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.
Therapy
Khalid Lyrics
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I'm tripping off your love and all the other drugs we taking
Over all the others, you're the one all over me
I need your therapy
Need your therapy
I don't mean to come off aggressive (no)
I'm just here to pass off the message (yeah)
I thought I lost my mind
But we do this every time
'Cause there's something that you're doing has me falling all the way
I'm tripping off your love and all the other drugs we taking
Over all the others, you're the one all over me
I need your therapy, need your therapy
I'm not one for relationships
It's over-rated
We could still be lovers
That's all I'm saying, and
Over all the others, you're the one all over me
I need your therapy
Need your therapy
I'm fiendin' off, fiendin' off you
Lalalalalala
I'm needin', needin' you
Lalalalalala
I'm fiendin' off, fiendin' off you
Lalalalalala
I'm needin', needin' you
Lalalalalala
I hope I made the impression
That I was always interested
All the feelings I kept in
What should we do?
Whatever you want to
'Cause there's something that you're doing has me falling all the way
I'm tripping off your love and all the other drugs we taking
Over all the others, you're the one all over me
I need your therapy, need your therapy
I'm not one for relationships
It's over-rated
We could still be lovers
That's all I'm saying, and
Over all the others, you're the one all over me
I need your therapy
Need your therapy
I'm fiendin' off, fiendin' off you
Lalalalalala
I'm needin', needin' you
Lalalalalala
I'm fiendin' off, fiendin' off you
Lalalalalala
I'm needin', needin' you
Lalalalalala
In โTherapy,โ Khalid talks about a relationship that isnโt necessarily defined as romantic. He is โfiendin'โ for the person, needing them as his therapy. The idea behind the song is how this particular relationship is keeping him stable and sane, it is making him feel happy, and he doesnโt want to let go. Khalid says that he is not one for relationships, but this person he wants them to stick around. The lyrics say: โOver all the others, you're the one all over me, I need your therapy.โ
The chorus of the song repeats the lyrics โIโm tripping off your love and all the other drugs we taking.โ This line could mean two things: literal drug use or the idea of a โlove drugโ that the person he's with is providing him. Either way, he states that he is addicted to this person and canโt seem to get enough. Despite the unstable nature of their relationship, he needs them in his life because they allow him the stability and comfort he needs to keep moving forward.
Overall, โTherapyโ is about the intense emotional connection that two people can have, even if they arenโt necessarily in a traditional romantic relationship. Itโs about the idea that sometimes, we need to find support in unconventional ways.
Line by Line Meaning
Something that you're doing has me falling all the way
You have a strong impact on me and I am completely mesmerized by you.
I'm tripping off your love and all the other drugs we taking
Your love is so strong, it feels like I am on drugs when I am with you.
Over all the others, you're the one all over me
Out of everyone else, you are the one who pays the most attention to me and I love it.
I need your therapy
I need you to heal me and make me feel whole again.
I'm not one for relationships / It's over-rated / We could still be lovers / That's all I'm saying, and
I do not believe in relationships and think they are not that important. But we can still be intimate and have a strong connection.
I hope I made the impression / That I was always interested / All the feelings I kept in / What should we do? / Whatever you want to
I hope you know that I always had a crush on you, but I never expressed it. Now that we are together, we can do whatever you want.
I'm fiendin' off, fiendin' off you / Lalalalalala / I'm needin', needin' you / Lalalalalala
I am addicted to you and can't get enough of you. You are like a drug that I crave all the time.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Joel Little, Khalid Robinson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TevinsCash
Lyricsโฆ.
Something that you're doing has me falling all the way
I'm tripping off your love and all the other drugs we taking
Over all the others, you're the one all over me
I need your therapy
Need your therapy
I don't mean to come off aggressive (no)
I'm just here to pass off the message (yeah)
'Cause you were in my head when
I thought I lost my mind
But we do this every time
Cause there's something that you're doing has me falling all the way
I'm tripping off your love and all the other drugs we taking
Over all the others, you're the one all over me
I need your therapy, need your therapy
I'm not one for relationships
It's over-rated
We could still be lovers
That's all I'm saying, and
Over all the others, you're the one all over me
I need your therapy
Need your therapy
I'm fiendin' off, fiendin' off you
Lalalalalala
I'm needin', needin' you
Lalalalalala
I'm fiendin' off, fiendin' off you
Lalalalalala
I'm needin', needin' you
Lalalalalala
I hope I made the impression
That I was always interested
All the feelings I kept in
What should we do?
Whatever you want to
'Cause there's something that you're doing has me falling all the way
I'm tripping off your love and all the other drugs we taking
Over all the others, you're the one all over me
I need your therapy, need your therapy
I'm not one for relationships
It's over-rated
We could still be lovers
That's all I'm saying, and
Over all the others, you're the one all over me
I need your therapy
Need your therapy
I'm fiendin' off, fiendin' off you
Lalalalalala
I'm needin', needin' you
Lalalalalala
I'm fiendin' off, fiendin' off you
Lalalalalala
I'm needin', needin' you
Lalalalalala
@hannahfriday8932
Dear Khalid, if you ever read this, I'd like you to know that your music keeps me sane. We love you. Keep being authentic.
@kernilkhasox1777
Basically listen to the song to survive besides getting vibes
@joeabasolo4193
I feel the same way his voice is very soothing his music has definitely helped get through some tough times.
@gembel8471
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@jennifergoring3896
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@j3sSM4iN
MY G NEVER DROPPED A BAD SONG
@leslieletsholo
This song will always have aspecial place in my heart. Got me through 2017: worst year of my life.
@ChristopherSmith-cf9yr
When I listen to this it is very calming and brings good vibes. Khalid is such a talented artist I love this kinda music.
@b3kucuz151
Khalid The Man With A Beautiful Voice Opens Another Gate To Our Hearts ๐๐๐
@suz.s4465
This song need like 10x more the recognition it getssssโคโค