February 2019 saw the release of Kehlani’s third mixtape While We Wait, which served as a prelude to what would be their second album It Was Good Until It Wasn’t. The highly-anticipated album was released on May 8, 2020 to positive reception, with the album cover and music videos being shot in their home due to the COVID-19 pandemic at the time.
On April 29, 2022, Kehlani released their third album Blue Water Road, with features from Blxst, Justin Bieber, Syd, Jessie Reyez, Ambré and Thundercat.
FWU
Kehlani Lyrics
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(Uh-huh)
(Kehlani)
(Progressive)
Came up from nothin' (yeah)
Had to start hustlin'
Had to be somethin'
You just had to be stuntin' (had to be stuntin')
Mad at his mama 'cause she couldn't buy Jordan's (what?)
His mama was poor yeah she could never afford it (never afford it)
Down to do anythin' (woo)
Yeah, down for whatever (woo)
Kids on the come up (yeah), you know we stick together (stay together)
That hustle could kill you yeah you gotta be clever
It's cool while you young but you can't do it forever (can't do it forever)
So if you ride then I'm ridin' too (uh huh)
By your side kinda stuck on you (stuck on you)
You know I fuck witcha, witcha, witcha
You know I fuck witchu, witchu, witchu
He said he loves me 'cause I'm loyal, loyal (loyal)
Put none above me 'cause I'm loyal, loyal (loyal)
He fuckin' with me 'cause I'm loyal, loyal (loyal, yeah)
Yeah, he with me 'cause I'm loyal, loyal (yeah, hold up)
Up in the mornin' (yo) made you some breakfast
Bank account statements, yeah, I already checked it (already checked it)
House lookin' spotless (woo), I already swept it (uh-huh)
You love when I handle shit, I already get it (really)
You deserve rounds, baby boy, you been workin' (yeah)
It's gon' been worth it (uh-huh), yeah, it's all gon' be perfect (all gon' be)
He tells me he loves me he says mami te quiero (te quiero, te quiero)
Papi's a hustler chasin' mucho dinero
So if you ride then I'm ridin' too
By your side always stuck on you
You know I fuck witcha, witcha, witcha (I fuck with me too, ha)
Ooh, I fuck witcha, witchu, witchu
He said he loves me 'cause I'm loyal, loyal ('cause you're loyal)
Put none above me 'cause I'm loyal, loyal ('cause you're loyal)
He fuckin' with me 'cause I'm loyal, loyal ('cause you're loyal)
Yeah, he with me 'cause I'm loyal, loyal ('cause you're loyal)
When it all goes down and thin's get real
Better remember who kept it trill
Better let 'em know how you feel
No secrets baby between us I love that we honest
I'm keepin' my promise
I'm thuggin' regardless
Years down the road when we up on out the projects
Baby we're like rockets
Lovin' what we started
If you ride then I'm ridin' too (ride oh ride)
By your side always stuck on you (yeah)
You know I fuck witcha, witcha, witcha (that I'm fuckin' with you)
Ooh, you know I fuck witchu, witchu, witchu (you know I'm fuckin' with you boo)
He said he loves me 'cause I'm loyal, loyal ('cause you're loyal)
Put none above me 'cause I'm loyal, loyal ('cause you're loyal)
He fuckin' with me 'cause I'm loyal, loyal ('cause you're loyal)
Yeah, he with me 'cause I'm loyal, loyal ('cause you're loyal)
With me 'cause I'm loyal (yeah, yeah)
Loyal
None above me 'cause I'm loyal
Fuckin' with me 'cause I'm loyal
Yeah the nigga's with me 'cause I'm loyal
In Kehlani's song FWU, she talks about the struggles that people from the projects face and how they hustle to get ahead in life. The first verse speaks of a boy who started with nothing and had to hustle to make something of himself. He resents his mother for not being able to afford the same things other kids had, like expensive Air Jordan sneakers. He would do anything and was down for whatever it takes to make it big in life. But Kehlani warns that this hustle might lead to danger and one has to be clever to avoid it. She echoes the importance of sticking together and being loyal to each other in hard times. The chorus is a testament to the loyalty and support that she has for her partner who has worked hard to earn his spot in life. They ride together and are stuck together through thick and thin.
