Vertigo
Khalid Lyrics


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Are we better off believing
What the ignorance suggests?
I wish living life was easy (life was easy, yeah)
But mine has been a mess
They say it comes with the seasons, mhm
But the seasons comes and go, they go
I go blurry when I'm thinking
Is it me or vertigo?

Criticized, who am I to give up?
And breathing, what's the reason to let up
Sympathize, who am I to give up?
Putting on my favorite record on

Are we alive?
Or are we dreaming?
After the ride
Are you leaving?
Are we alive? (Riding this, riding in this)
Or are we dreaming? (Riding this, riding in this)
After the ride
Are you leaving? (Riding this, riding in this)

I've been better off than broken
I've been battered, I've been beat
I wish I was more outspoken
But the words are out of reach
Hmm, thought I loved you in the moment
I was happy, I was not
I've been learning, I've been growing
But the worst is yet to come

Criticized, who am I to give up?
Breathing, what's the reason to let up
Sympathize, who am I to give up?
Putting on my favorite record on

Are we alive?
Or are we dreaming?
After the ride
Are you leaving?
Are we alive? (Riding this, riding in this)
Or are we dreaming? (Riding this, riding in this)
After the ride
Are you leaving? (Riding this, riding in this)

Eyes closed, eyes closed
I've been falling with my
Eyes low, eyes low
I've been falling with my
Eyes closed, eyes closed
I've been falling with my
Eyes low, eyes low
I've been falling with my (vertigo)
Eyes closed, eyes closed (vertigo)
I've been falling with my (vertigo)
Eyes low, eyes low (vertigo)
I've been falling with my (vertigo)
Eyes closed, eyes closed (vertigo)
I've been falling with my (vertigo)
Eyes low, eyes low
I've been, I've been, I've been
Eyes closed, eyes closed (vertigo)
I've been falling with my (vertigo)
Eyes low, eyes low (vertigo)
I've been falling with my (vertigo)
Eyes closed, eyes closed (vertigo)
I've been falling with my (vertigo)




Eyes low, eyes low (vertigo)
I've been falling with my

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Khalid's song "Vertigo" explore themes of confusion, inner turmoil and growth. The first stanza questions whether we are better off believing what ignorance suggests, indicating a struggle with societal norms and expectations. The artist wishes that living life was easy, but acknowledges that his life has been a mess. He notes that the natural cycles of life can be confusing and blurry, and wonders if his own struggles are representative of vertigo.


The second stanza explores a sense of personal growth and discovery. Khalid acknowledges that he has been through difficult times, but has learned and grown from those experiences. Despite this growth, he still struggles with communication and expressing his true feelings, feeling that his words are out of reach. The chorus repeats the question of whether we are alive or dreaming, highlighting the sense of uncertainty and confusion that is pervasive throughout the song.


The bridge repeats the phrase "eyes closed, eyes low" as if trying to capture a sense of vertigo or disorientation. This line can be interpreted as both a physical sensation and as metaphor for feeling lost and unsure of one's path.


Overall, the lyrics to "Vertigo" evoke a sense of inner turmoil and disorientation, while also hinting at the possibility of growth and self-discovery.


Line by Line Meaning

Are we better off believing What the ignorance suggests?
Do we benefit from trusting what those who are uninformed recommend?


I wish living life was easy (life was easy, yeah) But mine has been a mess
I desire a carefree existence, but mine has been full of difficulties


They say it comes with the seasons, mhm But the seasons comes and go, they go I go blurry when I'm thinking Is it me or vertigo?
Some say life's ups and downs are like changing seasons, but they pass by quickly. I become disoriented when contemplating whether my current state is my own doing or due to external factors.


Criticized, who am I to give up? And breathing, what's the reason to let up Sympathize, who am I to give up? Putting on my favorite record on
Although facing criticism, it's not my place to quit. Why stop when there's no reason to? Empathy and concern aren't reasons for me to surrender. Instead, I'll play some comforting music.


Are we alive? Or are we dreaming? After the ride Are you leaving?
Are we actually living or just imagining it? What happens after experiencing life's ups and downs - do you leave?


I've been better off than broken I've been battered, I've been beat I wish I was more outspoken But the words are out of reach Hmm, thought I loved you in the moment I was happy, I was not I've been learning, I've been growing But the worst is yet to come
Though I haven't been completely shattered, I've been through a lot. I aspire to be more vocal, but I can't find the right words. I believed I was in love, but it was temporary. I may have progressed, but there are still hardships ahead.


