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.
n*****
Kehlani Lyrics
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Sometimes it's just so damn fast
I'm not dumb, no I'm not dumb
I know exactly what went wrong in my past
So caught up
In what I thought it all should be
I'm locked up
So tired of losing parts of me
Na na na na na na na na na
Niggas gon' always be niggas
Can't afford to give my heart to these niggas
Ain't got time to lose my mind to these niggas
I'm not yours, never was and
I really just can't be mad
I'm the one, I know, I'm the one
And I'm completely fine with everything that I am
Too damn strong
To let you get the best of me
Took way too long
To find the light inside of me
Fuck all these niggas
Na na na na na na na na na (oh na na)
Niggas gon' always be niggas
Can't afford to give my heart to these niggas
Ain't got time to lose my mind to these niggas
Niggas, niggas gon' be niggas
Walkin' 'round so small but actin' like they're bigger
Actin' so damn bitter, lettin' go of their temper
I ain't got the time so I'll crop that ass out that picture
I'd be mad if I stayed true, it ain't in me to play you
If I took you down, yeah you can't talk shit cause I fed you
You was lost and I led you, a part of me, boy I bled you
Thought you was the one but you actin' like one of these niggas
Na na na na na na na na na (oh na na)
Niggas gon' always be niggas
Hey yeah, can't afford to give my heart to these niggas
Yeah, yeah, ain't got time to lose my mind to these niggas, yeah yeah
The lyrics to Kehlani's song "n*****" speak to the artist's experiences with failed relationships and the men who have come and gone in her life. In the first verse, Kehlani acknowledges her youth and impulsivity, but also asserts her intelligence and self-awareness. She recognizes the patterns of her past relationships and how they have caused her to lose pieces of herself, and expresses frustration with how many men seem to fit into the same toxic mold. The chorus serves as a powerful refrain, repeating the phrase "niggas gon' always be niggas" and emphasizing that Kehlani will not give her heart or sanity away to any man who isn't worth it.
The second verse delves deeper into some of the behaviors that Kehlani has experienced in her relationships. She calls out men who act small or bitter, or who can't control their temper. She also addresses the idea of "playing" someone, asserting that it's not in her nature to deceive someone even if they've hurt her in the past. Throughout the song, Kehlani's voice is strong and self-assured, conveying a sense of personal power and resilience even in the face of heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm young, I be sprung and
I am youthful and easily infatuated
Sometimes it's just so damn fast
Romantic relationships move too quickly
I'm not dumb, no I'm not dumb
I am intelligent and aware of my situation
I know exactly what went wrong in my past
I understand my previous mistakes in relationships
So caught up
Incredibly focused on romantic relationships
In what I thought it all should be
Bound by unrealistic expectations of what relationships should be
I'm locked up
Frustrated and stuck in this cycle of relationships
So tired of losing parts of me
Exhausted from giving too much of myself in past relationships
To all these niggas
To all men who have mistreated me in relationships
Niggas gon' always be niggas
Men will always behave like men, often prioritizing their own desires above others
Can't afford to give my heart to these niggas
I cannot risk giving my love and trust to men who do not value me
Ain't got time to lose my mind to these niggas
I do not have the emotional energy to invest in men who will not reciprocate
I'm not yours, never was and
I am an independent individual who cannot be controlled or owned by anyone else
I really just can't be mad
I do not hold any resentment towards you
I'm the one, I know, I'm the one
I am confident in myself and my abilities
And I'm completely fine with everything that I am
I am content with who I am as a person
Too damn strong
I possess a great deal of strength and resilience
To let you get the best of me
I refuse to allow you to manipulate or control me
Took way too long
It took me too much time to realize my worth
To find the light inside of me
To discover my own value and self-worth
Fuck all these niggas
I am done with all men who have mistreated me in relationships
Niggas, niggas gon' be niggas
Men will always act in ways that benefit themselves, often at the expense of others
Walkin' 'round so small but actin' like they're bigger
Men often project a false sense of confidence and superiority despite their insecurities
Actin' so damn bitter, lettin' go of their temper
Men often become angry and resentful when their desires are not met
I ain't got the time so I'll crop that ass out that picture
I do not have the patience to deal with men who are not worth my time
I'd be mad if I stayed true, it ain't in me to play you
If I continued to be loyal to you, I would be upset with myself for not respecting my own worth
If I took you down, yeah you can't talk shit cause I fed you
If I had a physical relationship with you, you have no right to speak negatively about me because I still showed you kindness
You was lost and I led you, a part of me, boy I bled you
I helped you when you were vulnerable and gave you a part of myself, but you took advantage of me and hurt me
Thought you was the one but you actin' like one of these niggas
I had high hopes for a relationship with you, but your behavior was disappointing and demonstrated the same negative traits as other men
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@olaotis7867
this being the only video we still have of this masterpiece
@briannaamichelle
Plzz thank you for preserving this gem of a song now that its not on spottily😭
@Allaboutme000
I have it u want it ?
@TheMeandyou055
could u send it to mee to :(@@Allaboutme000
@msdanielle2005
@@Allaboutme000I do! 👋🏽
@2hottsubliminals75
@@Allaboutme000 I dooooo
@LADI3SwaGG
@@Allaboutme000please send it to me
@More.Gigi.Please
I cannot find the song anywhere. What the hell??? It completely disappeared from my playlist this is my national anthem wtf kehlani
@lanni1534
literally
@shoaballo641
I think she removed the song from all her platforms due to her not wanting to say the n word anymore which is understandable but I want the song back 😭