The stylistic range of left-field pop artist Kali Uchis is reflected in the variety of her collaborators – an extensive genre-crossing list that includes Tyler, the Creator, Gorillaz, Daniel Caesar, Juanes, and BadBadNotGood. A singer, songwriter, and producer, as well as a video director, Uchis truly arrived on her own with the self-released Por Vida (2015), an EP that led to a deal with Virgin EMI. By the time Uchis released her lively debut full-length, the Top Five Billboard R&B/hip-hop hit Isolation (2018), she had already been nominated for Grammy awards through her featured appearances on Daniel Caesar's "Get You" and Juanes' "El Ratico."
Kali Uchis experienced the majority of her upbringing in Virginia and also spent time in her parents' native Colombia. As a teenager growing up in Alexandria, just south of Washington, D.C., she learned to play piano and saxophone and also developed a deep interest in visual arts. Her recorded debut was made in 2012 with the self-released mixtape Drunken Babble. Within three years, she had several singles to her credit, including "Know What I Want" and "Lottery," typically promoted with videos she directed, as well as collaborations with Snoop Dogg, GoldLink, Tyler, the Creator, and Major Lazer. Following the 2015 independent release of Por Vida, a free digital-download EP with tracks produced by Diplo, Kaytranada, and Tyler, Uchis started releasing her material through major-label Virgin EMI. A DJ Dahi-tweaked version of Por Vida's "Ridin Round," issued that November after a move to Los Angeles, was the artist's first single for the major label. "Only Girl," a relaxed Kaytranada production featuring Vince Staples and the Internet's Steve Lacy, followed in April 2016. She was also featured that year on Daniel Caesar's "Get You."
Throughout 2017, Uchis added to her discography of featured appearances via tracks by Juanes, Gorillaz, Tyler, Bootsy Collins, and Miguel, and she previewed her debut album with the singles "Tyrant" (featuring Jorja Smith) and "Nuestro Planeta" (featuring Reykon). By the end of the year, "Get You" had been nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best R&B Performance, and Juanes' "El Ratico" made Uchis a Latin Grammy nominee when it was up for Record of the Year. January 2018 saw the release of the BadBadNotGood-produced single "After the Storm" (featuring Tyler and Bootsy). Uchis released her debut album, Isolation, three months later. It debuted at number 32 on the Billboard 200 and entered the R&B/hip-hop chart at number four.
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Never be yours
Kali Uchis Lyrics
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Left, Right
Get that all night
Get it right
Get it right
New chain
Here's your receipt
Get it right
Get it right
Hello Kitty why the long face?
You keep on standing, standing, standing in the same place
New coupons riding in the Chevrolet with big bass
You're deep on talking (talking) 'bout how we all lack taste
Beemer
Bentley
Make Me
Spend Me
New chain
You changed
Here's your receipt
Bring me down
Tear me up
Take my very last buck
Go to class, kiss my ass
It'll bring you good luck
Brighten up
Lighten up
What is it they're fighting for?
Slow it down
Speed it up
Here's the cake they're biting for
I'm not gonna be yours right now
'Cause I'll never be yours no how
I'm not gonna be yours right now
'Cause I'll never be yours no how
'Cause I'll never be yours...
Hello Kitty why the long face?
You keep on standing, standing, standing in the same place
New coupons riding in the Chevrolet with big bass
You're deep on talking, talking,'bout how we all lack taste
Beemer
Bentley
Make Me
Spend Me
New chain
You changed
Here's your receipt
Bring me down
Tear me up
Take my very last buck
Go to class, kiss my ass
It'll bring you good luck
Brighten up
Lighten up
What is it they're fighting for?
Slow it down
Speed it up
Here's the cake they're biting for
I'm not gonna be yours right now
'Cause I'll never be yours no how
I'm not gonna be yours right now
'Cause I'll never be yours no how
'Cause I'll never be yours...
Biting for
Biting for
Biting for
Biting for
Biting for
The song "Never be Yours" by Kali Uchis discusses being independent and not belonging to anybody. The repeated lyric "Get it right" can be interpreted as being successful on one’s own terms rather than conforming to what society thinks is right. The lines "Beamer, Bentley, make me, spend me" touch on the idea of materialism and consumerism in society. The lyric "Hello Kitty why the long face? You keep on standing, standing, standing in the same place" could be interpreted as encouraging the listener to break out of their comfort zone and try something new.
The repetition of the phrase "Here's your receipt" seems to suggest a transactional relationship and the idea that the singer is owed something for their efforts. The repeated line "Bring me down, tear me up, take my very last buck" talks about the struggles that come with trying to maintain your independence and the aggressive nature of society. The song also touches on the idea of people being manipulated and bullied by others who try to bring them down, shown by the lines "Go to class, kiss my ass, it'll bring you good luck".
Overall, "Never be Yours" seems to be about independence, materialism, and navigating the pressures of society.
