Blending hypnotic bumps with flower petal lullabies, his sorrowful and emotional tracks feel like dancing with the lights off. Like crying and smiling at the same time. Perhaps a fitting manifesto of his music can be heard on the track “onoffonoff,” when Keshi sings “kiss me when you hurt me.” Emotional, heartfelt, and sincere, his bedroom blues will remain in your head for days/weeks to come.
less of you
Keshi Lyrics
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Are you awake right now?
God, I just need to hear the sound of you
Please, calm me down
And I know that it's selfish
You are the only thing that's
Ever made sense to me, I
I don't wanna do this
Cling to your side
Voices at night
Cover my eyes
I'm terrified
No in between
A face on a screen
Ain't an adequate replacement for your being with me
Yeah, yeah
Too much time in the limelight
Gimme your all on the land line
Want it so bad but I won't lie
And it just gets worse in the night time
Never stays for long
And she's gone in the morning
When you come home
I just got over being less of you
When you leave me
I'm in pieces
Maybe it's better if we cut it loose
Tell me how your day was
No, I'm not okay
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
Time never moved so slow
Bed time, hit your phone up
Tell me where to go, where to go
Tell me where to go, where to go
Too much time in the limelight
Gimme your all on the land line
Want it so bad but I won't lie
And it just gets worse in the night time
Never stays for long
And she's gone in the morning
When you come home
I just got over being less of you
When you leave me
I'm in pieces
Maybe it's better if we cut it loose
I don't know how to do this without you
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
I don't know how to do this without you
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
I don't know how to do this without you
The lyrics of Keshi's song "less of you" delve into the singer's emotional turmoil caused by a troubled relationship. The song begins with Keshi reaching out to the person he is addressing in the hopes of soothing his anxieties. He appears to be heavily reliant on this person as his source of comfort and security, as they are the only one who makes sense of his chaotic world. However, this dependence on another person leaves him feeling vulnerable and helpless when they are not around.
The second verse describes how Keshi feels lost and afraid without his lover by his side. He cannot find solace in anything else and cannot manage to settle for someone who is not them. He mentions how he clings to their memory and how he is terrified of the silence that descends upon him once they are gone. Regardless, he feels conflicted because he does not want to be less of himself or define himself through someone else.
The chorus reflects his inner struggle as he admits that his lover's repeated departures have brought him to the precipice of breaking down. He is just beginning to heal from the last time they left, and he is afraid of being reduced to nothing again when they inevitably leave once more. Keshi questions whether it would be better to let go of the toxic relationship altogether and move on with his life, but he is unsure how to exist without this person as they have become a significant part of him.
Overall, the lyrics of "less of you" provide a glimpse into the singer's emotional journey, which is full of contradictions and inner turmoil. The song highlights the struggle of being in a toxic relationship where one feels emotionally dependent, trapped, and afraid to let go of someone they cannot live without.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello
The singer greets the person and hopes they are awake.
Are you awake right now?
The singer checks if the person is currently awaken.
God, I just need to hear the sound of you
The singer longs to hear the person's voice for comfort.
Please, calm me down
The artist requests for the person to soothe them.
And I know that it's selfish
The artist acknowledges that their request may be self-centered.
You are the only thing that's
The singer considers the person their sole source of comfort.
Ever made sense to me, I
The singer finds the person's presence meaningful and necessary.
I don't wanna do this
The artist expresses their reluctance to face the situation.
I don't know how to do this without you
The artist admits they cannot deal with the issue alone.
Cling to your side
The artist desires to be close to the person.
Voices at night
The singer is troubled by disturbing voices during the nighttime.
Cover my eyes
The artist wishes to block out the distressing sights.
I'm terrified
The singer expresses extreme fear.
No in between
The singer perceives no middle ground in their situation.
A face on a screen
The singer finds virtual interaction inadequate.
Ain't an adequate replacement for your being with me
The artist believes nothing can replace the person's physical presence.
Too much time in the limelight
The artist experiences excessive attention and pressure.
Gimme your all on the land line
The singer requests for the person's full attention on the phone.
Want it so bad but I won't lie
The singer admits their strong desire while remaining truthful.
And it just gets worse in the night time
The artist's distress heightens during the nighttime.
Never stays for long
The person's presence is temporary and fleeting.
And she's gone in the morning
The person leaves by morning.
When you come home
The singer anticipates the person's return.
I just got over being less of you
The artist recently overcame their dependence on the person.
