Slightly left-of-center pop artist Kiiara is a breathy vocalist whose output falls somewhere between that of Jhené 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."
Intention
Kiiara Lyrics
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Ghosts in the air, like I'm wack now
No one really cares when you talk loud
While I sit in silence, blinking while the light's out
Now I'm here thinking that I messed up
Looking at you, you don't have a chance for me, no, no
Oh ya, ya
(Now I'm here thinking that I messed up
And I don't understand)
And I don't know what you're saying
But you're talking so loud
(Now I'm here thinking that I messed up
And I don't understand)
Then I try to explain it
But you're never around
Never my intention, no
Never my intention, no
Never my intention, no
No, no no, no never my intention
Never my intention, no
Never my intention, no
No, no no, ya never my intention
Never my intention
Dust on the ground when I lie down
Rum on my lips, cut the lights off
Staring at the ceiling 'til I pass out
While I wait in silence, wishing you were downtown
Now I'm here thinking that I messed up
As you try to fix it all, I hesitate to trust ya
Oh ya, ya
(Now I'm here thinking that I messed up
And I don't understand)
And I don't know what you're saying
But you're talking so loud
(Now I'm here thinking that I messed up
And I don't understand)
Then I try to explain it
But you're never around
Never my intention, no
Never my intention, no
Never my intention, no
No, no no, no never my intention
Never my intention, no
Never my intention, no
No, no no, ya never my intention
Never my intention
Never my intention, no
Never my intention, no
Never my intention, no
No, no no, no never my intention
Never my intention, no
Never my intention, no
No, no no, ya never my intention
Never my intention
Never my intention
The song Intention by Kiiara is about being misunderstood in a relationship. The opening line sets the tone for the rest of the song by describing the chaotic and dangerous environment - "Blood on the street, like I blacked out." The second line refers to ghosts, indicating a sense of feeling haunted or unsettled. The chorus, "Never my intention, no," is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the notion that the singer's actions and words are not meant to cause any harm, but rather are a reaction to feeling disregarded and misunderstood.
The second verse describes the singer's state of mind - she is lying down with dust on the ground and rum on her lips, wishing her significant other was with her but feeling disillusioned as they try to fix things while the singer is unable to trust them. The final repetition of "Never my intention" is a plea for understanding and a desire to make things right.
Overall, the song speaks to the difficulty of communication and the desire to be heard and understood in a relationship. Kiiara's use of dark imagery and repetition help to emphasize the intensity of the emotions being conveyed.
Line by Line Meaning
Blood on the street, like I blacked out
I feel like I did something careless or reckless which resulted in people getting hurt
Ghosts in the air, like I'm wack now
I feel like my past mistakes are haunting me and making people think less of me
No one really cares when you talk loud
People don't pay attention to you just because you're loud and aggressive
While I sit in silence, blinking while the light's out
I'm feeling helpless and unsure of what to do, unable to find a solution to my problem
Now I'm here thinking that I messed up
I'm realizing that my actions were wrong and caused harm to others
Looking at you, you don't have a chance for me, no, no
I've lost hope in a relationship with you, because of my own mistakes
And I don't know what you're saying But you're talking so loud
I don't understand what you're trying to tell me, but your aggressive tone is not helpful
Then I try to explain it But you're never around
I want to make things right and explain myself, but you're not available to listen
Never my intention, no
I never meant to cause harm and regret my actions
Dust on the ground when I lie down
I'm feeling weary and defeated by my situation
Rum on my lips, cut the lights off
I'm trying to forget my problems by drinking and avoiding reality
Staring at the ceiling 'til I pass out
I'm unable to fall asleep, consumed by my thoughts and worries
