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.
Little Story
Kehlani Lyrics
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I ain't come through, but that's why I ain't promise (promise)
You got a face that I couldn't lie to
Light blue lights in your white room
And you're fine too, ooh-oh
Oh yeah, I want you to do it again
I want you to pick up the pen and write me into your story
Tryna meet you at the altar
Workin' on bein' softer, ooh-ooh-ooh
'Cause you are a dream to me
Ooh-oh-ooh, ooh-oh-ooh
It's in the way you see through me
Ooh-oh-ooh, ooh-oh-ooh
Still mad I hit the dash on ya
After wearin' you down, right to the last of ya
I was movin' just maybe a little fast for ya
Just tell me it belongs in the past
'Cause you gotta face that I could run from
Heartbreak, Taurus, I'm a shy girl
But you're not one, ooh-ooh
Oh yeah, I want you to do it again
I want you to love me again and complete our little story (story)
We got one hell of a story, you're a hell of an author
You swear I'd leave you at the altar
Workin' on bein' softer, ooh-ooh-oh
You always been a dream to me
Ooh-oh-ooh, ooh-oh-ooh
It's in the way you see through me
Ooh-oh-ooh, ooh-oh-ooh
(Ah-ah-ah)
(Ah-ah-ah)
In the song "Little Story" by Kehlani, the artist opens up about her past mistakes and how they have affected her relationship with her partner. The opening lines, "Wouldn't say I'm a liar, but I'm not always honest / I ain't come through, but that's why I ain't promise" reveals her admission to having been misleading and untruthful with her partner, which led to her failing to keep her promises. Despite these shortcomings, Kehlani is in awe of her partner's beauty and the emotions she feels for them. She sings in admiration, "You got a face that I couldn't lie to / Light blue lights in your white room / And you're fine too, ooh-oh."
The chorus of the song expresses Kehlani's desire to make things right with her partner and move towards a brighter future in their relationship. She wishes for them to work out their issues and continue writing their story together, as they have a special connection that she cannot let go of. Kehlani refers to her partner as a "dream" and admires the way they understand her and see through her façade. She sings, " 'Cause you are a dream to me / Ooh-oh-ooh, ooh-oh-ooh / It's in the way you see through me / Ooh-oh-ooh, ooh-oh-ooh."
Towards the end of the song, Kehlani apologizes for her previous mistakes and asks for forgiveness. She admits that she has been hurt in the past and struggles with vulnerability, but she is willing to work on herself to become a better partner. The lyrics, "Workin' on bein' softer, ooh-ooh-ooh" highlights her determination to improve herself to sustain a healthy and happy relationship with her partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Wouldn't say I'm a liar, but I'm not always honest (honest)
I can't be classified as a liar, but I don't always reveal the truth
I ain't come through, but that's why I ain't promise (promise)
I didn't show up, but that's because I didn't make any promises
You got a face that I couldn't lie to
Light blue lights in your white room
And you're fine too, ooh-oh
Your face is so sincere that I can't lie to you. Your white room with light blue lights is so calming, and you're also good-looking.
Oh yeah, I want you to do it again
I want you to pick up the pen and write me into your story
You know I love a story, only when you're the author
Tryna meet you at the altar
Workin' on bein' softer, ooh-ooh-ooh
I want you to write me into your life story again, since you're the only person whose stories I adore. I'm trying to be gentler because I want to marry you someday.
'Cause you are a dream to me
Ooh-oh-ooh, ooh-oh-ooh
It's in the way you see through me
Ooh-oh-ooh, ooh-oh-ooh
You are everything I've ever wanted in my dreams. You have the ability to understand me without me even having to say anything.
Still mad I hit the dash on ya
After wearin' you down, right to the last of ya
I was movin' just maybe a little fast for ya
Just tell me it belongs in the past
'Cause you gotta face that I could run from
Heartbreak, Taurus, I'm a shy girl
But you're not one, ooh-ooh
I'm still sorry for hurting you and leaving you behind. I was overwhelmed and didn't realize how quickly I was moving. Please confirm that we can put it all behind us. I'm afraid of getting hurt because of my Taurus zodiac sign, but you're not someone I need to be scared of.
