In 2019, he uploaded his first recorded song ‘smilingdownthephone’, to Soundcloud. From there he begun collaborating with producer, J Moon and officially released the debut track as part of the double-A side ‘two missed calls’, alongside ‘decline.’
Balancing recording music, with schoolwork, Kamal wrote his follow-up single ‘homebody’ during the winter school break. Centered around the mental state of being a recluse, the release timing proved somewhat serendipitous, dropping one week before lockdown was enforced in the UK and becoming an bittersweet anthem to a collective experience of isolation. Launching alongside a video shot by The Rest (the duo behind slowthai’s visuals) the track was streamed over 1 million times in its first month entering the viral charts in the UK, Canada and Australia while selling out three drops of ‘homebody’ tees.
Free Flow
Kamal. Lyrics
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Really don't get no sleep though
I've been outside all week no-
Body on my mind but you
I like details
Like the perfume with the weed smells
Even in the way you speak feels
Heavy on the deja vu
I be so drunk, can't put me on a story
Three nights on stage
You would see me in a grave before you tell me I'm sorry
So you fly out states and you wanna ignore me
These days she stays on the camera like Ciesay so she don't call me
Champagne on free flow
Really don't get no sleep though
I've been outside all week no-
Body on my mind but you
I like details
Like the perfume with the weed smells
Even in the way you speak feels
Heavy on the deja vu
I been up late night for the endorphins
Don't make no sense
Leave me in the past tense and I feel like I'm falling
Used to be the cashmere sheets with the blinds down
Now we don't get no sleep on the road
And we all roll deep on a weekend
But I spend the rest of the week on my own
Champagne running free flow
Really don't get no sleep though
I been outside all week no-
Body on my mind but you
I like details
Like the perfume with the weed smells
Even in the way you speak feels
Heavy on the deja vu
Bright lights
Always got a dark side
I think it's the last time
I fall in love
And I'm a fall guy
Always got my hands tied
Running up a landslide
Watching you go
Champagne running free flow
Really don't get no sleep though
I been outside all week no-
Body on my mind but you
I like details
Like the perfume with the weed smells
Even in the way you speak feels
Heavy on the deja vu
I be so drunk, can't put me on a story
Three nights on stage
You would see me in a grave before you tell me I'm sorry
So you fly out states and you wanna ignore me
These days she stays on the camera like Ciesay so she don't call me
So she don't call me
I was on York Street
I was in downtown
Missing my morphine
Running on empty
Feeling all fucked up
Baby don't tempt me
You know I'm love struck
Used to be the cashmere sheets with the blinds down
Now we don't get no sleep on the road
And we all roll deep on a weekend
But I spend the rest of the week on my own
The lyrics to Kamal.'s song "Free Flow" convey a sense of exhaustion, longing, and a complicated romantic relationship. The opening lines, "Champagne on free flow, Really don't get no sleep though, I've been outside all week, Nobody on my mind but you," suggest a constant state of busyness and perhaps a party lifestyle, with champagne flowing freely but little time for rest. Despite this, the singer's thoughts are consumed by a specific person, indicated by the line "Nobody on my mind but you."
The lyrics also highlight the attention to detail and familiarity that the singer feels towards this person. The mention of liking details, such as the perfume with the smell of weed, and the way she speaks feeling heavy on deja vu, suggests a deep connection and an appreciation for the small things that make this person unique.
The song also touches on the issue of being constantly on the move and the impact it has on relationships. Lines like "Now we don't get no sleep on the road, And we all roll deep on a weekend, But I spend the rest of the week on my own" reveal the singer's struggle to balance his career with his desire for companionship. It implies that even though they may have moments of togetherness on the weekends, the rest of the time, he is alone and longing for their presence.
In the later verses, the lyrics delve into the inner turmoil the singer experiences. The line "Always got a dark side, I think it's the last time, I fall in love" suggests a fear of getting hurt or repeating past mistakes. The mention of being a "fall guy" and feeling tied down further emphasizes this fear. The lyrics capture the conflicting emotions of falling in love while also feeling apprehensive of the potential consequences.
Overall, "Free Flow" is a song that explores themes of exhaustion, longing, and the complexities of romantic relationships, all set against a backdrop of a fast-paced lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
Champagne on free flow
Unlimited supply of champagne
Really don't get no sleep though
Lack of sleep
I've been outside all week no-
Been busy outside
Body on my mind but you
Thinking about you
I like details
Appreciate the small things
Like the perfume with the weed smells
Enjoy the combination of scents
Even in the way you speak feels
The way you talk affects me
Heavy on the deja vu
Feels like I've experienced this before
I be so drunk, can't put me on a story
Too intoxicated to be featured on social media
Three nights on stage
Performing for three consecutive nights
You would see me in a grave before you tell me I'm sorry
I would rather die than hear an apology from you
So you fly out states and you wanna ignore me
You travel to different places and ignore me
These days she stays on the camera like Ciesay so she don't call me
She prioritizes being on camera over contacting me
I been up late night for the endorphins
Staying up late for the rush of endorphins
Don't make no sense
Doesn't make sense
Leave me in the past tense and I feel like I'm falling
Being left behind makes me feel lost
Used to be the cashmere sheets with the blinds down
Used to have luxurious experiences and privacy
Now we don't get no sleep on the road
Lack of sleep due to constant traveling
And we all roll deep on a weekend
A large group of people have fun together on weekends
But I spend the rest of the week on my own
Spending the remaining days alone
Bright lights
Fame and success
Always got a dark side
Having hidden flaws or troubles
I think it's the last time
Believing it's the final chance for love
I fall in love
Falling in love
And I'm a fall guy
Being vulnerable to heartbreak
Always got my hands tied
Feeling restricted or powerless
Running up a landslide
Facing a difficult situation
Watching you go
Witnessing your departure
So she don't call me
She avoids contacting me
I was on York Street
I was in a specific location
I was in downtown
I was in the central area of a city
Missing my morphine
Longing for comfort or escape
Running on empty
Feeling exhausted or without energy
Feeling all fucked up
Feeling emotionally distressed or confused
Baby don't tempt me
Don't make me vulnerable to temptation
You know I'm love struck
You know I'm deeply infatuated
Now we don't get no sleep on the road
Lack of sleep due to constant traveling
And we all roll deep on a weekend
A large group of people have fun together on weekends
But I spend the rest of the week on my own
Spending the remaining days alone
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ED DREWETT, JAY MOONCIE, KAMAL PRESCOD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Xavierpng
this song will blow up for sure🔥
@cristylnicolebernal9361
ariana what r u doin here🤣
@reallyidontknowyou
really
@khadija.hayati
What r u doing here man hhhhhhh
@ronin9687
Now he has xavier’s blessings
@DaltonLayne
Definitely will.
@rawnzzn
the way the lyrics are shown thru the tattoos… crazy. I LOVE THAT
@harshvardhan2839
the love for art
@DaltonLayne
This gone blow up, it's literally the best song I've heard advertised on YouTube out of hundreds over the years.
@DaltonLayne
I had to come back and just say this sounds absolutely amazing... 500M view worthy.