 Genius Meanings
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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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Jack Stauber – New Normal
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[Intro] / Sunrise / It's time, it's time / [Chorus] / Step out into the New Normal / Embrace the day with your new shape / Goodbye to those who cannot join us / Their voices are
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DJ Khaled (Ft. Future & JAY-Z) – I Got the Keys
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“I Got The Keys” is an anthem for success. The song channels DJ Khaled’s inspirational “major key” Snapchat mantra and is the second single from the his ninth studio album, also
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Logic (Ft. Alessia Cara & Khalid) – 1-800-273-8255
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On “1-800-273-8255,” Logic shows that suicide is never the answer to anyone’s problems. He wants people to know that there is always help available, such as the National Suicide
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Khalid – Skyline
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[Intro] / It's a Wednesday night and we're running out of time / Won't you take my hand, hop into my skyline? / It's only just a rebuild, but I swear it feels real / When you take
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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 – Softest Touch
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[Chorus] / You've got the softest touch, I just can't get enough / When it comes to you, you are the one I want / You've got the softest touch, I just can't get enough / This touch
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DJ Khaled (Ft. Fridayy, JAY-Z, John Legend, Lil Wayne & Rick Ross) – GOD DID
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In what is the most vintage DJ Khaled posse cut in a fair amount of time, “GOD DID” is the album-titled track for Khaled’s thirteenth studio album.
On the track, the artists
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DJ Khaled (Ft. Drake) – POPSTAR
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“POPSTAR” is one of the dual lead singles—along with “GREECE”—from DJ Khaled’s twelfth studio album, KHALED KHALED. Both tracks feature Drake and are Khaled’s first releases since
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Kodak Black – Let Me Know
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[Verse] / Yeah / Out of sight, you're out of mind, you're out of luck, it's like nobody even care if you be 'round / Why I fall off with my niggas when I'm up? Why nobody stand up
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DJ Khaled (Ft. Chance the Rapper, Justin Bieber, Lil Wayne & Quavo) – I'm the One
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“I’m the One” features a star-studded line-up of artists in especially braggadocio spirits, with Justin Bieber, Chance The Rapper, Lil Wayne and Quavo boasting to the women in
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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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Kanye West & DJ Khaled – Cold
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“Cold,” originally known as “Theraflu” and then “Way Too Cold,” is the second single from the G.O.O.D. Music album, Cruel Summer. On the braggadocious track, Ye raps about his love
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DJ Khaled (Ft. Future & Lil Baby) – BIG TIME
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“BIG TIME” is the fourth track from DJ Khaled’s thirteenth studio album, GOD DID, in which the producer reunites with previous collaborators, Atlanta rappers Future and Lil Baby
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Khalid – Satellite
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[Verse 1] / Satellite / I see you swimmin' through this open sky / I rest my head upon these dandelions / The stars are envious of you tonight / Broken dreams / I'm writin' poems
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DJ Khaled (Ft. August Alsina, Chris Brown, Future, Jeremih, Nicki Minaj & Rick Ross) – Do You Mind
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On this balladic anthem — “one for the ladies” — DJ Khaled recruits an impressive line-up of R&B crooners and rappers for a sexy, sweet, piano-driven tune that samples Lil Jon’s
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Khalid – wildflower (rough)
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[Intro] / Mm, yeah / Mm, yeah / Mm, yeah / Yeah / [Verse 1] / Spend my days countin' down / Time will pass, that I know / Whatcha done broke me down / Not alone, I'm vulnerable
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Central Cee – LA Leakers Freestyle
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In “LA Leakers Freestyle,” Cench exposes UK slang and translates the meaning with American slang. He also subtly flaunts his luxurious lifestyle. In addition, he celebrates his
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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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Frank Ocean – Lost
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“Lost” is the fourth single from Frank Ocean’s critically acclaimed debut studio album, Channel Orange.
The protagonist in the song is a drug supplier who uses his girlfriend as a
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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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Sam Smith & Normani – Dancing with a Stranger
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“Dancing with a Stranger” is a collaboration between singer-songwriters Sam Smith and Normani. It’s about finding someone new, expressed in the metaphor ‘dancing with a stranger
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The Weeknd – Often
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This song was originally released in 2014 along with the stand-alone records “Or Nah (Remix)” and “Drunk in Love (Remix).”