Line by Line Meaning
Left, Right
Dancing all night long
Get that all night
Keep dancing all night long
Get it right
Do it perfectly
New chain
New material possession
You changed
You've become different
Here's your receipt
Proof of purchase
Hello Kitty why the long face?
Why do you look so sad?
You keep on standing, standing, standing in the same place
You're not moving forward in life
New coupons riding in the Chevrolet with big bass
Using coupons to save money, but still displaying wealth
You're deep on talking (talking) 'bout how we all lack taste
You're criticizing others while claiming to have better taste
Beemer
BMW car
Bentley
Luxury car brand
Make Me
Using expensive things to feel important
Spend Me
The more you spend, the higher your status
Bring me down
Trying to lower my confidence
Tear me up
Trying to break me apart
Take my very last buck
Taking all my money
Go to class, kiss my ass
I don't care about your opinion or education
It'll bring you good luck
Thinking bad about me won't help you
Brighten up
Be happy
Lighten up
Don't take things too seriously
What is it they're fighting for?
Questioning the purpose of conflicts
Slow it down
Take it easy
Speed it up
Do it faster
Here's the cake they're biting for
Here's what they're competing for
I'm not gonna be yours right now
I'm not going to belong to you
'Cause I'll never be yours no how
I will never belong to you
Contributed by Kaylee O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Limberxingo
Left, right, left, right
Get that all night
Get it right, get it right
New chain, you changed
Here’s your receipt
Get it right, get it right
Hello Kitty why the long face?
You keep on standing, standing, standing in the same place
New coupons riding in the Chevrolet with big bass
You’re deep on talking, talking ’bout how we all lack taste
Beemer, Bentley
Make me, spend me
New chain, you changed
Here’s your receipt
Br-br-br-bring me down, tear me up
Take my very last buck
Go to class, kiss my ass
It’ll bring you good luck
Br-brighten up, lighten up
What is it they’re fighting for?
Slow it down, speed it up
Here’s the cake they’re biting for
I’m not gonna be yours right now
Cause I’ll never be yours no how
I’m not gonna be yours right now
Cause I’ll never be yours no how
Cause I’ll never be yours…
Hello Kitty why the long face?
You keep on standing, standing, standing in the same place
New coupons riding in the Chevrolet with big bass
You’re deep on talking, talking, ’bout how we all lack taste
Beemer, Bentley
Make me, spend me
New chain, you changed
Here’s your receipt
Br-br-br-bring me down, tear me up
Take my very last buck
Go to class, kiss my ass
It’ll bring you good luck
Br-brighten up, lighten up
What is it they’re fighting for?
Slow it down, speed it up
Here’s the cake they’re biting for
Biting for
Biting for
Biting for
Biting for
Biting for
@vilearchive7363
[Intro]
Left, Right
Left, Right
Get that all night
Get it right
Get it right
No chain
You changed
Here's your backseat
Get it right
Get it right
Hello Kitty why the long face?
You keep on standing, standing, standing in the same place
New coupons riding in the Chevrolet with big bass
You're deep on talking (talking) 'bout how we all lack taste
Bimmer
Bentley
Make Me
Spend Me
New chain
You changed
Here's your receipt
[Chorus:]
Bring me down
Tear me up
Take my very last buck
Go to class, kiss my ass
It'll bring you good luck
Brighten up
Lighten up
What is it they're fighting for?
Slow it down
Speed it up
Here's the kick they're biting for
[Hook 2x:]
I'm not gonna be yours right now
Cause I'll never be yours no how
Cause I'll never be yours...
Hello Kitty why the long face?
You keep on standing, standing, standing in the same place
New coupons riding in the Chevrolet with big bangs
You're deep on talking, talking,'bout real like taste
Bimmer
Bentley
Make Me
Spend Me
New chain
You changed
Here's your receipt
[Chorus]
[Hook]
Biting for
Biting for
Biting for
Biting for
@manuelbranco173
Lyrics:
Left, right, left, right
Get that all night
Get it right, get it right
New chain, you changed
Here’s your receipt
Get it right, get it right
Hello Kitty why the long face?
You keep on standing, standing, standing in the same place
New coupons riding in the Chevrolet with big bass
You’re deep on talking, talking ’bout how we all lack taste
Beemer, Bentley
Make me, spend me
New chain, you changed
Here’s your receipt
Br-br-br-bring me down, tear me up
Take my very last buck
Go to class, kiss my ass
It’ll bring you good luck
Br-brighten up, lighten up
What is it they’re fighting for?
Slow it down, speed it up
Here’s the cake they’re biting for
I’m not gonna be yours right now
Cause I’ll never be yours no how
I’m not gonna be yours right now
Cause I’ll never be yours no how
Cause I’ll never be yours…
Hello Kitty why the long face?
You keep on standing, standing, standing in the same place
New coupons riding in the Chevrolet with big bass
You’re deep on talking, talking, ’bout how we all lack taste
Beemer, Bentley
Make me, spend me
New chain, you changed
Here’s your receipt
Br-br-br-bring me down, tear me up
Take my very last buck
Go to class, kiss my ass
It’ll bring you good luck
Br-brighten up, lighten up
What is it they’re fighting for?
