The collaboration was first announced during his Beats 1 interview with Zane Lowe. The song was “originally written as a rap song” before shifting it into a mid-tempo, R&B-influenced mellow ode to duplicity and communication in relationships.
The two have gushed about their mutual admiration, and Kehlani said of working with Zayn:
"He’s one of the most talented people I’ve ever met and his album is about to be stupid crazy. It’s so tight, our song is super tight. I was just honoured that he chose me to be the feature of the project. It’s cool, I think we’re gonna build a lot, over time. He’s really dope."
wRoNg
ZAYN Lyrics
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Show me in the same light
Feels right when we take flight
Clothes off 'cause she's so soft
This ain't a fair fight, yeah
Wanna shed light on the subject
I'll get her wetter than ever
Four letters are never the question
And I like when she's undressing
You're looking in the wrong place for my love
Don't think because you're with me this is real
You're looking in the wrong place for my love (my love)
Don't stop what you're doing 'cause I like how you're doing it
Here with you 'cause you got the right vibe
Seems like you probably got a dope mind
But it's gotta be the right time
We're only good for the night time
I see through your demeanor
Baby, I'm a pleaser
I go out my way to treat you
But I can't be your teacher
'Cause I'm a problem with problems
I know who I am and I'm not no good
You can have me tonight or never, I thought you understood
Baby, some people are meant to be loved and others just make it
So take what I'm willing to give and love it or hate it
You're looking in the wrong place for my love
Don't think because you're with me this is real (oh-oh)
You're looking in the wrong place for my love
Don't stop what you're doing 'cause I like how you're doing it, no
Don't stop what you're doing
Don't stop what you're doing (don't stop, uh)
I don't, I don't really know (uh-oh)
I don't, I don't really care (don't stop, uh)
Maybe keep it on the low (don't stop, uh)
With stories that I don't wanna share (I don't, uh, don't stop)
You're looking in the wrong place for my love (for my love)
Don't think because you're with me this is real
You're looking in the wrong place for my love (my love)
Don't stop what you're doing 'cause I like how you're doing it, no
You're looking in the wrong place for my love
Don't think because you're with me this is real
You're looking in the wrong place for my love (for my love)
Don't stop what you're doing 'cause I like how you're doing it
The song "wRoNg" by Zayn Malik is a ballad that talks about being in a relationship with someone who is unaware of their true feelings. The singer sings about being with someone, but the person is ultimately looking in the wrong place for love. The two are physically intimate, but there is no real connection, and he makes that clear. Rather than being in love, the singer is simply enjoying the moment, appreciating the other person's vibe and their interaction. The song describes a relationship that is purely physical, with no signs of being built on a solid foundation of love, respect, or trust.
The lyrics show that the singer is aware of their own limitations and does not hide the fact that they do not want any commitment. The song conveys the singer's perspective and his reluctance to be with anyone romantically. It talks about a decision that the singer has made about himself, and he just wants the other person to understand it before they become invested. Ultimately, he wants to make sure that both parties know what they're getting themselves into before proceeding.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, we were not on the same place
Our paths were not aligned
Show me in the same light
Portray yourself in an accurate way
Feels right when we take flight
Feels exhilarating to escape reality together
Clothes off 'cause she's so soft
Intimacy is heightened because of the softness of her skin
This ain't a fair fight, yeah
It's an uneven match
Wanna shed light on the subject
Want to bring clarity to the situation
I'll get her wetter than ever
Will bring her to new levels of pleasure
Four letters are never the question
Love is not the issue
She likes when I'm messy
She enjoys my wild side
And I like when she's undressing
I'm turned on by the sight of her undressing
You're looking in the wrong place for my love