The second verse speaks of Kehlani's own situation where she takes care of her partner by making breakfast, keeping the house clean, and ensuring their relationship is honest and strong. She acknowledges his hard work and appreciates his efforts to earn a living. Kehlani uses Spanish words like 'papi' and 'mami te quiero' to evoke a sense of love and respect in her lyrics. The bridge speaks of keeping it real, being honest, and how their love story has taken off like a rocket. The loyalty they have for each other is what binds them together.
In summary, FWU is a song that talks about the struggles of people living in the projects, hustling to get ahead in life, and sticking together through thick and thin. It's a song about loyalty and support in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Came up from nothin' (yeah)
I started from the bottom and worked my way up to success
Had to start hustlin'
I had to work hard and put in effort to achieve success
Had to be somethin'
I had to make something of myself and not settle for less
You just had to be stuntin' (had to be stuntin')
I had to show off my success and prove my worth to others
Mad at his mama 'cause she couldn't buy Jordan's (what?)
He was angry at his mother because she couldn't afford to buy him expensive shoes
His mama was poor yeah she could never afford it (never afford it)
His mother was in financial hardship and could not afford to buy him expensive items
Down to do anythin' (woo)
I was willing to do anything to succeed and make a better life for myself
Yeah, down for whatever (woo)
I was open to new experiences and opportunities for success
Kids on the come up (yeah), you know we stick together (stay together)
When we were young and trying to make something of ourselves, we stuck together and supported each other
That hustle could kill you yeah you gotta be clever
Working hard and hustling can be dangerous, so you need to be smart about how you approach it
It's cool while you young but you can't do it forever (can't do it forever)
Hustling and working hard is exciting when you're young, but it's not sustainable in the long term
So if you ride then I'm ridin' too (uh huh)
If we're in this together, I'm fully committed to supporting you and being there for you
By your side kinda stuck on you (stuck on you)
I'm always here for you, and I'm not going anywhere
He said he loves me 'cause I'm loyal, loyal (loyal)
He loves me because I'm always there for him and committed to our relationship
Put none above me 'cause I'm loyal, loyal (loyal)
He values my loyalty above anything else in our relationship
Up in the mornin' (yo) made you some breakfast
I woke up early and made you breakfast to show my love and appreciation for you
Bank account statements, yeah, I already checked it (already checked it)
I'm responsible and on top of our finances, making sure everything is in order
House lookin' spotless (woo), I already swept it (uh-huh)
I take care of our home and keep it clean and tidy without being asked
You love when I handle shit, I already get it (really)
I know that you appreciate when I take care of things for us without needing to ask
You deserve rounds, baby boy, you been workin' (yeah)
You work hard and deserve recognition and appreciation for all that you do
It's gon' been worth it (uh-huh), yeah, it's all gon' be perfect (all gon' be)
Our hard work and hustle will pay off in the end, and everything will come together perfectly
When it all goes down and thin's get real
When things get tough and challenging in life
Better remember who kept it trill
Remember who was true and honest with you through it all
Better let 'em know how you feel
Communicate your emotions and feelings to those who matter most to you
No secrets baby between us I love that we honest
We have an open and honest relationship without any secrets
I'm keepin' my promise
I'm staying true to my word and following through on what I said I would do
I'm thuggin' regardless
I'm staying strong and committed, even when things get tough
Years down the road when we up on out the projects
In the future, when we have achieved success and moved out of our current situation
Baby we're like rockets
We have a bright and successful future ahead of us, and nothing can slow us down
Loyal
My commitment and dedication to our relationship
None above me 'cause I'm loyal
My loyalty is unmatched, and nothing else comes before it in our relationship
Fuckin' with me 'cause I'm loyal
He is with me because of my unwavering commitment and faithfulness
Yeah the nigga's with me 'cause I'm loyal
He is with me because he knows I will always be there for him and support him
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Arcelious Harris, Kehlani Parrish
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