This Way
Producers
This Way Lyrics
You say I'm trippin'; bullshit
You're the one to make me do shit
You're the one to make me feel it
The feeling of stupid
I was in your corner
When you were putting me through shit
Now you wanna leave
No, you leaving me was foolish
[Pre-Chorus: Khalid]
You left me this scar on my heart
And I left you a brand new car
How nice of you, the price of true love
True love is absolute
[Chorus: Khalid]
So what more can I say?
You make me this way
What more can I say?
You make me this way
[Verse 2: H.E.R.]
Yeah, all of these excuses
Say I'm the one that made you ruthless
Well you're the reason I'm crazy
And with you, I feel useless
I let you have it
You took me for granted
Always wanna play the victim
When they don't know the truth is...
You left me this scar on my heart
When I'd never take it that far (oh)
Why would you say that it was true love
If true love is absolute, what more can I say?
[Chorus: Khalid & H.E.R., H.E.R.]
What more can I say?
You make me this way
(You make me this way)
What more can I say?
(What can I say?)
You make me this way
[Bridge: H.E.R.]
I tried to stay the night
You won't let me inside
Oh, you push me away
You'll never change
Just another fight
Between you and your pride
Oh, what more can I say?
What more can I?
[Chorus: Khalid & H.E.R., H.E.R.]
What more can I say? (Say)
You make me this way
You make me this way
What more can I say?
What more?
You make me this way (way)
What, can I?
About
“This Way” is a soulful release that emphasizes the importance of communication in a relationship. Nerisha Penrose described this single as “slow-burning”, due to the buildup of tension between these two lovebirds as they express their anguish concerning each other. The song starts with the male perspective and shifts to the female perspective of their relationship, eventually transitioning into a duet. The duet becomes symbolic to the song as it sheds light on the fact that they feel the same way about each other, but in a negative manner.
This Way appears on the soundtrack of thriller film, SuperFly.
Q&A
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning
“Meaning” may not be the right word for this kind of question, but the song is aimed towards a relationship where both sides are expressing flaws in each other, and they’re unwilling to communicate about it. Their objection towards communication eventually brings them apart and leaves them brokenhearted. So if there is a meaning or point to deliver, it may be that if you’re in a relationship, you should be omniscient and account for your spouse’s feelings and treat him or her with the respect they deserve.
“This Way” was certified gold by the RIAA on May 22, 2020.
- 3.No Shame
- 5.Tie My Shoes
- 6.Stains
- 8.R.A.N.
- 9.This Way
- 10.Bag
- 11.Drive Itself
- 12.Money Train
- 13.Nowhere
- 14.Trappin’ So Hard
- 15.New Goals
- 16.How I Grew Up
- 17.Rep Yo Click
- 18.Please Forgive
- 19.Capone Suite
- 20.Struggles
- 21.Find My Way Out
- 22.La Dueña
- 23.Georgia
