Khalid Donnel Robinson was born on February 11, 1998, in Fort Stewart, Georgia. He is of African-American and Mexican descent. His family moved to El Paso, Texas, when he was small, and he attended high school there. He began making music at an early age, writing his first song at the age of 15 and posting it on SoundCloud.
In July 2016, Khalid released his debut single, "Location". The song was an immediate success, peaking at number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming certified quadruple platinum by the RIAA. It also peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart and was certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry. The song has received over 645 million streams on Spotify.
Khalid's debut studio album, American Teen, was released on March 3, 2017. The album peaked at number four on the US Billboard 200, and was certified platinum by the RIAA. It was also certified gold in the UK and Australia. The album was nominated for four Grammy Awards, including Best Urban Contemporary Album.
In 2018, Khalid released his second studio album, Suncity, which debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200, and was certified gold by the RIAA. His third studio album, Free Spirit, was released in April 2019 and debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200. He also released his fourth studio album, Up All Night, in October 2019.
Throughout his career, Khalid has collaborated with numerous artists, including Normani, H.E.R., Calvin Harris, and Disclosure. He has appeared on television shows like Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He has also appeared in commercials for the video game Just Dance 2020 and the streaming service Hulu.
In 2020, Khalid won the Grammy Award for Best Music Video for his song "Talk". He also became the youngest artist ever to have three albums certified platinum by the RIAA.
Khalid is an advocate for mental health awareness, and has spoken openly about his struggles with anxiety and depression. He has also been involved in numerous charity initiatives, including the El Paso Shooting Victims' Fund and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Coaster
Khalid Lyrics
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Searchin' for pieces, covering up the holes
I'll fight for your love, I'll fight for your soul
I'll throw all of my cares away for you
I'll be there to wait for you
Maybe you weren't the one for me
But deep down I wanted you to be
I'll still see you in my dreams
So I'll be coasting, roller-coasting
Through my emotion (oh)
I will be coasting, roller-coasting
I'm hoping that you'll come back to me
Moving on seems harder to do
When the one that you love moves faster than you
I gave you my all, I showed the proof of your lies
And you weren't worth it, you don't deserve me
As time passes I'm feeling high
You're not the one I'm thinking of tonight
I may not be over you, but I'll try inside
I'm feeling better now, finally feeling special now, I'm
Coasting, roller-coasting
In my emotions, oh
I will be coasting, roller-coasting
I noticed you weren't the one for me
You weren't the one for me
You weren't the one for me
You weren't the one for me
You weren't the one for me
Weren't the one for me
You weren't the one
You weren't the one for me
So don't come back to me, no
No, don't come back to me, no
No, don't come back to me
No, don't come back to me, no
No, don't come back to me
You weren't the one for me
You weren't the one for me
You weren't the one for me
You weren't the one for me
In Khalid's song Coaster, he sings about a past love that left him feeling broken and searching for pieces to fill the void. He expresses his willingness to fight for their love and soul, but ultimately comes to the realization that the person may not have been the right one for him. Although he may not be completely over the person, he decides to move on and focus on himself. He compares his emotional state to a roller coaster ride, coasting through the ups and downs of his emotions.
The lyrics of Coaster explore the complex and often painful feelings that come with a breakup. Khalid conveys a sense of vulnerability and authenticity in his delivery, making the song relatable to anyone who has experienced heartbreak. The chorus in particular highlights the emotional roller coaster that comes with a breakup, with Khalid repeating "coasting" and "roller-coasting" as a metaphor for the ups and downs of his emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
As time passes, I feel so low
As time goes by, my dissatisfaction and loneliness keeps increasing.
Searchin' for pieces, covering up the holes
Trying to find my missing pieces and hiding my flaws.
I'll fight for your love, I'll fight for your soul
I'm willing to go to any extent to protect and keep you safe.
I'll throw all of my cares away for you
I'm willing to let go of everything just for your sake.
I'll be there to wait for you
I'll be patient and wait for you to come back to me.
Maybe you weren't the one for me
Perhaps it wasn't meant to be between us.
But deep down I wanted you to be
Despite that, I wished it could have worked out differently.
I'll still see you in my dreams
You'll still haunt me in my dreams even if you're not here anymore.
All the things that I did for you, just wasn't it for you
No matter what I did, it wasn't enough for you.
