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.
I'm Good
k.flay Lyrics
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To go get fucked up in some random bar way outside of Boston
Left hand covered with various scars, don't know how I got them
Mind all dissected in separate parts but I'm feeling awesome
Never met one of them before, yet is seems simple
Run out so I'll get some more, both hands out the window
Feels like he's a friend for sure, talk comes easy
Go and take my temperature, just want you to need me
You know I'm focused, so I'll never fade away
See I'm hopeless, but I'm hoping that you'll stay
So here's a toast to all the friends I made today
Probably stab me in my back, but it's still too soon to say
No rush, I'm good, good, good
Go nuts, we should, should, should
Fell back and he can't get up, I'm good
Won't stop til I catch that buzz, I'm good
No rush, I'm good, good, good
Go nuts, we should, should, should
Got lost in the back of a club, I'm good
Won't stop til I catch that buzz, I'm good
I've been avoiding a call from someone I once knew
Ain't got no parachute breaking my fall, believe it's more fun to
Not give a fuck for a minute at all, yeah I'm looking for some truth
But I'm complacent when facing the wall, know you want me to want you
Never took one of those before, but I'm not nervous
You say I gotta go overboard, well it better be worth it
No smoke what you choking for, the room's all empty
Best off if I close the door, too many things gonna tempt me
You know I'm focused, so I'll never fade away
See I'm hopeless, but I'm hoping that you'll stay
So here's a toast to all the friends I made today
Probably stab me in my back, but it's still too soon to say
No rush, I'm good, good, good
Go nuts, we should, should, should
Fell back and he can't get up, I'm good
Won't stop til I catch that buzz, I'm good
No rush, I'm good, good, good
Go nuts, we should, should, should
Got lost in the back of a club, I'm good
Won't stop til I catch that buzz, I'm good
I don't know if I can face it all
Cause I don't know how I can fake, fake surprise
At how I managed to waste it all
I guess I don't know not to break, to break
No rush, I'm good, good, good
Go nuts, we should, should, should
Fell back and he can't get up, I'm good
Won't stop til I catch that buzz, I'm good
No rush, I'm good, good, good
Go nuts, we should, should, should
Got lost in the back of a club, I'm good
Won't stop til I catch that buzz, I'm good
The song "I'm Good" by K.Flay is a deep introspection on how one may feel the need to escape from their woes by engaging in risky behavior, such as indulging in drugs, alcohol and the thrill of the moment. The first verse talks about how the singer hopped in the back of a car and accepted an offer to get messed up at a bar outside Boston, with a group of strangers. Despite being scarred and having a dissected mind, the singer paradoxically feels awesome. The second verse talks about how the singer is avoiding a call from someone they knew and is looking for some truth while being complacent when facing the wall. However, this inner tension takes a backseat as the singer indulges in the moment and proclaims to be good.
The chorus of the song has the singer repeating the phrase "No rush, I'm good" as if to reassure themselves that everything is fine. They follow this up with encouraging the group to go nuts and to keep drinking until they are buzzed. The last part of the song has the singer questioning if they have wasted their life and whether it's better to pretend to be surprised or to accept that they have broken down.
Line by Line Meaning
Hopped in the back of a car, accepted an offer
I got a ride from someone I didn't know to go drink at a bar outside Boston.
Left hand covered with various scars, don't know how I got them
My hand is damaged and I don't know what caused the injuries.
Mind all dissected in separate parts but I'm feeling awesome
I'm feeling great in spite of having some serious psychological issues.
Never met one of them before, yet is seems simple
Despite not knowing anyone, everything goes smoothly.
Run out so I'll get some more, both hands out the window
I want to drink more and have a good time.
Feels like he's a friend for sure, talk comes easy
The person I'm with feels like a good friend, and we can talk easily.
Go and take my temperature, just want you to need me
I want to attract someone by showing them I have a need.
You know I'm focused, so I'll never fade away
I'm determined enough that I won't give up easily.
See I'm hopeless, but I'm hoping that you'll stay
Although I feel lost, I hope you can provide a sense of stability for me.
So here's a toast to all the friends I made today
I'm giving a shoutout to all the people I met and had fun with today.
Probably stab me in my back, but it's still too soon to say
I recognize that some of these people might not be true friends, but I'm not ready to write them off yet.
No rush, I'm good, good, good
I'm relaxed and comfortable right now.
Go nuts, we should, should, should
Let's have a wild and crazy time!
Fell back and he can't get up, I'm good
Somebody fell and can't help themselves, but I'm more concerned with keeping the party going.
Won't stop til I catch that buzz, I'm good
I'm determined to keep drinking and get drunk.
Got lost in the back of a club, I'm good
I wandered around the club and had a good time getting lost.
I've been avoiding a call from someone I once knew
I haven't been answering a call from an old friend.
Ain't got no parachute breaking my fall, believe it's more fun to
I'm not taking steps to cushion the blow of my actions - I want to experience things fully.
Not give a fuck for a minute at all, yeah I'm looking for some truth
I'm looking for a genuine, real experience that doesn't involve pretense or social games.
But I'm complacent when facing the wall, know you want me to want you
I don't want to face any difficulties, and I know you're trying to manipulate me into wanting you.
Never took one of those before, but I'm not nervous
I'm trying something new, but I'm not scared.
You say I gotta go overboard, well it better be worth it
You're pushing me to take things further, but it had better be worth it.
No smoke what you choking for, the room's all empty
Don't bother smoking when no one else is around to appreciate it.
Best off if I close the door, too many things gonna tempt me
It's easier for me to resist temptation if I avoid any triggers by closing the door.
I don't know if I can face it all
I don't know if I have the strength to handle everything.
Cause I don't know how I can fake, fake surprise
I don't see how I can pretend to be surprised when I know what's going to happen.
At how I managed to waste it all
I'm reflecting on how I wasted my resources and opportunities.
I guess I don't know not to break, to break
I think I keep making the same mistakes without knowing how to stop myself.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KRISTINE FLAHERTY, JUSTYN PILBROW
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