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.
This Way
Khalid Lyrics
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You're the one to make me do shit
You're the one to make me feel it
The feeling of stupid
I was in your corner
When you were putting me through shit
Now you wanna leave
No, you leaving me was foolish
You left me this scar on my heart
And I left you a brand new car
How nice of you, the price of true love
True love is absolute
So what more can I say?
You make me this way
What more can I say?
You make me this way
Yeah, all of these excuses
Say I'm the one that made you ruthless
But you're the reason I'm crazy
And with you I feel useless
I let you have it
You took me for granted
Always wanna play the victim
When they don't know the truth is
You left me this scar on my heart
When I'd never take it that far (oh)
Why would you say that it was true love
If true love is absolute, what more can I say?
What more can I say?
You make me this way
(You make me this way)
What more can I say?
(What can I say?)
You make me this way
I tried to stay the night
You won't let me inside
Oh, you push me away
You'll never change
Just another fight
Between you and your pride
Oh, what more can I say?
What more can I?
What more can I say? (Say)
You make me this way
You make me this way
What more can I say?
What more?
You make me this way (way)
Whoa, can't lie
In Khalid's song "The Ways", he expresses his frustrations towards a past abusive and toxic relationship that has left emotional scars on him. The lyrics denote a feeling of betrayal and helplessness towards his past partner as the chorus goes, "what more can I say? You make me this way." He attempts to explain that he was at her corner even though she put him through countless "sh*t". Khalid also admits that he's not perfect, he has made mistakes, and his flaws have made him feel "useless" with her. In the song, Khalid confronts his past partner with raw honesty, holds her accountable for the scars she left on him, and refuses to tolerate any more mistreatment.
The entire song revolves around the theme that every relationship needs love and respect to survive, and letting your pride get in the way can only lead to heartbreak. The track ends with Khalid realizing how futile it is to try to reconcile with his partner, as she pushes him away without any justification every time he "tries to stay the night".
Line by Line Meaning
You say I'm trippin', bullshit
You accuse me of overreacting, but it's not true
You're the one to make me do shit
You're the one who influences my actions and decisions
You're the one to make me feel it
You're the one who makes me experience this negative emotion
The feeling of stupid
The feeling of being foolish and regretful
I was in your corner
I supported you
When you were putting me through shit
When you were treating me badly and causing me problems
Now you wanna leave
Now you want to end our relationship
No, you leaving me was foolish
No, your decision to leave me was unwise
You left me this scar on my heart
You hurt me deeply emotionally
And I left you a brand new car
And in return, I gave you an expensive gift as a token of my love
How nice of you, the price of true love
How kind of you, putting a price on real love
True love is absolute
True love is never uncertain or conditional
So what more can I say?
What else can I add to this situation?
You make me this way
You cause me to feel this negative emotion
Yeah, all of these excuses
Yes, all these justifications
Say I'm the one that made you ruthless
You accuse me of making you heartless and unkind
But you're the reason I'm crazy
But you're the one causing me to feel insane
And with you I feel useless
And because of you, I feel worthless and hopeless
I let you have it
I allowed you to treat me this way
You took me for granted
You didn't appreciate me
Always wanna play the victim
You always try to make yourself look like the innocent one
When they don't know the truth is
When others don't really know what happened
When I'd never take it that far (oh)
When I'd never do something as terrible as what you did to me
Why would you say that it was true love
Why would you claim that our relationship was true love?
What more can I say?
What else can I express in words?
You make me this way
You cause me to feel this way
I tried to stay the night
I attempted to spend the night with you
You won't let me inside
But you rejected me
Oh, you push me away
Oh, you keep me distant
You'll never change
You'll never be a better person or lover
Just another fight
Just another argument between us
Between you and your pride
Caused by your refusal to admit your mistakes and apologize
Oh, what more can I say?
Oh, what else can I tell you?
What more can I?
What else can I do or say to save our relationship?
You make me this way (way)
You're the one who causes me to feel this way, and it's getting worse
Whoa, can't lie
Whoa, I can't pretend or hide my emotions anymore
Lyrics © I LOVE HUMES, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gabriella Wilson, Khalid Donnel Robinson, Atilla Elci, Cam Lazar, Solomon Fagenson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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This Way (feat. H.E.R.)
You say I'm trippin', bullsh*t
You're the one to make me do sh*t
You're the one to make me feel it
The feeling of stupid
I was in your corner when you were putting me through sh*t
Now you wanna leave
Know you leaving me was foolish
You left me this scar on my heart
And I left you a brand new car
How nice of you
The price of true love
True love is absolute
So what more can I say?
You make me this way
What more can I say?
You make me this way
Yeah, all of these excuses
Say I'm the one that made you ruthless
But you're the reason I'm crazy
And with you I feel useless
I let you have it
You took me for granted
Always wanna play the victim
When they don't know the truth is
You left me this scar on my heart
When I'd never take it that far (oh)
Why would you say that it was true love
If true love is absolute
What more can I say?
What more can I say?
You make me this way
You make me this way
What more can I say?
What can I say?
You make me this way
I tried to stay the night
You won't let me inside
Oh, you push me away
You'll never change
Just another fight
Between you and your pride
Oh, what more can I say?