So I'll be coasting, roller-coasting
Now I'll just go with the flow of my unpredictable emotions.
Through my emotion (oh)
Navigating through my feelings of sadness and disappointment.
I will be coasting, roller-coasting
I'm just trying to survive this emotional rollercoaster ride.
I'm hoping that you'll come back to me
I'm still holding onto the hope that you'll return to me.
Moving on seems harder to do
Trying to forget you and move on is proving to be extremely difficult.
When the one that you love moves faster than you
It's tough when the person you care about has already moved on before you.
I gave you my all, I showed the proof of your lies
I had given everything to you and despite your lies, I still trusted you.
And you weren't worth it, you don't deserve me
But now I realize you weren't worth my love and I deserve better than you.
As time passes I'm feeling high
As time passes, I'm starting to feel more content and happy without you.
You're not the one I'm thinking of tonight
You're not occupying my thoughts tonight.
I may not be over you, but I'll try inside
I'm not completely over you yet, but I'm trying to come to terms with it.
I'm feeling better now, finally feeling special now, I'm
I'm finally starting to feel comfortable and confident on my own.
In my emotions, oh
Within my own emotional turmoil.
I noticed you weren't the one for me
I've finally realized that you weren't the right one for me.
You weren't the one for me
You weren't meant for me.
So don't come back to me, no
So please don't try to come back to me.
No, don't come back to me, no
I don't want you to come back to me anymore.
You weren't the one for me
You were never the one for me.
You weren't the one for me
I've finally accepted that you weren't meant to be mine.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Khalid Robinson, Nathanial Hernandez
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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As time passes, I feel so low
Searchin' for pieces, covering up the hole
I'll fight for your love, I'll fight for your soul
I'll throw all of my cares away for you
I'll be there to wait for you
Maybe you weren't the one for me
But deep down I wanted you to be
I'll still see you in my dreams
All the things that I did for you
Just wasn't it for you
So I'll be coasting, I'm roller-coasting
Through my emotion
I will be coasting, roller-coasting
I'm hoping that you'll come back to me
Moving on seems harder to do
When the one that you love
Moves faster than you
I gave you my all
I showed the proof of your lies
And you weren't worth it
You don't deserve me
As time passes I'm feeling high
You're not the one I'm thinking of tonight
I may not be over you, but I'll try inside
I'm feeling better now
Finally feeling special now, oh
Coasting, I'm roller-coasting
In my emotions, oh
I will be coasting, roller-coasting
I noticed you weren't the one for me
You weren't the one for me
You weren't the one for me
You weren't the one for me
You weren't the one for me
Weren't the one for me
You weren't the one
You weren't the one for me
So don't come back to me, no
No, don't come back to me, no
No, don't come back to me
No, don't come back to me, no
No, don't come back to me
You weren't the one for me
You weren't the one for me
You weren't the one for me
@nathanmvoi7596
This state right here!!!!!!!🙌🙌❤❤🙌🙌🙌🙌👇👇👇👇
As time passes I'm feeling high
You're not the one I'm thinking of tonight
I may not be over you, but I'll try inside
I'm feeling better now
Finally feeling special now, oh
Coasting, I'm roller-coasting
In my emotions, oh
I will be coasting, roller-coasting
I noticed you weren't the one for me
You weren't the one for me.
@harrisonfrancisco8922
Can’t stop crying. After 4 long years things came to a bittersweet end. All the lyrics speak to my soul.
@harshchouhan6882
You will find a new you, things will be better after a while trust me it's happened to me. Don't let yourself down 😁👍
@tianacolbrant6289
You'll be fine❤️
@ProphetRay
Hope you feel better now ❤
@WesAKAthemilkman
Same man, there’s healing in the lonely. In due time brother.
@Oginimical
Feel u
@EvelynAva946
Hits different when going through a heartbreak
Khalid is so dope. I can't stop watching this track again and again. I am sure he will be #1 soon
due to 💖 a u t h e n t I c v i e w s 💖
@porchawilliams22
Found this song at the perfect time 😭 this shit hit on everything that's happening right now for me
@naveenkumardr
Hang in there! Everything gonna be alright mate!
@beatrizmendoza1826
"Moving on seems harder to do when the one that you love moves faster than you" really hit/hurt