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.
You Felt Right
k.flay Lyrics
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In the summer, it was blazing
You looked at my black jeans, said are you crazy?
I guess I might have laughed
And after that you stuck to me like glue
But you had a girl at home and too many tattoos
I was in a rough patch, real depressed
You took my hand and said the sun it rises in the east but I came from the west
I should have known, don't trust a poet
'Cause they can't do the math
I'm always in the wrong place at the wrong time
Headed on a bad trip with the wrong high
I don't really know why
But you felt right to me
I hadn't had a good thing in a long time
Moving in the fast lane with the wrong guy
I don't really know why
But you felt right to me
We met on a Friday
In the winter, it was freezing
Felt a bit like history repeating
We'd been on a break but then decided
We could try to spend the night like friends and roam the city
Knowing what that meant
So we were back and I was pouring poison
Texting you reports from everywhere I went
And you'd write back "I miss you even more"
And it was torture for me
I should have known, don't trust a poet
'Cause they prefer to bleed
I'm always in the wrong place at the wrong time
Headed on a bad trip with the wrong high
I don't really know why
But you felt right to me
I hadn't had a good thing in a long time
Moving in the fast lane with the wrong guy
I don't really know why
But you felt right to me
Wrote this on a Sunday after months out on the road
Wonder if you have regrets and which direction those thoughts go
Like was it worth it in the end?
Sometimes it feels like you just used me for my mind and innocence
And now I heard you had a kid, finished a book and got a wife
Things been good to you since that last goodbye
But I just have to say my piece
You should have known don't trust a poet
'Cause we know how to speak
I'm always in the wrong place at the wrong time
Headed on a bad trip with the wrong high
I don't really know why
But you felt right to me
I hadn't had a good thing in a long time
Moving in the fast lane with the wrong guy
I don't really know why
But you felt right to me
You felt right to me
You felt right to me
You felt right to me
K.Flay's "You Felt Right" is a song about a tumultuous relationship that began in the summer and continued on-and-off through the winter. The song explores the singer's struggle to understand why she was drawn to a person who she knew wasn't right for her. On the surface, the lyrics describe a physical attraction that is hard to resist, but as the song progresses, the lyrics reveal the emotional complexity that lay beneath the surface. The singer acknowledges that she knew the relationship was a mistake, but she couldn't resist the pull of the other person.
The lyrics are filled with literary references, such as the line, "I should have known, don't trust a poet 'Cause they can't do the math." This line is a nod to the idea that poets, known for their emotional depth, can sometimes be blinded by their feelings and make irrational decisions. Later in the song, the line, "I should have known, don't trust a poet / 'Cause they prefer to bleed" reinforces the idea that poets often revel in their pain and use their emotions to create art.
Overall, "You Felt Right" is a song that captures the messy, complicated nature of relationships. At times, the lyrics are hard-hitting and honest, while at other times, they are veiled in metaphors and literary references. The song is a masterclass in how to capture the complexities of human emotion in a few short lines.
Line by Line Meaning
We met on a Wednesday
The singer is reminiscing about when they first met the other person.
In the summer, it was blazing
The weather was hot when they met.
You looked at my black jeans, said are you crazy?
The other person teased the singer about their outfit choice.
I guess I might have laughed
The artist may have found what the other person said funny.
And after that you stuck to me like glue
The other person was constantly around the artist after they met.
But you had a girl at home and too many tattoos
The other person was not available to the singer because they were in a relationship and had a lot of tattoos.
I was in a rough patch, real depressed
The singer was struggling emotionally when they met the other person.
You took my hand and said the sun it rises in the east but I came from the west
The other person comforted the artist with a metaphor about how sometimes things happen unexpectedly.
My heart it skipped and that was that
The artist felt a strong attraction to the other person after what they said.
I should have known, don't trust a poet
The artist realizes that poets have a tendency to manipulate language and feelings.
'Cause they can't do the math
Poets may not always think logically or practically.
We met on a Friday
The artist is recalling a different time they met the other person.
In the winter, it was freezing
The weather was cold when they met the other time.
Felt a bit like history repeating
The singer may have felt like they were experiencing a similar situation as before.
We'd been on a break but then decided
The singer and the other person had taken a break from each other but decided to try to reconnect.
We could try to spend the night like friends and roam the city
They decided to spend time together in a platonic way and explore the city.
Knowing what that meant
The artist and the other person both knew that their relationship was more complicated than just being friends.
So we were back and I was pouring poison
The singer was sharing negative thoughts and emotions with the other person.
Texting you reports from everywhere I went
The singer was keeping in touch with the other person and telling them about their experiences.
And you'd write back 'I miss you even more'
The other person was also missing the artist and expressing their feelings over text.
And it was torture for me
The artist found it painful to be away from the other person.
I should have known, don't trust a poet
The artist is repeating their earlier realization that poets can be manipulative.
'Cause they prefer to bleed
Poets may be more willing to share their vulnerabilities and emotions.
Wrote this on a Sunday after months out on the road
The artist is revealing that they are writing these lyrics at a later time after being away for a while.
Wonder if you have regrets and which direction those thoughts go
The singer is questioning whether the other person has any regrets and what they are thinking about.
Like was it worth it in the end?
The singer is asking if their relationship was ultimately worth it.
