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.
Saved
Khalid Lyrics
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The hard part always seems to last forever
Sometimes I forget that we aren't together
Deep down in my heart, I hope you're doing alright
But from time to time I often think of why you aren't mine
But I'll keep your number saved
I'm hoping that you'll say
You're missing me the way I'm missing you
So I'll keep your number saved
'Cause I hope one day I'll get the pride to call you
To tell you that no one else
Is gonna hold you down the way that I do
Now, I can't say I'll be alright without you
And I can't say that I haven't tried to
But, all your stuff is gone
I erased all the pictures from my phone
Of me and you
Here's what I'll do
I'll keep your number saved
'Cause I hope one day you'll get the sense to call me
I'm hoping that you'll say
You're missing me the way I'm missing you
So I'll keep your number saved
'Cause I hope one day I'll get the pride to call you
To tell you that no one else
Is gonna hold you down the way that I do
I hope you think of all the times we shared
I hope you'll finally realize I was the only one who cared
It's crazy how this love thing seems unfair
You won't find a love like mine anywhere
But I'll keep your number saved
'Cause I hope one day you'll get the sense to call me
I'm hoping that you'll say
You're missing me the way I'm missing you (missing me the way I'm missing you)
So I'll keep your number saved
'Cause I hope one day I'll get the pride to call you
To tell you that no one else
Is gonna hold you down the way that I do
So I'll keep your number saved
'Cause I hope one day you'll get the sense to call me
I'm hoping that you'll say
You're missing me the way I'm missing you
I'll keep your number saved
'Cause I hope one day I'll get the pride to call you
To tell you that I'm finally over you
I'm finally over you
Finally over you
Finally over over
Finally over you
The song "Saved" by Khalid expresses the painful emotions of a person who has gone through heartbreak and is still holding onto the hope of rekindling a past relationship. The song starts with an acknowledgment that the hard part of separation seems to last forever, indicating that the pain of losing a loved one lingers on. The lines "Sometimes I forget that we aren't together, deep down in my heart, I hope you're doing alright" convey how the memory of the past relationship haunts the mind even when moving on. The singer feels the absence of the former partner and cannot help but think of why the relationship ended.
The chorus "But I'll keep your number saved" serves as a symbol of hope that someday the former partner will call and express missing the relationship. The lyrics "I hope you think of all the times we shared, I hope you'll finally realize I was the only one who cared" depict the singer's desperation to make the former partner recognise the love they shared and the value of the relationship. The verse "all your stuff is gone, I erased all the pictures from my phone" suggests that the singer has tried to move on, but still holds on to the hope that things will be different. The song concludes with a resignation to the outcome, "Finally over you."
The song's mood portrays heartache, longing and melancholy emotions. Khalid's vocals, combined with the piano and electronic beats, simulate the complex nature of the emotions expressed in the lyrics. The song was first released in January 2017 and appeared on Khalid's debut album, "American Teen." "Saved" received generally favourable reviews from music critics and became a hit, charting in the top 20 on the US Billboard Adult R&B chart.
Line by Line Meaning
The hard part always seems to last forever
Challenging situations often tend to persist longer than we anticipate
Sometimes I forget that we aren't together
Occasionally, I fail to remember that we have broken up
Deep down in my heart, I hope you're doing alright
I genuinely wish that you are doing well in life
But from time to time I often think of why you aren't mine
Every now and then, I wonder why we couldn't make things work
I'll keep your number saved
I'll ensure to retain your contact details
'Cause I hope one day you'll get the sense to call me
Because I wish that someday, you will realise and contact me
I'm hoping that you'll say
You're missing me the way I'm missing you
I'm desiring to hear from you that you are longing for me, the way I am yearning for you
So I'll keep your number saved
'Cause I hope one day I'll get the pride to call you
Therefore, I will hold on to your contact information, in anticipation that I will gather the courage to reach out to you someday
To tell you that no one else
Is gonna hold you down the way that I do
To express to you that nobody else can love and support you in the same manner as I do
Now, I can't say I'll be alright without you
I do not have the confidence to assure that I will be fine without you
And I can't say that I haven't tried to
And it wouldn't be accurate to say that I haven't attempted to move forward
But, all your stuff is gone
I erased all the pictures from my phone
Of me and you
However, all our memories have disappeared from my life, as I have deleted all records and images of us together
I hope you think of all the times we shared
I'm desiring for you to reflect on all the good moments that we've experienced
I hope you'll finally realize I was the only one who cared
I hope you come to the realisation that I was the only one who truly cared for you
It's crazy how this love thing seems unfair
It's strange how love doesn't always work out the way we had hoped
You won't find a love like mine anywhere
It's unlikely that you will come across a love like mine
To tell you that I'm finally over you
I'm finally over you
Finally over you
Finally over over
Finally over you
To confess that I have finally moved on from you, and am no longer holding onto any lingering feelings for you
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bryan Medina, Calvin Tarvin, Cameron Hale, Joshua Scruggs, Khalid Robinson, Ozan Yildirim
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@aaronobrien2856
[Intro]
2, 3, 4
[Verse 1]
The hard part always seems to last forever
Sometimes I forget that we aren't together
Deep down in my heart, I hope you're doing alright
But from time to time I often think of why you aren't mine
[Chorus]
But I'll keep your number saved
'Cause I hope one day you'll get the sense to call me
I'm hoping that you'll say
You're missing me the way I'm missing you
So I'll keep your number saved