Slow it down, speed it up
Here’s the cake they’re biting for
Biting for
Biting for
Biting for
Biting for
Biting for
@eid8139
"Never Be Yours"
Left, Right
Left, Right
Get that all night
Get it right
Get it right
No chain
You changed
Here's your backseat
Get it right
Get it right
Hello Kitty why the long face?
You keep on standing, standing, standing in the same place
New coupons riding in the Chevrolet with big banss
You're deep on talking (talking) 'bout how we all lack taste
Beemer
Bentley
Make Me
Spend Me
New chain
You changed
Here's your receipt
[Chorus:]
Bring me down
Tear me up
Take my very last book
Go to class, kiss my ass
It'll bring you good luck
Brighten up
Lighten up
What is it they're fighting for?
Slow it down
Speed it up
Here's the kick they're biting for
[Hook 2x:]
I'm not gonna be yours right now
Cause I'll never be yours no how
Cause I'll never be yours...
Hello Kitty why the long face?
You keep on standing, standing, standing in the same place
New coupons riding in the Chevrolet with big bangs
You're deep on talking, talking,'bout real like taste
Beemer
Bentley
Make Me
Spend Me
New chain
You changed
Here's your receipt
[Chorus]
[Hook]
Biting for
Biting for
Biting for
Biting for
Biting for
@isolation8197
Left, Right
Left, Right
Get that all night
Get it right
Get it right
New chain
You changed
Here's your receipt
Get it right
Get it right
Hello Kitty why the long face?
You keep on standing, standing, standing in the same place
New coupons riding in the Chevrolet with big bass
You're deep on talking (talking) 'bout how we all lack taste
Beemer
Bentley
Make Me
Spend Me
New chain
You changed
Here's your receipt
Bring me down
Tear me up
Take my very last buck
Go to class, kiss my ass
It'll bring you good luck
Brighten up
Lighten up
What is it they're fighting for?
Slow it down
Speed it up
Here's the cake they're biting for
I'm not gonna be yours right now
Cause I'll never be yours no how
Cause I'll never be yours...
Hello Kitty why the long face?
You keep on standing, standing, standing in the same place
New coupons riding in the Chevrolet with big bass
You're deep on talking, talking,'bout how we all lack taste
Beemer
Bentley
Make Me
Spend Me
New chain
You changed
Here's your receipt
Biting for
Biting for
Biting for
Biting for
Biting for
@abbyortiz2582
[Intro]
Left, right, left, right
Get that all night
Get it right
Get it right
New chain, you changed
Here's your receipt
Get it right
Get it right
[Verse 1]
Hello Kitty why the long face?
You keep on standing, standing, standing in the same place
New coupons, riding in the Chevrolet with big bass
You're deep on talkin, talkin' 'bout how we all lack taste
[Refrain]
Bimmer, Bentley
Make me, spend me
New chain, you changed
Here's your receipt
[Pre-Chorus]
Bring me down, tear me up
Take my very last buck
Go to class, kiss my ass
It'll bring you good luck
Brighten up, lighten up
What is it they're fighting for?
Slow it down, speed it up
Here's the cake they're biting for
[Hook]
I'm not gonna be yours right now
Cause I'll never be yours no how
I'm not gonna be yours right now
Cause I'll never be yours
[Verse 2]
Hello Kitty why the long face?
You keep on standing, standing, standing in the same place
New coupons riding in the Chevrolet with big bass
You're deep on talking, talking,'bout how we all lack taste
[Refrain]
Bimmer, Bentley
Make me, spend me
New chain, you changed
Here's your receipt
[Pre-Chorus]
Bring me down, tear me up
Take my very last buck
Go to class, kiss my ass
It'll bring you good luck
Brighten up, lighten up
What is it they're fighting for?
Slow it down, speed it up
Here's the cake they're biting for
[Outro]
Biting for
Biting for
Biting for
Biting for
Biting for
@Domincan2pX
Old school Kali was just a different vibe.
@valenciavillanueva5039
True i rather old school
@dav3155
Why did she change up her sound? She sounded a little more unique like this lol
@danielsakalauskas7318
totally!
@JayD06
These tiktokers don't have a clue, this chick was the soundtrack to many rollup sessions. 🙏🏽
@caseybrown3292
It's the evolution of an Artist friends.... Glad she's getting paid on her own terms. Prove me Wrong. We will be hearing new albums for decades from Kali. Bet.
@michellemata9030
9 years later, still a bop, and still hasn’t officially dropped 🥲
@swapmeetsheriffdonknottexp3046
Right!
@Mt.Moonface
Fr I need this on Apple Music NOW 😤
@koolmothafunker6027
Maybe because she borrowed the raw instrumental (not even sampling) of another group but yes you are right!!