February 2019 saw the release of Kehlani’s third mixtape While We Wait, which served as a prelude to what would be their second album It Was Good Until It Wasn’t. The highly-anticipated album was released on May 8, 2020 to positive reception, with the album cover and music videos being shot in their home due to the COVID-19 pandemic at the time.
On April 29, 2022, Kehlani released their third album Blue Water Road, with features from Blxst, Justin Bieber, Syd, Jessie Reyez, Ambré and Thundercat.
Grieving
Kehlani Lyrics
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I've reached a point, it's like I beg for it
I give my sweat and tears, damn, I bled for it
No one would bet that you would lose me like that
No one would guess I had the strength to fall back
Now all I want is peace and quiet
For peace of mind, yeah
While I'm grievin', oh, oh
Grievin' us
I'm still grievin', oh, oh
Grievin' us
The option was to stay and ride
Or to let it die
I picked a side, now I'm just grievin', oh, oh
Grievin' us
You just can't slow it down, drink too much, can't pour it out
It's a merry-go-round from sun-up to sundown
You want me to stay here, mother all your sons now
This shit ain't no fun now, I just think it's funny how
Funny how you made me feel that
Turn around and made me feel bad
Name a bitch patient like that
Name a bitch to cater like that
Now all I want is peace and quiet
For peace of mind, yeah
Need some time, yeah, yeah
While I'm grievin', oh, oh
Grievin' us
I'm still grievin', oh, oh
Grievin' us
Well, I can understand how you
Would be attracted to me
Me, an ashtray for your habits
You, a moon to my sea
Well, me, the juice to your squeeze
And you, a stone I would keep
In the best room of the palace
And pretend it could weep
No one has ever given so many chances as I have (no one has ever)
No one has ever given as many chances as I have
(Well, I'm grievin', oh, oh)
Grievin' us
I'm still grievin', oh, oh
Grievin' us
I'm grievin', oh, oh
(Grievin' us)
I'm still grievin', oh, oh
Grievin' us
In "Grieving," Kehlani speaks about her pain and the difficulty of moving on from a toxic relationship. She wants peace and solitude to heal her mind while grieving the loss of the relationship. The lyrics represent the contradiction between the desire to fight for love and the need to end a toxic relationship. Kehlani feels betrayed and angry at the toxic partner who made her feel like she was the problem in the relationship, and she is also grieving for the moments that once made her happy. She thought she had given her all to the relationship and yet lost everything. The song is about her coming to terms with the end of the relationship and the realization that sometimes it's better to let go.
A notable aspect of the song is the collaboration between Kehlani and James Blake. The beautiful melody and the slow tempo set the mood for a somber and reflective song. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm still grievin' us," emphasizing the emotional weight and the complexity of the situation. Overall, "Grieving" is a cathartic reminder that sometimes we have to let go of what's toxic in our lives to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Askin' for space, I give my leg for it
I am willing to sacrifice a part of myself just to get some space
I've reached a point, it's like I beg for it
I am at a point where I desperately need space and I am begging for it
I give my sweat and tears, damn, I bled for it
I have put so much effort into getting the space that I need
No one would bet that you would lose me like that
No one could have guessed that you would push me away like this
No one would guess I had the strength to fall back
No one would have guessed that I would be strong enough to walk away
Now all I want is peace and quiet
All I desire now is some peace and quiet
For peace and mind, yeah
Peace and time, yeah, yeah
I need some time and space to heal and find peace of mind
While I'm grievin' uh, oh
Grievin' us
I'm still grievin' uh, oh
Grievin' us
I am still mourning the loss of what we had
The option was to stay and ride
Or to let it die
I picked a side, now I'm just grievin' uh, oh
Grievin' us
I had to make a choice between fighting for our relationship or letting it die, and now I am grieving the outcome
You just can't slow it down, drink too much, can't pour it out
It's a merry-go-round from sun-up to sundown
You want me to stay here, mother all your sons now
This shit ain't no fun now, I just think it's funny how
Funny how you made me feel that
Turn around and made me feel bad
Name a bitch patient like that
Name a bitch to cater like that
Our relationship was like a never-ending cycle of drama and chaos, and it's not fun anymore. It's ironic how you could make me feel good and then just as easily make me feel bad. I was patient and accommodating, but it wasn't enough for you
Well, I can understand how you
Would be attracted to me
Me, an ashtray for your habits
You, a moon to my sea
Well, me, the juice to your squeeze
And you a stone I would keep
In the best room of the palace
And pretend it could weep
I understand why you were attracted to me, I was a perfect complement to your personality. I was there to indulge your habits, and you were there to bring light into my life. You were my rock, and I was your support system. But in the end, it was just a facade
No one has ever given so many chances as I have (no one has ever)
No one was ever given as many chances as I have
I have given you countless opportunities to make things right and fix our relationship, but it seems like it was never enough
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Jahaan Sweet, James Blake, Johann Deterville, Kehlani Parrish, Khristopher Riddick-Tynes, Leon Thomas, Matthew Samuels
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@playonwords83
Askin' for space, I give my leg for it
I've reached a point, it's like I beg for it
I give my sweat and tears, damn, I bled for it
No one would bet that you would lose me like that
No one would guess I had the strength to fall back
Now all I want is peace and quiet...
Damn I felt that
@MsEdamm
2:00 You can tell this is James, such a poet <3
Well, I can understand how you
Would be attracted to me
Me, an ashtray for your habits
You, a moon to my sea
Well, me, the juice to your squeeze
And you a stone I would keep
In the best room of the palace
And pretend it could weep
@chej.2296
Idk who needs to hear this... but it’s okay to grieve what could’ve been... what would’ve been, what was...take your time, feel your feelings. Just don’t stay there.
@nicolemckay6129
Just don't stay there😭 ughhh I felt that!
@DeniseSantos-qe5ee
Facts
@rangitanegreen5128
Thankyou. Enjoy your time
@malonnajones7297
Thank you!
@iamdenaya
thank you <3
@missssssgd
Grieving someone who is still alive is absolutely a mindfuck & a heartache on crack
@briannejenkins8429
💔💔💔
@indigokid7565
💔💔💔
@besamicu1o
i had just seen a tweet saying the same thing b4 i came to this song… it truly is 💔