Upon release, Blue Water Road was met with critical acclaim. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from professional publications, the album received an average score of 83, based on nine reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".
little story
Kehlani Lyrics
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I ain't come through, but that's why I ain't promise (promise)
You got a face that I couldn't lie to
Light blue lights in your white room
And you're fine too, ooh-oh
Oh yeah, I want you to do it again
I want you to pick up the pen and write me into your story
You know I love a story, only when you're the author
Tryna meet you at the altar
Workin' on bein' softer, ooh-ooh-ooh
'Cause you are a dream to me
Ooh-oh-ooh, ooh-oh-ooh
It's in the way you see through me
Ooh-oh-ooh, ooh-oh-ooh
Still mad I hit the dash on ya
After wearin' you down, right to the last of ya
I was movin' just maybe a little fast for ya
Just tell me it belongs in the past
'Cause you gotta face that I could run from
Heartbreak, Taurus, I'm a shy girl
But you're not one, ooh-ooh
Oh yeah, I want you to do it again
I want you to love me again and complete our little story (story)
We got one hell of a story, you're a hell of an author
You swear I'd leave you at the altar
Workin' on bein' softer, ooh-ooh-oh
You always been a dream to me
Ooh-oh-ooh, ooh-oh-ooh
It's in the way you see through me
Ooh-oh-ooh, ooh-oh-ooh
(Ah-ah-ah)
(Ah-ah-ah)
In the song "Little Story" by Kehlani, the artist opens up about her past mistakes and how they have affected her relationship with her partner. The opening lines, "Wouldn't say I'm a liar, but I'm not always honest / I ain't come through, but that's why I ain't promise" reveals her admission to having been misleading and untruthful with her partner, which led to her failing to keep her promises. Despite these shortcomings, Kehlani is in awe of her partner's beauty and the emotions she feels for them. She sings in admiration, "You got a face that I couldn't lie to / Light blue lights in your white room / And you're fine too, ooh-oh."
The chorus of the song expresses Kehlani's desire to make things right with her partner and move towards a brighter future in their relationship. She wishes for them to work out their issues and continue writing their story together, as they have a special connection that she cannot let go of. Kehlani refers to her partner as a "dream" and admires the way they understand her and see through her façade. She sings, " 'Cause you are a dream to me / Ooh-oh-ooh, ooh-oh-ooh / It's in the way you see through me / Ooh-oh-ooh, ooh-oh-ooh."
Towards the end of the song, Kehlani apologizes for her previous mistakes and asks for forgiveness. She admits that she has been hurt in the past and struggles with vulnerability, but she is willing to work on herself to become a better partner. The lyrics, "Workin' on bein' softer, ooh-ooh-ooh" highlights her determination to improve herself to sustain a healthy and happy relationship with her partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Wouldn't say I'm a liar, but I'm not always honest (honest)
I can't be classified as a liar, but I don't always reveal the truth
I ain't come through, but that's why I ain't promise (promise)
I didn't show up, but that's because I didn't make any promises
You got a face that I couldn't lie to
Light blue lights in your white room
And you're fine too, ooh-oh
Your face is so sincere that I can't lie to you. Your white room with light blue lights is so calming, and you're also good-looking.
Oh yeah, I want you to do it again
I want you to pick up the pen and write me into your story
You know I love a story, only when you're the author
Tryna meet you at the altar
Workin' on bein' softer, ooh-ooh-ooh
I want you to write me into your life story again, since you're the only person whose stories I adore. I'm trying to be gentler because I want to marry you someday.
'Cause you are a dream to me
Ooh-oh-ooh, ooh-oh-ooh
It's in the way you see through me
Ooh-oh-ooh, ooh-oh-ooh
You are everything I've ever wanted in my dreams. You have the ability to understand me without me even having to say anything.
Still mad I hit the dash on ya
After wearin' you down, right to the last of ya
I was movin' just maybe a little fast for ya
Just tell me it belongs in the past
'Cause you gotta face that I could run from
Heartbreak, Taurus, I'm a shy girl
But you're not one, ooh-ooh
I'm still sorry for hurting you and leaving you behind. I was overwhelmed and didn't realize how quickly I was moving. Please confirm that we can put it all behind us. I'm afraid of getting hurt because of my Taurus zodiac sign, but you're not someone I need to be scared of.
Oh yeah, I want you to do it again
I want you to love me again and complete our little story (story)
We got one hell of a story, you're a hell of an author
You swear I'd leave you at the altar
Workin' on bein' softer, ooh-ooh-oh
I'm asking you to love me again and continue our love story. Our story is amazing, and you've played a significant role in making it so. You believe I would leave you, but I'm working to become more vulnerable and committed.
You always been a dream to me
Ooh-oh-ooh, ooh-oh-ooh
It's in the way you see through me
Ooh-oh-ooh, ooh-oh-ooh
You've always felt like a dream to me, and I'm constantly in awe of how well you understand me.
(Ah-ah-ah)
(Ah-ah-ah)
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew Wansel, Daniel Klein, Kehlani Parrish, Matt Campfield, Wesley Singerman
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