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Kehlani Lyrics

3 AM in Vegas
It's 3 AM in Las Vegas, probably a late night/early morning.

All day, been faded
The singer has been high or drunk all day.

You're on tour, in and out them stadiums
The singer's partner is on tour and performing in large venues.

And there's bitches backstage
There are other women backstage, possibly vying for the partner's attention.

Tryna upstage me
These women are trying to compete with the artist for her partner's attention.

How am I to know what to do?
The singer is unsure of how to handle this situation.

What if you slip up?
The singer is worried that her partner will make a mistake or cheat on her.

What if tequila grab your neck and say, "Don't bitch up"?
Tequila is being personified as something that might make her partner act recklessly or aggressively.

What if you wanna shoot your shot and load the clip up?
The partner might want to pursue something or someone, even if it's not good for their relationship.

Are you scared to lose your queen and gain a bishop?
The artist is a valuable partner, and the partner might lose something if he acts without thinking.

Do I got you way too open to be open?
The singer wonders if she has been too open and allowed her partner to take advantage of her.

Is the lens you see me through just way too focused?
The partner might have an idealized or distorted view of the artist.

What if you're curious and caught up in the moment?
The partner might be tempted to pursue someone or something else because of a temporary attraction or interest.

Can you hold me down when I'm across the ocean?
The singer wonders if her partner can remain loyal and supportive even when they are physically apart.

Can you control it?
The partner needs to be able to control his impulses and not act recklessly or impulsively.

If I'm in AOD
AOD refers to the Allure of Diamonds, a strip club in Las Vegas.

Tryna stay lowkey
The partner is trying to keep a low profile or not draw too much attention to himself.

Shawty so religious way she prayin' on me
Someone is very interested in the partner and is pursuing him despite his attempts to stay low-key.

But if I take her to the private
The partner is considering a more private or intimate setting.

Let her be my pilot
The partner is giving control to the other person, perhaps in a sexual sense.

How should I know what to do?
The partner is unsure how to handle this situation or how it might affect his relationship.

Or do you got me way too open to be open?
The artist wonders if the partner is also allowing himself to be too open to temptation or infidelity.

Is the lens I see you through just way too focused?
The singer is concerned that she might have an unattainable or overly idealized view of her partner.

What if I'm curious and caught up in the moment?
The artist is worried that she might be tempted by someone else or something else, just as her partner is.

Will I mess around when you're across the ocean?
The singer wonders if she can remain faithful or loyal when her partner is not around.

Can I control it? Oh woah
The singer questions whether she can resist temptation or not act impulsively.

Do you got me way too open to be open?
The singer wonders if the partner is allowing himself to be too vulnerable or open to infidelity.

Would I let it twist up all of my emotions?
The artist worries that any temptation might confuse or upset her emotions.

Made it out the mud, but still it's cleanly
The artist has overcome obstacles or challenges but is still doing well now.

Pull up where I'm from and they respect me
The singer is respected in her community or among her peers.

Made some room for you up in the front seat
The singer is moving aside to let her partner take on a bigger role in her life.

Slidin', need one to confide in
The artist wants someone to talk to and understand her.

Then we hear the sirens, grindin'
They are caught up in a difficult or dangerous situation together.

I knew it was all in you
The artist believes in her partner's abilities and character.

When I saw your eyes, then I met your hands
The singer found a connection or spark with her partner through their physical contact or touch.

Lay it on my thigh, you control the cruise
The partner has taken a dominant or leading role, possibly in a sexual sense.

I make you crazy when nobody watchin'
The singer has a strong connection or bond with her partner when they are alone or in private.

I'm out your way and I proceed with caution
The singer is careful not to impose or come on too strong with her partner.

Don't do too much talkin', just lay down that action
The singer is telling her partner to focus on actions, not words.

Know you come off bold, but it's just your passion
The partner might seem confident or aggressive, but it's just their enthusiasm for life or for the artist.

Oh, you're passionate, baby
The artist admires and is attracted to her partner's passion.

Passionate, baby
Repetition of the previous line.

Passionate, baby
Repetition of the previous line.

Passionate, baby
Repetition of the previous line.

It's only your passion how you move by
The partner's passion influences the way they act or move.

You fallin' head over, right outta the sky
The partner is falling in love quickly and completely.

Fatal attraction, you lay down and die
The partner is risking everything for their attraction to the singer.

Know how you get, I know you do it
The artist is familiar with the partner's behavior or tendencies.