Jealous
Kehlani feat. Lexii Alijai Lyrics
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Or you should hide it in yo' pockets until you get home
Don't wanna see no tweets about the night we shared
Don't wanna hear your reasons for it, baby, I don't care
You and I both know, I'm not just anybody
And I regret bringing yo' ass to all those afterparties
You enjoyed yourself too much and you ain't barely started
I just can't invest in shit to end up broken-hearted
You stay taking pictures, pictures
Just to show them to your bitches, bitches
So you can make 'em jealous
Now I know where your head is
Man, you stay taking those pictures, pictures
Just to show them to your bitches, bitches
So you can make 'em jealous
So now I gotta dead this, oh-oh
So low-key, I just stay out the way
I built a lab up in the crib so I don't leave all day
You always try to rush out when I need you to stay
But don't forget to post a pic of you with yo bae
And by the way, I see right through it
I let you slide now 'cause I know you not used to it
If this is the way it is, don't even put me through it
I'm quick to cut it off, if you don't believe I'll do it
You stay taking pictures, pictures
Just to show them to your bitches, bitches
So you can make 'em jealous
Now I know where your head is
Man, you stay taking those pictures, pictures
Just to show them to your bitches, bitches
So you can make 'em jealous
So now I gotta dead this, oh-oh (look, look-look, look)
Boy, don't tell me that you sorry when
You with them bitches every night when you be partying (ayy)
Then you come late night, tryna hide your phone
You know that shit'll always end up in an argument, look
Why you always taking risks with me?
Hold me close by my waist, take pics with me
Women crush Wednesday's mean shit to me
Little kid shit and I don't let it get to me
Literally the whole world know this shit
Need a girl but you busy chasing hoes and shit
You the type to try to keep it on the low and shit
I need a real fly nigga, I'm the coldest bitch
I'm so legit, I goes and get
Got your bitches, they be all up on my shows and shit
Huh, look, keep it real, 'cause every time we chill (cut it out)
All you wanna do is post a pic, goddamn
You stay taking pictures, pictures
Just to show them to your bitches, bitches
So you can make 'em jealous
Now I know where your head is
Man, you stay taking those pictures, pictures
Just to show them to your bitches, bitches
So you can make 'em jealous
So now I gotta dead this, oh-oh
In this song, Kehlani is expressing her jealousy and frustration towards her partner. She warns him to keep their night together private and not to share anything on social media. She states that she is not just anybody and cannot invest in something that will break her heart. Kehlani accuses her partner of taking pictures just to make other girls jealous and shows no remorse for bringing him to afterparties. She acknowledges that she sees right through his behavior and urges him not to take her for granted, as she has the power to end the relationship if she wants to.
The lyrics are a reflection of the insecurities and trust issues that exist in many modern relationships, particularly in the era of social media where everything is shared on various platforms. Kehlani feels threatened by her partner's public displays of affection and attention towards other girls. She is aware that her partner's behavior is immature and hurtful and is not willing to tolerate it any longer. The song also speaks to the double standards society has when it comes to men being allowed to do certain things that women are not.
