 Genius Meanings
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Khalid – Motion
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Khalid’s first EP, Suncity, dropping in October 29, 2018, “Motion” describes a teen relationship similar to his past love songs in his debut studio album, American Teen.
In this
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Martin Garrix (Ft. Khalid) – Ocean
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“Ocean” is a collaboration between Dutch DJ & producer Martin Garrix and American rhythmic pop singer/songwriter Khalid. It marks the first pop-oriented song of Garrix’ since last
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Khalid & H.E.R. – This Way
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“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
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Khalid – Better
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“Better” serves as the follow up to Khalid’s previous single “OTW” which featured verses from both 6LACK and Ty Dolla $ign. Although his previous single was all about being there
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Khalid – Self
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“Self” is the fourth official single from Khalid’s second studio album. It follows “My Bad” which was released earlier in the month.
The introspective song finds Khalid in a self-
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Genius Traducciones al Español – Khalid - Motion (Traducción al Español)
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[Letra de Khalid - Motion (Traducción al Español)] / [Verso 1] / Prefieres hablar en vez de escuchar / Basándome en nuestra primera impresión / Soy nuevo en todo esto del cariño
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Khalid – Saturday Nights
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In this song Khalid is singing about a girl who is going through tough time, has family issues and her parents don’t care. They are absent and Khalid cares about her in ways her
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Khalid & Normani – Love Lies
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“Love Lies” is an original song featured in the movie Love, Simon (2018). This is the first collaboration between artists Khalid and Fifth Harmony’s Normani Kordei, and serves as
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Khalid – Let's Go
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“Let’s Go” highlights the freedoms of youth and recklessness that American Teen is all about.
It emphasizes the ideas of setting free and just going wherever the world takes you.
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Khalid – Salem's Interlude
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Salem’s Interlude is the fourth track on Suncity. This dialogue explores Khalid’s fears, where he is going with his life, and his happiness.
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Khalid – Vertigo
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Vertigo is an auto-reflection of Khalid analyzing the mess his life has been. It includes multiple questions which stimulate himself to think and the audience to think about their
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Khalid – Stay
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[Verse 1] / Oh, oh, oh, oh / In the back of my mind I know it's hard on us / But to tell you the truth there's no more love, no more love / It's not easy to say, I’m giving up
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Khalid (Ft. Empress Of) – Suncity
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On the title track to Suncity, Khalid and Empress Of explore a concept of escaping to El Paso, Texas, Khalid’s hometown, where his heart lies and he can leave everything behind.
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Khalid – Young Dumb & Broke
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“Young Dumb & Broke” finds Khalid convincing a love interest that their youth allows them to be “young” and “dumb.” Though Khalid feels like there’s no need for romantic commitment
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Khalid – New Normal
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New Normal, a song released by R&B hotshot Khalid, features slightly new trap-infused, recognizable yet low-pitched vocals through the verses, and synth-aided, bass-heavy beats
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Khalid – Present
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In “Present,” Khalid presents his full devotion to his girl on display. Ready to give her all his love, he stresses the importance of being present in the moment for both of them.
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DJ Khaled (Ft. Bryson Tiller, Lil Baby & Roddy Ricch) – BODY IN MOTION
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[Intro: DJ Khaled] / We the Best Music / Another one / DJ Khaled / [Chorus: Bryson Tiller] / Body in motion / You got me so damn focused, yeah / Baby, I'm so done with waiting
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Genius Brasil Traduções – Khalid - Motion (Tradução em Português)
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[Verso 1] / Você prefere falar mais do que ouvir / E isso é baseado na nossa primeira impressão / Eu sou novo com todo esse carinho / Mas eu estou indo na direção certa / Flutuando
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Joe Jonas & Khalid – Not Alone
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“Not Alone” was performed by Joe Jonas and Khalid for the end credits of the 2022 film, Devotion, in which the former plays the character Marty Goode. The release date of the song
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Rich The Kid & Takeoff (Ft. YoungBoy Never Broke Again) – Let Me Chill Out (Motion)
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[Intro: Takeoff] / Yeah, yeah / Uh, uh, uh / Ooh, yes sir / (Buddah bless this beat) / [Chorus: Takeoff & Rich The Kid] / Heard they was sleep (Sleep) / Made a mill' this week (
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Justin Bieber – Come Around Me
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[Chorus] / When you come around me / Treat me like you miss me / Even though you been with me / When you come around me / Do me like you miss me / Even though you been with me / [
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Khalid – 9.13
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The title of the track refers to September 13th, 2018, the day in which Khalid was presented the key to the city of El Paso from then mayor, Dee Margo. By opening his Suncity EP
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Tracy Chapman – Fast Car
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“Fast Car” is a song by American singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman. It was released in April 1988 as the lead single from her self-titled debut album. Her appearance on the Nelson
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Khalid & Normani – Love Lies (Snakehips Remix)
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[Intro] / Snakehips / [Verse 1: Khalid] / Sorry if it's hard to catch my vibe, mmm / I need a lover to trust, tell me you're on my side / Are you down for the ride? / It's not easy
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Miguel – R.A.N.
