February 2019 saw the release of Kehlaniβs third mixtape While We Wait, which served as a prelude to what would be their second album It Was Good Until It Wasnβt. 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, AmbrΓ© and Thundercat.
Hold Me By The Heart
Kehlani Lyrics
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Wasn't sure I'd be okay again
Didn't know how to take flight
Wings broken couldn't seem to bend
Somehow you came and like the wind, and picked me up for good
And now I know what I have missed, I've been thinking that you should
Help me learn to stand
Lift me from the ground and
Use your hands
To hold me by the heart
Tell me I'll be whole again
Hold me by the heart
Tell me it will never end
'Cause I've begun to think that
I was nothing short of broken
So baby, hold me by the heart (hold me by the heart)
Help me fly again
Always read all the fairytales
Always knew that it would come
Through the pain I convinced myself
"It's only magical for some"
Somehow you came and like a prince and picked me up for good
And now I know what I have missed, I'm thinking that you should
Just pick up the pieces
Help me learn to stand
Lift me from the ground and
Use your hands
To hold me by the heart
Tell me I'll be whole again
And hold me by the heart
Tell me it will never end
'Cause I've begun to think that
I was nothing short of broken
So baby, hold me by the heart (hold me by the heart)
Help me fly again
(Pick up the pieces)
(Help me learn to stand)
Help me learn to stand
(Lift me from the ground and)
(Use your hands) Use your hands
(Pick up the pieces) Hey
(Help me learn to stand)
Help me learn to stand
(Lift me from the ground and)
(Use your hands) Use your hands
Use your hands
(Hold me by the heart)
Woo woo oh!
Hold me by the heart
Tell me it would never end
'Cause I've begun to think that
I was nothing short of broken
So hold me by the heart (hold me by the heart)
Help me fly again
The song "Hold Me By The Heart" by Kehlani is a track about the restoration of one's hope and belief in love after going through a rough patch. Initially, the singer was uncertain about being able to piece herself together after the challenges that she has faced in a previous relationship that has left her feeling broken. However, she found hope and healing through a new relationship. This person acted like a savior, who would come and lift her up, holding her by the heart so she may feel whole again. The lyrics illustrate that love can heal hearts, and it can give the courage to learn to stand tall once more.
The lyrics begin with the singer's admission of uncertainty and doubt, which is excellently brought out in the line, "Wasn't sure I'd be alright, wasn't sure I'd be okay again." She compares herself to a bird with broken wings that couldn't seem to fly, but somehow someone came to rescue her just as the wind would lift a bird. Fairy-tale references are frequent in the song, and the singer explains that in her childhood, she always believed in them, but at some point, she lost faith as life became harder. However, her new partner is her prince charming, the savior who has come to take her pain and make her whole again.
In summary, "Hold Me By The Heart" is a powerful love song that illustrates that love can heal broken hearts, restore hope, and give the courage to stand tall again. It speaks to individuals who've experienced heartbreak and self-doubt, helping them trust in love once again.
Line by Line Meaning
Wasn't sure I'd be alright
I didn't believe I could recover when I was feeling down
Wasn't sure I'd be okay again
I didn't think I could be happy again after feeling so low
Didn't know how to take flight
I felt stuck and didn't know how to move forward
Wings broken couldn't seem to bend
I felt incapable of change or progress due to my struggles
Somehow you came and like the wind, and picked me up for good
You came into my life unexpectedly and lifted me out of my despair
And now I know what I have missed, I've been thinking that you should
You've helped me see the positive things in life that I had been missing out on
Pick up the pieces
Help me gather the fragments of my life
Help me learn to stand
Assist me in getting back on my feet and regaining stability
Lift me from the ground and
Elevate me from my low point
Use your hands
Be there for me and support me in a tangible way
To hold me by the heart
Hold me emotionally and mentally as well as physically
Tell me I'll be whole again
Assure me that I can be complete and content once more
Tell me it will never end
Promise me that your support is unwavering and permanent
'Cause I've begun to think that I was nothing short of broken
I felt like I was beyond repair and worthless
So baby, hold me by the heart (hold me by the heart)
Partner with me emotionally to overcome my pain
Help me fly again
Encourage and inspire me to achieve things I never thought were possible
Always read all the fairytales
I clung to stories that I thought were too good to be true
Always knew that it would come
I held onto the hope that a happy ending was possible for me too
Through the pain I convinced myself
I convinced myself that happiness and fulfillment were only for other people
"It's only magical for some"
I felt like I was not one of the lucky ones who get to live a happy life
Somehow you came and like a prince and picked me up for good
You arrived like a hero and showed me that I was capable of living a fulfilling life
Woo woo oh!
Vocals expressing feelings of joy and relief
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kehlani Parrish, Autoro Whitfield, Andrew Wansel, Warren Felder
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse 1]
Wasn't sure I'd be alright
Wasn't sure I'd be okay again
Didn't know how to take flight
Wings broken couldn't seem to bend
[Pre-Chorus]
Somehow you came and like the wind
And picked me up for good
And now I know what I have missed
I've been thinking that you should
[Chorus]
Pick up the pieces
Help me learn to stand
Lift me from the ground and use your hands
To hold me by the heart
Tell me I'll be whole again
Hold me by the heart
Tell me it will never end
'Cause I've begun to think that
I was nothing short of broken
So baby, hold me by the heart (hold me by the heart)
Help me fly again
[Verse 2]
Always read all the fairytales
Always knew that it would come
Through the pain I convinced myself
"It's only magical for some"
[Pre-Chorus]
Somehow you came and like a prince
And picked me up for good
And now I know what I have missed
I'm thinking that you should
[Chorus]
Just pick up the pieces
Help me learn to stand
Lift me from the ground and use your hands
To hold me by the heart
Tell me I'll be whole again
And hold me by the heart
Tell me it will never end
'Cause I've begun to think that
I was nothing short of broken
So baby, hold me by the heart (hold me by the heart)
Help me fly again
[Outro]
(Pick up the pieces)
(Help me learn to stand)
Help me learn to stand
(Lift me from the ground and)
(use your hands) Use your hands
(Pick up the pieces) Hey
(Help me learn to stand)
Help me learn to stand
(Lift me from the ground and)
(use your hands) Use your hands
Use your hands
(Hold me by the heart)
(Hold me by the heart) Hold me by the heart
Tell me it would never end
'Cause I've begun to think that
I was nothing short of broken
So hold me by the heart
Help me fly again
@DeshaunJordan
When u supposed to be studying but Kehlani's more important!!
@kaylam9881
I can relate rn, this algebra can wait! πβ€οΈ
@KG-er4zw
My life right now β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
@confidencenkuna1233
thank god im not the only one
@martina5537
Why not study while listening to Kehlani? :)
@kristiatupas2157
me right now lol π
@ninam.6997
HELP I'M ALREADY ADDICTED TO THE ENTIRE ALBUM
@graphitblossom9849
same here
@jalendingo944
graphitblossom
@hklover233
Nina M. Haha same π