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.
Right Back
Khalid Lyrics
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Got me sittin' by my phone, I've been waitin' for hours
On my line, sendin' mirror pics of you fresh out the shower
So I might as well swing over to your place
Mm-mm, na
It's crowded
In L.A. but I'll be there at eight, if the traffic allows it
Say you're down, I could show you around, if you're really about it, yeah
What do you say? Uh
Should we bring it right back?
Honestly, it's better like that
I know we been fallin' off-track
Bring it right back
Let's just let the time roll past
We don't gotta take it too fast
Bring it right back
You don't gotta stay the night
I just wanna take the time
I know all the things you like
Maybe if the mood is right
We could bring it right back
Say
Got the weed, we could sit by the beach if you wanna get faded
But if that's not the vibe, yeah it's cool, we could save it for later, yeah, yeah
I just like the way it feels when you're around
When you're around, na-na
Now, I know we're not dating, na-na
Maybe soon, by the way things go, we been talking for ages
Take it step-by-step, slow it down, we just need to be patient, oh
If the love feels good and it's real, it'll all work out
It all work out, yeah
Should we bring it right back? (Back)
Honestly, it's better like that
I know we been fallin' off-track (na)
Bring it right back
Let's just let the time roll past
We don't gotta take it too fast
Bring it right back
You don't gotta stay the night
I just wanna take the time
I know all the things you like
Maybe if the mood is right
We could bring it right back
So bring it, so bring it
So bring it, so bring it (bring it back to me, yeah)
So bring it, so bring it (na)
So bring it, so bring it (bring it back to me)
So bring it, so bring it
So bring it, so bring it back
Na-na, no
Should we bring it right back?
Honestly, it's better like that
I know we been fallin' off-track
Bring it right back
I just let the time roll past
We don't gotta take it too fast
Bring it right back
You don't gotta stay the night
I just wanna take the time
I know all the things you like
Maybe if the mood is right
We could bring it right back
Honestly, it's better like that
I know we been fallin' off-track
Bring it right back
I just let the time roll past
We don't gotta take it too fast
Bring it right back
You don't gotta stay the night
I just wanna take the time
I know all the things you like
Maybe if the mood is right
We could bring it right
The lyrics of Khalid's song "Right Back" seemingly depict a conversation between two people who have fallen out of touch with each other and are considering rekindling their relationship. The first verse shows one person waiting for the other to respond to their messages and contemplating visiting their place despite the city's crowded nature. The chorus proposes bringing the relationship "right back" to what it used to be, taking things slow, and not rushing into anything. The second verse acknowledges that the two people are not dating but have been talking for ages, suggesting that they take things step-by-step and be patient with their growing feelings.
The song's overall message is one of caution and mindfulness in matters of the heart. It presents a realistic perspective on how relationships can be challenging, highlighting the importance of giving each other space when needed rather than forcing things to happen. Khalid's smooth vocals and the song's mellow beat further convey a sense of calmness and ease, complementing the lyrics' themes of taking things slow and enjoying the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Power
The singer is eagerly waiting for a response from someone he is interested in.
Got me sittin' by my phone, I've been waitin' for hours
The singer has been waiting for a long time for a text or call from someone he likes.
On my line, sendin' mirror pics of you fresh out the shower
The person the singer is waiting for has been sending him pictures of themselves after taking a shower.
So I might as well swing over to your place Mm-mm, na It's crowded
The singer is thinking about going to the person's place, even though it's crowded there.
In L.A. but I'll be there at eight, if the traffic allows it
Although the singer is in Los Angeles, he plans to visit the person at 8 pm, if the traffic permits.
Say you're down, I could show you around, if you're really about it, yeah
The singer is offering to take the person around if they are interested.
But for you, I got something to prove, what do you say? What do you say? Uh
The singer wants to prove something to the person he is interested in and is asking for their response.
Should we bring it right back?
The singer is wondering whether they should reignite their romantic relationship.
Honestly, it's better like that
The singer thinks that it's better to bring their relationship back to how it was.
I know we been fallin' off-track
The singer acknowledges that their relationship has been going off course.
Let's just let the time roll past
The singer suggests that they should let time pass and not rush anything.
We don't gotta take it too fast
The singer doesn't want to rush things and wants to take their time.
You don't gotta stay the night
The singer is not pressuring the person to stay longer than they want to.
I just wanna take the time
The singer wants to take the time to get to know the person better.
I know all the things you like
The singer believes that they know what the person likes and wants to cater to their preferences.
Maybe if the mood is right
The singer suggests that they should only do something if the person is comfortable with it and the atmosphere is appropriate.
We could bring it right back
The singer thinks that they could reignite their relationship if they take their time and do things right.
Got the weed, we could sit by the beach if you wanna get faded
The singer has weed and suggests that they could sit by the beach and smoke if the person is interested in getting high.
But if that's not the vibe, yeah it's cool, we could save it for later, yeah, yeah
The singer is okay with not smoking weed now and suggests that they could do it later if the person changes their mind.
I just like the way it feels when you're around When you're around, na-na
The singer enjoys being in the presence of the person he likes.
Now, I know we're not dating, na-na
The singer acknowledges that they are not officially dating yet.
Maybe soon, by the way things go, we been talking for ages
The singer thinks that they may start dating soon, based on how long they have been talking.
Take it step-by-step, slow it down, we just need to be patient, oh
The singer advises that they should take things slowly and patiently.
If the love feels good and it's real, it'll all work out
The singer believes that if their love is genuine, everything will work out.
So bring it, so bring it
The singer is encouraging the person to bring their love back.
Na-na, no
This is an interjection with no specific meaning.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brenda Gordon Russell, Denis Kosiak, Japhe Tejeda, Joe Thomas, Jolyon Ward Skinner, Khalid Robinson, Michael Orabiyi Riley, Michele Williams, Mikkel Eriksen, Rodney Jerkins, Ryan Vojtesak, Tor Hermansen
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