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[Verse 1] / Razor blade a heart string / Who you tryna fix now? / Broken record left on repeat / Another buildup to the let down, the let down / Steady speedin' to a new pain
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Billie Eilish – ocean eyes
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“ocean eyes” is the debut single from then 13-year-old Billie Eilish. She posted the song on SoundCloud where it organically went viral, generating over a million plays. The song
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THE ANXIETY – Meet Me At Our Spot
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[Verse 1: WILLOW] / When I wake up, I can't even stay up / I slept through the day, fuck / I'm not getting younger / But when I'm older, I'll be so much stronger / I'll stay up for
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DJ Khaled (Ft. Lil Baby & Lil Durk) – EVERY CHANCE I GET
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[Intro: DJ Khaled] / (Tay Keith, this too hard) / We The Best Music / (Tay Keith, fuck these niggas up) / Another one / DJ Khaled / [Verse 1: Lil Baby & Lil Durk] / Scratched a
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keshi – LIMBO
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[Intro] / Ooh / Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh / Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh / Ooh-ooh, ooh / Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh / Ooh-ooh, ooh / [Verse 1] / I just been goin' through motions, back and forth like a
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Khalid – Right Back
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[Verse 1] / Power / Got me sittin' by my phone, I’ve been waiting for hours / On my line, sending mirror pics of you fresh out the shower / So I might as well swing over to your
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MAX & Ali Gatie – Butterflies
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[Intro: MAX] / Mm, mm / [Verse 1: MAX] / You could give me chills on a summer day, yeah / When we're layin' still but you make my heart race / Gonna keep me young when we're old
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Khalid & Normani (Ft. Rick Ross) – Love Lies (Rick Ross Remix)
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[Intro: Rick Ross] / M, M, M / Young Rezel, Khalid, Normani / Maybach Music / [Verse 1: Rick Ross] / The curtains drawn, shawty X-rated / You're purpose-grown, the world's greatest
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DJ Khaled (Ft. Drake & Lil Baby) – STAYING ALIVE
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On “STAYING ALIVE,” Drake and Lil Baby largely describe their lives revolving around women and the challenges they overcame to live lavishly. The song marks DJ Khaled’s first
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Wiz Khalifa (Ft. Charlie Puth) – See You Again
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“See You Again” is a tribute to the late Furious actor Paul Walker who died tragically in November of 2013 after his car crashed and burst into flames in Valencia, CA. The first
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DJ Khaled (Ft. Drake) – GREECE
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“GREECE” is one of the dual lead singles—along with “POPSTAR”—from DJ Khaled’s twelfth studio album, KHALED KHALED. Both tracks feature Drake and are Khaled’s first releases since
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Kendrick Lamar & SZA – All The Stars
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“All the Stars” is the lead single from the Black Panther soundtrack. Released on January 4, 2018, the single was announced as part of the soundtrack that would be produced and
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DJ Khaled (Ft. Harmonies by The Hive, James Fauntleroy, JAY-Z & Nas) – SORRY NOT SORRY
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On “SORRY NOT SORRY,” DJ Khaled recruits rap titans Nas and Jay-Z, as well as vocalists James Fauntleroy and Beyoncé (under the alias Harmonies by The Hive.) He explained how the
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Nicki Minaj – Barbie Dreams
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On “Barbie Dreams,” Nicki pays homage to The Notorious B.I.G., delivering her take on his classic 1994 track “Just Playing (Dreams).”
Unlike Biggie, who rapped about his
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