While I wait in silence, wishing you were downtown
I'm hoping for a chance to talk to you and make things right, but you're not in my vicinity
As you try to fix it all, I hesitate to trust ya
You're trying to help me solve my problem, but I'm not sure if I can trust you to do it right
Never my intention
I never meant to cause harm and I regret my actions
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRYAN HARRISON JARETT, DANIEL ULLMANN, KIARA SAULTERS
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Catherine Mendoza
Blood on the street, like I blacked out
Ghosts in the air, like I'm wack now
No one really cares when you talk loud
While I sit in silence, blinking while the light's out
Now I'm here thinking that I messed up
Looking at you, you don't have chance for me no, no
Oh ya, ya
[Pre-Chorus]
(Now I'm here thinking that I messed up
And I don't understand)
And I don't know what you're saying
But you're talking so loud
(Now I'm here thinking that I messed up
And I don't understand)
Then you try to explain it
But you're never around
[Chorus]
Never my intention, no
Never my intention, no
Never my intention, no
No, no ya never my intention
Never my intention, no
Never my intention, no
No, no ya never my intention
Never my intention
[Verse 2]
Dust on the ground when I lie down
Rum on my lips, cut the lights off
Staring at the ceiling 'til I pass out
While I wait in silence, wishing you were downtown
Now I'm here thinking that I messed up
As you try to fix it all, I hesitate to trust ya
Oh ya, ya
Victoria Saraiva
LYRICS
Blood on the street, like I blacked out
Ghosts in the air, like I'm wack now
No one really cares when you talk loud
While I sit in silence, blinking while the light's out
Now I'm here thinking that I messed up
Looking at you, you don't have chance for me no, no
Oh ya, ya
(Now I'm here thinking that I messed up
And I don't understand)
And I don't know what you're saying
But you're talking so loud
(Now I'm here thinking that I messed up
And I don't understand)
Then you try to explain it
But you're never around
[Chorus:]
Never my intention, no
Never my intention, no
Never my intention, no
No, no ya never my intention
Never my intention, no
Never my intention, no
No, no ya never my intention
Never my intention
Dust on the ground when I lie down
Rum on my lips, cut the lights off
Staring at the ceiling 'til I pass out
While I wait in silence, wishing you were downtown
Now I'm here thinking that I messed up
As you try to fix it all, I hesitate to trust ya
Oh ya, ya
(Now I'm here thinking that I messed up
And I don't understand)
And I don't know what you're saying
But you're talking so loud
(Now I'm here thinking that I messed up
And I don't understand)
Then you try to explain it
But you're never around
[Chorus x2]
Never my intention
PushedToInsanity
In love with this song
Catherine Mendoza
Blood on the street, like I blacked out
Ghosts in the air, like I'm wack now
No one really cares when you talk loud
While I sit in silence, blinking while the light's out
Now I'm here thinking that I messed up
Looking at you, you don't have chance for me no, no
Oh ya, ya
[Pre-Chorus]
(Now I'm here thinking that I messed up
And I don't understand)
And I don't know what you're saying
But you're talking so loud
(Now I'm here thinking that I messed up
And I don't understand)
Then you try to explain it
But you're never around
[Chorus]
Never my intention, no
Never my intention, no
Never my intention, no
No, no ya never my intention
Never my intention, no
Never my intention, no
No, no ya never my intention
Never my intention
[Verse 2]
Dust on the ground when I lie down
Rum on my lips, cut the lights off
Staring at the ceiling 'til I pass out
While I wait in silence, wishing you were downtown
Now I'm here thinking that I messed up
As you try to fix it all, I hesitate to trust ya
Oh ya, ya
Ruth
Catherine u r the best bro
Stay Tuned
Catherine Mendoza thank you!
Catherine Mendoza
+Adrianna Romano omg thankyou! You're the kindest ❤
Adrianna Romano
Okay but you are what keeps America running
Bass HQ
Amazing upload <3
Angeline Bena
Kiiara’s music is so soothing I can listen to it all day
Darryl Jackson
This song was playing on 'The Originals' last night. Glad to see it's gotten very popular.
Maria Sears
this song makes me feel like myself again and not someone I'm not......being true to myself again feels really good