Preach
Kehlani ft Ambre Perkins Lyrics


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Still in New Orleans, still with my partnas
All of my ex's keep track of my progress to see what I drop next
I'm in the lobby, you know it's on yeah
You know I'm grown yeah
You know wassam when I get you alone yeah, get you alone
You just tryna hang cause I'm next to blow
And if I'm taking niggas down you the first to go
Don't need no handouts shorty I'm from Hollygrove
Tryna kick it with my lil yea and head out on the road
I get it hot like a sauna
All my niggas dominicana
I'm getting brain like a scholar, he tryna do me the honor
I think Ima pop one for you, drink one for you

Young nigga preach
Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach
Young nigga preach
Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach, preach
Young nigga preach
Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach
Young nigga preach
Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach, preach

Still in Los Angeles, still tryna make it all happen
Most people won't understand it
Lucky I got me one out here selling ships like a captain
I am convinced that these bitches are watching my movements and writing them down
So I stop saying words, you'll just hear me on records like
I'm on my way up right
I'm damn sure not the lazy type yeah
A new state every night
I might just light the dank tonight yeah
None of the mob is with the play play
You know Ambré got folks here
Going way way way way way
Working hard until it's pay day
Something 'bout all these mixtapes
Man they charting like albums
Underground's one thing
Stadium music is how our shit sounding
Bitches be all in they feelings these days, all in they feelings these days
But we got a vision, we doing this shit cause it's bread to be made

Young nigga preach
Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach
Young nigga preach
Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach, preach
Young nigga preach
Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach




Young nigga preach
Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach, preach

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kehlani ft Ambre Perkins's song Preach touch on their dedication to their craft, their ambitions to succeed, and their awareness of the people around them who may not have their best interests at heart. The first verse talks about Kehlani's success and how her exes are keeping tabs on her progress, trying to see what she'll do next. She's in the lobby, perhaps referring to a hotel or another venue, and she's getting ready to be alone with someone. She isn't interested in handouts, and she's intent on hanging out with her friends and heading on the road.


The second verse takes place in Los Angeles, where Kehlani is still working hard to make it big. She acknowledges that some people don't understand her goals and ambitions but has found someone who supports her (referring to Ambré). She realizes that people may be watching her every move and writing them down, so she's careful with what she says out loud. Kehlani is motivated and dedicated to making it big, and she's confident that her mixtapes (which are charting like albums) will propel her to success. She also touches on the idea that people are overly emotional these days, but she and Ambré have a vision and are doing this for the money.


The song's overall message is one of perseverance and hard work. Kehlani and Ambré acknowledge that there are people around them who may not have their best interests at heart, but they remain focused on their goals and are committed to working hard to achieve them. The repetition of "preach" throughout the song reinforces the idea that they're delivering a message, which is to work hard, maintain your focus, and stay true to your goals.


Line by Line Meaning

Still in New Orleans, still with my partnas
I am still in New Orleans with my friends, nothing has changed.


All of my ex's keep track of my progress to see what I drop next
All my ex-boyfriends are keeping tabs on me and what I'm doing next.


I'm in the lobby, you know it's on yeah
I'm in the lobby and it's about to go down.


You know I'm grown yeah
I'm not a kid anymore, I'm an adult.


You know wassam when I get you alone yeah, get you alone
You know what's going to happen when I'm alone with you.


You just tryna hang cause I'm next to blow
You're only trying to hang out with me because I'm about to become successful.


And if I'm taking niggas down you the first to go
If I have to take people down, you're going to be the first one.


Don't need no handouts shorty I'm from Hollygrove
I don't need anybody's help because I come from a place where you have to make it on your own.


Tryna kick it with my lil yea and head out on the road
I'm just trying to hang out with my friends and go on tour.


I get it hot like a sauna
I'm on fire, like a sauna.


All my niggas dominicana
All my friends are from the Dominican Republic.


I'm getting brain like a scholar, he tryna do me the honor
I'm getting oral sex from a guy who wants to do it for me.


I think Ima pop one for you, drink one for you
I'm going to drink and smoke in honor of you.


Still in Los Angeles, still tryna make it all happen
I'm still in LA trying to make things work.


Most people won't understand it
A lot of people won't understand what I'm doing.


Lucky I got me one out here selling ships like a captain
I'm lucky to have a friend out here who's doing well and can help us.


I am convinced that these bitches are watching my movements and writing them down
I'm sure that girls are watching me and taking note of what I'm doing.


So I stop saying words, you'll just hear me on records like
So, I have stopped talking, you'll only hear me in my music.


I'm on my way up right
I'm on my way to success right now.


I'm damn sure not the lazy type yeah
I'm definitely not someone who is lazy.


A new state every night
I'm traveling to a new state every night.


I might just light the dank tonight yeah
I might smoke some weed tonight.


None of the mob is with the play play
My group is serious, we're not playing around.


You know Ambré got folks here
You know my friend Ambré has connections here.


Going way way way way way
Going far, very far.


Working hard until it's pay day
We're working hard until we get paid.


Something 'bout all these mixtapes
There's something special about all these mixtapes.


Man they charting like albums
They're doing really well, as if they were full albums.


Underground's one thing
Being underground is one thing.


Stadium music is how our shit sounding
Our music sounds like stadium music.


Bitches be all in they feelings these days, all in they feelings these days
Girls are very emotional these days.


But we got a vision, we doing this shit cause it's bread to be made
But we have a goal, we're doing this because we can make money.


Young nigga preach
I'm a young person preaching.


Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach
I'm preaching and emphasizing it.




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