Altar
Kehlani Lyrics
Fresh white flowers and a new tea light
Nine cups of water, still water
Soon I'll see your face
Don't know why I ever thought you were far away
I shoulda known better
If I set a flame and I call your name
I'll fix you a plate, we can go to dinner
We can share a meal your way
And I'll play you the songs that you used to play
So I put you on the altar
Stay just a little bit longer, whoa
Laid it out for ya
Thought I felt you before
But now you're closer
Closer, whoa
So I put you on the altar
Stay just a little bit longer, whoa
Laid it out for ya
Thought I felt you before
But now you're closer
Closer, whoa, whoa
Holding on to things you told me
Holding on to dreams you showed me
Holding on to anything from you
That you've been leaving here
Now I believe I swear
I can smell your perfume
Picking up your signal like a phone booth
Keeping you alive and I do it 'cause I want to
If I set a flame and I call your name
I'll fix you a plate, we can go to dinner
We can share a meal your way
And I'll play you the songs that you used to play
So I put you on the altar
Stay just a little bit longer, whoa
Laid it out for ya
Thought I felt you before
But now you're closer
Closer, whoa
So I put you on the altar
Stay just a little bit longer, whoa
Laid it out for ya
Thought I felt you before
But now you're closer (now you're closer)
Closer, whoa, whoa (closer)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Wansel, Daoud Anthony, India Perkins, Kehlani Parrish
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After a series of collaborations since the beginning of 2021, Kehlani returned on September 17, 2021 with “Altar”, the lead single from their third studio album "Blue Water Road".
The Oakland native revealed the track in a Twitter post along with a snippet on September 14, a few hours after the album’s announcement. She then expanded in a separate tweet on the single’s meaning, which honors the spirits of their loved ones:
"to all those i have lost Read Full BioAfter a series of collaborations since the beginning of 2021, Kehlani returned on September 17, 2021 with “Altar”, the lead single from their third studio album "Blue Water Road".
The Oakland native revealed the track in a Twitter post along with a snippet on September 14, a few hours after the album’s announcement. She then expanded in a separate tweet on the single’s meaning, which honors the spirits of their loved ones:
"to all those i have lost, all the angels i have gained, all those that walk with me with hands cracking my chest open, this is for you. i love you! 🕯"
In a since-deleted tweet posted on September 14, 2021, Kehlani shared:
"'ALTAR' is dedicated to all those i’ve lost. 2020-2021 was full of gaining angels. full of understanding death. full of growing through grief. full of elevation and honor."
The Oakland native revealed the track in a Twitter post along with a snippet on September 14, a few hours after the album’s announcement. She then expanded in a separate tweet on the single’s meaning, which honors the spirits of their loved ones:
"to all those i have lost Read Full BioAfter a series of collaborations since the beginning of 2021, Kehlani returned on September 17, 2021 with “Altar”, the lead single from their third studio album "Blue Water Road".
The Oakland native revealed the track in a Twitter post along with a snippet on September 14, a few hours after the album’s announcement. She then expanded in a separate tweet on the single’s meaning, which honors the spirits of their loved ones:
"to all those i have lost, all the angels i have gained, all those that walk with me with hands cracking my chest open, this is for you. i love you! 🕯"
In a since-deleted tweet posted on September 14, 2021, Kehlani shared:
"'ALTAR' is dedicated to all those i’ve lost. 2020-2021 was full of gaining angels. full of understanding death. full of growing through grief. full of elevation and honor."
