The duo gained further prominence after releasing their debut album "The Kids Are Alright" (2018), for which they earned two Grammy Award nominations including 'Best New Artist' and 'Best Urban Contemporary Album'. In 2020, they released their second studio album "Ungodly Hour" to critical acclaim, earning them another three Grammy Award nominations including 'Best Progressive R&B Album', 'Best R&B Song' for "Do It" and 'Best Traditional R&B Performance' for "Wonder What She Thinks of Me". The album's lead single "Do It" became the duo's first song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at number 63.
Hello Friend
Chloe x Halle Lyrics
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Hi-hi
Hi-hi
Hi-hi
Hi-hi
Hi friend how are you?
What you need?
What's your day been like?
Has it been alright?
You good? Mmkay
We both trill
Wait is it just me that's right
Cause if we good then that means I'm tight
All we need is hype
Since there's no-one [?]
It's just me whoop dee whoop dee whoop de
Whoo whoo
It's just me whoop dee whoop dee whoop whoo
Whoo whoo
Wait who is that (Who is that?) staring back at me?
Is someone here for me?
No
It's that stupid mirror playing tricks
(Mirror)
Hi-hi
Hi-hi
Hi-hi
Hi-hi
Hi-hi
Sometimes I talk to myself, self, self, self
(Mm ah, mm ah, mm ah, mm ah)
Table for one got no one else, else, else, else
(Mm ah, mm ah, mm ah, mm ah)
Sometimes I talk to myself, self, self, self
(Mm ah, mm ah, mm ah, mm ah)
I be sayin', I'll be, yippity-yap, yippity-yap
Yippity-yap, yap, yap, yap, yap
Yippity-yap, yippity-yap
Yippity, yippity, yippity, yippity-yap
(Oh oh oh, oh oh oooh)
(Oh oh oh, oh oh oooh)
I-I-I-I-I-I
I-i-i-i-i-i, ah
I-i-i-i-i-i, aah
I-I-I-I-I-I
The song Hello Friend by Chloe x Halle is a relatable and introspective piece that captures a unique kind of loneliness. The first few lines describe the singer talking to a friend, asking them how their day has been and offering support. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is actually alone and addressing herself in a mirror. The line "Sometimes I talk to myself, self, self, self, table for one got no one else" captures the essence of the chorus, as if to say that the person singing is used to being alone and has become comfortable conversing with herself.
Line by Line Meaning
Hi-hi
Greeting or a simple hello
Hi friend how are you?
A warm welcome followed by a concern for their friend's wellbeing
What you need?
Asking if their friend needs anything
Got you
Assuring their friend that they're always there for them
What's your day been like?
Asking about their friend's day to show interest in their life
Has it been alright?
Asking if their friend had a good day or not
You good? Mmkay
Checking in on their friend's current state and reaffirming their support
We both trill
Implying that they and their friend share a similar cool and authentic demeanor
Wait is it just me that's right
Questioning if their friend also agrees with their perspective
Cause if we good then that means I'm tight
If their friend is doing well, it reflects well on them too
All we need is hype
Suggesting that enthusiasm and positive vibes can help improve their mood
Since there's no-one [?]
Unclear, but could mean since they are both happy, there's no need for anyone else's validation
Wait who is that (Who is that?) staring back at me?
Realizing that it's their own reflection in the mirror
Is someone here for me?
Questioning if there is anyone waiting for them
No
Realizing that there is no one waiting for them
It's that stupid mirror playing tricks
Concluding that the reflection in the mirror was playing tricks on them
Sometimes I talk to myself, self, self, self
Acknowledging that they may talk to themselves at times
(Mm ah, mm ah, mm ah, mm ah)
Unclear or could be used as filler sounds
Table for one got no one else, else, else, else
Imagining that they are eating alone, with no one else for company
I be sayin', I'll be, yippity-yap, yippity-yap
Admitting to saying irrelevant or unimportant things to themselves
Yippity-yap, yap, yap, yap, yap
Continuing to say silly things to themselves
Yippity-yap, yippity-yap
Saying random things to themselves
Yippity, yippity, yippity, yippity-yap
Continuing their stream of nonsense words
(Oh oh oh, oh oh oooh)
Unclear or could be used as a vocalization
(I-I-I-I-I-I)
Unclear, but could be used for emphasis
(I-i-i-i-i-i, ah)
Vocalization or a stylistic choice
(I-i-i-i-i-i, aah)
Unclear, but could be used for emphasis
(I-I-I-I-I-I)
Unclear, but could be used for emphasis
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