When you leave me
The singer struggles with separation anxiety when the person is not around.
I'm in pieces
The singer experiences emotional turmoil when alone.
Maybe it's better if we cut it loose
The singer considers that ending the relationship may be for the best.
Tell me how your day was
The artist inquires about the person's day.
No, I'm not okay
The artist admits they are not doing well.
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
The singer expresses confusion and uncertainty.
Time never moved so slow
The singer feels time is passing slowly due to emotional distress.
Bed time, hit your phone up
The artist tries to contact the person before going to sleep.
Tell me where to go, where to go
The artist seeks direction and guidance.
I don't know how to do this without you
The artist reiterates their inability to cope without the person's presence.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Casey Thai Luong
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@aasyh2447
Hello
Are you awake right now?
God, I just need to hear the sound of you
Please, calm me down
And I know that it's selfish, but
You are the only thing that's
Ever made sense to me, I
I don't wanna do this
I don't know how to do this without you
Cling to your side
Voices at night
Cover my eyes
I'm terrified
No in between
A face on a screen
Ain't an adequate replacement
For you're being with me
Too much time in the limelight
Gimme your all on the land line
Want it so bad but I won't lie
And it just gets worse in the night time
Never stays for long
And she's gone in the morning
When you come home
I just got over being less of you
When you leave me
I'm in pieces
Maybe it's better if we cut it loose
Tell me how your day was
No, I'm not okay
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
Time never moved so slow
Bed time, hit your phone up
Tell me where to go, where to go
Tell me where to go, where to go
Too much time in the limelight
Gimme your all on the land line
Want it so bad but I won't lie
And it just gets worse in the night time
Never stays for long
And she's gone in the morning
When you come home
I just got over being less of you
When you leave me
I'm in pieces
Maybe it's better if we cut it loose
I don't know how to do this without you
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
I don't know how to do this without you
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
I don't know how to do this without you
@Austin-kv9co
The beginning and hums... isn’t it weird how we all interpret these songs in similar yet different ways?
As I listen— I think of her. Things ended abruptly and so quickly... if I could go back and change the hands of time, I would.
But, I can’t. We’re still friends, but the truth is a month after I saw her last I didn’t know how to act around her.
I didn’t talk to her but I acknowledged her with a wave. She didn’t say anything to me. I left it at that.
She then started doing weird things like trying to balance on an obstacle when we were all walking as a group I ignored her, but all of me inside was telling me to get her off it because I don’t want to see her harmed in any way.
A part of me thinks she did that to see how I’d react. All I wanted was to give you a hug and take care of you that night.
Maybe, after this quarantine is over... I’ll know how to be around you.
@alexrusso7051
I swear keshi is so underrated. Deserves way more.
@ruguosanuoangeline9988
Preach
@milkflavoredsoju
Alex Russo he’s slowly getting there. kinda makes me sad to see bandwagon fans but i mean, it’s good for him so i guess i can’t say nun😔
@janawoox
stuck between yes and no lol cause I want him to be our little secret
@agnenidya6835
@@janawoox can feel that
@anisihwdn
ikr!!
@aasyh2447
Hello
Are you awake right now?
God, I just need to hear the sound of you
Please, calm me down
And I know that it's selfish, but
You are the only thing that's
Ever made sense to me, I
I don't wanna do this
I don't know how to do this without you
Cling to your side
Voices at night
Cover my eyes
I'm terrified
No in between
A face on a screen
Ain't an adequate replacement
For you're being with me
Too much time in the limelight
Gimme your all on the land line
Want it so bad but I won't lie
And it just gets worse in the night time
Never stays for long
And she's gone in the morning
When you come home
I just got over being less of you
When you leave me
I'm in pieces
Maybe it's better if we cut it loose
Tell me how your day was
No, I'm not okay
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
Time never moved so slow
Bed time, hit your phone up
Tell me where to go, where to go
Tell me where to go, where to go
Too much time in the limelight
Gimme your all on the land line
Want it so bad but I won't lie
And it just gets worse in the night time
Never stays for long
And she's gone in the morning
When you come home
I just got over being less of you
When you leave me
I'm in pieces
Maybe it's better if we cut it loose
I don't know how to do this without you
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
I don't know how to do this without you
I don't know, I don't know, I don't know
I don't know how to do this without you
@mien7263
Thank youu
@rosie8483
Thank you
@lilipriv4411
Thank you so much 🥺🙌