Serial Lover
Kehlani Lyrics


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I think I'm addicted to romance
Showing my whole hands
Laying my cards out flat
I say, wear my heart on my sleeve
If you fuckin' with me
Anything I'll ever take back
I think I should be single
For a while
It's getting a little wild
Know when to slow down
Probably best I'm single (uh)
To get in my zone now
To stay in my zone, oh

Lord knows
My intentions are pure and my heart full of gold, oh
Lord knows
My intentions are pure, but my habits are cold

Love hard, fuck harder
Serial lover, serial lover
Love hard, fuck harder
Serial lover, need to recover

I got bodies I'ma take to the grave
I got girls I wanna give my last name
No regrets, don't got no shame
Playin' no games, playin' my way

Only wake me up if you can take that shit
Understand you're entering at your own risk
I want those nights I won't forget
Nights I can't run back with people I won't miss

Oh, why? Lord knows (Lord knows)
My intentions are pure and my heart full of gold
Oh, Lord knows
My intentions are pure, but my habits are cold

Love hard, fuck harder
Serial lover, serial lover
Love hard, fuck harder
Serial lover, need to recover

I got bodies I'ma take to the grave
I got girls I wanna give my last name




No regrets, don't got no shame
Playin' no games, playin' my way

Overall Meaning

The song Serial Lover by Kehlani is about the singer's struggle with her addiction to romance and her fear of being alone. In the first verse, she admits that she lays her cards out flat and shows her whole hand when it comes to relationships. She wears her heart on her sleeve and never takes back anything she's given to her lovers. However, she also acknowledges that it's probably best for her to be single for a while, as things are getting a little wild and she needs to slow down. She wants to stay in her own zone and focus on herself, rather than getting caught up in serial dating and potentially losing herself.


In the chorus, Kehlani sings about the conflict between her pure intentions and her cold habits. She loves hard but also has a tendency to move on quickly, earning her the label of a serial lover. She needs to recover from this addiction and take the time to heal and learn to love herself.


The second verse reinforces Kehlani's addiction to romance, as she speaks of the bodies she will take to the grave and the girls she wants to give her last name to. She has no regrets and plays by her own rules, never looking back at the people she's left behind. However, even though she knows her intentions are pure, she also recognizes that her habits are cold and she needs to work on herself before she can truly be happy in a relationship.


Overall, the song captures the struggle of anyone who has ever felt like they are addicted to love and relationships, constantly seeking validation from others instead of learning to love themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

I think I'm addicted to romance
I have a strong, possibly unhealthy attachment to the idea of love and relationships.


Showing my whole hands
I am very open and honest about my feelings and intentions.


Laying my cards out flat
I am being completely transparent and honest about my thoughts and emotions.


I say, wear my heart on my sleeve
I express my emotions openly and without reservation.


If you fuckin' with me
If you are involved with me romantically.


Anything I'll ever take back
I stand by everything I say and do in a relationship.


I think I should be single
I believe it would be best for me to be unattached to anyone romantically.


For a while
Temporarily, but for a significant period of time.


It's getting a little wild
Things are getting out of control.


Know when to slow down
Recognize when things are moving too fast and take a step back.


Probably best I'm single (uh)
It would likely be most beneficial for me to not be in a relationship.


To get in my zone now
To focus on myself and my personal growth.


To stay in my zone, oh
To maintain my focus on myself and my goals.


Lord knows
I know and am aware that...


My intentions are pure and my heart full of gold, oh
I have good, genuine intentions and a kind heart.


My intentions are pure, but my habits are cold
While I mean well, my actions and behaviors may not always align with my intentions.


Love hard, fuck harder
I put a lot of passion and intensity into my relationships, emotionally and physically.


Serial lover, serial lover
I have a pattern of being in multiple relationships and moving quickly from one to another.


Love hard, fuck harder
I am very intense and passionate in my romantic relationships, both emotionally and physically.


Serial lover, need to recover
I recognize that my constant jumping from relationship to relationship is unhealthy and I need to take a break and work on myself.


I got bodies I'ma take to the grave
I have had multiple sexual partners that I will always remember and cherish.


I got girls I wanna give my last name
I have had multiple serious relationships and have considered committing to those partners for life.


No regrets, don't got no shame
I do not feel guilty or ashamed about my past relationships and sexual experiences.


Playin' no games, playin' my way
I am not interested in playing games in relationships and want to do things on my own terms.


Only wake me up if you can take that shit
Only pursue a relationship with me if you are willing and capable of handling my intense emotions and past experiences.


Understand you're entering at your own risk
Be aware that engaging in a relationship with me comes with potential risks and difficulties.


I want those nights I won't forget
I desire passionate and memorable experiences in my relationships.


Nights I can't run back with people I won't miss
I want to make lasting memories with people who are important to me and that I care about.