Oh yeah, I want you to do it again
I want you to love me again and complete our little story (story)
We got one hell of a story, you're a hell of an author
You swear I'd leave you at the altar
Workin' on bein' softer, ooh-ooh-oh
I'm asking you to love me again and continue our love story. Our story is amazing, and you've played a significant role in making it so. You believe I would leave you, but I'm working to become more vulnerable and committed.
You always been a dream to me
Ooh-oh-ooh, ooh-oh-ooh
It's in the way you see through me
Ooh-oh-ooh, ooh-oh-ooh
You've always felt like a dream to me, and I'm constantly in awe of how well you understand me.
(Ah-ah-ah)
(Ah-ah-ah)
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew Wansel, Daniel Klein, Kehlani Parrish, Matt Campfield, Wesley Singerman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rudy Vespuce
[Verse 1]
Wouldn't say I'm a liar, but I'm not always honest
I ain't come through, but that's why I ain't promise
You got a face that I couldn't lie to
Light blue lights in a white room
And you're fine too, ooh, ooh-ooh, oh, oh
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, yeah, I want you to do it again
I want you to pick up the pen and write me into your story
You know I love a story, only when you're the author
Tryna meet you at the altar
Workin' on bein' softer
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh
[Chorus]
'Cause you are a dream to me
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, oh, ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, oh, ooh
Seen the way you see through me
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, oh, ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, oh, ooh
[Verse 2]
Still mad I hit the dash on you
After wearin' you down right to the last of you
I was movin' just maybe a little fast for you
Just tell me it belongs in the past
'Cause you gotta face that I couldn't run from
Heartbreak, Taurus, I'm a shy girl
But you're not one, ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, oh
Pre-Chorus]
Oh, yeah, I want you to do it again
I want you to love me again and complete our little story (Story)
We got one hell of a story, you're a hell of an author
You swear I leave you at the altar
Workin' on bein' softer
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, oh, woah
[Chorus]
You always been a dream to me
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, oh, ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, oh, ooh
It's in the way you see through me
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, oh, ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, oh, ooh
Imani M
Lyrics:
wouldn’t say i’m a liar
but im not always honest
i ain’t come through
but that’s why i ain’t promise
you got a face that i could lie to
light blue lights in your white room
and you’re fine too (ooh)
oh yeah
i want you to do it again
i want you to pick up the pen
and write me into your story
you know i love a story
only when you’re the author
trynna meet you at the altar
working on being softer (oooh)
cause you are a dream, to me
oooh oooh
it’s in the way you see through me
oooh oooh
still mad i hit the dash on you
after wearing you down
right till the last of ya
i was moving just maybe
a little fast for ya
just tell me it belongs in the past
cause you got a face that i could run from
heartbreak targets in my shotgun
but you’re not one (ooh)
oh yeah
i want you to do it again
i want you to love me again
and complete our little story
we got when hell of a story
you’re a hell of an author
you swear i’ll leave you at the altar
working on being softer (ooh)
you’ve always been a dream to me
oooh oooh
it’s in the way you see through me
oooh oooh
keh came THRU wit this one! 😍
loving her exploring in her artistic journey but keeping the signature strong pen game and killa videos!
LOVVVVINNNN the GROWTH😫 can tell they’re actually happy these days, the glow don’t lie!
BWR keh in a much better place, makin better choices (esp relationships) than IWGUIW keh ❤️❤️❤️
love to see it n already know im gonna love the album!
crazy love for them !!! ❤️
Kehlani
A song and video I really care about. Enjoy it! It's an honor to share it with you 💙#BlueWaterRoad
Endeah Dillard
Yesss love you kehlani 💓 ❤️ 💖 I love this song I wanna be a singer like u
Jordan Smith
My new favorite song
Wellington S
Beautiful ❤❤
Jo Oliver
You're a dream to me 🤎🔥
Brandon Smith
U the 🐐 wifey
sussy
True fact: Everyone agrees that Kehlani is melting everyone's heart with her songs
Mx. Montgomery
This aged well
Nia Dixon
Totally agree
Inouske hashibira
But I melt in her Gucci. 😁🙂❤️🔥🔥😎👅