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Khalid – Up All Night
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[Verse 1] / Take me 'round the world and back again / As I'm searching for my soul out there / Oh, there's something that I'm wondering (Yeah) / Where I'm going when my story ends
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Billie Eilish & Khalid – lovely
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The highly anticipated “lovely” is the second song on the 13 Reasons Why: Season 2 soundtrack. It premiered in Zane Lowe’s World Record feature on Apple Music’s Beats 1 radio
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Khalid (Ft. 6LACK & Ty Dolla $ign) – OTW
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“OTW,” an acronym for “On The Way,” is a track all about being there for a significant other. Khalid, Ty Dolla $ign and 6lack all express their ability to be on call for that
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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 (Ft. Summer Walker) – Eleven (Remix)
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[Verse 1: Khalid] / Got my headlights off, we're sittin' outside / If you climb in my car, then we're here all night, ooh / A couple blunts rolled and I got my windows down
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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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Majid Jordan (Ft. Khalid) – Caught Up
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OVO Sound’s Majid Jordan are back with new music and a stunning video for “Caught Up” feat. Khalid.
Last week Khalid teased a collaboration with OVO’s Majid Jordan with one simple
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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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Ed Sheeran (Ft. Khalid) – Beautiful People
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“Beautiful People” is the third promotional single from Ed Sheeran’s No.6 Collaborations Project. The track is about remaining true to yourself and not trying to become one of
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Khalid – American Teen
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On “American Teen,” Khalid sings about the joys of being a teenager having fun with friends, partying and graduating high school.
“American Teen” is the title track of Khalid’s
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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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Genius Türkçe Çeviri – Khalid - Up All Night (Türkçe Çeviri)
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[Verse 1] / Beni dünyaya götür ve geri al / Orada ruhum için arama yaparken / Oh, merak ettiğim bir şey var / Hikayem bittiğinde nereye gideceğim / [Pre-Chorus] / Zaten önemli bile
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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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Khalid – Intro
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‘Intro’ is Khalid’s induction to the 2019 album ‘Free Spirit’. Khalid describes a relationship that he is clinging to, despite the fact that it is clearly not working out, because
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Marshmello (Ft. Khalid) – Silence
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A collab that Marshmello had hinted at dating back to July 22, 2017, “Silence” tells the story of someone struggling with their emotional well-being and confidence in developing
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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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Kane Brown, Swae Lee & Khalid – Be Like That
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[Chorus: Kane Brown] / I might be better on my own / I hate you blowin' up my phone / I wish I never met your ass / Sometimes it be like that / But I'm not myself the nights you're
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Khalid – 8TEEN
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“8TEEN,” like the title suggests, is an ode to being 18 years old. Khalid touches on first loves, strict parents, staying out late, smoking pot and being with your friends on the
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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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Dominic Fike – 3 Nights
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“3 Nights” is the first song off of Dominic Fike’s 2018 EP Don’t Forget About Me, Demos. It is one of two songs on the EP that Fike didn’t write and produce himself, the other
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ZAYN & Taylor Swift – I Don't Wanna Live Forever
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“I Don’t Wanna Live Forever” is a sultry ode about feeling like life is hopeless without an ex-lover, written for the Fifty Shades of Grey sequel, Fifty Shades Darker. The song is
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Calvin Harris (Ft. Frank Ocean & Migos) – Slide
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“Slide” details the story of those who just want to enter into a richer person’s life so they can live like they’re more affluent. It arrived on February 24, becoming the first
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Khalid (Ft. JID) – All I Feel Is Rain
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[Verse 1: Khalid] / Although I got love for you, I still can't change your ways / You say you need me the most / Only 'cause I'm here with you / Some things aren't addin' up 'cause
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benny blanco, Halsey & Khalid – Eastside
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“Eastside” focuses on the relationship of two people who fall in love. It follows them as they go through their relationship and as they reminisce about their memories together.
