, gotta get it right
To make today mine
Gotta get it right, gotta get it right
To make today mine
K.Flay's song "Get It Right" is a powerful and introspective look at the artist's personal struggles and aspirations. The repeated refrain, "gotta get it right, gotta get it right, to make today mine," reflects K.Flay's determination to improve herself and her life. She wants to be the best version of herself, to wake up feeling rested and ready to face the day. She also wants to prove people wrong, to show them that her story isn't written and she can achieve her goals. She wants to be different, to stand out and be something special.
The song then delves into more specific desires, such as wishing her father had been stronger and more present in her life as a child. She also wants to inspire others, particularly the little girl in the corner, to be brave and hold on to hope. K.Flay expresses a desire to fall in love and learn from the experience, even if it means risking heartbreak. She wants to make those around her proud and be the kind of person who is reliable and genuine.
However, K.Flay also recognizes the difficulties in achieving these goals. She feels like she has given everything she has and still doesn't feel like she's made an impact. She wants to escape from her own mind and find solace in someone else. She wants to be better but fears it will take forever. Despite this, she knows she must keep trying and "get it right" to take control of her life.
Overall, "Get It Right" is a deeply personal and relatable song that explores the struggles of finding one's purpose and identity. It's a reminder that self-improvement is a continuous journey and that despite setbacks, we must keep striving to "make today mine."
Line by Line Meaning
Gotta get it right, gotta get it right
I need to ensure that I succeed today
To make today mine
To take control of today and make it a success
I wanna be the best
I want to achieve greatness in my life
I wanna wake up feeling like I fucking slept
I want to feel refreshed and energized when I wake up
I wanna prove you wrong, that my story isn't written
I want to prove to others that I can achieve success despite any obstacles
I wanna be something gold, I wanna be someone different
I want to stand out and be unique and special
Wanna turn back the clock, tell my father to be stronger
I wish I could go back in time and encourage my father to be stronger for me
Cause he missed me growing up
Because he wasn't present in my life as I grew up
And I want to tell the little girl in the corner of that room
I want to offer words of encouragement to a young girl who is struggling
Don't lose hope, just be brave, things get better soon
Things may be tough right now, but they will improve if you stay strong
I wanna fall in love
I want to experience the feeling of falling in love
I wanna crash and burn but learn to rise above
I want to experience failure, but also have the strength to overcome it
And I don't care about success, I just wanna make you proud
My main goal is to make you proud, not necessarily to achieve success
I wanna be the kind of person who shows up and sticks around
I want to be dependable and always be there for those who need me
I wanna stay sincere, but that kind of thing is tricky
It's difficult to maintain sincerity in a world that can be fake
When you give up all yourself and still the end result is iffy
It's frustrating when you put in your all but still don't get the desired outcome
Like nothing I've created even matters
It feels like my efforts have been for nothing
So now I wanna do stupid shit, I wanna get fucking plastered
I want to indulge in reckless behavior to escape my thoughts and feelings
Want to get out my brain, want to shed my skin
I want to escape my thoughts and emotions and start anew
I need to find someone to tuck me in
I need someone to comfort and care for me
I wanna be better
I want to improve and grow as a person
But it feels like it's gonna take forever
It seems like it will take a long time to make the changes I desire
I wanna do it all
I want to experience everything life has to offer
I wanna stand up straight but have the strength to fall
I want to be strong and confident, but also have the ability to make mistakes
I wanna tell my cousin to stop treating people bad
I want to confront my cousin and encourage them to treat others with respect
I know you think that no one sees, but I've been keeping tabs
Although you believe your actions go unnoticed, I am aware of how you treat others
I wanna be consoled
I want to be comforted and reassured
I want the world to change, I wanna die when I'm old
I hope for a better future and wish to live a long, fulfilling life
And I don't wanna make mistakes that I've been watching all my life
I don't want to repeat the same mistakes that I have observed throughout my life
It's easy to do because, I want to be good despite
It can be easy to fall into bad habits, but I strive to be a good person regardless
I wanna go somewhere else, I wanna get super high
I want to escape my reality and numb my feelings with substances
Tell you to go fuck yourself, cause shit I'm doing fine
I might express anger or disinterest towards you because I want to avoid discussing my problems
I wanna go break the chain of what I'm supposed to be
I want to defy societal expectations and norms
I wanna locate my faith, drop down on both my knees
I want to find my belief in something greater and submit to it
And honestly, I wanna ask if you'd stay
I sincerely want to know if you will be there for me
For a night, for a week, or just a day
Whether it's a short or long period of time, I want someone to be there for me
Always moving too late, shit I've been regretting
I often feel like I am too slow or too late to make changes and end up regretting it
I wanna throw my phone, I wanna quit confessing
I want to rid myself of technology and the pressure to constantly confess my thoughts and feelings
I wanna cast the blame, but nobody's at fault
I want to find fault in someone else, but the problem may not be their doing
Confusion got me building these walls
My confusion and uncertainty have caused me to isolate myself
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARIMA YAW ASANTE, MIKE KEAT, J SUTTER, ADRIAN MEEHAN, DAVE DAVIES, GREG BONE, KRISTINE FLAHERTY, JULIEN MARTINEZ, LENNON BONE
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