Sometimes it feels like you just used me for my mind and innocence
The singer is expressing a feeling of being taken advantage of by the other person's emotional manipulation.
And now I heard you had a kid, finished a book and got a wife
The artist has heard that the other person has achieved significant milestones in their life.
Things been good to you since that last goodbye
The artist is acknowledging that the other person seems to be doing well after their relationship ended.
But I just have to say my piece
The singer needs to express their thoughts and emotions to the other person.
You should have known don't trust a poet
The singer is reiterating that poets can be untrustworthy.
'Cause we know how to speak
Poets are skilled at using language to manipulate emotions and perceptions.
You felt right to me
Despite everything, the artist still felt a strong connection to the other person.
You felt right to me
The artist is repeating that they were drawn to the other person despite the complications of their relationship.
You felt right to me
The singer is emphasizing that their attraction to the other person was genuine and enduring.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KRISTINE FLAHERTY, JUSTIN THOMAS DALY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Darvid Torres
Lyrics:
We met on a Wednesday
In the summer, it was blazing
You looked at my black jeans, said are you crazy?
I guess I might have laughed
And after that you stuck to me like glue
But you had a girl at home and too many tattoos
I was in a rough patch, real depressed
You took my hand and said the sun it rises in the east
but I came from the west
My heart it skipped and that was that
I should have known don't trust a poet
Cause they can't do the math
I'm always in the wrong place at the wrong time
Headed on a bad trip with the wrong high
I don't really know why
But you felt right to me
I hadn't had a good thing in a long time
Moving in the fast lane with the wrong guy
I don't really know why
But you felt right to me
We met on a Friday
In the winter, it was freezing
Felt a bit like history repeating
We'd been on a break but then decided we could try
to spend the night like friends and roam the city
Knowing what that meant
So we were back & I was pouring poison
Texting you reports from everywhere I went
And you'd write back I miss you even more
And it was torture for me
I should have known don't trust a poet
Cause they prefer to bleed
I'm always in the wrong place at the wrong time
Headed on a bad trip with the wrong high
I don't really know why
But you felt right to me
I hadn't had a good thing in a long time
Moving in the fast lane with the wrong guy
I don't really know why
But you felt right to me
Wrote this on a Sunday after months out on the road
Wonder if you have regrets and which direction those thoughts go
Like was it worth it in the end?
Sometimes it feels like you just used me for my mind & innocence
And now I heard you had a kid, finished a book & got a wife
Things been good to you since that last goodbye
But I just have to say my piece
You should have known don't trust a poet
Cause we know how to speak
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You Felt Right
K.Flay
We met on a Wednesday
In the summer, it was blazing
You looked at my black jeans, said are you crazy?
I guess I might have laughed
And after that you stuck to me like glue
But you had a girl at home and too many tattoos
I was in a rough patch, real depressed
You took my hand and said the sun it rises in the east but I came from the west
My heart it skipped and that was that
I should have known, don’t trust a poet
'Cause they can’t do the math
I’m always in the wrong place at the wrong time
Headed on a bad trip with the wrong high
I don’t really know why
But you felt right to me
I hadn’t had a good thing in a long time
Moving in the fast lane with the wrong guy
I don’t really know why
But you felt right to me
We met on a Friday
In the winter, it was freezing
Felt a bit like history repeating
We’d been on a break but then decided
We could try to spend the night like friends and roam the city
Knowing what that meant
So we were back and I was pouring poison
Texting you reports from everywhere I went
And you’d write back "I miss you even more"
And it was torture for me
I should have known, don’t trust a poet
'Cause they prefer to bleed
I’m always in the wrong place at the wrong time
Headed on a bad trip with the wrong high
I don’t really know why
But you felt right to me
I hadn’t had a good thing in a long time
Moving in the fast lane with the wrong guy
I don’t really know why
But you felt right to me
Wrote this on a Sunday after months out on the road
Wonder if you have regrets and which direction those thoughts go
Like was it worth it in the end?
Sometimes it feels like you just used me for my mind and innocence
And now I heard you had a kid, finished a book and got a wife
Things been good to you since that last goodbye
But I just have to say my piece
You should have known don’t trust a poet
'Cause we know how to speak
I’m always in the wrong place at the wrong time
Headed on a bad trip with the wrong high
I don’t really know why
But you felt right to me
I hadn’t had a good thing in a long time
Moving in the fast lane with the wrong guy
I don’t really know why
But you felt right to me
You felt right to me
You felt right to me
You felt right to me
Crude cheata
Don't trust the poet, they cant do the math. LOVE IT
Echo Slercana
Crude cheata me AF lol
SEO Expert Sandy Rowley
yes... love her come back though. :)
Garcia
Don't trust a poet, they prefer to bleed
sunny catty
K Flay has everything to make a perfect song. she uses all her elements and never fails to impress me. her emotions are fluid in her work and are far beyond many popular artists.....
the autistic beetle.🪲🖤
Agreed.
Krissy♡Meow
The feelz. Been a K. Flay fan for nearly 5-6 years. K. flay has been describing my life for those 5-6 years. Thank you for helping me through all these times girl, I owe you more than I can write.
mysteriousowl
👏👏👏I second that motion.
PSEU Donimus
i feel you.
Lars G
Had to double check to see if this was my comment.
You speak from my heart.