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Hee Young
"Altar"
Fresh white flowers and a new tea light
Nine cups of water, still water
Soon I'll see your face
Don't know why I ever thought you were far away
I shouda known better
If I set a flame and I call your name
I'll fix you a plate, we can go to dinner
We can share a meal your way
And I'll play you the songs that you used to play
So I put you on the altar
Stay just a little bit longer (Whoa)
Laid it out for ya
Thought I felt you before
Now you're closer
Closer (Whoa)
So I put you on the altar
Stay just a little bit longer (Whoa)
Laid it out for ya
Thought I felt you before
Now you're closer
Closer (Whoa, whoa)
Holding on to things you told me
Holding on to dreams you showed me
Holding on to anything from you
That you've been leaving here
Now I believe I swear
I can smell your perfume
Picking up your signal like a phone booth
Keeping you alive and I do it 'cause I want to
If I set a flame and I call your name
I'll fix you a plate, we can go to dinner
We can share a meal your way
And I'll play you the songs that you used to play
So I put you on the altar
Stay just a little bit longer (Whoa)
Laid it out for ya
Thought I felt you before
Now you're closer
Closer (Whoa)
So I put you on the altar
Stay just a little bit longer (Whoa)
Laid it out for ya
Thought I felt you before
Now you're closer
Closer (Whoa, whoa)
A.Toxic Dollie
Fresh white flowers and a new tea light
Nine cups of water, still water
Soon I'll see your face
Don't know why I ever thought you were far away
I shouda known better
If I set a flame and I call your name
I'll fix you a plate, we can go to dinner
We can share a meal your way
And I'll play you the songs that you used to play
So I put you on the altar
Stay just a little bit longer (Whoa)
Laid it out for ya
Thought I felt you before
Now you're closer
Closer (Whoa)
So I put you on the altar
Stay just a little bit longer (Whoa)
Laid it out for ya
Thought I felt you before
Now you're closer
Closer (Whoa, whoa)
Holding on to things you told me
Holding on to dreams you showed me
Holding on to anything from you
That you've been leaving here
Now I believe I swear
I can smell your perfume
Picking up your signal like a phone booth
Keeping you alive and I do it 'cause I want to
If I set a flame and I call your name
I'll fix you a plate, we can go to dinner
We can share a meal your way
And I'll play you the songs that you used to play
So I put you on the altar
Stay just a little bit longer (Whoa)
Laid it out for ya
Thought I felt you before
Now you're closer
Closer (Whoa)
So I put you on the altar
Stay just a little bit longer (Whoa)
Laid it out for ya
Thought I felt you before
Now you're closer
Closer (Whoa, whoa)
Irina Paiuk
Verse 1]
Fresh white flowers and a new tea light
Nine cups of water, still water
Soon I'll see your face
Don't know why I ever thought you were far away
I should've known better
[Pre-Chorus]
If I set a flame and I call your name
I'll fix you a plate, we can go to dinner
We can share a meal your way
And I'll play you the songs that you used to play
[Chorus]
So I put you on the altar, stay just a little bit longer, woah
Laid it out for ya', thought I felt you before
Now you're closer, closer, woah
So I put you on the altar, stay just a little bit longer, woah
Laid it out for ya', thought I felt you before
Now you'rе closer, closer, woah, woah
[Verse 2]
Holdin' on to things you told me
Holdin' on to drеams you showed me
Holdin' on to anything from you
That you've been leaving here
Now I believe I swear
I can smell your perfume
Picking up your signal like a phonebooth
Keeping you alive and I do it 'cause I want to
Pre-Chorus]
If I set a flame and I call your name
I'll fix you a plate, we can go to dinner
We can share a meal your way
And I'll play you the songs that you used to play
[Chorus]
So I put you on the altar, stay just a little bit longer, woah
Laid it out for ya', thought I felt you before
Now you're closer, closer, woah (Now you're closer)
So I put you on the altar, stay just a little bit longer, woah
Laid it out for ya', thought I felt you before
Now you're closer, closer, woah, woah (Closer)
indigo
HERE'S THE LYRIC SO YOU CAN SING ALONG WHILE WATCHING :')
Fresh white flowers and a new tea light
Nine cups of water, still water
Soon I'll see your face
Don't know why I ever thought you were far away
I shouda known better
If I set a flame and I call your name
I'll fix you a plate, we can go to dinner
We can share a meal your way
And I'll play you the songs that you used to play
So I put you on the altar
Stay just a little bit longer (Whoa)
Laid it out for ya
Thought I felt you before
Now you're closer
Closer (Whoa)
(2x)
Holding on to things you told me
Holding on to dreams you showed me
Holding on to anything from you
That you've been leaving here
Now I believe I swear
I can smell your perfume
Picking up your signal like a phone booth
Keeping you alive and I do it 'cause I want to
If I set a flame and I call your name
I'll fix you a plate, we can go to dinner
We can share a meal your way
And I'll play you the songs that you used to play
So I put you on the altar
Stay just a little bit longer (Whoa)
Laid it out for ya
Thought I felt you before
Now you're closer
Closer (Whoa)
(2x)
Jzon Azari
She just brings something so different and I appreciate that.
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Ashlee Garcia
They way we see Kehlani grow as a person her healing journey she’s happier than ever and I’m here to see it she’s glowing and growing. 🥺
A G.
James Blake is Kehlani's father too
Alysia Williams
YES, ma'am all the way through to the high heavens!
njeri allen
This song brings tears to my eyes. It’s beautiful and the more you listen the more you feel what she’s saying and makes you think about a loved one. Definitely hit me different when I watched the video. I could not hold not one tear back or get through the first half. The footprints is what did it lol I’ve been listening to this since she dropped it.