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.
The Funk You Need
k.flay Lyrics
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Told you that I need you
Ain't no one above you
Girl I'm feigning just to please You, you know I
And I told you that I want you
Told you that I need you
Ain't no one above you
Girl I'm feigning just to please You
Why you wanna walk out my Life?
Said that you'll be here when the Sun don't shine
They say once beaten baby twice As shy
I don't know what that means
But I need you in my life baby Come my side
And that I know i'm a bad boy I'm doing all these wrongs
Pick up the note pad and I write my wrongs
Little mama on my mind while I Write this song
Baby you know what I'm on i Told those lies
Cos I ain't wanna ruin nothing
But something led to another Thing
Now I'm in my room
Thinking bout these memories
Thinking bout these memories
Yah man I'm just thinking about These memories
Thinking bout these memories
Thinking bout these memories
Let's leave that for another day
Now I'm with my guys and we've Come a long way
Sitting by the road side sipping On a cold sprite
Then we have conversations About this cruel life
Like how do we live a life just to Leave a life
Mehn I'm hurting all these lies That I been through
I just want the money then I Could fly high
Pull up With my guys in the sky We say bye bye
Take another one and you know It's a vibe
Take out the cup got me feeling Alright
But if I take to much baby
I might fly tonight yeah nigga we Don't know
We don't know oh nigga we Don't know
If I take one nigga we don't Know
And I told you that I want you (Told you that I)
And I told you that I need you (Told you that I)
Ain't no one above you
Girl I'm feigning girl I'm feigning Just yo please you
You know I need you
The lyrics to K.Flay's "The Funk You Need" tell the story of a man who wants the woman he loves back in his life. He tells her that he wants her and needs her, and that no one is above her. He admits to her that he's made mistakes but that he's working on making things right. He's missing her and thinking about their memories together.
The second part of the song takes a turn and talks about the struggles of life. He admits that he's hurting from the lies he's been through, but he just wants to make money and "fly high." He's with his friends, having conversations about life, and drinking. He admits that he doesn't know what the future holds, but he knows that he wants the woman he loves back in his life.
Overall, the lyrics to "The Funk You Need" are a mix of vulnerability, honesty, and hope. K.Flay is showcasing the complexities of relationships and life, and how we sometimes have to go through struggles to appreciate what we have.
Line by Line Meaning
And I told you that I want you
I made it clear that I have a desire for you
Told you that I need you
I made it clear that I am dependent on you
Ain't no one above you
You are the most important person in my life
Girl I'm feigning just to please you, you know I
I am willing to do anything to make you happy
Why you wanna walk out my life?
I don't understand why you want to leave me
Said that you'll be here when the sun don't shine
You promised to stick around through the tough times
They say once bitten baby twice as shy
People say that after being hurt once, one becomes more cautious
I don't know what that means
I don't understand that saying
But I need you in my life baby come by my side
I am dependent on your presence in my life
And that I know I'm a bad boy I'm doing all these wrongs
I am aware that I am not a good person and have made mistakes
Pick up the notebook and I write my wrongs
I am taking responsibility for my mistakes and trying to make things right
Little mama on my mind while I write this song
I am thinking about you while I write this song
Baby you know what I'm on, I told those lies
You know that I lied to you
'Cause I ain't wanna ruin nothing
I didn't want to cause any damage to our relationship
But something led to another thing
But one thing led to another and I made a mistake
Now I'm in my room thinking 'bout these memories
I am reflecting on the memories I have with you
Let's leave that for another day
Let's not dwell on the past right now
Now I'm with my guys and we've come a long way
I am with my friends and we have grown together
Sitting by the roadside sipping on a cold sprite
We are relaxing and having a drink by the side of the road
Then we have conversations about this cruel life
We discuss the hardships of life
Like how do we live a life just to leave a life
We contemplate the purpose of life and the inevitability of death
Mehn I'm hurting all these lies that I been through
I am suffering from the consequences of my past lies and mistakes
I just want the money then I could fly high
I believe that money would solve my problems and make me happy
Pull up with my guys in the sky we say bye bye
If I had enough money, I would travel with my friends and say goodbye to my problems
Take another one and you know it's a vibe
We are having a good time and enjoying ourselves
Take out the cup got me feeling alright
Drinking is making me feel good
But if I take too much baby I might fly tonight
But if I drink too much, I might lose control and do something reckless
Yeah nigga we don't know
We don't have all the answers
We don't know, oh nigga we don't know
We are uncertain about the future
If I take one nigga we don't know
We are unsure of the consequences of our actions
And I told you that I want you (Told you that I)
I have expressed my desire for you
And I told you that I need you (Told you that I)
I have expressed my dependence on you
Ain't no one above you
You are the most important person in my life
Girl I'm feigning, girl I'm feigning just to please you
I am willing to do anything to make you happy
You know I need you
I am dependent on your presence in my life
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Oluwademilade Akande
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"don't have a weiner, but I sure I'm cocky" lolol