What more can I?
What more can I say? (Say)
You make me this way
You make me this way
What more can I say?
What more?
You make me this way (way)
What, can I?
Este caminho (feat. HER)
Você diz que eu estou viajando, idiota
Você é o único a me fazer sh * t
Você é o único a me fazer sentir isso
A sensação de estupidez
Eu estava no seu canto quando você estava me fazendo passar por merda
Agora você quer sair
Sei que você me deixando era tolo
Você me deixou essa cicatriz no meu coração
E eu te deixei um carro novo
Que gentileza sua
O preço do amor verdadeiro
O verdadeiro amor é absoluto
Então o que mais eu posso dizer?
Você me faz assim
O que mais posso dizer?
Você me faz assim
Sim, todas essas desculpas
Diga que eu sou o único que fez você implacável
Mas você é a razão pela qual sou louco
E com você me sinto inútil
Eu deixo você ter isso
Você me deu como garantido
Sempre quer jogar a vítima
Quando eles não sabem a verdade é
Você me deixou essa cicatriz no meu coração
Quando eu nunca levo isso tão longe (oh)
Por que você diria que era amor verdadeiro
Se o amor verdadeiro é absoluto
O que mais posso dizer?
O que mais posso dizer?
Você me faz assim
Você me faz assim
O que mais posso dizer?
O que posso dizer?
Você me faz assim
Eu tentei ficar a noite
Você não vai me deixar entrar
Você me afasta
Você nunca vai mudar
Apenas mais uma briga
Entre você e seu orgulho
Oh, o que mais eu posso dizer?
O que mais eu posso?
O que mais posso dizer? (Dizer)
Você me faz assim
Você me faz assim
O que mais posso dizer?
O que mais?
Você me faz assim (caminho)
O que eu posso?
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[Verse 1: Khalid]
You say I'm trippin', bullshit
You're the one to make me do shit
You're the one to make me feel it
The feeling of stupid
I was in your corner
When you were putting me through shit
Now you wanna leave
No, you leaving me was foolish
[Pre-Chorus: Khalid]
You left me this scar on my heart
And I left you a brand new car
How nice of you, the price of true love
True love is absolute
[Chorus: Khalid]
So what more can I say?
You make me this way
What more can I say?
You make me this way
[Verse 2: H.E.R.]
Yeah, all of these excuses
Say I'm the one that made you ruthless
But you're the reason I'm crazy
And with you, I feel useless
I let you have it
You took me for granted
Always wanna play the victim
When they don't know the truth is...
[Pre-Chorus: H.E.R. with Khalid]
You left me this scar on my heart
When I'd never take it that far (oh)
Why would you say that it was true love
If true love is absolute, what more can I say?
[Chorus: Khalid & H.E.R., H.E.R.]
What more can I say?
You make me this way
(You make me this way)
What more can I say?
(What can I say?)
You make me this way
[Bridge: H.E.R.]
I tried to stay the night
You won't let me inside
Oh, you push me away
You'll never change
Just another fight
Between you and your pride
Oh, what more can I say?
What more can I?
[Chorus: Khalid & H.E.R., H.E.R.]
What more can I say? (Say)
You make me this way
You make me this way
What more can I say?
What more?
You make me this way (way)
What, can I?
@nhiha949
LYRICS!!! b/c we all want to sing along too haha
[Verse 1: Khalid]
You say I'm trippin', bullshit
You're the one to make me do shit
You're the one to make me feel it
The feeling of stupid
I was in your corner
When you were putting me through shit
Now you wanna leave
No, you leaving me was foolish
[Pre-Chorus: Khalid]
You left me this scar on my heart
And I left you a brand new car
How nice of you, the price of true love
True love is absolute
[Chorus: Khalid]
So what more can I say?
You make me this way
What more can I say?
You make me this way
[Verse 2: H.E.R.]
Yeah, all of these excuses
Say I'm the one that made you ruthless
Well you're the reason I'm crazy
And with you, I feel useless
I let you have it
You took me for granted
Always wanna play the victim
When they don't know the truth is...
[Pre-Chorus: H.E.R. with Khalid]
You left me this scar on my heart
When I'd never take it that far (oh)
Why would you say that it was true love
If true love is absolute, what more can I say?
[Chorus: Khalid & H.E.R., H.E.R.]
What more can I say?
You make me this way
(You make me this way)
What more can I say?
(What can I say?)
You make me this way
[Bridge: H.E.R.]
I tried to stay the night
You won't let me inside
Oh, you push me away
You'll never change
Just another fight
Between you and your pride
Oh, what more can I say?
What more can I?
[Chorus: Khalid & H.E.R., H.E.R.]
What more can I say? (Say)
You make me this way
You make me this way
What more can I say?
What more?
You make me this way (way)
What, can I?
@Blaqk_8298
How many people got love for KHALID?
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BLAQK ! Lyrics video on my channel love if you can check it out please 💗
@jamiablack2572
Mee!!!!
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My boiii is errryyyywhereeee 💞
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you are stuped
@Mhollette
He’s one of a kind
@Blaqk_8298
How many people love H.E.R.?
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You’re always commenting “How many people love ____?” Lol.
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CHRISTI XX
😊👍
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Me