little story Lyrics
Wouldn't say I'm a lie, but I'm not always honest
I ain't come through, but that's why I ain't promise
You got a face that I could lie to
Light blue lights in your white room
And you're fine too, ooh
[Chorus]
Oh yeah, I want you to do it again
I want you to pick up the pen
And write me into your story
You know I love a story
Only when you're the author
Tryna meet you at the altar
Workin' on bein' softer, ooh
'Cause you are a dream to me
Ooh-oh-ooh, ooh-oh-ooh
It's in the way you see through me
Ooh-oh-ooh, ooh-oh-ooh
[Verse 2]
Still mad I hit the dash on you
After wearin' you down right to the last of you
I was movin' just maybe a little fast for you
Just tell me it belongs in the past
'Cause you gotta face that I could run from
Heartbreak targets in my shotgun
But you're not one, ooh
Oh yeah, I want you to do it again
I want you to love me again
And complete our little story (Story)
We got one hell of a story
You're a hell of an author
You swear I'll leave you at the altar
Workin' on bein' softer, ooh woah
You always been a dream to me
Ooh-oh-ooh, ooh-oh-ooh
It's in the way you see through me
Ooh-oh-ooh, ooh-oh-ooh
About
Following “altar” back in September 2021, Kehlani returns with “little story”—the second single from their third studio album, blue water road. Accompanied by electric guitar and violin, the track shows a vulnerable Kehlani asking for a second chance. Additionally, they commented in an Instagram story:
What can I say… a true little story. A song I really care about. A video I really care about. Enjoy it, it’s an honor to share it.
The black-and-white accompanying music video—co-directed by Kehlani and Alexandra Thurmond—follows the carefree singer as they ask a former lover to be part of their story again. In the end, it is their 2-year-old daughter, Adeya, who joins them.
Q&A
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning
- 1.little story
- 5.up at night
- 9.altar
- 10.melt
- 11.tangerine
- 12.everything
