When William was sixteen years old, he started rapping in late 1991 under the name "Will-1X" after being discovered by Compton rapper and former N.W.A. leader Eazy-E and signed a deal to Eazy's Ruthless Records. will.i.am's first rap song was "Merry Muthafuckin' Xmas" from Eazy-E's 1992 EP 5150: Home 4 tha Sick. Shortly after Eazy-E's death in 1995, Will left Ruthless to start a group that would later be called the Black Eyed Peas with fellow rappers Taboo and apl.de.ap.
After the addition of singer-songwriter Fergie, the group shot into mainstream pop consciousness with a set of hit singles in the mid-00s, popularity that continues to this day. The Black Eyed Peas' producer is Sergio Mendes, an internationally successful Brazilian musician and jazz aficionado. In September 2007, will.i.am took a major step into a solo career identity by joining with his record label, Universal Music Group (UMG), on a pilot scheme to reward certain file-sharing with cash incentives, including will.i.am tracks from his then upcoming release Songs About Girls.
In total, he has released four solo albums: Lost Change (2001), Must B 21 (2003), Songs About Girls (2007), and #willpower (2013). Although often facing mixed critical reviews, he's experienced significant commercial success, including a set of popular singles. His solo performances, featuring collaborations with a wide group of artists including Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, Phife Dawg, Snoop Dogg, and Nicole Scherzinger, are perhaps best summed up in the international top 20 mega-hit "Scream & Shout".
Will.i.am was also recently cast as John Wraith in the film X-Men Origins: Wolverine, a prequel to the X-Men movie series. And if one enjoyed Madagascar 2's chunky hippo, Moto Moto, then one should know that the deep voice belonged will.i.am., who came in after he was ''pimped'' out to the directors by his friend and sometimes collaborator Justin Timberlake.
Before joining the Black Eyed Peas, Will.i.am attended the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles. In 2001, he began designing his own signature clothing line, i.am, which made its official debut in 2005 at the Magic apparel trade show in Las Vegas. In 2007, Will.i.am teamed up with Blue Holdings to design a premium denim collection, i.am Antik, that had its debut on the Project Show in Las Vegas. He has also designed clothing for the Black Eyed Peas.
In January 2008, will.i.am helped write a song, "Yes We Can", in support of the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign of Barack Obama, which in turn became a music video directed by Jesse Dylan. The lyrics of the song are composed almost entirely of excerpts from Obama's speech on January 8, 2008, following the New Hampshire presidential primary election. The video features appearances from numerous celebrities like Scarlett Johansson, Tatyana Ali, John Legend, Herbie Hancock, Kate Walsh, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Adam Rodriguez, Kelly Hu, Hill Harper, Amber Valletta, Eric Balfour, Aisha Tyler, Nicole Scherzinger, Nick Cannon, Bryan Greenberg, Common and first appeared on the website for Dipdive, and within a week of its appearance racked up three million views, and over four million views on Youtube.
On February 29, 2008, a second video titled "We Are The Ones" was released on Dipdive and YouTube. It included cameo appearances from Jessica Alba, Ryan Phillippe, Kerry Washington, John Leguizamo, Regina King, Tyrese Gibson, Eric Mabius, Tichina Arnold, Adrienne Palicki, comedian George Lopez, and singers Macy Gray, Zoe Kravitz and Black Eyed Peas’ Taboo. The video features everyone chanting "O-BA-MA" as a portrayal as their hopes and wishes for Obama and his presidential campaign.
In 2013, will.i.am released his album "#thatpower".
Heaven
will.i.am Lyrics
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My heavens wit chu
My heavens with you girl
My heavens wit chu
[Chorus]
I gotta die, for me to get to heaven
I get a glimpse of heaven for every time I feel your lovin'
I hope you know
I hope you know
I hope you know
My heavens with you
My heavens with you
My heavens with you
My heavens with you
Looking at your photograph, thinking how you make me laugh
You put a sparkle in my eyes, and give me crazy butterflies
My body lingers with your smile, thinking that I just might've fell
I miss you baby, can you see me, cause it feels like hell
And when you're not around, I need an, I need an, I need you
And when I'm feeling down, I want you, I want an, I want you
[Chorus]
I read your texts that made me smile, but I ain't haven't for awhile
I know you're sleeping this time zone, but I'm still staring at my phone
And your always there for me, I even see you in my dreams
My sacrifice, my paradise, my happy ending to the least
Every day and every night, I'm wanting, I'm wanting, I want you
And until the end of time, Ill love you, Ill love you
[Chorus]
Yeah girl that's true when I'm feeling all blue, I just think about you
Got me feeling yellow, the opposite of mellow, girl when you say hello I feel brand new
Baby don't worry about it girl, here's the keys to my world,
Its all my love; got me so excited, make me hot love
Baby don't divide it, give me alla alla ya,
I want all of your love, here's all of my love,
I want all of your love, here's all my love,
I want all ya love, take all of my love.
