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.
get me started
Kehlani Lyrics
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Ended up fussing, can you get up off me?
Gettin' emot-, getting emotional
Gettin' emot-, getting emotional
It ain't been the same between us, what's the disconnection? (Oh, oh)
You need somethin' else, well, maybe she can do it better (better)
I guess, choose peace over stress (oh)
You wanna leave? Be my guest
Pushin' my buttons, you gon' get me started
Call me aggressive, I'm just being honest
Ain't gotta do too much, much, much
And it's just a little too much, much, much (I am too much)
Why you gotta do so much, much (much), much (much)?
You don't gotta so do much, much, much
This ain't no nonchalant
Let's have a heart to heart
Talking 'bout splittin' up
You thinking 'bout givin' up
That's irrever-, that's irreversible
Who gon' get hurt, who gon' get hurt? You don't know
It ain't been the same between us, what's the disconnection? (Oh, oh)
You need somethin' different, maybe she can do it better (yeah, yeah)
I guess, choose peace over stress (oh)
Won't clean up your mess
If you wanna leave, be my guest
Pushin' my buttons, you gon' get me started
Call me aggressive, I'm just being honest
Ain't gotta do too much, much, much
Said, it's just a little too much, much, much (ah, yeah, little too much)
Why you gotta do so much, much (much), much (much)?
You ain't gotta so do much, much, much
Pushin' my buttons, you gon' get me started (started, yeah)
The lyrics to Kehlani and Syd's song "Get Me Started" reflect the struggles of a relationship that has hit a rough patch. The song describes the ups and downs of a couple's passionate love affair that has now lost its spark. The first verse speaks about how their physical intimacy started out soft and gentle before turning into a heated argument where the two can't even stand to be near each other. The chorus mentions how the partner's behavior is putting a strain on the relationship and how they are pushing their significant other's buttons, causing them to lose their cool.
Next, the bridge of the song delves deeper into the state of the relationship. The couple is now talking about splitting up, and the singer is worried about who will get hurt if the relationship ends. The chorus is then repeated, emphasizing the frustration of feeling like their partner is doing too much while not putting in enough effort to fix the problems in the relationship. The song ends with the singer warning their lover that their actions are going to "get me started," which suggests that the relationship is on its last legs.
Overall, the lyrics to "Get Me Started" touch on the complications of love and the difficulty of navigating the emotions of a failing relationship. With its honest portrayal of the struggles of love, the song has resonated with many listeners who have been through similar experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
First we was touching and just kissing softly
Our initial intimacy was gentle and sweet
Ended up fussing, can you get up off me?
But now we argue and I want some space
Gettin' emot-, getting emotional
Our emotions are running high and we're getting upset
It ain't been the same between us, what's the disconnection? (Oh, oh)
Our connection isn't the same, what's going on?
You need somethin' else, well, maybe she can do it better (better)
You want something different, maybe someone else can provide it better
I guess, choose peace over stress (oh)
I'd rather prioritize peace than deal with constant stress
Can't clean up your mess
I can't fix all your problems for you
You wanna leave? Be my guest
If you want to go, I won't stop you
Pushin' my buttons, you gon' get me started
If you continue to annoy me, I'll snap
Call me aggressive, I'm just being honest
I'm not trying to be aggressive, just truthful
Ain't gotta do too much, much, much
You don't need to overcompensate or try so hard
And it's just a little too much, much, much (I am too much)
Your efforts are a bit excessive (and maybe I am too much for you)
Why you gotta do so much, much (much), much (much)?
Why do you feel like you need to do so much to make this work?
This ain't no nonchalant
Our relationship is serious and not something to take lightly
Let's have a heart to heart
Let's have an honest conversation about our situation
Talking 'bout splittin' up
We're discussing the possibility of breaking up
You thinking 'bout givin' up
You're considering giving up on us
That's irrever-, that's irreversible
That decision would be irreversible and permanent
Who gon' get hurt, who gon' get hurt? You don't know
Breaking up will inevitably hurt one or both of us, and it's hard to predict who it will be
Won't clean up your mess
I can't fix everything for you, you need to take responsibility for yourself
If you wanna leave, be my guest
If you want out, then go ahead and go
Pushin' my buttons, you gon' get me started
Continuing to irritate me will lead to a negative reaction from me
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Wansel, Daoud Ayodele Miles Anthony, Destin Devon Conrad, Kehlani Ashley Parrish, Marquavis Goolsby, Rayvn Lean, Sydney Loren Bennett, Zoi Kachet Harris
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Verse 1: Kehlani]
First, we was touchin' and just kissin' softly
Ended up fussing, can you get up off me?
Gettin' emot—, gettin' emotional
Gettin' emot—, gettin' emotional
[Pre-Chorus: Kehlani]
It ain't been the same between us
Where's the disconnection? (Oh, oh)
You need somethin' else
Well, maybe she can do it better (Better)
I guess, choose peace over stress (Oh)
Can't clean up your mess
You wanna leave? Be my guest
[Chorus: Kehlani]
Pushin' my buttons, you gon' get me started
Call me aggressive, I'm just bein' honest
Ain't gotta do too much, much, much
Hey, this is a little too much, much, much (I am too much)
Why you gotta do so much, much (Much), much? (Much)
You don't gotta so do much, much, much
[Verse 2: Syd]
This ain't no nonchalant, let's have a heart to heart
Talkin' 'bout splittin' up, you thinkin' 'bout givin' up
That's irrever—, that's irreversible
Who gon' get hurt, who gon' get hurt? You don't know
[Pre-Chorus: Syd]
It ain't been the same between us
Where's the disconnection? (Oh, oh)
You need somethin' different
Maybe she can do it better (Better)
I guess, choose peace over stress (Oh)
Won't clean up your mess
If you wanna leave, be my guest
[Chorus: Kehlani & Syd]
Pushin' my buttons, you gon' get me started
Call me aggressive, I'm just bein' honest
Ain't gotta do too much, much, much
Swear it's just a little too much, much, much (I am too much)
Why you gotta do so much, much (Much), much? (Much)
You ain't gotta so do much, much, much
[Outro: Kehlani]
Pushin' my buttons, you gon' get me started (Ah)
@human6216
THIS ALBUM IS LITERALLY WHAT I NEED AT THIS MOMENT
@leomcalary7320
Literally me too!
@kickinitwithnicey8022
Literally every album just perfect timing 💙🌊🫶🏽☮️🔥
@julialovexo5174
SAME 😩
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Fr
@Essence.06
me tooooo 😂
@weakassfadestan1681
Different vibe different energy. I feel like she’s at peace with something or someone. This album is therapeutic
@MrBear-gn3ec
Racist
@Locd4life707
Their voices together. They did that!
@MrBear-gn3ec
Lesbo synergy