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.
How I
k.flay Lyrics
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Hey
That's just how I feel
That's just how I feel
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Am I wrong
Am I wrong
For thinking that we could be something for real
Now am I wrong
Am I wrong
What's up
For trying to reach the things that I can't see
I can't see
But that's just how I feel
Feel feel feel
That's just how I feel
Feel feel feel
That's just how I feel
Trying to reach the things that I can't see
I can't see, I can't see, I can't see
Am I wrong, for falling in love
But what can i say I just missed you
Through all this time, that I've been on my grind
You don't know what I've been through
Now I'm at the top of my game, dealing with fame
Going insane because it changed you
So I don't give a fuck about you, about who?
I'm just going to roll in my Royce coupe
Yeah yeah yeah
Appreciate the endorsement
Youngest under twenty two two Forbes List
Blue checks like my Nikes, Jordans
Storming to yo block fuck an op keep it pouring
I just take a W, end it in first round
Flip it to a M, clutch it up, it make a gun sound
AP on my wrist fuck it up make her buss down
Loving how I'm dressin' like a salad make her lose pounds
No pain, no gain
Fuck your opinion, perform in a spaceship
No time, to wait
Pull fifty K, a day no hesitation
Spend it, one day
Fly around private, pull up vacation
I got the drip and it all in designer
Bitch I'm the major y'all hanging with minors
Am I wrong
Am I wrong
For thinking that we could be something for real
For real
Now am I wrong
Am I wrong
For trying to reach the things that I can't see
I can't see
But that's just how I feel
Feel feel feel
That's just how I feel
Feel feel feel
That's just how I feel
Trying to reach the things that I can't see
I can't see, I can't see, I can't see
She wanna pop out 시간이 가도
말하고 다녀 I got time
내 심장이 가도 감정 떠나도
절대로 후회하지 않아
우리 둘의 사이, 둘이 만 아는 sign
불러 다녀 slime, 원하면 keep it offline
너 없이 I'm a die, Take you out to dine
네가 뭔데 why? 함게 있을 때 I feel high
Ruthless I don't care who you losing
Toothless I'm a G on some dragons
Prove this I don't gotta I just do it
Useless that's your bitch when we get lit
She wanna bless up, 사랑하니까
I just bought her a Patek yea
I know you a finesser, come fuck with a real one
Let me protect yea
In K.Flay’s song “How I Feel,” the artist is questioning the nature of her relationships and the authenticity of those around her. The opening line proposes a question, and the hook continues with this theme. K.Flay asks if she is wrong for believing that a relationship could be something meaningful and legitimate. She wonders whether it is wrong to try reaching for things that are not immediately visible to her. Throughout the song, K.Flay lays bare her vulnerability, emphasizing her confusion and loneliness, which can lead to misjudgments.
The verses’ lyrics allude to K.Flay’s experiences with fame and the challenges that come with it. She describes being at the top of her game, dealing with the negative effects of fame, and not giving any importance to the people who changed because of it. The lyrics say that K.Flay is not bothered by their opinions and that she is going to keep going forward. She has material success, with the endorsement of a car company, and is featured in Forbes magazine's “30 Under 30” list. The line “AP on my wrist fuck it up make her buss down” also speaks about the rapper’s self-confidence and swagger.
Throughout the song, K.Flay is questioning the people she has relationships with, but by the end, she seems to have found someone genuine. The Korean verse towards the end of the song speaks about this newfound love and how the relationship makes her feel. Overall, the song speaks about emotional struggles, the pressures of fame, and the difficulties of building healthy relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Am I wrong
Uncertainty about a decision she's made
Hey
Pause for effect
That's just how I feel
Her feelings are valid
That's just how I feel
Her feelings are valid
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Repetition emphasizes how strongly she feels
Am I wrong
Still unsure about her decision
Am I wrong
Still unsure about her decision
For thinking that we could be something for real
Questioning if her hopes for the relationship were unrealistic
For real
Emphasizing that she really did want something real
Now am I wrong
Still questioning her decision
Am I wrong
Still unsure about her decision
What's up
What's the problem?
For trying to reach the things that I can't see
Striving for something she knows is difficult to attain
I can't see
Acknowledging the challenge
But that's just how I feel
Reiterating that she's driven to try
Feel feel feel
Repetition emphasizes how strongly she feels
That's just how I feel
Reiterating that her feelings are valid
Feel feel feel
Repetition emphasizes how strongly she feels
That's just how I feel
Reiterating that her feelings are valid
Trying to reach the things that I can't see
Reiterating the challenge of striving for something elusive
I can't see, I can't see, I can't see
Acknowledging the difficulty of the challenge
Am I wrong, for falling in love
Questioning if it was a mistake to fall in love
But what can i say I just missed you
Trying to justify her feelings despite doubts
Through all this time, that I've been on my grind
Acknowledging her hard work and dedication to her career
You don't know what I've been through
Implying that the other person doesn't understand her struggles
Now I'm at the top of my game, dealing with fame
Celebrating her success
Going insane because it changed you
Describing the negative effects of the other person's reaction to her success
So I don't give a fuck about you, about who?