Don't expect to find love in me
Don't think because you're with me this is real
Our relationship is just a temporary escape
Here with you 'cause you got the right vibe
Enjoy being with you because of your energy
Seems like you probably got a dope mind
You seem intelligent and interesting
But it's gotta be the right time
We can only be together under certain conditions
We're only good for the night time
Our relationship is only meant to last for a short period
I see through your demeanor
I can read you and understand you
Baby, I'm a pleaser
I enjoy satisfying my partner
I go out my way to treat you
I make an effort to make you feel special
But I can't be your teacher
I cannot guide you
'Cause I'm a problem with problems
I have personal issues
I know who I am and I'm not no good
I'm aware of my flaws
You can have me tonight or never, I thought you understood
Our relationship is brief and finite
Baby, some people are meant to be loved and others just make it
Not everyone is capable of true love
So take what I'm willing to give and love it or hate it
Accept what I can offer, whether you like it or not
Don't stop what you're doing
Keep doing whatever you're doing right now
I don't, I don't really know
I'm uncertain
I don't, I don't really care
I'm indifferent
Maybe keep it on the low
Perhaps keep our relationship discreet
With stories that I don't wanna share
I have secrets I don't want to reveal
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KEVIN RAINS, SL WAVIEST,, JAMES GRIFFIN, CC WELLS, J. EMERSON, ZAIN JAVADD MALIK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse 1: ZAYN]
Oh, we're not on the same place
Show me in the same light
Feels right when we take flight
Clothes off 'cause she's so soft
This ain’t a fair fight
I wanna shed light on the subject
I'll get her wetter than ever
Four letters are never the question
She likes when I’m messy
And I like when she’s undressing
[Chorus: ZAYN]
You’re looking in the wrong place for my love
Don’t think because you’re with me this is real
You’re looking in the wrong place for my love
Don’t stop what you're doing 'cause I like how you're doing it
[Verse 2: Kehlani]
Here with you 'cause you got the right vibe
Seems like you probably got a dope mind
But it’s gotta be the right time
We're only good for the night time
I see through your demeanor
Baby, I’m a pleaser
I go out my way to treat you
But I can’t be a teacher
'Cause I’m a problem with problems
I know who I am and I’m not no good
You can have me tonight or never, I thought you understood
Baby, some people are meant to be loved and others just make it
So take what I'm willing to give, love it or hate it
[Chorus: ZAYN & Kehlani]
You’re looking in the wrong place for my love
Don’t think because you’re with me this is real
You’re looking in the wrong place for my love
Don’t stop what you're doing 'cause I like how you're doing it
[Bridge: ZAYN & Kehlani]
I don't, I don't really know
I don't, I don't really care
Maybe keep it on the low
Stories that I don't wanna share
(Don't stop)
[Chorus: ZAYN & Kehlani]
You’re looking in the wrong place for my love
Don’t think because you’re with me this is real
You’re looking in the wrong place for my love
Don’t stop what you're doing 'cause I like how you're doing it
You’re looking in the wrong place for my love
Don’t think because you’re with me this is real
You’re looking in the wrong place for my love
Don’t stop what you're doing 'cause I like how you're doing it
@elllizz
Zayn just figured out the words of his songs and decided to share them with us
@Nobodysurvivesevenonebit
Eliz B nope. he just wanted to do it for fans who did not hear his album.
@amanagrawal9541
Eliz B this needs to be seen!😂
@Nathan-hb9rw
I'M DECEASED😂
@blubabie2524
Eliz B ikr well i feel same. I'm like wait she said make it not naked lol
@TaylorSteinbruckner
I’m actually shook that I’m learning some of the proper lyrics now. Like I thought it was “oh you and I, on the same night, show me in the same light...”, “Let me take flight,” “Gloves off, yours are so soft,” “I wanna shella, we’ll be so jank,” “She likes when I’m messy and I like when she’s undressed,” and “Don’t stop what you’re doing, ‘cause I like that too...”
I was wayyy off. 😂😂 And I always kinda mumbled Kehlani’s but anyway.
@ScarlettJ1221
Zayn deserves a Grammy
@imjisooimok1826
At this point I'm just stalking you
@beautiful_michole799
Several of them.
@anuragdasgupta
ScarlettP indeed true! 😌