Khalid & Songwriting: A Look at His Spine Tingling Lyrics
Khalid just hopped back on to the music scene, featuring on Alicia Keys’ track, ‘So Done’. And, while that song offers a whole lot of emotion and honesty, those themes seem to be common in most of the 22 year old’s work.
Khalid has been a chart-topper from the moment he made his breakthrough in music. The journey that began with ‘Location’ and ‘Young Dumb & Broke’ has blossomed into a story of consistent success. Further, with an inimitable voice like honey, and songwriting that will haunt you, that journey is sure to continue.
As we bask in the glory of Khalid’s hit songs, here are some of his most revealing songwriting moments. These ones are sure to send shivers down your spine.
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1. “So if you’re gonna love me,
You gotta love all of me” – ‘Bad Luck’
2. “That’s the difference between heaven and hell,
I feel heaven when you’re here with me,
I feel hell every time you leave.” – ‘Intro, Free Spirit’
3. “Got a hundred friends but I cut ’em off, I don’t need ’em.
Not like any of ’em gave a fuck if I was breathin’.
Summer’s over, so they switch around like the seasons.
I gotta keep my guard up, now I’m playin’ defense.” – ‘Hundred’
4. “Moving on seems harder to do,
When the one that you love moves faster than you” – ‘Coaster’
5. “I fought the demons that lie in between us,
They’d think we’re perfect if they’d ever seen us.” – ‘Another Sad Love Song’
6. “There’s certain dreams that you gotta keep,
‘Cause they’ll only know what you let ’em see.” – ‘Saturday Nights’
7. “Don’t forget the words I said,
Picking you up when you’re feelin’ down.
You get strung on thoughts left in your head,
When you lose hope, soon you will be found.” – ‘Know Your Worth’
8. “Sorry if it’s hard to catch my vibe,
I need a lover to trust, tell me you’re on my side.
Are you down for the ride?” – ‘Love Lies’
9. “We were running onto something.
And, we didn’t say “forever,” but it’s all we wanted.
You were so in love with simple things.
And, now we’re searching for the fire dripped in kerosene.” – ‘Free Spirit’
10. “Are we better off believing
What the ignorance suggests?
I wish living life was easy,
But, mine has been a mess.” – ‘Vertigo’
By: Ahalya Narayanan
