Frontline
Kelela Lyrics


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There's a place you hold I left behind, I'm finished
Since you took your time, you should know why I'm quitting

The secrets I hide, I do nothing
You'll always deny we're going in circles
But I'll override
Could be winter but I burn inside
In the back of my mind, I hear nothing
Keep this feeling alive, I feel nothing now
Then I'm in my ride
Anything I left behind don't mean nothing now

Can't take it back even though you wish I could
If you think I'm going back, you misunderstood
You cry and talk about it, baby, but it ain't no use
See you wasn't lucky when I pushed
Hold on, wait, you're fucking with my groove
Gettin' on this plane, making moves
Cry and talk about it, baby, but it ain't no use
I ain't gonna sit here with your blues

If it ain't your life, I don't know how to live it
And it broke me down, I almost drowned
It's not the ending, it's not the ending

The secrets I hide, I do nothing
You'll always deny that we're going in circles
But I'll override
Could be winter but I burn inside
In the back of my mind, I hear nothing
Keep this feeling alive, I feel nothing now
It's a race against time when you're on the frontline

Can't take it back even though you wish I could
If you think I'm going back, you misunderstood
You cry and talk about it, baby, but it ain't no use
See you wasn't lucky when I pushed
Hold away, you fucking with my groove
Gettin' on this plane, making moves
Cry and talk about it, baby, but it ain't no use
I ain't gonna sit here with your rules

I'll tell you what, there's no luck, it's all me
I'm staying up, don't wait up 'cause they're betting on me
Coming up with the sun around me
Fire me up, now I'm up and I won't be taken
Down on my luck, tell you what, it's all me
I'm staying up, don't wait up 'cause they're betting on me
Coming up with the sun around me
Fire me up, now I'm up and there's no coming down

Can't take it back even though you wish I could
If you think I'm going back, you misunderstood
You cry and talk about it, baby, but it ain't no use
See you wasn't lucky when I pushed
Hold away, you fucking with my groove
Gettin' on this plane, making moves
Cry and talk about it, baby, but it ain't no use
I ain't gonna sit here with your blues

Why are you testing me?
No, no, no, I'm not the one
Why are you testing me?
No, no, no, I'm not the one
Why are you testing me?
No, no, I'm not the one
Why are you testing me?
No, no, no, no, I couldn't wait for you




I couldn't wait for you
Couldn't wait for you

Overall Meaning

In the song "Frontline" by Kelela, the singer expresses her anger towards her partner for holding her back while she's fighting her own battles. She left her old life behind and feels like she has to choose between her own happiness and being with her partner. She is not afraid to stand up for herself and leave the relationship if it's not healthy for her. However, her partner doesn't seem to understand her point of view, and keeps trying to test her.


The song talks about the struggle of trying to maintain a healthy relationship while also trying to maintain your identity and pursue your own happiness. Kelela uses metaphors of fire and burning to describe her intense emotions, and the line "It's a race against time when you're on the frontline" emphasizes the urgency to make a decision and take action. The chorus repeats the phrase "cry and talk about it, baby, but it ain't no use" to show that talking it out won't solve the underlying issues.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a place you hold I left behind, I'm finished
I have moved on from the place in my heart that you once filled.


Since you took your time, you should know why I'm quitting
You had your chance to show me what I needed, but it's too late now.


The secrets I hide, I do nothing
I am hiding my true feelings and doing nothing about them.


You'll always deny we're going in circles
You refuse to acknowledge that our relationship is stagnant.


But I'll override
I will take control of the situation.


Could be winter but I burn inside
Despite the coldness between us, I still feel a strong passion within me.


In the back of my mind, I hear nothing
I am empty and numb inside.


Keep this feeling alive, I feel nothing now
The only way to keep myself going is to suppress my emotions.


Then I'm in my ride
Driving gives me a sense of freedom and control.


Anything I left behind don't mean nothing now
I have let go of anything from our past that does not serve me anymore.


Can't take it back even though you wish I could
I cannot undo the pain you caused me, no matter how much you wish I could.


If you think I'm going back, you misunderstood
I will not return to the way things used to be.


You cry and talk about it, baby, but it ain't no use
Your attempts to change my mind are futile.


See you wasn't lucky when I pushed
You made the mistake of taking me for granted and now you have lost me.


Hold on, wait, you're fucking with my groove
You are disrupting the positive path I am on.


Gettin' on this plane, making moves
I am focused on my goals and making strides towards them.


I ain't gonna sit here with your blues
I refuse to be burdened by your negativity and emotional baggage.


If it ain't your life, I don't know how to live it
I am not responsible for your happiness and cannot live your life for you.


And it broke me down, I almost drowned
Your actions hurt me deeply and almost caused me to lose myself.


It's not the ending, it's not the ending
Although our relationship is over, my story is not finished.


It's a race against time when you're on the frontline
In order to succeed, I have to work hard and quickly before time runs out.


I'll tell you what, there's no luck, it's all me
I have achieved my success through my own hard work and determination, not luck.


I'm staying up, don't wait up 'cause they're betting on me
I am making progress and those around me believe in my abilities.


Coming up with the sun around me
I am rising and shining brightly in my own personal journey.


Fire me up, now I'm up and I won't be taken down
I am motivated and determined to keep moving forward, regardless of any setbacks.


Why are you testing me? No, no, no, I'm not the one
I refuse to be put to the test or questioned about my decisions.


