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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Table for Two
Kali Uchis Lyrics
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I set the table for two
Maybe it's 'cause I'm a fool
I set the table for two
I set the table for two
Maybe it's 'cause I'm a fool
I set the table for you
I'm really just an idiot like you say
'Cause you're the only one I
Think about all damn day
But now you're going through
That whole fix again see my chest rip open
At the thought that you changed
My breath got caught up in my
Throat when you look at me
I feel like I'm on the tightrope
When you look at me
I don't have a doubt but
You say you're losing hope
Baby just give me a kiss maybe
Maybe we can cope
I just don't understand what you
Expect me to do
Every time you say I'm lying babe
I was telling the truth
You say that I'm giving nothing but
I give you my youth
Every time you get this way
I gotta be bulletproof
I set the table for two
Maybe it's cause I'm a fool
I set the table for two
I set the table for two
Maybe it's cause I'm a fool
I set the table for you
The lyrics of "Table for Two" by Kali Uchis convey a sense of vulnerability, self-doubt, and determination in a romantic relationship. The repeated line "I set the table for two" serves as a metaphor for expecting and preparing for a committed relationship, even though the singer may feel foolish for doing so. It implies a longing for emotional connection and a desire to create a loving environment for their partner.
The lyrics also hint at a history of conflict and uncertainty in the relationship. The line "Maybe it's 'cause I'm a fool" suggests that the singer may have made mistakes in the past or has been made to feel foolish by their partner. Despite this, they continue to set the table for their loved one, metaphorically symbolizing their willingness to make an effort and provide a space for love and understanding.
The second verse reveals the singer's deep feelings for their partner and the pain they experience when there is a lack of trust or when their partner doubts their intentions. The phrase "I don't have a doubt, but you say you're losing hope" reflects the singer's frustration and confusion, as they are fully committed in the relationship but struggle to convince their partner of their sincerity.
Line by Line Meaning
I set the table for two
I prepared everything for a romantic dinner with you
Maybe it's 'cause I'm a fool
Perhaps it's because I am foolishly in love with you
I'm really just an idiot like you say
I admit that I may not always make the best choices, just like you claim
'Cause you're the only one I think about all damn day
Because you consume my thoughts and I can't stop thinking about you
But now you're going through that whole fix again see my chest rip open
Now you're going through your struggles again, and it pains me deeply to witness it
At the thought that you changed
The idea that you may have changed hurts me
My breath got caught up in my throat when you look at me
I become breathless and speechless when you gaze into my eyes
I feel like I'm on the tightrope
I feel like I'm in a precarious situation, unsure of what to say or do
When you look at me, I don't have a doubt but you say you're losing hope
When you look at me, I have complete faith in our love, but you express doubts and insecurities
Baby just give me a kiss maybe, maybe we can cope
Darling, let's try to find solace in each other's arms, maybe kissing can help us handle our difficulties
I just don't understand what you expect me to do
I genuinely don't comprehend what actions or changes you desire from me
Every time you say I'm lying babe, I was telling the truth
Whenever you accuse me of deception, I assure you that I was being honest
You say that I'm giving nothing but I give you my youth
You claim that I'm not contributing much, but I have dedicated my young life to you
Every time you get this way, I gotta be bulletproof
Whenever you become difficult or upset, I have to be emotionally resilient to withstand the impact
I set the table for two
I made all the preparations for our intimate meal together
Maybe it's 'cause I'm a fool
Perhaps it's because I am foolishly infatuated with you
I set the table for two
I arranged everything for our special dinner
I set the table for two
I prepared all the elements for our romantic evening
Maybe it's 'cause I'm a fool
Maybe it's because I am willingly vulnerable and in love with you
I set the table for you
I created this environment for you, hoping for a meaningful connection
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Ana Laura Chaires
Esta genial;D
Dulce Piña Espinosa Socci Rdc
Intro]
I set the table for two
[Hook]
I set the table for two
Maybe it's cause I'm a fool
I set the table for two
I set the table for two
Maybe it's cause I'm a fool
I set the table for you
[Verse]
I'm really just an idiot like you say
Cause you're the only one I think about all damn day
But now your going through that whole fix again
See my chest rip open
At the thought that you changed
My breath got caught up in my throat when you look at me
I feel like I'm on the tightrope when you look at me
I don't have a towel but you say you're losing hope
Baby just give me a kiss maybe maybe we can go
I just don't understand what you expect me to do
Every time you say I'm lying babe I was telling the truth
You say that I'm giving nothing but I give you my youth
Every time you get this way I gotta be bulletproof
Mike Hunt
Old school underground Kali> current mainstream Kali
NPG Lamb CLASSIC HOUSE MUSIC #1
SOMEONE AGREES WITH ME! Yess
Ryen Sol
Lol Kali is still killin it though. She's not really mainstream, she just gettin more attention now
NPG Lamb CLASSIC HOUSE MUSIC #1
I think she is because she has a million follows now
Ryen Sol
@NPG Lamb CLASSIC HOUSE MUSIC #1 But she's not even played on the radio. She's an independent artist like me who just so happens to get more attention. I myself is just on the come up, but don't have any plans to be mainstream at all. The underground/indie scene is much more realistic
NPG Lamb CLASSIC HOUSE MUSIC #1
Ryen Sol after the storm is on the radio and see you again is on the radio but success isn't based on radio anymore it's about streaming now she's pulling numbers
KamiiBeatz
The fact that this song is the reason why Tyler and Kali worked together.
sosadawg
saw the tyler interview didn’t you
History Packet
Came here immediately after I watched the interview lmao