In “Your Teeth In My Neck”, Kali sings about people appropriating her art a… Read Full Bio ↴In “Your Teeth In My Neck”, Kali sings about people appropriating her art and vision, especially people in the music industry. In an interview with Noisey, she said that she’s learned not to trust anybody, because:

"these motherfuckers are scary".

Kali feels depleted as a vampire’s victim would. Throughout the song she wonders why she keeps chasing a career in music:

"What do I do it for? I’ve been working so hard just to give you more".

Your Teeth in My Neck
Kali Uchis Lyrics

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Gone before sunrise, never sleep on the game
We're all shakin' the dice, now if you roll 'em hard enough could change your life
Found on a roll on my own I came to fight, I came to fight

What do I do it for?
I've been working so hard just to give you more
Gotta get right
What do you do it for?

When the rest of the world is falling through the floor
You gotta get right

'Cause you know better
You know, you know
You know better
You know, you know
You know better
You know, you know
It's your teeth in my neck
Your teeth in my neck

Some people worship diamonds and pearls
Silver and gold
Just to hold it
They'd give anything in the world
Kill us all off
They'd take our worth, they pay us dirt
Is it worth it? Is it worth it?

What do I do it for?
I've been working so hard just to give you more
Gotta get right
What do you do it for?
Rich man keeps getting richer, takin' from the poor
You gotta get right

'Cause you know better
You know, you know
You know better
You know, you know
You know better
You know, you know
It's your teeth in my neck
Your teeth in my neck

Don't you wanna get to know you, baby take it slower slower
Whoa baby take it slow

'Cause you know better
You know, you know
You know better
You know, you know
You know better
You know, you know

It's your teeth in my neck
Your teeth in my neck

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kali Uchis's "Your Teeth In My Neck" tackles one of the most widely experienced human struggles that focuses on the question, "what do we do it for?" The song's narrative revolves around the idea of purpose and motivation, the meaning behind the things we chase and fight for in our lives. The song emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and honesty to answer this question. Kali Uchis sings about being up all night, fighting for something, shaking the dice, hoping to change her life for the better. The lyric suggests that when one works hard to bring desired change, it is crucial not to overlook the bigger picture and stay focused.

Line by Line Meaning

Gone before sunrise, never sleep on the game
Don't waste time, keep hustling and working towards your goals

We're all shakin' the dice, now if you roll 'em hard enough could change your life
Taking risks can lead to significant rewards

Found on a roll on my own I came to fight, I came to fight
Despite obstacles and challenges, I'm determined to succeed

What do I do it for?
What motivates me to keep working hard?

I've been working so hard just to give you more
I'm working hard to provide for those I care about

Gotta get right
I need to stay focused and make the right decisions

When the rest of the world is falling through the floor
Despite difficult circumstances, I need to keep pushing forward

Cause you know better
You have the knowledge and experience to choose the right path

It's your teeth in my neck
You have a significant impact on my life

Some people worship diamonds and pearls, Silver and gold, Just to hold it
Some people value material possessions above all else

They'd give anything in the world, Kill us all off, They'd take our worth, they pay us dirt
Some people would do anything for money, even if it means harming others

Is it worth it? Is it worth it?
Is the pursuit of wealth and status worth sacrificing our values and principles?

Rich man keeps getting richer, takin' from the poor
The wealthy often benefit at the expense of the less fortunate

Don't you wanna get to know you, baby take it slower slower, Whoa baby take it slow
Take time to learn about yourself and enjoy the journey

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: Afolabi Osinulu, Asa David, Karly Marina Loaiza, Kevin Arcilla, Kyle D Branham

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