Slightly left-of-center pop artist Kiiara is a breathy vocalist whose output falls somewhere between that of JhenΓ© Aiko and Lorde. Born in May 24, 1995, The Wilmington, Illinois native previously recorded as Kiara Saulters and independently issued the homey acoustic pop song "Bring Me Back" in 2013. Eventually signed to major-label Atlantic, she worked with the Cataracs' Niles Hollowell-Dhar and David Singer-Vine, as well as Brenton Duvall and Felix Snow, and recorded Low Kii Savage. The EP, which alternated between downcast electronic pop and bass-heavy, trap-style rap production, was a radical change in direction. Preceded by the breakout single "Gold," it was released in March 2016.
The following year, she appeared on the Linkin Park single "Heavy," which broke into the Top 50 of Billboard's Hot 100 and peaked at number two on the Hot Rock Songs chart. Later that year, she issued the singles "Whippin" with Felix Snow and "Wishlist." After featuring on Cheat Codes' 2018 track, "Put Me Back Together," Kiiara released her own single, "Messy."
I Still Do
Kiiara Lyrics
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I-I, I still do
I-I, I still do
I-I
I've been lookin' through your pictures
But I had to check 'em through my friend's phone
I'm reminded I don't miss you
You still got smoke rings
Wrapped around your teenage brain
Well, I guess that some things really never change
You got the same chicks, blowin' out the same wish
Lookin' for the language, that'll make you change, oh
How did I ever love you? Nah, nah
Had me down on my knees, beggin' you to stay
How did I ever trust you? Nah, nah
Lipstick stains on the sheets and I looked away
Big plans, you ain't goin' nowhere
Oh, damn, I swore I wouldn't go there
How did I ever love you?
Tell me how come, how come I still do?
How come, how come I still do?
How come, how come I still do?
How come, how come I still do?
Tell me how come? Tell me how come, I do?
Was havin' fun in San Diego
Until you ruined it for me though (Oh, oh)
Somehow you even ruined my taste
Now I can't listen
To 'Devil in my veins'
How did I ever love you? Nah, nah
Had me down on my knees, beggin' you to stay
How did I ever trust you? Nah, nah
Lipstick stains on the sheets and I looked away
Big plans, you ain't goin' nowhere
Oh, damn, I swore I wouldn't go there
How did I ever love you?
Tell me how come, how come I still do?
How come, how come I still do?
How come (How come?), how come I still do? (I still do)
How come, how come I still do?
Tell me how come? Tell me how come, I do?
(I-I, I still do)
(I-I, I still do) Yeah, oh
Smoke rings, creepin' in my daydream
It's a guilty pleasure, thinkin' 'bout your face
I guess I'm still the same chick
Blowin' out the same wish
Waitin' for the day you tell me that you changed
How did I ever love you? Nah, nah
Had me down on my knees, beggin' you to stay
How did I ever trust you? Nah, nah
Lipstick stains on the sheets and I looked away
Big plans, you ain't goin' nowhere
Oh, damn, I swore I wouldn't go there
How did I ever love you?
Tell me how come, how come I still do?
How come, how come I still do?
How come, how come I still do? (How come I still do?)
How come, how come I still do? (How come I still do?)
Tell me how come? Tell me how come, I do?
In "I Still Do," Kiiara sings about the conflicting emotions she feels towards an ex. The repeated phrase "I still do" conveys her continued love and longing for the person, despite the pain they caused her in the past. She starts the song by admitting that she occasionally still looks at pictures of the person, but only through a friend's phone since they blocked her two years ago. This suggests a sense of longing and nostalgia for the relationship but also the pain of the end of the relationship.
Kiiara also recognizes that some things about the person have not changed, including their penchant for smoking and seeking out the same type of romantic partners. She questions why she ever loved and trusted this person, citing the pain and deceptions she endured in the relationship, but admits that she still does love them. She reminisces about a trip to San Diego that they shared, but admits that the memories are now tainted by the end of the relationship. However, she still has guilty pleasure thinking about their face and secretly wishes that they would change for her.
One notable aspect of this song is its use of repetition. The repeated phrase "I still do" emphasizes Kiiara's lingering emotions towards her ex. Additionally, the repeated references to smoking and "the same chicks" create a sense of nostalgia and familiarity. Moreover, the reference to "Devil in my veins" is a potential nod to Kiiara's own song of the same name.
Line by Line Meaning
I-I, I still do
Despite all that has happened, I still have feelings for you.
I've been lookin' through your pictures
I've been scrolling through your social media profiles.
But I had to check 'em through my friend's phone
I had to use my friend's phone because you blocked me two years ago.
You still got smoke rings
You still have immature thoughts and habits.
Wrapped around your teenage brain
You haven't matured much from our teenage years.
Well, I guess that some things really never change
It seems that you haven't changed much over the years.
You got the same chicks, blowin' out the same wish
You are with the same type of girls, hoping for the same things.
Lookin' for the language, that'll make you change, oh
You are searching for someone or something that will inspire you to change your ways.