In July 2015, it was revealed that this song would
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SZA (Ft. Travis Scott) – Love Galore
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SZA enlists Travis Scott for “Love Galore"—a song where she touches on cravings for a past lover, rebirth after a regretful relationship, and putting herself first after a loveless
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DJ Khaled (Ft. Plies, Rick Ross, T-Pain & Trick Daddy) – I'm So Hood
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[Intro: DJ Khaled & T-Pain] / DJ Khaled, we the best / Who we, nigga? We the best / The Runners / I represent the ghetto across the world / If you represent the hood, two hands in
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Eminem (Ft. Juice WRLD) – Godzilla
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Eminem and late rapper Juice WRLD team up for the first time on “Godzilla,” where they compare themselves to monsters. In particular, they become Godzilla, a fictional sea monster
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2Pac – White Man'z World
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Outlawz member EDI Mean provided some background information on this song:
It’s a personal record. I think it’s like an open letter to his mother and his sister. He’s like writing
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Kendrick Lamar – HUMBLE.
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On the ironically braggadocious track “HUMBLE.” Kendrick Lamar challenges his competition. It was released a week after the first promotional single, “The Heart Part 4,” with a
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Migos (Ft. Lil Uzi Vert) – Bad and Boujee
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“Bad and Boujee" is a trap anthem about making money and spending time with women who have expensive taste. “Boujee” is an intentional misspelling of “bougie,” which is slang for
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The Weeknd – Save Your Tears
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On “Save Your Tears,” The Weeknd once again addresses his past relationships and recollects on the experiences they went through together, while also providing no emotional support
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Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa (Ft. Bruno Mars) – Young, Wild & Free
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The lead single from Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa’s film Mac and Devin Go To Highschool.
The song features a drum sample from Tom Scott’s “Sneakin' in the Back.”
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Billie Eilish & Khalid – Lovely - Billie Eilish & Khalid (DeepRemix)
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[Verse 1: Billie Eilish & Khalid] / Thought I found a way / Thought I found a way out (Found) / But you never go away (Never go away) / So I guess I gotta stay now / [Pre-Chorus
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Olivia Rodrigo – traitor
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On the aptly titled “traitor,” Olivia Rodrigo reflects on what went wrong in a past relationship, the feeling of being betrayed, and still missing what she had. She follows the
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Genius – July 2021 Singles Release Calendar
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WELCOME TO GENIUS' JULY 2021 SINGLES RELEASE CALENDAR!!!
For July 2021 album releases, visit this page
This page highlights the notable singles released in all genres
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Lana Del Rey – Norman fucking Rockwell
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The title track of Lana Del Rey’s sixth studio album speaks about an immature, pretentious poet. There’s a link to this song on “Venice Bitch,” the second song released from the
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Joyner Lucas – I'm Sorry
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“I’m Sorry” is an emotional track describing a friend of Joyner’s who took his own life and Joyner’s responsive emotions to this tragedy.
The first verse is a letter written from
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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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Post Malone & Swae Lee – Sunflower
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“Sunflower” marks the second collaboration by Post Malone and Swae Lee. It serves as the second single for Post Malone’s 2019 album, Hollywood’s Bleeding, and is part of the
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SZA – Broken Clocks
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“Broken Clocks” is the third single released from SZA’s debut album Ctrl, following “Drew Barrymore” and “Love Galore”.
SZA reminisces about the imbalance between her love and
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Shad – TAO Pt 3
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[Intro: Shad] / Uh / TAO / Yeah, uh / [Verse 1: Shad] / Thanks for listening to these cyanide diatribes / In this strange zoo where the snakes become lionized / Then we can’t
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Ty Dolla $ign (Ft. Mustard, The Weeknd & Wiz Khalifa) – Or Nah (Remix)
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[Intro: Wiz Khalifa & YG] / Tahahaha / I got a lotta cash / I don't mind spending it / Tahaha, yeah / Mustard on the beat, ho / [Verse 1: Wiz Khalifa] / I'ma smoke this joint, then
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JBEE – Next Up - S4-E2, Pt. 1
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[Intro] / Isn't it lovely, all alone? / Heart made of glass, my mind of stone / Tear me to pieces, skin to bone / Hello, welcome home / J, ay, yo, yo / [Chorus] / They try claim
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Sam Smith – Man I Am
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“Man I Am” is a song by Sam Smith from Barbie: The Album. The song is a reimagining of Ken doll’s identity in pop culture. Sam switches between a humorous, gravelly, mock “
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