The Way
Kehlani Lyrics

I still didn't believe
The singer is expressing doubt or uncertainty about something.

You so damn important
The singer views the person they are singing to as extremely significant and meaningful to them.

Everything you do shows me you know it
The singer believes that the person they are singing to is aware of their own significance and value.

Behind it all you are the motive
The singer believes that the person they are singing to is the driving force or reason behind their actions and decisions.

Don't tell you enough, but baby I'll show it, show it
The singer feels that they do not express their feelings and appreciation for the person they are singing to often enough, but they will demonstrate it through their actions.

He say he the king where he come from
The singer is referring to someone else who claims to be a powerful or influential figure in their own community or circle.

Take a young queen just to know one
The singer suggests that the other person only recognizes the value and worth of someone they can perceive as being equal to them, in this case, a 'young queen.'

So, baby, I'mma drive it like it's stolen
The singer is implying that they will pursue their relationship with the other person passionately and with a sense of urgency, as if they are taking something that does not belong to them (i.e. the other person's love and attention).

I'mma fix it like it's broken
The singer suggests that they will work through any issues or problems in their relationship in order to keep it strong.

We could catch a flight out to London
The singer proposes the idea of traveling to London with the other person.

Go to the mall, spend a lump sum
The singer suggests that they would enjoy going on a shopping trip with the other person and spending a significant amount of money.

They could try to catch up to us
The singer implies that other people may try to follow or emulate their relationship or lifestyle.

But they're too busy making assumptions
The singer suggests that other people are too preoccupied with making assumptions or judgments about them to truly understand their relationship or motivations.

It's the way you walk, the way you talk, babe
The singer is profoundly impacted by the other person's actions and mannerisms, suggesting that they find them extremely attractive or compelling.

It's the way you love, the way you fuck, the way
The singer is also strongly influenced by the other person's intimacy and sexual behavior with them.

It's the way you are, you're a star, babe
The singer believes that the other person is a remarkable or exceptional human being, worthy of admiration and acclaim.

It's the way you, it's the way you
The singer emphasizes that all of these elements add up to make the other person incredibly desirable and important to them.

She said I ain't even make my bed up
The singer is referencing a conversation they had with the other person, where the other person acknowledges that they have not even had the chance to tidy up their bed.

Watch your step, you gon' wake my mama and dad up
The singer is cautioning the other person to be quiet so as not to disturb their parents.

Pssh, girl, didn't I tell you at the damn club?
The singer is recalling a moment at a club where they instructed the other person to be loud and boisterous.

We gon' wake your neighbors
The singer is suggesting that they are going to engage in loud and potentially disruptive behavior with the other person, such as having sex.

Turn your block club to my fan club
The singer implies that their behavior will be so impressive or awe-inspiring that even the other person's neighbors will become fans of theirs.

And that happen so fast
The singer is indicating that their relationship with the other person has progressed rapidly and genuinely.

Damn, I'm glad I strapped up
The singer expresses relief that they used protection during sex, indicating that they were concerned about the possibility of unwanted pregnancy or STD transmission.

Ask her when she finish, if she came
The singer suggests that they will ask the other person if they had an orgasm during sex.

She said I lapped ya, twice
The other person indicates that they had a particularly enjoyable sexual experience with the singer.

Run it back for the door, rematch
The singer suggests that they will have sex again before parting ways.

Flip the crib when we fuck, Remax
The singer is referring to having sex and turning the bedroom upside down, using a real estate term to imply that the other person's house is in chaos after their sexual encounter.

It get hot than a mug, glass cup
The singer suggests that sex with the other person is very intense, using a metaphor to describe the intensity of the intimacy.

You can ask her if I fuck, she gassed, huh
The singer is boasting about their sexual skills and suggesting that the other person would confirm their prowess.

I gotta keep it a secret, I keep a key in my lower pocket
The singer is hiding a secret, possibly indicating that their relationship with the other person is not widely known or approved of by others. They also suggest that they have a key to something valuable or private, indicating that they may have a special connection with the other person.

Inside a register below the lower octave
The singer is using a musical metaphor to describe where they keep their secret key.

Dirty laundry in my closet, they be strung out on the street
The singer is emphasizing that they have personal secrets or problems (i.e. 'dirty laundry') that they keep hidden from others, and that if they were to become public knowledge, they would be shamed or judged by others.

Left to dry with drawers, sheets and no deposit
The singer is continuing the metaphor of 'dirty laundry' and suggesting that they have not properly dealt with their problems or secrets, leaving them unresolved and unaddressed.

But I don't gotta worry, put my hand on your mouth
The singer is indicating that they feel safe and secure with the other person, suggesting that they can express their true selves around them. They also imply that they want to kiss or be intimate with the other person.

Put my hands in your mouth, girl
The singer once again references wanting to be intimate with the other person, using a seductive image of placing their hands in the other person's mouth.

We got plans at my house, you know the way up
The singer indicates that they have plans to spend time with the other person at their home, and that the other person is familiar with how to get there.

This thing we got is crazy
The singer is acknowledging that their relationship with the other person is intense, unexpected, or significant in some way.

Only thing I know is you're my baby
The singer feels a strong and deep attachment to the other person, implied by calling them 'my baby.'

Forever down, I am your lady
The singer is pledging their long-term commitment to the other person, implied by becoming their 'lady.'

Always for sure, never a maybe
The singer is indicating that they are confident and certain in their love and devotion to the other person, using a strong statement of affirmation.

Never met someone who spoke my language
The singer suggests that they have not met anyone who truly understands them or communicates with them on the same level as the other person does.

Never met a nigga done with playin'
The singer is emphasizing that the other person is different from other men they have met, and that they are done with playing games or being insincere.

You the type of nigga make me lane switch
The singer is indicating that the other person is so significant and attractive to them that they would be willing to drastically alter their lifestyle or behavior to be with them.

Hand me the brush and say "paint it"
The singer is using a metaphor to suggest that the other person inspires them to be creative and expressive.

Give me your heart and I hold it
The singer is requesting an emotional commitment from the other person, asking them to trust them with their heart.

Show me your soul and I'll mould it
The singer is suggesting that they can help the other person grow or develop as a person, guiding or shaping their inner self with their love and support.

Baby boy, you gotta be the dopest
The singer is expressing admiration for the other person, possibly indicating that they think highly of their intelligence, talent, or attractiveness.

Gotta be to fuck with the coldest
The singer is suggesting that only someone as strong or impressive as the other person could handle being with someone as emotionally distant or guarded as they are.

It's the way you walk, the way you talk, babe
The singer is reaffirming their attraction to the other person and emphasizing how their actions and mannerisms affect them.

It's the way you love, the way you fuck, the way
The singer is once again emphasizing the influence that the other person's intimacy and sexual behavior has on them.

It's the way you are, you're a star, babe
The singer continues to express their admiration for the other person, suggesting that their personality or character is exceptional.

It's the way you, it's the way you
The singer emphasizes the totality of the other person's impact on them, acknowledging that it is a combination of all of these elements that make them so special and significant.