Oh, why? Lord knows (Lord knows)
I wonder why things are the way they are, and I am cognizant of the potential reasons for them.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jahan Sweet, Johann Deterville, Kehlani Ashley Parrish, Matthew Samuels, Michael Samuels, Vianey Emmanuel Mfuamba

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@demilovato6823

The lyrics: I think I'm addicted to romance
Showing my whole hands
Laying my cards out flat
I say, wear my heart on my sleeve
If you fuckin' with me
Anything I'll ever take back
I think I should be single
For a while
It's getting a little wild
Know when to slow down
Probably best I'm single (Uh)
To get in my zone now
To stay in my zone, oh

[Pre-Chorus]
Lord knows
My intentions are pure and my heart full of gold, oh
Lord knows
My intentions are pure, but my habits are cold

[Chorus]
Love hard, fuck harder
Serial lover, serial lover
Love hard, fuck harder
Serial lover, need to recover
Post-Chorus]
I got bodies I'ma take to the grave
I got girls I wanna give my last name
No regrets, don't got no shame (No shame)
Playin' no games, play my way

[Verse 2]
Only wake me up if you can take that shit
Understand you're entering at your own risk
I want those nights I won't forget
Nights I can't run back with people I won't miss

[Pre-Chorus]
Oh why, Lord knows (Lord knows)
My intentions are pure and my heart full of gold
Oh, Lord knows
My intentions are pure, but my habits are cold

[Chorus]
Love hard, fuck harder
Serial lover, serial lover
Love hard, fuck harder
Serial lover, need to recover

[Post-Chorus]
I got bodies I'ma take to the grave
I got girls I wanna give my last name
No regrets, don't got no shame (No shame)
Playin' no games, play my way



@SwaagPrincessV

[Verse 1]
I think I'm addicted to romance
Showing my whole hands
Laying my cards out flat
I say, wear my heart on my sleeve
If you fuckin' with me
Anything I'll ever take back
I think I should be single
For a while
It's getting a little wild
Know when to slow down
Probably best I'm single (Uh)
To get in my zone now
To stay in my zone, oh


[Pre-Chorus]
Lord knows
My intentions are pure and my heart full of gold, oh
Lord knows
My intentions are pure, but my habits are cold


[Chorus]
Love hard, fuck harder
Serial lover, serial lover
Love hard, fuck harder
Serial lover, need to recover


[Post-Chorus]
I got bodies I'ma take to the grave
I got girls I wanna give my last name
No regrets, don't got no shame (No shame)
Playin' no games, play my way


[Verse 2]
Only wake me up if you can take that shit
Understand you're entering at your own risk
I want those nights I won't forget
Nights I can't run back with people I won't miss


[Pre-Chorus]
Oh why, Lord knows (Lord knows)
My intentions are pure and my heart full of gold
Oh, Lord knows
My intentions are pure, but my habits are cold


[Chorus]
Love hard, fuck harder
Serial lover, serial lover
Love hard, fuck harder
Serial lover, need to recover


[Post-Chorus]
I got bodies I'ma take to the grave
I got girls I wanna give my last name
No regrets, don't got no shame (No shame)
Playin' no games, play my way



@genesislitn3241

[LYRICS]
I think I’m addicted to romance
Showing my whole hand
Laying my card out flat
I stay with my heart on my sleeve
If you fucking with me anything ??
I think i should be single
For a while
It’s getting a lil wild
No one to slow it down
Probably best im single
Uh, to get in my zone now to stay in my zone
Lord knows
My intentions are pure and my heart is full of gold
Lord knows
My intentions are pure but my habits are cold
Love hard, fuck harder
Serial lover serial lover
Love hard, fuck harder
Serial lover need to recover
I got bodies imma take to the grave
I got girls i wanna give my last name
No regrets dont got no shame
Play no games play my way
Only wake me up if you can take that shit
Understand you’re answering at your own risk
I want those nights i wont forget
Nights i can’t run back
With people i wont miss
Lord knows my intentions are pure and my heart full of gold
Lord knows my intentions are pure but my habits are cold
Love hard, fuck harder
Serial lover serial lover
Love hard, fuck harder
Serial lover need to recover
I got bodies imma take to the grave
I got girls i wanna give my last name
No regrets don’t got no shame
Play no games play my way

can anybody help me with the lyrics i didn’t get



@Lary06ful

I think I'm addicted to romance
Showing my whole hands
Laying my cards out flat
I say, wear my heart on my sleeve
If you fuckin' with me
Anything I'll ever take back
I think I should be single
For a while
It's getting a little wild
Know when to slow down
Probably best I'm single (Uh)
To get in my zone now
To stay in my zone, oh

Lord knows
My intentions are pure and my heart full of gold, oh
Lord knows
My intentions are pure, but my habits are cold

Love hard, fuck harder
Serial lover, serial lover
Love hard, fuck harder
Serial lover, need to recover

I got bodies I'ma take to the grave
I got girls I wanna give my last name
No regrets, don't got no shame (No shame)
Playin' no games, play my way

Only wake me up if you can take that shit
Understand you're entering at your own risk
I want those nights I won't forget
Nights I can't run back with people I won't miss

Oh why, Lord knows (Lord knows)
My intentions are pure and my heart full of gold
Oh, Lord knows
My intentions are pure, but my habits are cold

Love hard, fuck harder
Serial lover, serial lover
Love hard, fuck harder
Serial lover, need to recover

I got bodies I'ma take to the grave
I got girls I wanna give my last name
No regrets, don't got no shame (No shame)
Playin' no games, play my way

❤ cmon guys



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@wil_francois

‘’Showing my whole hand, laying my cards down flat’’ I think everyone can relate specifically when it comes to love.

@AngelaElikya

No

@shaythareal2382

Nah

@idontgiveaff

Yes

@ojitos4206

😞

@xara_88

Still loving this song 😊
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SHE TAKES HER TIME WITH EVERYTHING. The production, the lyrics, the Vocals, background vocals...🔥🔥 REAL R&B

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Can we take a second to appreciate the beats in this album?

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Anti-vert facts

@lopezleft13

God yes. This outro.

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