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".
Safe and Sound
will.i.am Lyrics
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Tripping and falling on my crosses
Missing my calling in the process
Better be left where I lay
Scraping on the bottom
All that it's taken, I've forgotten
Soon I'll be breaking where I'm rotten
Rising without motion
Following rivers back to oceans
Freedom in living in the moment
Better be left where I lay face down
Drawn - Drained - Devoured
Own my rage - Empowered
Save the beginning for the end
Save the beginning for the end
Save the beginning - It's the last time we'll be here forever
Wait 'til it's coming 'round again
Save the beginning for the end
Wait 'til it's coming - It's the last time we will always be here
Drawn - Drained - Devoured
Own my rage - Empowered
Confined - Locked inside - Not this time
Out to get it, but I won't let it - What's mine is mine
Confined - Locked inside - Not this time
Out to get you - Confined - Not this time
Lay all my weapons down
Lay all your weapons down
In will.i.am's song "Safe and Sound," the lyrics are a reflection on personal struggles and the journey towards finding inner strength and freedom. The song begins with the singer admitting to feeling stuck and defeated, "Stalling in my losses, Tripping and falling on my crosses." They feel like they have missed their calling and are in a state of despair. However, they acknowledge that it is better to stay where they are and face their challenges head-on rather than running away from them.
The lyrics further delve into the feelings of being at rock bottom, "Scraping on the bottom, All that it's taken, I've forgotten." The singer feels like they have reached a breaking point and are decaying internally. But amidst the struggles, there is a glimmer of hope and a realization that one needs to rise and move forward, "Rising without motion, Following rivers back to oceans." They understand that true freedom lies in living in the present moment and embracing it fully.
The repeated refrain, "Save the beginning for the end, Wait 'til it's coming 'round again," suggests that the singer is learning from their past mistakes and wants to use their experiences as motivation for the future. They recognize that every ending is a new beginning and that they should hold onto the lessons they have learned. The lyrics convey a sense of determination and empowerment as the singer proclaims, "Drawn - Drained - Devoured, Own my rage - Empowered."
Overall, "Safe and Sound" is a song that captures the struggles, personal growth, and the unyielding spirit required to overcome challenges and find strength within oneself. It encourages the listener to lay down their weapons and confront their obstacles head-on, ultimately aiming for personal freedom and empowerment.
Line by Line Meaning
Stalling in my losses
Delaying my progress in overcoming my failures
Tripping and falling on my crosses
Making mistakes and facing hardships due to my burdens or challenges
Missing my calling in the process
Not recognizing or pursuing my true purpose during my journey
Better be left where I lay
It's best to stay where I am without making further changes
Scraping on the bottom
Struggling and barely getting by with limited resources or options
All that it's taken, I've forgotten
Having lost sight or forgotten about everything that was sacrificed or achieved
Soon I'll be breaking where I'm rotten
Facing a point of collapse or deterioration in a vulnerable state
Better be left where I lay down
It's best to remain where I am and not try to change my circumstances
Rising without motion
Experiencing an illusion of progress or growth without actually moving forward
Following rivers back to oceans
Tracing my steps to return to where I started, without making true progress
Freedom in living in the moment
Experiencing true freedom and liberation by fully embracing the present
Better be left where I lay face down
It's best to accept defeat or failure and not attempt to change the outcome
Drawn - Drained - Devoured
Feeling emotionally exhausted and consumed by external forces
Own my rage - Empowered
Taking control of my anger and using it as a source of strength and empowerment
Save the beginning for the end
Keep the best part for the final moments or conclusion
Save the beginning for the end
Retain the most significant part for the conclusion
Save the beginning - It's the last time we'll be here forever
Preserve the initial experience as it marks the final moment of permanence
Wait 'til it's coming 'round again
Wait until an opportunity or favorable circumstance arises again
Save the beginning for the end
Keep the most valuable part until the conclusion
Wait 'til it's coming - It's the last time we will always be here
Delay action until the final chance, as it's the last moment of perpetual existence
Drawn - Drained - Devoured
Feeling emotionally exhausted and consumed by external forces
Own my rage - Empowered
Taking control of my anger and using it as a source of strength and empowerment
Confined - Locked inside - Not this time
Previously restricted and trapped, but now refusing to accept confinement
Out to get it, but I won't let it - What's mine is mine
Striving to achieve something and determined to protect what rightfully belongs to me
Confined - Locked inside - Not this time
Previously restricted and trapped, but now refusing to accept confinement
Out to get you - Confined - Not this time
Others may try to harm or limit me, but I won't allow it anymore
Lay all my weapons down
Abandoning all the defenses or harmful tactics I once used
Lay all your weapons down
Encouraging others to also drop their defenses or harmful tactics
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Written by: Paul Romanenko
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I could lift you up
I could show you what you want to see
And take you where you want to be
You could be my luck
Even if the sky is falling down
I know that we'll be safe and sound
We're safe and sound
I could fill your cup
You know my river won't evaporate
This world we still appreciate
You could be my luck
Even in a hurricane of frowns
I know that we'll be safe and sound
We're safe and sound (safe and sound)
We're safe and sound (hold your ground)
We're safe and sound (safe and sound)
I could show you love
In a tidal wave of mystery
You'll still be standing next to me
You could be my luck
Even if we're six feet underground
I know that we'll be safe and sound
We're safe and sound
I could lift you up
I could show you what you want to see
And take you where you want to be
You could be my luck
Even if the sky is falling down
I know that we'll be safe and sound
I could lift you up
I could show you what you want to see
And take you where you want to be
You could be my luck
Even if the sky is falling down
I know that we'll be safe and sound
We're safe and sound
We're safe and sound
We're safe and sound
We're safe and sound (safe and sound)
We're safe and sound (safe and sound)
We're safe and sound (hold your ground)
We're safe and sound (safe and sound)
We're safe and sound.
I used my own time in my life to do this so if u needed the lyrics or not, ur still welcome. 😊
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The dumbest wish as a kid was to be grown up
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True
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Fr bro I want to be a kid again
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Facts
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Fax
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Nine years later, if you are reading this you are a legend
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I most definitely will be here seven years later!
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Bro I swear 2020 is the year everything is coming back to me from my childhood.
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Yes