The lyrics to "Heaven" by will.i.am express a profound sense of love and longing for someone special. The repeating phrase "My heavens wit chu" suggests that the person being addressed is like heaven to the singer, representing a source of joy, happiness, and fulfillment. The chorus emphasizes the intensity of this love, stating that the singer has to die to reach heaven, implying that this person's love is the closest thing to heaven in their life. The singer also mentions that they feel a glimpse of heaven every time they feel the person's love. The repetition of "I hope you know" in the chorus further emphasizes the depth of the emotions being expressed.
The verse lyrics describe the singer's strong feelings for the person, stating that they make them laugh and bring a sparkle to their eyes. The mention of crazy butterflies suggests a sense of excitement and nervousness in their presence. The singer expresses missing the person and feeling as if their absence is like hell. This highlights the significance and importance of their presence in the singer's life. The longing for the person is further reinforced in the second verse, where the singer admits to constantly thinking about and desiring the person, even seeing them in their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
My heavens wit chu
I am completely in awe of you and feel a deep connection to you.
My heavens with you girl
You are my heaven and everything feels perfect when I'm with you.
I gotta die, for me to get to heaven
Loving you is so incredible that it feels like a heavenly experience.
I get a glimpse of heaven for every time I feel your lovin'
Every moment of love and affection from you brings me immense joy and a taste of paradise.
And you know I ain't lying, When I say I love you
I truly mean it when I tell you that I love you, and I'm not being deceitful.
I hope you know
I want you to understand and believe in the depth of my feelings for you.
Looking at your photograph, thinking how you make me laugh
When I see your picture, I reminisce about the moments we've shared, and it brings me immense joy.
You put a sparkle in my eyes, and give me crazy butterflies
Your presence in my life brings a twinkle to my eyes and fills me with exciting and joyful emotions.
My body lingers with your smile, thinking that I just might've fell
Your smile has such an intoxicating effect on me that I can't help but think I have fallen deeply in love with you.
I miss you baby, can you see me, cause it feels like hell
I long for your presence, and being apart from you feels like utter agony.
And when you're not around, I need an, I need an, I need you
In your absence, I yearn for you and crave your love and companionship.
And when I'm feeling down, I want you, I want an, I want you
During times of sadness, all I desire is your comfort, support, and love.
I read your texts that made me smile, but I ain't haven't for awhile
Your messages used to bring me immense happiness, but it has been a while since I experienced that joy.
I know you're sleeping this time zone, but I'm still staring at my phone
Even though I know you're in a different time zone and asleep, I can't help but keep my eyes fixated on my phone, hoping for a message from you.
And your always there for me, I even see you in my dreams
You are a constant source of support and love in my life, so much so, that even in my dreams, I can feel your presence.
My sacrifice, my paradise, my happy ending to the least
Being with you is worth any sacrifices, and it feels like a paradise and the perfect conclusion to all my struggles.
Every day and every night, I'm wanting, I'm wanting, I want you
Throughout each day and night, my longing and desire for you only grow stronger.
And until the end of time, Ill love you, Ill love you
I will continue to love you unconditionally and without hesitation for eternity.
Yeah girl that's true when I'm feeling all blue, I just think about you
When I'm feeling sad and down, thoughts of you bring me solace and happiness.
Got me feeling yellow, the opposite of mellow, girl when you say hello I feel brand new
Your presence has a vibrant and uplifting effect on me, making me feel alive, energetic, and joyful.
Baby don't worry about it girl, here's the keys to my world
You have my complete trust and access to every part of my life, and I want you to know that you don't have to worry about anything.
Its all my love; got me so excited, make me hot love
My love for you is overwhelming, and it makes me feel exhilarated and passionate.
Baby don't divide it, give me alla alla ya
I don't want our love to be divided or separated; I want all of you, with no restrictions or reservations.
I want all of your love, here's all of my love
I desire to receive all the love you have to offer, and I am ready to give you all the love I have.
I want all ya love, take all of my love
I want to be the recipient of your love in its entirety, and I am willing to give you all of my love in return.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GARDNER COLE, SYREETA WRIGHT
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