Eyes closed, eyes closed I've been falling with my Eyes low, eyes low I've been falling with my
With my eyes shut and gaze down, I've been descending.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jamil Chammas, John Hill, Khalid Robinson, Roget Chahayed, Ryan Vojtesak, Sarah Aarons

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@21mehta8

Vertigo
Khalid
Are we better off believing
What the ignorance suggests?
I wish living life was easy (life was easy, yeah)
But mine has been a mess
They say it comes with the seasons, mhm
But the seasons comes and go, they go
I go blurry when I'm thinking
Is it me or vertigo?
Criticized, who am I to give up?
And breathing, what's the reason to let up
Sympathize, who am I to give up?
Putting on my favorite record on
Are we alive?
Or are we dreaming?
After the ride
Are you leaving?
Are we alive? (Riding this, riding in this)
Or are we dreaming? (Riding this, riding in this)
After the ride
Are you leaving? (Riding this, riding in this)
I've been better off than broken
I've been battered, I've been beat
I wish I was more outspoken
But the words are out of reach
Hmm, thought I loved you in the moment
I was happy, I was not
I've been learning, I've been growing
But the worst is yet to come
Criticized, who am I to give up?
Breathing, what's the reason to let up
Sympathize, who am I to give up?
Putting on my favorite record on
Are we alive?
Or are we dreaming?
After the ride
Are you leaving?
Are we alive? (Riding this, riding in this)
Or are we dreaming? (Riding this, riding in this)
After the ride
Are you leaving? (Riding this, riding in this)
Eyes closed, eyes closed
I've been falling with my
Eyes low, eyes low
I've been falling with my
Eyes closed, eyes closed
I've been falling with my
Eyes low, eyes low
I've been falling with my (vertigo)
Eyes closed, eyes closed (vertigo)
I've been falling with my (vertigo)
Eyes low, eyes low (vertigo)
I've been falling with my (vertigo)
Eyes closed, eyes closed (vertigo)
I've been falling with my (vertigo)
Eyes low, eyes low
I've been, I've been, I've been
Eyes closed, eyes closed (vertigo)
I've been falling with my (vertigo)
Eyes low, eyes low (vertigo)
I've been falling with my (vertigo)
Eyes closed, eyes closed (vertigo)
I've been falling with my (vertigo)
Eyes low, eyes low (vertigo)
I've been falling with my



@OhThatSoundsofficial

LYRICS:

[Verse 1]
Are we better off believing
What the ignorance suggests?
I wish living life was easy (Mhm)
But mine has been a mess
They say it comes with the seasons (Mhm)
But the seasons come and go (They go)
I go blurry when I'm thinking
Is it me or vertigo?

[Pre-Chorus]
Criticized, who am I to give up?
And breathing was the reason to live
Sympathize, who am I to give up
Putting on my favorite record?

[Chorus]
Are we alive?
Or are we dreaming?
After the ride
Are you living?
Are we alive? (Riding this, riding in this)
Or are we dreaming? (Riding this, riding in this)
After the ride
Are you living? (Riding this, riding in this)

[Verse 2]
I’ve been better, often broken
I've been battered up and beat
I wish I was more outspoken
But the words are out of reach
Hmm, thought I loved you in the moment
I was happy, I was not
I've been learning, I’ve been growing
But the worst is yet to come

[Pre-Chorus]
Criticized, who am I to give up?
And breathing was the reason to live
Sympathize, who am I to give up?
Putting on my favorite record

[Chorus]
Are we alive?
Or are we dreaming?
After the ride
Are you living?
Are we alive? (Riding this, riding in this)
Or are we dreaming? (Riding this, riding in this)
After the ride
Are you living? (Riding this, riding in this)

[Outro]
Eyes closed, eyes closed
I've been falling with my
Eyes low, eyes low
I've been falling with my
Eyes closed, eyes closed
I've been falling with my
Eyes low, eyes low
I've been falling with my
Eyes closed, eyes closed
I've been falling with my
Eyes low, eyes low
I've been falling with my (Forgot)
Eyes closed, eyes closed (Forgot)
I've been falling with my (Forgot)
Eyes low, eyes low
I’ve been, I’ve been, I've been
Eyes closed, eyes closed
I’ve been falling with my
Eyes low, eyes low
I've been falling with my
Eyes closed, eyes closed
I've been falling with my
Eyes low, eyes low
I've been falling with my



@harshmahar9861

[Verse 1]
Are we better off believing
What the ignorance suggests?
I wish living life was easy (Mhm)
But mine has been a mess
They say it comes with the seasons (Mhm)
But the seasons come and go, (They go)
I go blurry when I'm thinking
Is it me or vertigo?
[Pre-Chorus]
Criticized, who am I to give up?
And breathing was the reason to live
Sympathize, who am I to give up
Putting on my favorite record?