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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 – Location
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Khalid described “Location” in an interview with Pigeons and Planes:
‘Location’ is a story of young love. The kind of love that you would travel all over the country to find. It’s
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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 – Eleven
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“Eleven” is expected to be the second single from Khalid’s upcoming third studio album. He first teased the track on Twitter and Instagram on January 7, 2020, two days before its
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Kodaline – All I Want
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Accompanied by, seemingly, continued story-line of two music videos, the melodic indie ballad “All I Want” sheds light upon the emotion of feeling lonely, thus, wanting someone.
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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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Kehlani (Ft. Chance the Rapper) – The Way
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“The Way” is about a relationship filled with mutual respect and crazy love.
Kehlani and Chance The Rapper have worked together before with Kehlani providing background vocals on
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Khalid Knight – Off My Chest Freestyle
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I fill my cup up with tequila I'm at peace with all my loneliness / Bow my head and pray I'm putting my faith in all his holiness / Taking risks. Blowing so much money on my assets
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Khalid – Bad Luck
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[Intro] / Mmm, mmm / Oh yeah, oh yeah, yeah / Alright / [Verse 1] / Don’t save me, I'm in no need of saving (Oh yeah) / And if you stay with me, I know you need patience (Yeah
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DJ Khaled (Ft. Juice WRLD) – Juice WRLD DID
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On “Juice WRLD DID,” Juice WRLD compares his riches and accomplishments to American record producer, DJ Khaled.
The song was initially previewed on February 6, 2019, through No
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Khalid & John Mayer – Outta My Head
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“Outta My Head” sees Khalid linking up with singer/songwriter/guitarist John Mayer and chronicling the passionate thoughts swirling through his mind about a girl. Whether they are
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Khalid – Another Sad Love Song
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“Another Sad Love Song” is Khalid trying to “get over how it all went wrong.”
Using the classic images of ‘turning tables’ and ‘burning bridges,’ Khalid cryptically outlines the
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Khalid – Cold Blooded
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“Cold Blooded” finds Khalid heartbroken. He’s given his heart to a girl who’s treated it poorly, but he’s unwilling to take it back – whilst he wants an explanation, he also wants
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Genius – November 2019 Singles Release Calendar
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WELCOME TO GENIUS' NOVEMBER 2019 SINGLES RELEASE CALENDAR!!!
For November 2019 album releases, visit this page
This page highlights the notable singles released in all genres
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Khalid Breaks Down His Debut Album ‘American Teen’ Track By Track
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He linked up with Genius for an exclusive interview.
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Wild Rivers – Call it a Night
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If you go back, I ain’t waiting up / And you make threats, you say you’re taking off / And we both know that I’m biting if you let me call your bluff / And when you think of me
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Shawn Mendes (Ft. Khalid) – Youth
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“Youth” is the third single off of Shawn Mendes' self-titled album, and his first collaboration with breakout R&B sensation Khalid. In an interview, Shawn spoke about the
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The Weeknd – Reminder
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“Reminder” is Abel’s response to his critics following the release of Beauty Behind the Madness that suggest he’s lost his drug-fueled way. Much as he did on 2015’s “Tell Your
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Kiana Ledé & Khalid – Where You Go
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[Refrain: Khalid, Kiana Ledé & Khalid] / Lately I have tears cloudin' up my eyes / Comes out of nowhere, middle of a conversation / Rain pourin' out of clear skies (Clear skies
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DJ Khaled (Ft. Future & SZA) – BEAUTIFUL
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On “BEAUTIFUL”, DJ Khaled reunites with previous collaborators Future and SZA on a tender cut that sees the latter two detail an unforgettable relationship with their respective
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Kehlani (Ft. Ty Dolla $ign) – Nights Like This
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“Nights Like This” serves as Kehlani’s first single of 2019 and features Ty Dolla $ign, marking the first collaboration between the two artists. Premiered exclusively on Zane Lowe’
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Khalid – Coaster
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Khalid sings a somber ballad about a possible past love interest. He describes this woman he has loved. He knows that she never treated him the way he wanted to be treated and is
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Marshmello & Khalid – Numb
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[Chorus] / I, I wanna get numb / And forget where I'm from / 'Cause lookin' in your eyes / Like lookin' at the sun / I feel like you're the moon / I feel like I'm the one / I wanna
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