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.
You Know Wassup
Kehlani Lyrics
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Text you like, "Good Morning"
It's been a day, we ain't spoken
All of me feels frozen
How could you let it go like that?
How come it always goes like that?
Wondering where I mess up at
To always go through it, always go through this
Why do I gotta beg to be chosen
Over your vices, over your liquor?
Why I gotta ask for flowers?
I deserve roses, I deserve bigger
I know you're tryna change
But is it all worth the wait?
It hurts to stay
Just as much as it hurts to walk away
You got demons, I got trauma
We both got triggers, I hate drama
I'm embarrassed, I'm in shock
He wide open, and that don't stop
And I watch your demons cause me trauma
Now I'm triggered, all this drama
You're embarrassed and in shock
We still in love and this shit don't stop
Man, this shit don't stop
Don't stop
Don't stop
Don't stop
No, no, no
It don't stop
And I'll still
Tell the world I'm in love with you
'Cause I ain't ashamed of shit
Got your name tatted on my wrist
Any bitch got a bone to pick
You know whose phone to hit
'Cause I'm still with all the actions
And all that shit
You're still my love, you're still my heart
That's still my dick
Still wanna be Mrs. Jackson
Still wanna be your co-captain
So don't lose a girl of your dreams
Waited five years to be on my team
Looked damn good fucking with me
Love how I'm always on twenty
How I keep it tight and cleanly
Fuck you in the truck when it's empty
And I throw it back when you miss me
And I pull up when you hit me
I'ma say it loud so you hear me (oh)
You got demons, I got trauma
We both got triggers, I hate drama
I'm embarrassed, I'm in shock
He wide open, and that don't stop
And I watch your demons cause me trauma
Now I'm triggered, all this drama
You're embarrassed and in shock
We still in love and this shit don't stop
Man, this shit don't stop
Don't stop, no, no, no
Don't stop, no, no, no
Oh
No, no, no, it don't stop
Don't stop, no
Don't stop, no, no
Mm, no
Don't stop, no, uh
Don't stop, no
It's honest
Kehlani's song "You Know Wassup" is a heart-wrenching ballad about the difficulties of a long-term relationship. The song begins with Kehlani reminiscing about how she used to feel about her partner and their morning routines, but now she feels distant from him after not speaking all day. She questions why the relationship has to be so hard and why she has to beg for his attention and love.
The chorus of the song talks about the struggles they both face in their relationship. Kehlani acknowledges that they both have personal issues that make things difficult but emphasizes that she hates the drama that it all brings. Despite all of this, she is still in love with him and is willing to fight for their relationship. She proclaims her love for him and says that she is not ashamed of it, even going as far as getting his name tattooed on her wrist.
The song ends with Kehlani repeating the phrase "Don't stop," emphasizing that even though their relationship is difficult, she is not going to stop fighting for it. Overall, the song paints a picture of a tumultuous and challenging relationship that is worth fighting for.
Line by Line Meaning
This used to be my favorite time of the morning
I used to love waking up to text you good morning
Text you like, "Good Morning"
I would send you a good morning text message
It's been a day, we ain't spoken
It's been a whole day without us talking to each other
All of me feels frozen
I feel completely numb inside
How could you let it go like that?
I don't understand how you could just let us fall apart
How come it always goes like that?
Why does it always have to end this way?
Wondering where I mess up at
I'm trying to figure out where I went wrong
To always go through it, always go through this
I'm tired of going through this same pain and suffering over and over again
Why do I gotta beg to be chosen
Why do I have to plead and beg just to be a priority in your life?
Over your vices, over your liquor?
Why do you choose your bad habits over me?
Why I gotta ask for flowers?
Why do I have to ask you for basic romantic gestures?
I deserve roses, I deserve bigger
I deserve more than just the bare minimum, I deserve grand gestures of love
I know you're tryna change
I know you're trying to become a better person
But is it all worth the wait?
Is it worth waiting for you to change if it means I have to suffer in the meantime?
It hurts to stay
Staying with you is painful
Just as much as it hurts to walk away
Leaving you would also be just as painful
You got demons, I got trauma
You have your own personal issues and I have mine
We both got triggers, I hate drama
We both have things that set us off, and I don't like confrontation
I'm embarrassed, I'm in shock
I'm humiliated and stunned by what's happening
He wide open, and that don't stop
You are emotionally exposed, and it doesn't seem like you want to change that
And I watch your demons cause me trauma
I witness your personal issues affecting me and causing me pain
Now I'm triggered, all this drama
Now I'm upset and frustrated because of all the stress and conflict
We still in love and this shit don't stop
Despite all of our problems, we still love each other deeply
And I'll still
And I'm still going to
Tell the world I'm in love with you
I'll announce to everyone that I love you
'Cause I ain't ashamed of shit
I have no reason to be embarrassed about loving you
Got your name tatted on my wrist
I have your name permanently inked on my wrist as a sign of my love
Any bitch got a bone to pick
If any other woman wants to start drama with me, they know who to talk to
You know whose phone to hit
You are the only person that should be called upon when those situations occur
'Cause I'm still with all the actions
Because I'm still putting in the effort
And all that shit
And everything else that comes with loving you
You're still my love, you're still my heart
You're still the person I love and my heart belongs to you
That's still my dick
You're still my sexual partner and I'm still attracted to you
Still wanna be Mrs. Jackson
I still want to be officially married to you
Still wanna be your co-captain
I still want to be your equal partner and help steer our lives together
So don't lose a girl of your dreams
Don't let the perfect girl for you slip away
Waited five years to be on my team
I've patiently waited for five years to have a real relationship with you
Looked damn good fucking with me
We always looked great as a couple and made each other happy
Love how I'm always on twenty
You love how I always bring my best self to our relationship
How I keep it tight and cleanly
You appreciate my cleanliness and ability to maintain a neat environment
Fuck you in the truck when it's empty
We've had intimate moments in your truck when no one else was around
And I throw it back when you miss me
I try to put in effort to satisfy you when I feel like you miss me
And I pull up when you hit me
I'm always there for you when you call or message me
I'ma say it loud so you hear me (oh)
I'm going to shout it out so that you know how I feel (oh)
Don't stop
Keep going, don't give up
Man, this shit don't stop
This situation seems like it's never-ending
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Antonio Dixon, Kehlani Ashley Parrish, Khristopher Riddick Tynes, Leon Thomas
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