Line by Line Meaning
Pretty soon I'ma take your phone
In the near future, I will confiscate your phone
Or you should hide it in yo pockets until you get home
Alternatively, you should conceal it in your pockets until you return to your abode
Don't wanna see no tweets about the night we shared
I do not wish to observe any tweets regarding our shared evening
Don't wanna hear reasons for it, baby I don't care
I am not interested in rationales or justifications, my dear
You and I both know I'm not just anybody
Both you and I are cognizant that I am not an ordinary individual
And I regret bringing yo ass to all those afterparties
I rue the day when I invited you to those post-celebration events
You enjoyed yourself too much and you ain't barely started
You had excessive amounts of fun and you had barely begun
I just can't invest in shit to end up broken-hearted
I cannot allocate my emotions towards something that will inevitably bring about a shattered heart
You stay taking pictures, pictures
You regularly take pictures, pictures
Just to show them to your bitches, bitches
Solely to display them to your female acquaintances
Just so you can make 'em jealous
Mere attempts to incite feelings of jealousy within them
Now I know where your head is
Now I comprehend where your focus lies
Man, you stay taking those pictures, pictures
Man, you persist in taking those photographs, photographs
So you can make 'em jealous
In order to provoke envy within those individuals
So now I gotta dead this
Therefore, I must terminate this behavior
Oh, so low-key, I just stay out the way
I am exceedingly inconspicuous and hence avoid attention
I built a lab up in the crib so I don't leave all day
I established a workspace in my residence to evade the necessity of departing throughout the entirety of a day
You always try to rush out when I need you to stay
You perpetually attempt to depart when I require you to remain
But don't forget to post a pic of you with yo bae
But ensure to upload a photograph of yourself with your significant other
And by the way, I see right through it
Incidentally, I perceive the reality beneath it
I let you slide now 'cause I know you not used to it
I overlooked it for the moment as I comprehend that it is an atypical occurrence for you
If this is the way it is, don't even put me through it
If this is the customary mode of operation, please do not subject me to it
I'm quick to cut it off, if you don't believe I'll do it
I am swift to terminate it, if you possess doubt in my ability to do so
Boy, don't tell me that you sorry when
Young man, do not express remorse when
You with them bitches every night when you be partying
You are consorting with those females every night when you are reveling
Then you come late night, trying to hide your phone
Then you arrive late at night and endeavor to conceal your phone
You know that shit'll always end up in an argument
You are aware that such behavior will invariably result in a dispute
Why you always taking risk with me?
Why are you perpetually taking risks with me?
Hold me close by my waist, take pics with me
Embrace me firmly at my waist, take photographs with me
Women crush Wednesday's mean shit to me
I am indifferent to Women Crush Wednesdays
Little kid shit and I don't let it get to me
It is puerile and I do not permit it to trouble me
Literally the whole world know this shit
Literally, the entire planet is cognizant of this matter
Need a girl but you busy chasing hoes and shit
You require a female but are preoccupied with pursuing promiscuous females
You the type to try to keep it on the low and shit
You have a tendency to keep it inconspicuous
I need a real fly nigga, I'm the coldest bitch
I necessitate a genuine affluent individual, I am the most exceptional woman
I'm so legit, I goes and get
I am genuinely respectable, I attain what I desire
Got your bitches, they be all up on my shows and shit
I have obtained the women who were formerly yours, they are currently in attendance at my proceedings
Huh, look, keep it real, 'cause every time we chill
Huh, observe, be honest, because every time we spend time together
All you wanna do is post a pic
All you aspire to do is upload a photograph
You stay taking pictures, pictures
You regularly take pictures, pictures
Just to show them to your bitches, bitches
Solely to display them to your female acquaintances
So you can make 'em jealous
In order to provoke envy within those individuals
Now I know where your head is
Now I comprehend where your focus lies
Man, you stay taking those pictures, pictures
Man, you persist in taking those photographs, photographs
Just to show them to your bitches, bitches
Solely to display them to your female acquaintances
So you can make 'em jealous
In order to provoke envy within those individuals
So now I gotta dead this
Therefore, I must terminate this behavior
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alexis Lynch, Jahaan Sweet, Kehlani Parrish
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kylahearts213
Damn RIP to Lexii, she was only 21. Such a sad way to start the new year. Prayers to her family😕🤍
@laurengeorge4251
R.I.P. MISS LEXII 💔💔💔
@bcpamparomesa6156
Lexi, love for you, always
@tana5410
Being from Minnesota and supporting Lexii in her young career and just seeing her grow up on stage really... I can't say enough how sweet she was. This is very sad. I'm glad to have met you Lexii and my thoughts are with your family and friends. RIP Lexii Alijai you will be missed!
@almightykclaytoven
@@laurengeorge4251 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBfbaQ1cxXTHvHEiDiIrXBnLTMtcyXaSb
@arabellariddle8069
What happened? 😱😢
@youraveragecupofJo
My music taste brought me here
@annepierre5731
+joannakimberly i know right.
@kookiemonster6035
Haha same
@kaylasky9448
ikr if Selena Gomez never said anything a lot of ppl wouldnt be hear listening the dis awesome song