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.
Vertigo
Khalid Lyrics
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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
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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
@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