Born Lakisha Robinson in Orlando, Florida, she spent part of her childhood in New Jersey prior to returning to Orlando and was briefly in a pop group called D'Angelz. She moved to New York, attended the Pratt Institute, and worked as a model and waiter.
Led by the dreamy "Navy," her first EP, Homeschool, was self-released in April 2012. A couple years later, after assorted collaborative work, she connected with the music wing of French fashion label Kitsunรฉ for Across, another EP of atmospheric, slackened R&B. In 2015, she appeared on Etienne de Crรฉcy's Super Discount 3 and Vince Staples' Summertime '06. Reflections in Real Time, a sprawling and deeply personal album that flitted between fully developed songs and fragmentary interludes, followed in February 2016.
Curious
Kilo Kish Lyrics
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riding along
in my brand new car
stuck passing in the hallways
always waiting for someday
do you agree?
why don't you tell me what it takes to captivate you
i could stare right into you
just wondering what else have we got to lose
guess i just ignore the answers
still hoping that there's more we're after
its nothing just
i'm curious to ask
is there something more to that?
โcause when you're in the room
i can't talk
i'm tripping over laces
can't walk
stumbling over answers
my fault
so preteen but that's what you do to me
i can't escape the fact that i
can't see myself giving it the guts to try
โcause when i think its time
that's when i find you're closed about it
some how we all settle for average
but if we took it slowly
we could make a point to not be lonely
look! its nothing just
i'm curious to ask
is there something more to that?
if you took the chance
to pick apart the way that you believe
you wouldn't always stare at me
you wouldn't pass and never speak
close your eyes and think of me
like i think of you
feels like i already know you
i have the slightest of clues
about ya
it can't be
it can't be
it can't be all that you want
i know, i know, this
can't be all that you want
i think, i think, i know this
can't be all that you want
The lyrics of Kilo Kish's song Curious convey a sense of longing and curiosity towards an individual. The opening lines, "walking along, riding along in my brand new car," suggest that the singer is trying to push through life by focusing on shallow achievements, such as owning a fancy car. However, this is short-lived as the singer is soon confronted with the feeling of being stuck and waiting for "someday."
The singer then mentions "games" and hints at a desire to impress the person they are interested in. However, their attempts are met with stumbling blocks, resulting in a lack of confidence about their chances with the person in question. The phrase "so preteen but that's what you do to me" emphasizes the singer's vulnerability and the intensity of their feelings.
The singer eventually expresses a desire for more meaningful connections by challenging the idea of settling for average and being lonely. The song ends with the singer questioning whether there is something more to the person they're interested in and urging them to question their own beliefs and perceptions.
Overall, Curious is a deeply introspective and candid song about the complexities of human connection and the search for something more meaningful.
Line by Line Meaning
walking along
I am moving forward and exploring different aspects of my life.
riding along
I am enjoying the journey without worrying about the destination.
in my brand new car
I have a new tool that allows me to explore even more of the world.
stuck passing in the hallways
I am feeling trapped and stuck in my current situation.
always waiting for someday
I am hoping for something better in the future.
do you agree?
I want to know if you feel the same way as me.
why don't you tell me what it takes to captivate you
I am curious about what it takes to catch your attention.
i know all your games i try to play cool and
I am aware of the games you play and I try not to let them affect me.
i could stare right into you
I feel a deep connection with you and I could look into your eyes for hours.
just wondering what else have we got to lose
I am curious about what other risks we could take together.
guess i just ignore the answers
I am not ready to accept the reality of the situation and I choose to ignore it.
still hoping that there's more we're after
I am optimistic that there is more to our relationship than what meets the eye.
its nothing just
I am downplaying my emotions and pretending they are not important.
i'm curious to ask
I am interested in learning more about you and our relationship.
is there something more to that?
I am questioning whether there is more to our relationship than what we have explored.
โcause when you're in the room
You have a powerful effect on me and I am drawn to you.
i can't talk
I become speechless and unable to express my thoughts and feelings around you.
i'm tripping over laces
I am awkward and clumsy in my attempts to impress you.
can't walk
I am so overwhelmed by your presence that it becomes physically difficult for me to move.
stumbling over answers
I struggle to find the right words to say when I am around you.
my fault
I take responsibility for my own shortcomings and failures.
so preteen but that's what you do to me
I feel like a teenager experiencing their first crush again when I am around you.
i can't escape the fact that i
I cannot deny the strong pull I feel towards you, no matter how hard I try.
can't see myself giving it the guts to try
I am afraid to take a risk and put my heart on the line for fear of rejection.
โcause when i think its time
When I think I am ready to take a chance on you,
that's when i find you're closed about it
You seem to pull away or become distant whenever I try to make a move.
some how we all settle for average
Many people are content with mediocrity and do not strive for something greater in life.
but if we took it slowly
If we took our time and did not rush into things,
we could make a point to not be lonely
We could build a deep and meaningful connection that would fill the emptiness in our lives.
look! its nothing just
Again, I am downplaying my emotions and pretending they are not important.
i'm curious to ask
I am interested in exploring the possibility of a deeper connection with you.
is there something more to that?
I am questioning whether there is more to our connection than what meets the eye.
if you took the chance
If you were willing to take a risk and put your heart on the line,
to pick apart the way that you believe
To examine your beliefs and values, and question whether they are holding you back from pursuing what you truly desire in life.
you wouldn't always stare at me
You would see me as more than just an object to be admired or desired.
you wouldn't pass and never speak
You would be more open and communicative with me, rather than ignoring me or pretending I don't exist.
close your eyes and think of me
Imagine a future where we are together and deeply in love.
like i think of you
I am constantly daydreaming about you and imagining what our future could hold.
feels like i already know you
Despite not knowing each other well, I feel like we have a deep connection and understanding.
i have the slightest of clues
I am not entirely sure what the future holds, but I am hopeful and optimistic.
about ya
About you and your potential to be someone special in my life.
it can't be
I refuse to accept that this is all there is to our relationship.
it can't be
I am hopeful that there is more to our relationship than what meets the eye.
it can't be all that you want
I believe that you too are looking for something deeper and more meaningful than what we have right now.
i know, i know, this
Again, I am trying to convince myself that my emotions are not important.
can't be all that you want
I believe that there is more to what you want in life and in a relationship than what we have right now.
i think, i think, i know this
I am certain that there is more to our connection than what we have explored so far.
can't be all that you want
I am convinced that what we have right now is not enough for either of us.
Contributed by Alexander W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
TalkingtoaLens
So dreamy and mellow๐ฅฐKilo's lyrics perfectly articulate what it's like to fancy someone from afar. Not to mention, I love how the outro transitions perfectly into "Locket"! I didn't realize I dug the Across EP this much, but it's really been resonating with me lately.
Austra
the keys jangling in the beginning tickles my brain, I love it so much โค๏ธ
AXXXEL THE SLUMP GOD
really groovy
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