Hotline Bling
Khamari Lyrics
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You used to call me on my cell phone
Late night when you need my love
Call me on my cell phones
Late night when you need my love
I know when that hotline bling
That can only mean one thing
I know when that hotline bling
Ever since I left the city you
Got a reputation for yourself now
Everybody knows and I feel left out
Girl you got me down, you got me stressed out
'Cause ever since I left the city, you
Started wearing less and goin' out more
Glasses of champagne out on the dance floor
Hangin' with some girls I've never seen before
You used to call me on my cell phone
Late night when you need my love
Call me on my cell phone
Late night when you need my love
I know when that hotline bling
That can only mean one thing
I know when that hotline bling
That can only mean one thing
Ever since I left the city, you, you, you
You and me we just don't get along
You make me feel like I did you wrong
Going places where you don't belong
Ever since I left the city, you
You got exactly what you asked for
Running out of pages on your passport
Hanging with some girls I've never seen before
You used to call me on my cell phone
Late night when you need my love
Call me on my cell phone
Late night when you need my love
I know when that hotline bling
That can only mean one thing
I know when that hotline bling
That can only mean one thing
These days, all I do is
Wonder if you bendin' over backwards for someone else
Wonder if your rollin' backwoods for someone else
Doing things I taught you gettin' nasty for someone else
You don't need no one else
You don't need nobody else, no
Why you never alone
Why you always touching road
Used to always stay at home, be a good girl
You was in the zone
You should just be yourself
Right now, you're someone else
You used to call me on my cell phone
Late night when you need my love
Call me on my cell phone
Late night when you need my love
I know when that hotline bling
That can only mean one thing
I know when that hotline bling
Khamari's song "Hotline Bling" is about a former lover who used to call him late at night for love and attention. However, since leaving the city, his ex has gained a wild reputation and is now going out more and wearing less. Khamari feels left out and jealous of the attention she's getting from others. When the hotline blings, he knows it's her, but it can only mean one thing - she wants his love back.
The song explores the pain and nostalgia of a past relationship that was once filled with love and passion. Khamari misses the intimacy and connection he once had with his ex, but now she seems to be living a life without him. He questions why she doesn't call him during the day and why she's always on the move, never staying home. Khamari also suggests that his ex might be doing things with others that he taught her to do, which makes him feel even more hurt and betrayed.
Overall, "Hotline Bling" is a song about longing and heartbreak, and the pain that comes with seeing a former love move on without you.
Line by Line Meaning
You used to call me on my, you used to, you used to
You used to contact me often, but not anymore
You used to call me on my cell phone
You used to contact me through my mobile device
Late night when you need my love
Mostly used to reach out during late night hours when in need of affection or attention.
Call me on my cell phones
Use my mobile device number to contact me
I know when that hotline bling
I'm aware of whenever a call comes through on my cell phone
That can only mean one thing
I know what the call would most likely be about.
Ever since I left the city you
Since I departed from that location or been distant from you.
Got a reputation for yourself now
Have created an identity for yourself
Everybody knows and I feel left out
Everyone seems to be familiar with your life, leaving me in the dark.
Girl you got me down, you got me stressed out
You make me feel unhappy and weighed down.
'Cause ever since I left the city, you
The effect of my departure from the city has led to a certain behavior or reaction from you.
Started wearing less and goin' out more
You started dressing provocatively and becoming more social.
Glasses of champagne out on the dance floor
Drinking and partying can be often observed
Hangin' with some girls I've never seen before
Being around people of the opposite sex unfamiliar with.
These days, all I do is
Presently, all I can think about are these things
Wonder if you bendin' over backwards for someone else
Thinking about whether or not you are sacrificing a lot for another person.
Wonder if your rollin' backwoods for someone else
Wondering if you are indulging in certain habits with another person.
Doing things I taught you gettin' nasty for someone else
Engaging in things that had been taught previously, but for someone else's benefit.
You don't need no one else
You don't require anybody else's help or support.
You don't need nobody else, no
You don't need anyone else, no matter what.
Why you never alone
Asking why someone is always with others, never alone with themselves.
Why you always touching road
Asking why someone is always out and about, on the move.
Used to always stay at home, be a good girl
Previously, staying at home most times and allowed the others to handle everything.
You was in the zone
You were very focused and dedicated towards something previously.
You should just be yourself
You need to be true to yourself and not pretend to be anyone else.
Right now, you're someone else
Presently, you're showing different characteristics contrary to your nature.
Contributed by Vivian H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.