Rejecting the other person and their opinions
I'm just going to roll in my Royce coupe
Celebrating her financial success
Yeah yeah yeah
Expression of excitement and confidence
Appreciate the endorsement
Grateful for the support she's received
Youngest under twenty two two Forbes list
Proud of her financial success and recognition
Blue checks like my Nikes, Jordans
Referring to verified social media accounts
Storming to yo block fuck an op keep it pouring
Boasting about her success and ability to intimidate rivals
I just take a W, end it in first round
Referencing her success in her career
Flip it to a M, clutch it up, it make a gun sound
Metaphor for making a lot of money
AP on my wrist fuck it up make her buss down
Celebrating her financial success and ability to impress others
Loving how I'm dressin' like a salad make her lose pounds
Confident in her fashion choices and the way they make her look
No pain, no gain
Acknowledging the effort required to achieve success
Fuck your opinion, perform in a spaceship
Rejecting criticism and expressing confidence in her abilities
No time, to wait
Implying a sense of urgency to achieve her goals
Pull fifty K, a day no hesitation
Celebrating her financial success and ability to make money quickly
Spend it, one day
Implying a carefree attitude towards money
Fly around private, pull up vacation
Celebrating her ability to travel in luxury
I got the drip and it all in designer
Confident in her fashion choices
Bitch I'm the major y'all hanging with minors
Boasting about her success and asserting her superiority over others
She wanna pop out 시간이 가도
Referring to a desire to spend time with someone special
말하고 다녀 I got time
Implying that she's willing to make time for them
내 심장이 가도 감정 떠나도
Emphasizing her commitment to their relationship
절대로 후회하지 않아
Expressing confidence that she won't regret her decision to be with them
우리 둘의 사이, 둘이 만 아는 sign
Acknowledging the strength of their relationship
불러 다녀 slime, 원하면 keep it offline
Describing their relationship and asking for privacy
너 없이 I'm a die, Take you out to dine
Expressing how much they mean to her
네가 뭔데 why? 함게 있을 때 I feel high
Asserting the importance of their relationship and how it makes her feel
Ruthless I don't care who you losing
Asserting her strength and willingness to win at all costs
Toothless I'm a G on some dragons
Boasting about her strength and power
Prove this I don't gotta I just do it
Confident in her abilities and actions
Useless that's your bitch when we get lit
Dismissing another person's relationship as insignificant
She wanna bless up, 사랑하니까
Referring to a desire to spend time with someone special because of their love
I just bought her a Patek yea
Boasting about a luxury purchase
I know you a finesser, come fuck with a real one
Boasting about her authenticity and encouraging the other person to be with her instead
Let me protect yea
Offering to take care of the other person
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Written by: Titus Kim
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@mxllls9995
I don’t like anyone better than you, it’s true
I’d crawl a mile in a desolate place with the snakes, just for you
Oh I’m an animal hand me a tramadol gimme the juice
You are my citadel you are my wishing well my baby blue
I used to like liquor to get me inspired
But you look so beautiful, my new supplier
I used to like smoking to stop all the thinking
But I found a different buzz
The world is a curse it’ll kill if you let it
I know they got pills that can help you forget it
They bottle it, call it medicine
But I don’t need drugs
Cause I’m already high enough
You got me you got me good
I’m already high enough
I only, I only, I only got eyes for you
Do you see anyone other than me?
Baby please
I’ll take a hit of whatever you got
Maybe two, maybe three
Oh you’re phenomenal, feel like a domino, fall to my knees
I am a malady, you are my galaxy, my sweet relief
I used to like liquor to get me inspired
But you look so beautiful, my new supplier
I used to like smoking to stop all the thinking
But I found a different buzz
The world is a curse it’ll kill if you let it
I know they got pills that can help you forget it
They bottle it, call it medicine
But I don’t need drugs
Cause I’m already high enough
You got me you got me good
I’m already high enough
I only, I only, I only got eyes for you
Don’t try to give me cold water
I don’t wanna sober up
All I see are tomorrows
Oh, the stars were made for us I'm already high enough you got you got me good I'm already high enough I only I only got eyes for you
@alexharris3773
(Ohh)
(Ohh)
(Ohh)
(Ohh)
I don’t like anyone better than you, it’s true
I’d crawl a mile in a desolate place with the snakes, just for you
Oh I’m an animal hand me a Tramadol gimme the juice
You are my citadel you are my wishing well my baby blue, oh oh oh
I used to like liquor to get me inspired
But you look so beautiful, my new supplier
I used to like smoking to stop all the thinking
But I found a different buzz
The world is a curse it’ll kill if you let it
I know they got pills that can help you forget it
They bottle it, call it medicine
But I don’t need drugs
'Cause I’m already high enough
You got me, you got me good
I’m already high enough
I only, I only, I only got eyes for you
Do you see anyone other than me?
Baby, please
I’ll take a hit of whatever you got
Maybe two, maybe three
Oh you’re phenomenal, feel like a domino, fall to my knees
I am a malady, you are my galaxy, my sweet relief, oh oh oh
I used to like liquor to get me inspired
But you look so beautiful, my new supplier
I used to like smoking to stop all the thinking
But I found a different buzz
The world is a curse it’ll kill if you let it
I know they got pills that can help you forget it
They bottle it, call it medicine
But I don’t need drugs
'Cause I’m already high enough
You got me, you got me good
I’m already high enough
I only, I only, I only got eyes for you
(Ohh)
Don’t try to give me cold water
I don’t wanna sober up
All I see are tomorrows
Oh, the stars were made for us
I’m already high enough
You got me, you got me good
I’m already high enough
I only, I only, I only got eyes for you
(Ohh)
(I only got eyes for you)
(Ohh)
(Ohh)
(I only, I only, I only got eyes for you)
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@DestinAU
Already listened to this song over and over, now I'm going to listen to it over and over again.
@TranquilBird
D4G same
@940e
D4G same as well
@lanney9784
same here owo
@LilDoraTheExplora
D4G Same here
@senpaipromiseimvurobloxand2619
D4G Imma listen to it every single fuckin day 🎵🎵🎵🎤
@sg5067
I met her at a show in Canada and gave her the biggest hug. She's so polite and nice it was amazing. Too bad I never got a photo tho
@VikramPremanand
Saghar Ghezel how I wish I could have that opportunity. :')
@catlowe5940
Is she canadian?!
@melissahallblade5771
She's a sweetheart.