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Kehlani: Song Analysis

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[Verse 1: Kehlani] Pray to God, but I'm feeling like he's going deaf Now when I lean on you and I got nothing left Hey, I've been wanting to call ya, tell you that I'm sorry Same old fucking story everybody sing [Pre-Chorus: Kehlani] And I say I'm okay, but I guess I'm a liar You say you're okay, but I saw that you liked it 2 AM and faded, I know that's when you like it Know that's when you miss me, know that's when you crying [Chorus: Kehlani] Why you, why you, why you checking if you're over it? Why you, why you say "Let go" if you're still holding it? Just a little bit better at faking it than me, baby Just a little bit better at faking it than me, baby Why you, why you, why you checking if you're over it? Why you, why you say "Let go" …show more content…

Why you, why you say "Let go" if you're still holding it? Just a little bit better at faking it than me, baby Just a little bit better at faking it than me, baby [Verse 3: Lil Yachty] (Lil Boat, Lil Boat, Lil Boat, Lil Boat, Lil Boat) I'm not gonna act like I don't love ya baby 'Cause deep in my mind, girl, I know I do (true) Tried to search all through the world and not well But I can't find a girl who looks close like you (no!) I done made millions of dollars But I'm still alone until I come home back to you (yah!) I remember all of the times we were parked by your house And laughed all on your avenue Whoa, you can't front, you're a stone cold diva (yaah!) I had to get counseling from my moms She's a heartbreak teacher (oh, yah!) Remember that time I put those pepperonis on your face Made you a creature Now I think about you every single time I eat pizza, ohh [Chorus: Kehlani] Why you, why you, why you checking if you're over it? Why you, why you say "Let go" if you're still holding it? Just a little bit better at faking it than me, baby Just a little bit better at faking it than me,

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