Leven Kali is a singer/songwriter/producer from Santa Monica, California. B… Read Full Bio ↴Leven Kali is a singer/songwriter/producer from Santa Monica, California. Born in Holland, and raised in SoCal, his sound reflects the many different cultures and backgrounds that make up his personal identity. Funk, jazz, gospel, R&B, and Hip-Hop elements can be heard all throughout his music.

At only 20 years old, Leven has acted as the bridge between multiple generations and genres of music to create a sound that is both nostalgic and forward thinking. So far Leven has collaborated with Casey Veggies, Thundercat, Parliament Funkadelic's Ricky Rouse, Jojo, and upcoming super-talent Topaz Jones, Zack Sekoff, and Taylor Mackall.

Moving forward, Leven Kali has tons of music set to be released in the very near future. Collaborations with Chicago based rapper Mayo, Los Angeles DJ Venessa Michaels, as well as more solo projects are on the way!

Leven Kali recently stepped away from division 1 golf to focus on his career in music, but still remains a student at UC Riverside studying business and media studies.

Thursday
Leven Kali Lyrics

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You should bring a friend (Bring a friend)
She should bring a friend too (Mhm)
You say it's your birthday
We gon' get a table, yeah
Bring it back to my place (Yeah)
We gonna have a Soiree

(On a Thursday night, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

On a Thursday night, yeah, (Mhm-hmm)
On a Thursday night, yeah
(On a Thursday night, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Oh, this ain't even the weekend
No (Oh-woah, oh-oh)
On a Thursday night, yeah

We go up to fifth floor
I need all your cell phones
This shit ain't for nobody
Do this shit in private, yeah
Gotta be invited, yeah
On a Thursday night

(On a Thursday night, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
On a Thursday night, yeah, (Oh-oh)
On a Thursday night, yeah
(On a Thursday night, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Oh, this ain't even the weekend, no (No, no)
On a Thursday night
(On a Thursday night, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

Oh, Mondays feel like driving in the rain
And Tuesday's feel like waking up
With nothing on my brain
Oh, Wednesday's almost good
Enough but nothing's open late
I'll wait, and we can do what we
Want on a Thursday night, yeah
Oh-woah (Oh-woah)

On a Thursday night, yeah
(On a Thursday night, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Said this ain't even the weekend
No (Oh-woah) No (Oh-woah)
On a Thursday night
(On a Thursday night, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

I never needed you until I needed you
I knew immediately I would be with you
I'd rather die than never see this through
And life without you's inconceivable
We do it when we feel the urge
We do it when we feel the courage, oh-woah
We do it when we need to shine
And you in some good hands

You in some good, good, good
Good, good hands, oh

Overall Meaning

The song Thursday by Leven Kali is an upbeat and catchy tune that describes a spontaneous gathering of the singer and his friends on a Thursday night. The lyrics highlight the process of planning and executing the fun night out, indicating that the singer invites his friends and encourages them to bring their own friends. The song is all about enjoying life and making the most of any opportunity that comes along, even if it is not on a weekend. The chorus emphasizes the significance of the Thursday night, portraying it as a unique and special occasion that deserves a memorable celebration.

The second verse of the song emphasizes the need for privacy and confidentiality. The singer asks his friends to switch off their cell phones, indicating that the gathering is meant to be an exclusive and private party. The verse's lyrics indicate that only invited guests are welcome, adding to the exclusivity of the occasion. The song's bridge emphasizes the significance of Thursday night, describing its potential as a night to remember. The lyrics reveal that the singer looks forward to Thursdays as they provide a break from the mundanity of weeknights.

Line by Line Meaning

You should bring a friend (Bring a friend)
Invite a friend to come along with you to the event

She should bring a friend too (Mhm)
Ask your friend to invite their friend as well

You say it's your birthday We gon' get a table, yeah
To celebrate your birthday, we will reserve a table at the event

Bring it back to my place (Yeah) We gonna have a Soiree
After the event, everyone is welcome to come to my house for a party

(On a Thursday night, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) On a Thursday night, yeah, (Mhm-hmm) On a Thursday night, yeah (On a Thursday night, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) Oh, this ain't even the weekend No (Oh-woah, oh-oh) On a Thursday night, yeah
The event is taking place on a Thursday night, and we will have a great time even though it's not the weekend yet

We go up to fifth floor I need all your cell phones This shit ain't for nobody Do this shit in private, yeah Gotta be invited, yeah On a Thursday night
We will be going to a private party on the fifth floor, so everyone needs to keep their phones away and only those who are invited can come

Oh, Mondays feel like driving in the rain And Tuesday's feel like waking up With nothing on my brain Oh, Wednesday's almost good Enough but nothing's open late I'll wait, and we can do what we Want on a Thursday night, yeah Oh-woah (Oh-woah)
Every day leading up to Thursday seems uneventful and monotonous, but we're excited to do whatever we want on Thursday night

Said this ain't even the weekend No (Oh-woah) No (Oh-woah) On a Thursday night (On a Thursday night, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Once again, we emphasize that we're having fun even though it's just a Thursday night

I never needed you until I needed you I knew immediately I would be with you I'd rather die than never see this through And life without you's inconceivable We do it when we feel the urge We do it when we feel the courage, oh-woah We do it when we need to shine And you in some good hands You in some good, good, good Good, good hands, oh
The singer talks about how being with their partner is essential to their well-being, and that they will always be there for each other. They're motivated to live their lives to the fullest and shine when they're together.

Writer(s): leven simon-seay, timothy bullock

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