[Chorus]
Are we alive?
Or are we dreaming?
After the ride
Are you living?
Are we alive? (Riding this, riding in this)
Or are we dreaming? (Riding this, riding in this)
After the ride
Are you living? (Riding this, riding in this)

[Verse 2]
I’ve been better, often broken
I've been battered up and beat
I wish I was more outspoken
But the words are out of reach
Hmm, thought I loved you in the moment
I was happy, I was not
I've been learning, I’ve been growing
But the worst is yet to come

[Pre-Chorus]
Criticized, who am I to give up?
And breathing was the reason to live
Sympathize, who am I to give up?
Putting on my favorite record

[Chorus]
Are we alive?
Or are we dreaming?
After the ride
Are you living?
Are we alive? (Riding this, riding in this)
Or are we dreaming? (Riding this, riding in this)
After the ride
Are you living? (Riding this, riding in this)
[Outro]
Eyes closed, eyes closed
I've been falling with my
Eyes low, eyes low
I've been falling with my
Eyes closed, eyes closed
I've been falling with my
Eyes low, eyes low
I've been falling with my
Eyes closed, eyes closed
I've been falling with my
Eyes low, eyes low
I've been falling with my (Forgot)
Eyes closed, eyes closed (Forgot)
I've been falling with my (Forgot)
Eyes low, eyes low
I’ve been, I’ve been, I've been
Eyes closed, eyes closed
I’ve been falling with my
Eyes low, eyes low
I've been falling with my
Eyes closed, eyes closed
I've been falling with my
Eyes low, eyes low
I've been falling with my.



@TheGroovyGuitarDude

For anyone who wants to play this on guitar, here's how for beginners :)

Standard Tuning - No Capo

- Chords Played Through Entire Song -
D, Am, Em, D

- Verse Picking Progression -
Bass Note, G, B, e (for each chord)

- Chorus Strum Pattern -
↓↑↓↑ ↑↓↑ (for each chord)

- Bridge Strum Pattern -
↓ (for each chord)

Hope this helps out! If you get stuck or need a little extra help I just uploaded a video lesson for this on my channel :)



@hardfeelings1190

LYRICS. ❤

Are we better off believing
What the ignorance suggests?
I wish living life was easy (life was easy, yeah)
But mine has been a mess
They say it comes with the seasons, mhm
But the seasons comes and go, they go
I go blurry when I'm thinking
Is it me or vertigo?

Criticized, who am I to give up?
And breathing, what's the reason to let up
Sympathize, who am I to give up?
Putting on my favorite record on

Are we alive?
Or are we dreaming?
After the ride
Are you leaving?
Are we alive? (Riding this, riding in this)
Or are we dreaming? (Riding this, riding in this)
After the ride
Are you leaving? (Riding this, riding in this)

I've been better off than broken
I've been battered, I've been beat
I wish I was more outspoken
But the words are out of reach
Hmm, thought I loved you in the moment
I was happy, I was not
I've been learning, I've been growing
But the worst is yet to come

Criticized, who am I to give up?
Breathing, what's the reason to let up
Sympathize, who am I to give up?
Putting on my favorite record on

Are we alive?
Or are we dreaming?
After the ride
Are you leaving?
Are we alive? (Riding this, riding in this)
Or are we dreaming? (Riding this, riding in this)
After the ride
Are you leaving? (Riding this, riding in this)

Eyes closed, eyes closed
I've been falling with my
Eyes low, eyes low
I've been falling with my
Eyes closed, eyes closed
I've been falling with my
Eyes low, eyes low
I've been falling with my (vertigo)
Eyes closed, eyes closed (vertigo)
I've been falling with my (vertigo)
Eyes low, eyes low (vertigo)
I've been falling with my (vertigo)
Eyes closed, eyes closed (vertigo)
I've been falling with my (vertigo)
Eyes low, eyes low
I've been, I've been, I've been
Eyes closed, eyes closed (vertigo)
I've been falling with my (vertigo)
Eyes low, eyes low (vertigo)
I've been falling with my (vertigo)
Eyes closed, eyes closed (vertigo)
I've been falling with my (vertigo)
Eyes low, eyes low (vertigo)
I've been falling with my



All comments from YouTube:

@makila139

khalid is precious and we must protect him at all costs

@valeriagranada_

Please don't stop
You are so incredible
The world needs you

@dmusa24

I know this is to Khalid, but I couldn’t help but try to think that it was to me. I’ve always felt like the world was better off without me, & other darker thoughts. Though it wasn’t your intention, I just wanted to say thanks for posting this ❤️

@adrianmartini5972

dmusa24 You are incredible and the world isn’t as good without u :) hope u have an amazing future

@valeriagranada_

@@dmusa24 for you for Khalid and for everyone
Everyone is incredible and we all worth.
World needs every person in it. Living is hard, but we don't have to give up
Have a good day, month, year, life 💚

@milanm573

@@dmusa24 You are amazing don't ever break down 😁🙌

@jalenmichael4

I feel like post Malone and Khalid would be the freaking best music duo ever

@zahramohammed3623

Jalen Trudeau Man I literally told my friends this like 1 hour ago

@-fortune7540

Ft swae lee, godly.

@Stick40

yeahh

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