How did I ever love you? Nah, nah
I'm starting to question how I was ever able to love you.
Had me down on my knees, beggin' you to stay
I was desperate to keep you in my life.
How did I ever trust you? Nah, nah
I'm beginning to doubt whether I ever really trusted you.
Lipstick stains on the sheets and I looked away
I ignored the signs of your infidelity.
Big plans, you ain't goin' nowhere
You talk a big game, but you never follow through on your plans.
Oh, damn, I swore I wouldn't go there
I promised myself I wouldn't get caught up in your games again.
Tell me how come, how come I still do?
I'm questioning why I still have feelings for you despite everything.
Was havin' fun in San Diego
I was enjoying my time in San Diego.
Until you ruined it for me though (Oh, oh)
You somehow managed to ruin my good time.
Somehow you even ruined my taste
You even managed to ruin my enjoyment of certain things.
Now I can't listen to 'Devil in my veins'
I can't listen to that song anymore, it reminds me of you.
Smoke rings, creepin' in my daydream
I can't stop thinking about your unhealthy behavior and thoughts.
It's a guilty pleasure, thinkin' 'bout your face
I feel guilty for still finding pleasure in thinking about you.
I guess I'm still the same chick
I haven't changed much, I still have feelings for you.
Waitin' for the day you tell me that you changed
I'm still holding onto the hope that you will change for the better.
Writer(s): Justin Tranter, Alexandra Leah Tamposi, Jason Evigan
Contributed by Stella W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Starboy
[Intro]
(I-I, I still do
I-I, I still do
I-I, I still do
I-I)
[Verse 1]
I've been lookin' through your pictures
But I had to check 'em through my friend's phone
I'm reminded I don't miss you
Yeah since you blocked me, two years ago
You still got smoke rings
Wrapped around your teenage
Brain, well I guess that some things, really never change
You've got the same chicks
Blowin' out the same wish
Lookin' for the languange, that'll make you change, oh
[Pre-Chorus]
How did I ever love you? Nah, nah
Had me down on my knees, beggin' you to stay
How did I ever trust you? Nah, nah
Lipstick stains on the sheets and I looked away
[Chorus]
Big plans, you ain't goin' nowhere
Oh damn, I swore I wouldn't go there
How did I ever love you?
Tell me how come, how come I still do?
[Post-Chorus]
How come, how come I still do?
How come, how come I still do?
How come, how come I still do?
Tell me how come? Tell me how come, I do?
[Verse 2]
Used to havin' fun in San Diego
Until you ruined it for me though (Oh, oh)
Somehow you even ruin my tastes
No I can't listen
The devil in my veins
[Pre-Chorus]
How did I ever love you? Nah, nah
Had me down on my knees, beggin' you to stay
How did I ever trust you? Nah, nah
Lipstick stains on the sheets and I looked away
[Chorus]
Big plans, you ain't goin' nowhere
Oh damn, I swore I wouldn't go there
How did I ever love you?
Tell me how come, how come I still do?
[Post-Chorus]
How come, how come I still do?
How come (How come?), how come I still do? (I still do)
How come, how come I still do?
Tell me how come? Tell me how come, I do?
[Bridge]
(I-I, I still do
I-I, I still do) Yeah, oh
Smoke rings, creepin' in my daydreams
It's a guilty pleasure, I'm thinking 'bout your face
I guess I'm still the same chick
Blowin' out the same wish
Waitin' for the day, you tell me that you changed
[Pre-Chorus]
How did I ever love you? Nah, nah
Had me down on my knees, beggin' you to stay
How did I ever trust you? Nah, nah
Lipstick stains on the sheets and I looked away
[Chorus]
Big plans, you ain't goin' nowhere
Oh damn, I swore I wouldn't go there
How did I ever love you?
Tell me how come, how come I still do?
[Post-Chorus]
How come, how come I still do?
How come, how come I still do? (How come I still do?)
How come, how come I still do? (How come I still do?)
Tell me how come? Tell me how come, I do?
PlatinumGrey X
She has so much potential. Her voice is unique. Lyrics are relatable. Her music is so pleasant. This girl has a spark. Keep doing your thing girl π₯
Ricky K
@BREEZEE BREEZEE tryna make it happen sooner than later! <3
Nohdrick Jamie Wesley
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BREEZEE BREEZEE
Wow. I am so glad that you think so too. I agree with you 100%. She is my TOP Fave Now. I cannot get enough and cannot wait to see her next album go platinum !
ric ardo
I swear the fact that she served us and entire music video in quarantine shows how real of an artist she is π
Ricky K
Let's get some lights on one who deserves it!! βπ€π€
Ricky K
@Kiiara I'm hoping my DM flashes w/ your name soon, Miss Kiara S. β€ππ€
Kiiara
I got u π₯ππ
Emin3m1986
Her voice is sooooo underrated... I would like to see a feat with Alan Walker !
Steven Macanka
yaaaaaa.