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.
We Hate Everyone
k.flay Lyrics
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Life would be easy if bitches just did what I told em
Bunch of rich kids, white shit up on their noses
Dickhead elected even though I freaking voted
No one RSVP'd to the party that I hosted
Swimming in a pool of negative emotions
Get too close, I'll sue
Fuck you and your mom too
Losers and anime
Only thing I love is this world is a tragedy
Seven days straight, I'll complain, right
Wanna see me satisfied, better hang tight
I got beef with the MTA, all my relatives are my enemies
Everybody blows regardless of what I do
There's a hair in my Thai food
I hate my job, I hate my dog, I hate it all
I hate my friends, I hate my dad, it's all their fault
Sometimes I even think that I might hate myself
I hate everyone and nobody can help
I, I hate everyone
I, I hate everyone
I, I hate everyone and nobody can help
Crowded in the subway, robbed out my pockets
OD'ed on vitamin C but obviously got sick
Housewives addicted to gossip
A dozen idiots rubbing tits in a mosh pit
Paid all my bills but the water's still toxic
Only thing to do now is sit around and talk shit
Doing awesome, it's all FUBAR
Fuck you and your cool car
I hate flowers and airplanes
Nice guys and good deeds
Only thing I love in this world is some good weed
Breathe in and out but I'm angry
My son does drugs, his teachers blame me
Boss won't pay me, government's faithless
Dislike things and I have no basis
Not sorry, how's that?
Dead rat in my mousetrap
I don't want to see beauty, I don't want to see beauty
I hate my job, I hate my dog, I hate it all
I hate my friends, I hate my dad, it's all their fault
Sometimes I even think that I might hate myself
I hate everyone and nobody can help
I, I hate everyone
I, I hate everyone
I, I hate everyone and nobody can help
Deck stacked against me, my heart filled with emptiness
I like it like when it's getting worse
"We Hate Everyone" is a collaboration between K.Flay and Liam Howlett that speaks about the everyday struggles that come with dealing with people and situations that are frustrating, annoying and disappointing. The lyrics are darkly comic and express a general dislike for both individuals and society as a whole. The opening lyrics talk about a simple desire for smoked turkey instead of roasted, which is then followed by the frustration of trying to control others. The lyrics then detail the singer's distaste for the rich kids with white powder on their noses, the current administration, the lack of attendees at their party, and negative emotions that constantly surround them. The lyrics also discuss trivial things that annoy the singer like the fact that there is a hair in their Thai food.
Throughout the song, the lyrics illustrate a general dislike for many aspects of everyday life. The singer talks about hating their job, their friends, their dad, their dog and even themselves. They believe that nobody can help them and that they are stuck in this constant cycle of hatred. Their anger often echoes societal issues like a government that fails to pay its employees or social ills like housewives addicted to gossip and the growing opiate epidemic.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful as they repeat "I hate everyone and nobody can help" implying that their frustration is so great they don't think it can be resolved. The song represents the feeling of anger and negativity that can envelope a person when they are dealing with constant disappointment and disillusionment. The overall message seems to be one of understanding and empathy towards the kinds of feelings that people experience when things don't go their way.
Line by Line Meaning
Wanted smoked turkey, instead they gave me roasted
Disappointed with the food that was served.
Life would be easy if bitches just did what I told em
Frustrated with people not doing what is asked of them.
Bunch of rich kids, white shit up on their noses
Critical of wealthy individuals and drug use.
Dickhead elected even though I freaking voted
Upset with a political leader who was elected despite personal opposition.
No one RSVP'd to the party that I hosted
Disappointed with lack of response to an invitation.
Swimming in a pool of negative emotions
Feeling overwhelmed by negative feelings and thoughts.
Get too close, I'll sue
Threatening legal action if someone crosses a personal boundary.
Fuck you and your mom too
Expressing anger and disdain for someone and their family.
I hate beagles and sunshine
Disliking things that are generally considered pleasant or enjoyable.
Losers and anime
Looking down on those who enjoy certain hobbies or interests.
Only thing I love is this world is a tragedy
Finding solace in negative experiences and events.
Seven days straight, I'll complain, right
Admitting to a pattern of complaining.
Wanna see me satisfied, better hang tight
Not easy to please, so others may need to be patient.
I got beef with the MTA, all my relatives are my enemies
Displeased with public transportation system and experiencing conflict with family members.
Everybody blows regardless of what I do
Feeling like one's efforts are not appreciated or effective.
There's a hair in my Thai food
Disgusted with finding a foreign object in one's meal.
I hate my job, I hate my dog, I hate it all
Feeling immense dissatisfaction with various aspects of life.
I hate my friends, I hate my dad, it's all their fault
Assigning blame to others for personal issues and unhappiness.
Sometimes I even think that I might hate myself
Struggling with self-hatred and negative self-talk.
I hate everyone and nobody can help
Feeling extreme hatred and emotional distress that others cannot alleviate.
Crowded in the subway, robbed out my pockets
Enduring theft and vulnerability in a public space.
OD'ed on vitamin C but obviously got sick
Feeling like something deemed healthy backfired and caused harm.
Housewives addicted to gossip
Judging and criticizing individuals for their personal interests and hobbies.
A dozen idiots rubbing tits in a mosh pit
Belittling individuals for their participation in a certain subculture or activity.
Paid all my bills but the water's still toxic
Frustrated with lack of proper living conditions despite fulfilling financial obligations.
Only thing to do now is sit around and talk shit
Resigned to negativity and complaining.
Doing awesome, it's all FUBAR
Feeling like things are both good and bad at the same time.
Fuck you and your cool car
Expressing anger and resentment towards someone else's possessions.
I hate flowers and airplanes
Disliking things that are commonly seen as pleasant or enjoyable.
Nice guys and good deeds
Looking down on individuals who exhibit kindness or perform good deeds.
Only thing I love in this world is some good weed
Finding enjoyment and solace in marijuana use.
Breathe in and out but I'm angry
Struggling to control emotions and experiencing anger.
My son does drugs, his teachers blame me
Experiencing blame and guilt due to someone else's actions.
Boss won't pay me, government's faithless
Experiencing financial and institutional betrayal and distrust.
Dislike things and I have no basis
Disliking things without a clear reason or explanation.
Not sorry, how's that?
Unapologetic for one's attitude and behavior.
Dead rat in my mousetrap
Feeling disgusted and disturbed by finding a dead animal in a trap.
I don't want to see beauty, I don't want to see beauty
Rejecting positivity and preferring to focus on negativity.
Contributed by Henry P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@benperet
K.Flay
Thank you
For existing.
@mariflowasausky746
💕
@bratbitch5571
Been listening to this regularly for a decade. It is so good in every level.
@thcbdude
I feel that Oliver tree guy was highly inspired by this woman
@Koronuru
I dunno how I end up listening to K.Flay, but I love this song.
@samueltutuwan3107
same
@TweeKestrel
I ended up here cuz of MrSuicideSheep
@4everMomo
I ended up here because of an Atlantic article which mentioned her song The Cops
@darknessofevil117
+4everMomo i came here cuz of need for speed rivals
@Koronuru
darknessofevil117 Hail Mary, oh yes, one of my favorite songs of K.Flay next to this!