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.
Trigger
Khalid Lyrics
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Can't tell you why, why we
Ain't getting high no more, tried so hard
There's something I've been feeling
And we're lonely
But we never used to be
Either we're arguing or you leave
We both know something's missing
I've been holding on
Holding on to nothing
You don't care too much
And it's obvious that
You're already gone
So unleash your weapon
Aim it at my chest then
If our love is a drug
You're the one with the trigger (oh)
Shoot me down, shoot me down
I don't wanna remember you (yeah), yeah, yeah, yeah
Don't try to change your mind
When the blood is on your hands
Shoot me down, shoot me down
I don't wanna remember you, yeah, yeah, yeah
Shoot me down, shoot me down
You're the one with the trigger
Hey, hey, hey
Soul to soul
We used to rock so slow
I felt your blood boil and my heartbeat rush
You free me, why's it slipping?
There's no one left
Go on and hold your breath (oh)
Say that you want me, but you don't want stress
I can't say I feel different
I've been holding on
Holding on to nothing
You don't care too much
And it's obvious that
You're already gone
So unleash your weapon (unleash your weapon)
Aim it at my chest then (yeah, our love)
If our love is a drug
You're the one with the trigger (alright, ah)
Shoot me down, shoot me down
I don't wanna remember you, yeah, yeah, yeah (wanna remember you, oh no)
Don't try to change your mind
When the blood is on your hands
Shoot me down, shoot me down
I don't wanna remember you, yeah, yeah, yeah
Shoot me down, shoot me down
You're the one with the trigger
Hey, hey, hey
The lyrics to Khalid's song Trigger convey a sense of unease and tension in a relationship that has lost its spark. The singer is coming to terms with the fact that things have changed between them. They used to feel a strong connection, but now they are both lonely and they cannot seem to find common ground. They argue a lot, and one of them always ends up leaving. There is a sense that something important is missing, that they are searching for something lost but cannot find it.
Despite this, the singer is still holding on to the relationship, even though they know that it is probably over. They are asking the other person to end it, to "shoot me down", because the love between them has become like a drug and the other person holds the trigger. The singer is unable to let go on their own, and they are waiting for the other person to end it definitively. It is a painful process, one that is destined to end in heartbreak, but it is a necessary one for both of them to move on.
Overall, the song is a powerful exploration of the emotions that come with the end of a relationship. It is a poignant reminder that love can be both wonderful and terrible, and that sometimes it is best to let go, even if it hurts.
Line by Line Meaning
Now, baby
Addressing someone he cares about
Can't tell you why, why we
Not sure why they're not getting along anymore
Ain't getting high no more, tried so hard
Used to have fun together but now they're not
There's something I've been feeling
He senses something is wrong
And we're lonely
They feel disconnected from each other
But we never used to be
They used to be inseparable
Either we're arguing or you leave
Their interactions are becoming negative
We both know something's missing
They both feel that their connection is not the same
I've been holding on
He has been trying to make it work
Holding on to nothing
But he realizes it's not going anywhere
You don't care too much
He feels neglected by his partner
And it's obvious that
This feeling is clear to him
You're already gone
He knows their relationship is over
So unleash your weapon
He's willing to end it
Aim it at my chest then
Asks them to break his heart as he can't do it himself
If our love is a drug
Compares their love to a drug
You're the one with the trigger (oh)
His partner has the power to end their relationship
Shoot me down, shoot me down
Wants his partner to end the relationship once and for all
I don't wanna remember you (yeah), yeah, yeah, yeah
Wants to move on and forget them
Don't try to change your mind
Asks them not to come back
When the blood is on your hands
They'll be responsible for the heartbreak
You're the one with the trigger
Reiterates that they have the power to end the relationship
Soul to soul
Referring to their strong emotional connection
We used to rock so slow
Used to take things slow and enjoy each other
I felt your blood boil and my heartbeat rush
When they were intimate, they had intense physical reactions
You free me, why's it slipping?
He used to feel liberated by his partner, but that feeling is fading
There's no one left
Feels alone in the relationship
Go on and hold your breath (oh)
He's letting his partner make the final decision
Say that you want me, but you don't want stress
They want his companionship but without the difficulties brought by the relationship
I can't say I feel different
He hasn't changed his mind
You're already gone
Repeats that their relationship has ended
So unleash your weapon (unleash your weapon)
Encourages his partner to end it already
Aim it at my chest then (yeah, our love)
Asks them to hurt him so he can move on
Shoot me down, shoot me down
Reiterates his desire for his partner to end the relationship
You're the one with the trigger
Repeats that they have the power to end everything
Hey, hey, hey
Closing of the song
Lyrics ยฉ CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, CTM Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew Blakemore, Bas Van Daalen, Jasper Helderman, Khalid Robinson, Philip Meckseper, Thomas Pentz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@Heartman71
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@thecorruptedcat989
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@Heartman71
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@DanteHellDrive
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@zro9712
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@isaacalcantar5773
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@KungLao.
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