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.
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Khalid Lyrics
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Where'd you get my number from
What'd ya expect me to say or do
Try ringing the other dude u used to talk to
Cah right now I'm not that dude
She's the type to get dolled up to take pics
Addicted to the life of likes and reposts
Breasts weren't big enough
Nose was slightly angled to the right
She worked hard and fixed them
Used the deposit for a flat on a new nose
Boobs on hire purchase
Credit card sprees on clothes
Now she's on the gram and on the snap
Finessing on foes
Doing mirror shots
Playing dress up
She's home alone
Goes out to nightlubs just to pose
Trout pout for selfies hashtag the most
On a quest for more likes and follows
Instant gratification
No thought of tomorrow
I've got a girl now you can't contact me
Where'd you get my number from
What'd ya expect me to say or do
Try ringing the other dude u used to talk to
Cah right now I'm not that dude
My ex called from a withheld number
Whimpering into the phone
How much she misses us
Her finance beats her to a pulp
Until his fists hurt
She feels compelled to stay
It's a learned thing
Daddy cheated on mummy
Daddy was an alcoholic
Mummy high most of time
She never noticed
The physical and emotional abuse
Mummy was daddy's muse
A punchbag from heights to blues
Mummy was a siren
A woman every man wanted
Until she got with someone that
No one wanted beef with
As much as daddy was a lunatic
He could never do wrong in the eyes of kids
Mummy was a victim her whole life
Step daddy popped her cherry
A cycle of pain
Always loved the trappers in fancy cars
Moved onto the next when they behind bars
Meanwhile daddy's on a mad one
Running wild through the roads
Until he met a siren
Supplied the powder for her nose
A few wraps turnt into a date of sorts
Intercity transport trips as a unit
She's the Bonnie to his Clyde
She was down to ride
Until the better end
Until the pigs kicked the door in
Until he slipped deeper into a spirit bottle
And she skied down a mountain of coke
King and Queen pin
Mummy was a Madame in the streets
Daddy was a butcher who slaughtered beef
Is it a culture or socialised thing
Is it the fact he presented a ring
Is it the promises of bags and shoes
Or the certainty of being knocked
Back n blue?
Each moment of lunacy followed by blame
And the promise it'll happen again
Empty sorrys and apologies
Trapped cah she's chained psychologically
Is she a victim of insecurities
Have insecurities made him a bully?
Or is it the pressure from peers
Making more moves and money
Than he does
Wearing fancier clothes and driving cars
That cost an arm
Switching cars that cost an arm
To escape the long arms
Of the law
He's owes the connect
Even contemplating suicide
There's no doors
He's in too far
The money saved up to go legit
Has been swallowed up
By his desire to win
His desire to floss
His desire to show off
But all that finessing couldn't make a boss
He's hot on the roads
Stuck between two buns like dog
Bark to his temple
I guess the ketchup will be splattered on
Meanwhile she's contemplating if it's worth
Keeping the oven on
At the clinic seeking to turn it off
All this before I've opened my mouth
To speak
I've got a girl now you can't contact me
Where'd you get my number from
What'd ya expect me to say or do
Try ringing the other dude u used to talk to
Cah right now I'm not that dude
I've got a girl now you can't contact me
Where'd you get my number from
What'd ya expect me to say or do
Try ringing the other dude u used to talk to
Cah right now I'm not that dude
In the first part of the lyrics to Khalid's song "x," the singer is expressing a sense of liberation and distancing themselves from past relationships. They assert that they now have a significant other, indicating a commitment to someone new. The refusal to be contacted by an old flame signifies a complete break from the past. The singer questions the intentions of the person trying to reach out and suggests contacting someone else they used to talk to instead, emphasizing that they have moved on and are not the same person they once were in that previous relationship.
In the following verses, Khalid delves into a narrative about a woman who has undergone physical enhancements and is heavily focused on external validation through social media. She is depicted as someone who was previously overlooked but has transformed herself to fit societal standards of beauty. The lyrics touch upon themes of insecurity, materialism, and the quest for validation through likes and followers. The woman's journey reflects the pressure individuals may feel to conform to unrealistic beauty standards and seek external validation in the digital age, even at the cost of their own authenticity and self-worth.
Switching gears, Khalid narrates a poignant story about his ex-partner who is trapped in a cycle of abuse and trauma. The lyrics paint a grim picture of a woman who has endured physical and emotional violence from her partners, influenced by a tumultuous upbringing marked by dysfunctional parental relationships. The cycle of abuse is portrayed as a learned behavior, with the woman finding herself in toxic relationships that mirror the dynamics of her past. The lyrics shed light on the complexities of domestic abuse, generational trauma, and the lasting impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships.
The final part of the song shifts focus to a male character entangled in a life of crime, substance abuse, and toxic masculinity. The lyrics explore themes of societal pressure, materialism, and the destructive allure of fast money and status symbols. The character's descent into criminal activity and self-destructive behavior is contrasted with the struggles of a woman contemplating her choices and seeking solace in a moment of crisis. The imagery of recklessness, regret, and the harsh realities of their decisions encapsulate a narrative of individuals caught in a cycle of violence, substance abuse, and societal expectations. The repetition of the refrain emphasizes the singer's firm assertion of moving on from past relationships and refusing to be pulled back into toxic dynamics.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a girl now you can't contact me
I am in a committed relationship now, so please respect that and do not try to contact me.
Where'd you get my number from
How did you obtain my contact information without my consent?
What'd ya expect me to say or do
What did you anticipate my response or actions to be in this situation?
Try ringing the other dude u used to talk to
Perhaps you should reach out to the person you used to communicate with instead of me.
Cah right now I'm not that dude
Because at this moment, I am not the same person you may remember me as.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Sentric Music
Written by: Khalid Golding
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Thought I found a way
Thought I found a way out (found)
But you never go away (never go away)
So I guess I gotta stay now
Oh, I hope some day I'll make it out of here
Even if it takes all night or a hundred years
Need a place to hide, but I can't find one near
Wanna feel alive, outside I can't fight my fear
Isn't it lovely, all alone
Heart made of glass, my mind of stone
Tear me to pieces, skin to bone
Hello, welcome home
Walkin' out of town
Lookin' for a better place (lookin' for a better place)
Something's on my mind (mind)
Always in my head space
But I know some day I'll make it out of here
Even if it takes all night or a hundred years
Need a place to hide, but I can't find one near
Wanna feel alive, outside I can't fight my fear
Isn't it lovely, all alone
Heart made of glass, my mind of stone
Tear me to pieces, skin to bone
Hello, welcome home
Whoa, yeah
Yeah, ah
Whoa, whoa
Hello, welcome home
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OverviewLyricsListen
Thought I found a way
Thought I found a way out (found)
But you never go away (never go away)
So I guess I gotta stay now
Oh, I hope some day I'll make it out of here
Even if it takes all night or a hundred years
Need a place to hide, but I can't find one near
Wanna feel alive, outside I can't fight my fear
Isn't it lovely, all alone
Heart made of glass, my mind of stone
Tear me to pieces, skin to bone
Hello, welcome home
Walkin' out of town
Lookin' for a better place (lookin' for a better place)
Something's on my mind (mind)
Always in my head space
But I know some day I'll make it out of here
Even if it takes all night or a hundred years
Need a place to hide, but I can't find one near
Wanna feel alive, outside I can't fight my fear
Isn't it lovely, all alone
Heart made of glass, my mind of stone
Tear me to pieces, skin to bone
Hello, welcome home
Whoa, yeah
Yeah, ah
Whoa, whoa
Hello, welcome home
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