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".
I Am Somebody
will.i.am Lyrics
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Your life so just be yourself cause you're somebody special cause somebody loves ya
Someone loves your life, life, hey hey I can see you shining shining I can see you shining With light light hey hey I can see you shining shining I can see you shining bright
In America today, people seem they lost their way
They don't know they're wrong from right
Something something just ain't right
Cause On TV in Magazines all I see is violent things
Where did all the healers go, I don't know I don't know
Maybe all the killers killed them yo Carlos lets save the children
Lets build their minds up & build their spines up
Teach em how to stand proud teach say it just say it loud
I am somebody, I am somebody, I am somebody, somebody I am somebody
I am somebody, I am somebody, and you can
Be who you want to be, go where you want to go love who you want to love - hey
It's your life so just be yourself cause you're somebody special cause somebody loves ya
Your life so just be yourself 'cause you're somebody special cause
Someone loves your life, life, hey hey I can see you shining shining I can see you shining with light light hey hey I can see you shining shining I can see you shining bright Hey Hey
In America today, people call up in pain
Lets try to help them change & stop this suffering
Teach em how to stand for something don't let them stand for nothing
Teach em how to stand proud teach say it just say it loud
I am somebody, somebody I am somebody, I am somebody, I am somebody, & I can
Be who I want to be, go where I want to go love who I want to love - hey & you can
Be who you want to be, go where you want to go love who you want to love - hey
I am somebody, I am somebody, I am somebody, somebody I am somebody
I am somebody, I am somebody, and you can Be who you want to be, go where you want to go love who you want to love - hey
Cause someone loves my life, life
Hey hey I can see you shining shining I can see you shining with
Light light hey hey I can see you shining shining I can see you shining bright
The song I Am Somebody by will.i.am is an uplifting anthem that encourages people to embrace their uniqueness and believe in themselves. The main message of the song is to promote self-love and acceptance, urging listeners to be confident in their own skin because "you're somebody special cause somebody loves ya." At the same time, the song is a call to action, urging people to help each other and improve the world around them. The lyrics point out the negative impact of violence and suffering in society, and urge listeners to "teach em how to stand for something" and "stop this suffering."
The first verse highlights the problem of violence in American society, with killers seemingly everywhere. However, instead of advocating for revenge or punishment, the song suggests spreading love and positivity. The chorus emphasizes that everyone has a special place in the world, and someone out there loves and values them. The bridge echoes this sentiment, urging listeners to "be who you want to be, go where you want to go, love who you want to love." The second verse expands on the call to action theme, calling on people to help those in pain and teach them to stand for something.
Overall, the lyrics of I Am Somebody are empowering and inspiring. The song encourages people to embrace their individuality, spread love and positivity, and make a difference in the world. The message is particularly relevant in today's society, where there is so much negativity and division. By promoting self-love and encouraging people to help others, the song offers a glimpse of hope and positivity.
Line by Line Meaning
Live your life and just be yourself cause you're somebody special cause somebody loves ya
You should be yourself in life because someone loves you and thinks you're special
Your life so just be yourself cause you're somebody special cause somebody loves ya
Being yourself is important because someone loves you and thinks you're special
Someone loves your life, life, hey hey I can see you shining shining I can see you shining With light light hey hey I can see you shining shining I can see you shining bright
Someone loves your life and you are shining brightly with your own unique light
In America today, people seem they lost their way
Many people in America seem lost or confused
They don't know they're wrong from right
They lack a good sense of morality and ethics
Cause On TV in Magazines all I see is violent things
The media often portrays violent content on TV and in magazines
Killers here and killers there killers seems to be everywhere
There are many stories about killers in the news and in everyday life
Where did all the healers go, I don't know I don't know
The artist is asking where people who help others have gone
Maybe all the killers killed them yo Carlos lets save the children
The artist suggests that maybe those who help have been killed by the killers and urges someone named Carlos to help save the children
Lets build their minds up & build their spines up Teach em how to stand proud teach say it just say it loud
We should help children become strong and proud, and help them speak up for themselves
I am somebody, I am somebody, I am somebody, somebody I am somebody
The singer is reinforcing that they are a unique and important person
Be who you want to be, go where you want to go love who you want to love - hey
You should be true to yourself and pursue what makes you happy
It's your life so just be yourself cause you're somebody special cause somebody loves ya
You should be yourself because you are someone special and someone loves you
In America today, people call up in pain
Many people in America are suffering and in emotional pain
Lets try to help them change & stop this suffering
We should try to help alleviate the suffering of others
Teach em how to stand for something don't let them stand for nothing
We should encourage and help people to stand up for something they believe in
I am somebody, somebody I am somebody, I am somebody, I am somebody, & I can
The artist is affirming again that they are a unique and important person
Cause someone loves my life, life
The singer is loved by someone and cherishes their life
Hey hey I can see you shining shining I can see you shining with
The singer is emphasizing that the listener is shining brightly and standing out
Light light hey hey I can see you shining shining I can see you shining bright
The artist can see that the listener is shining brightly and being their true self
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: George Pajon Jr, Will Adams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AndrewsOpinion15
I LOVE THIS SONG !!!!!!!!!!!!!
@debbieg363
It is such a positive song and very upbeat. You gotta move when you listen to this song. So bouncy. I saw Santana @ Woodstock. THAT was amazing and as JH would,say, "OUTASIGHT"
@armandopedo4544
MAESTRO!!!
@jamiegoodman1706
How could someone not like this magical song ********* xo lol
@kimnewton8694
amazing words and beat
@ilyssawootton3987
i am somebody
@holdmie4ever
love u Santana...
@oneand1877
最高😃⤴⤴
@ivelisserivera2631
I love this song
@robertopetruz4985
troppo