I couldn't wait for you
I am not willing to wait around for anyone else to catch up to my level of success or vision.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JACK LATHAM, JEREMIAH JERRY, KELELA MIZANEKRISTOS, SAM DEW, WILL BOSTON

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There's a place you hold I left behind, I'm finished
Since you took your time, you should know why I'm quitting

The secrets I hide, I do nothing
You'll always deny we're going in circles
But I'll override
Could be winter but I burn inside
In the back of my mind, I hear nothing
Keep this feeling alive, I feel nothing now
Then I'm in my ride
Anything I left behind don't mean nothing now

Can't take it back even though you wish I could
If you think I'm going back, you misunderstood
You cry and talk about it, baby, but it ain't no use
See you wasn't lucky when I pushed
Hold on, wait, you're fucking with my groove
Gettin' on this plane, making moves
Cry and talk about it, baby, but it ain't no use
I ain't gonna sit here with your blues

If it ain't your life, I don't know how to live it
And it broke me down, I almost drowned
It's not the ending, it's not the ending

The secrets I hide, I do nothing
You'll always deny that we're going in circles
But I'll override
Could be winter but I burn inside
In the back of my mind, I hear nothing
Keep this feeling alive, I feel nothing now
It's a race against time when you're on the frontline

Can't take it back even though you wish I could
If you think I'm going back, you misunderstood
You cry and talk about it, baby, but it ain't no use
See you wasn't lucky when I pushed
Hold away, you fucking with my groove
Gettin' on this plane, making moves
Cry and talk about it, baby, but it ain't no use
I ain't gonna sit here with your rules

I'll tell you what, there's no luck, it's all me
I'm staying up, don't wait up 'cause they're betting on me
Coming up with the sun around me
Fire me up, now I'm up and I won't be taken
Down on my luck, tell you what, it's all me
I'm staying up, don't wait up 'cause they're betting on me
Coming up with the sun around me
Fire me up, now I'm up and there's no coming down

Can't take it back even though you wish I could
If you think I'm going back, you misunderstood
You cry and talk about it, baby, but it ain't no use
See you wasn't lucky when I pushed
Hold away, you fucking with my groove
Gettin' on this plane, making moves
Cry and talk about it, baby, but it ain't no use
I ain't gonna sit here with your blues

Why are you testing me?
No, no, no, I'm not the one
Why are you testing me?
No, no, no, I'm not the one
Why are you testing me?
No, no, I'm not the one
Why are you testing me?
No, no, no, no, I couldn't wait for you
I couldn't wait for you
Couldn't wait for you



Dawn Julio

[Verse 1]
There’s a place you hold I left behind, I’m finished
Since you took your time, you should know why I’m quitting

[Pre-Chorus 1]
The secrets I hide, I do nothing
You'll always deny we're going in circles
But I'll override
Could be winter but I burn inside
In the back of my mind, I hear nothing
Keep this feeling alive, I fear nothing now
Then I'm in my ride
Anything I left behind don't mean nothing now

[Chorus]
Couldn't take it back even though you wish I could
If you think I'm going back, you misunderstood
Cry and talk about it, baby, but it ain't no use
See you wasn't lookin' when I pushed
Hold up, wait, you're fucking with my groove
Gettin' on this plane, making moves
Cry and talk about it, baby, but it ain't no use
I ain't gonna sit here with your blues

[Verse 2]
If it ain't your life I don't know how to live it
And it broke me down, I almost drowned
It's not the ending, it's not the ending


[Pre-Chorus 2]
The secrets I hide, I do nothing
You'll always deny that we're going in circles
But I'll override
Could be winter but I burn inside
In the back of my mind, I hear nothing
Keep this feeling alive, I fear nothing now
It's a race against time when you're on the frontline

[Chorus]
Couldn't take it back even though you wish I could
If you think I'm going back, you misunderstood
Cry and talk about it, baby, but it ain't no use
See you wasn't lookin' when I pushed
Hold up, wait, you fucking with my groove
Gettin' on this plane, making moves
Cry and talk about it, baby, but it ain't no use
I ain't gonna sit here with your rules

[Bridge]
I'll tell you what, there's no luck, it's all me
I'm staying up, don't wait up 'cause they're betting on me
Coming up with the Sun around me
Fire me up, now I'm up and I won't be taken down
Little luck, tell you what, it's all me
I'm staying up, don't wait up 'cause they're betting on me
Coming up with the Sun around me
Fire me up, now I'm up and there's no coming down

[Chorus]
Couldn't take it back even though you wish I could
If you think I'm going back, you misunderstood
Cry and talk about it, baby, but it ain't no use
See you wasn't lookin' when I pushed
Hold up, wait, you fucking with my groove
Gettin' on this plane, making moves
Cry and talk about it, baby, but it ain't no use
I ain't gonna sit here with your rules

[Outro]
Why are you testing me?
No, no, no, I'm not the one
Why are you testing me?
No, no, no, I'm not the one
Why are you testing me?
No, no, I'm not the one
Why are you testing me?
No, no, no, no, I couldn't wait for you
I couldn't wait for you
I couldn't wait for you



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liketheswtnr☁️

KELELA IS CHANGING THE GAME...She giving us the sims fan remake of the non-existent live-action video...she her own fan!!!

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Who can be mad when even Kelela wants to make a SIMS Kelela? Hahaha

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It’s not the sims but it’s IMVU

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Syannouu Coco She said in the description it's inspired by the sims.

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