'Cause I hope one day I'll get the pride to call you
To tell you that no one else
Is gonna hold you down the way that I do
[Verse 2]
Now, I can't say I'll be alright without you
And I can't say that I haven't tried to
But, all your stuff is gone
I erased all the pictures from my phone
Of me and you
Heres what I'll do
[Chorus]
I'll keep your number saved
'Cause I hope one day you'll get the sense to call me
I'm hoping that you'll say
You're missing me the way I'm missing you
So I'll keep your number saved
'Cause I hope one day I'll get the pride to call you
To tell you that no one else
Is gonna hold you down the way that I do
[Bridge]
I hope you think of all the times we shared
I hope you'll finally realize I was the only one who cared
It's crazy how this love thing seems unfair
You won't find a love like mine anywhere
[Chorus]
But I'll keep your number saved
'Cause I hope one day you'll get the sense to call me
I'm hoping that you'll say
You're missing me the way I'm missing you
So I'll keep your number saved
'Cause I hope one day I'll get the pride to call you
To tell you that no one else
Is gonna hold you down the way that I do
But I'll keep your number saved
'Cause I hope one day you'll get the sense to call me
I'm hoping that you'll say
You're missing me the way I'm missing you
So I'll keep your number saved
'Cause I hope one day I'll get the pride to call you
To tell you that I'm finally over you
I'm finally over you
@matthewhendriks6484
The hard part always seems to last forever
Sometimes I forget that we aren't together
Deep down in my heart, I hope you're doing alright
But from time to time I often think of why you aren't mine
But I'll keep your number saved
Cause I hope one day you'll get the sense to call me
I'm hoping that you'll say
You're missing me the way I'm missing you
So I'll keep your number saved
Cause I hope one day I'll get the pride to call you
To tell you that no one else
Is gonna hold you down the way that I do
Now, I can't say I'll be alright without you
And I can't say that I haven't tried to
But, all your stuff is gone
I erased all the pictures from my phone
Of me and you
Heres what I'll do
I'll keep your number saved
Cause I hope one day you'll get the sense to call me
I'm hoping that you'll say
You're missing me the way I'm missing you
So I'll keep your number saved
Cause I hope one day I'll get the pride to call you
To tell you that no one else
Is gonna hold you down the way that I do
I hope you think of all the times we shared
I hope you'll finally realize I was the only one who cared
It's crazy how this love thing seems unfair
You won't find a love like mine anywhere
But I'll keep your number saved
Cause I hope one day you'll get the sense to call me
I'm hoping that you'll say
You're missing me the way I'm missing you
So I'll keep your number saved
Cause I hope one day I'll get the pride to call you
To tell you that no one else
Is gonna hold you down the way that I do
But I'll keep your number saved
Cause I hope one day you'll get the sense to call me
I'm hoping that you'll say
You're missing me the way I'm missing you
So I'll keep your number saved
Cause I hope one day I'll get the pride to call you
To tell you that I'm finally over you
I'm finally over you
@presidentofsc
Khalid's music is not just music.
Khalid's music helps depressed people and is super relatible.
Sometimes his music even helps you through hard times like a break up or a loss of a loved one.
Khalid's voice is so calming even if it is a little crackly but other than that it is so sad and it goes with his super sad music.
Khalid's voice is like a boy angel, even though that is not a thing. xD
I know every single one of you are waiting for this to be on the radio!
Just admit it, all his haters are just jealous of his beautiful voice <3.
Keep up the good work Khalid!
@SS-lb3kr
"Saved"
1, 2, 3, 4
The hard part always seems to last forever
Sometimes I forget that we aren't together
Deep down in my heart, I hope you're doing alright
But from time to time I often think of why you aren't mine
But I'll keep your number saved
Cause I hope one day you'll get the sense to call me
I'm hoping that you'll say
You're missing me the way I'm missing you
So I'll keep your number saved
Cause I hope one day I'll get the pride to call you
To tell you that no one else
Is gonna hold you down the way that I do
Now, I can't say I'll be alright without you
And I can't say that I haven't tried to
But, all your stuff is gone
I erased all the pictures from my phone
Of me and you
Heres what I'll do
I'll keep your number saved
Cause I hope one day you'll get the sense to call me
I'm hoping that you'll say
You're missing me the way I'm missing you
So I'll keep your number saved
Cause I hope one day I'll get the pride to call you
To tell you that no one else
Is gonna hold you down the way that I do
I hope you think of all the times we shared
I hope you'll finally realize I was the only one who cared
It's crazy how this love thing seems unfair
You won't find a love like mine anywhere
But I'll keep your number saved
Cause I hope one day you'll get the sense to call me
I'm hoping that you'll say
You're missing me the way I'm missing you
So I'll keep your number saved
Cause I hope one day I'll get the pride to call you
To tell you that no one else
Is gonna hold you down the way that I do
But I'll keep your number saved
Cause I hope one day you'll get the sense to call me
I'm hoping that you'll say
You're missing me the way I'm missing you
So I'll keep your number saved
Cause I hope one day I'll get the pride to call you
To tell you that I'm finally over you
I'm finally over you
@nickylogan7141
you don't know real heartbreak until you're asking God to help you let go.
@itzzfish6358
Nicky Logan yooo factssss
@eatingwittayda850
Right.
@DanielRuiz-re7jr
Well said
@tufff_695
☹️
@andersonheng1661
Been through that, felt this
@dantejackson7058
This song cuts so deep ... trying to get over a person you've given your all to just for it to not work .. waiting by the phone, hoping that they get their shit together so y'all can give it one last go .. praying if it doesn't happen, you'll have the strength to let go and be able to tell them "I'm good, I'm finally over you"
@tobyarias2526
such a scary thought of getting so hurt that you never want feel love again..
@deysiroman1597
Dante Jackson it sucks loving someone so much that did nothing but hurt you... n hoping that 1 day they'll feel what they put you through. love . kills . you . don't fall in love. EVER.
@uriahanuwae5254
Dante Jackson woww... same man😭💯