Khalid’s 2017 debut album, American Teen, launched the singer-songwriter to superstardom at the age of 19, and his career truly hasn’t let up since.
Now a Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling artist, Khalid has captivated audiences since the very beginning with his profound and sincere lyricism, and his unique approach to writing about romance. Combining elements of R&B, pop and hip-hop, both his sound and his subject matter feel universal relatable, and at the age of 27, he has eight songs in Spotify’s coveted Billions Club. His most recent album, after the sun goes down, released in October to critical acclaim, and we truly can’t wait to see what he does next. If you’re equally obsessed, keep scrolling to discover 50 lyrics from the star’s discography to use as your next Instagram caption.
For not being the partner the other person needs:
“I can not give you everything, you know I wish I could.”
-“Young Dumb & Broke”
For forcing yourself to let go:
“You weren’t the one for me, so don’t come back to me, no.”
-“Coaster”
For when things start moving too fast:
“Can we just talk? Can we just talk? Talk about where we’re goin’ before we get lost, lend me your thoughts.”
-“Talk”
For when sleeping in isn’t the end of the world:
“Woke up a little too late this morning, but I think I’ll be okay. I’ll be okay.”
-“8TEEN”
For when heartache appears to stretch on for eternity:
“The hard part always seems to last forever.”
-“Saved”
For when love is anything but logical:
“At times I wonder why I fool with you, but this is new to me, this is new to you.”
-“Location”
For when you can’t even begin to explain:
“There’s millions of reasons to love you.”
-“Reasons”
For when opposites attract:
“We have so much in common. We argue all the time. You always say I’m wrong, I’m pretty sure I’m right.”
-“Young Dumb & Broke”
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For desiring an authentic and truthful love:
“No room to be falling for you without honesty. Don’t be scared of me.”
-“Suncity”
For needing to know what someone’s love feels like:
“Underneath the sunrise show me where your love lie.”
-“Love Lies”
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For being enchanted by someone’s dancing:
“Somethin’ in the way you move, radiant beams castin’ vibrant views.”
-“The Ways”
For changing your behavior because of someone special:
“I’m only acting like this ’cause I like you.”
-“Location”
For learning how to get vulnerable:
“I’m not the best at showing my emotions. You cut me deep and you left me wide open.”
-“Another Sad Love Song”
For understanding that things will get better:
“But I know someday I’ll make it out of here, even if it takes all night or a hundred years.”
-“lovely”
For not comprehending how your love can keep growing even bigger:
“You got my heart now. Why won’t you stop now?”
-“Shot Down”
For promising to be there for someone:
“Put it in drive, I’ll be outside. I’ll be on the way, I’ll be on the way.”
-“OTW”
For knowing you deserve better:
“The way you’ve been treating me is getting out of hand.”
-“Cold Blooded”
For not trusting easily:
“Sorry if it’s hard to catch my vibe. I need a lover to trust, tell me you’re on my side.”
-“Love Lies”
For staying ambitious, no matter how long it takes:
“I guess there’s certain dreams that you gotta keep, ’cause they’ll only know what you let ’em see.”
-“Saturday Nights”
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For craving a confession of love:
“There’s no reason we should hide. Tell me somethin’ I ain’t heard before.”
-“Talk”
For dearly missing someone:
“I send you a lot of, a lot of hugs, and I hope to see you very soon.”
-“Suncity”
For wanting to know where you’re both at:
“Send me your location, let’s focus on communicating.”
-“Location”
For hoping you haven’t ruined everything:
“Bridges they are burning. Lover, I am worried.”
-“Another Sad Love Song”
For contemplating the details of your breakup:
“Deep down in my heart, I hope you’re doing alright, but from time to time I often think of why you aren’t mine.”
-“Saved”
For struggling to speak your honest truth:
“We don’t always say what we mean. That’s the lie of an American teen.”
-“American Teen”
For when you’d give it all up for your one true love:
“I’ll fight for your love, I’ll fight for your soul. I’ll throw all of my cares away for you. I’ll be there to wait for you.”
-“Coaster”
For when it might be better to stay in the dark:
“Are we better off believing what the ignorance suggests?”
-“Vertigo”
For figuring out the things that truly matter to you:
“Got a lot of time, I just need somewhere to spend it.”
-“OTW”
For begging someone to be careful with your love:
“Take advantage, don’t leave my heart damaged.”
-“Location”
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For trying not to let the hustle and bustle get to you:
“Don’t let the city break your heart.”
-“Suncity”
For when heartbreak hardens you:
“Isn’t it lovely, all alone? Heart made of glass, my mind of stone.”
-“lovely”
For when someone brings out who you truly are:
“You found the real me. Save my inner being.”
-“Reasons”
For experiencing emotional highs and lows:
“So I’ll be coasting, roller-coasting through my emotion.”
-“Coaster”
For using music to work through your emotions:
“But, I let the words come together. Then, maybe I’ll feel better.”
-“Another Sad Love Song”
For always being punctual when it comes to love:
“Now I’m on the way, swear I won’t be late. I’ll be there by five o’clock.”
-“Talk”
For having no say in who you do and don’t love:
“You’re no good for me, and love is blind.”
-“Cold Blooded”
For needing an authentic, real-life connection:
“I don’t wanna fall in love off of subtweets, so let’s get personal.”
-“Location”
For when it seems you’ve been through everything together:
“We’ve been here before, surrounded in the cold. You take me to places I’ve never known.”
-“Shot Down”
For when you don’t need to have everything figured out to be happy:
“Yeah, we’re just young, dumb and broke, but we still got love to give.”
-“Young Dumb & Broke”
For choosing optimism and positivity:
“Shake away all the stress off my shoulders. Gonna have a good day.”
-“8TEEN”
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For that shot of your favorite person looking more beautiful than ever:
“Love to see you shine in the night like the diamond you are.”
-“Better”
For when only your special someone can quiet your mind:
“I need your therapy.”
-“Therapy”
For finally finding the one you’ve been seeking:
“But I’ve been waitin’ for you for my whole damn life, for my whole lifetime.”
-“Love Lies”
For refusing to fully let go of the past:
“But I’ll keep your number saved ’cause I hope one day you’ll get the sense to call me.”
-“Saved”
for knowing someone’s watching over you:
“I’ve been seeing angels in my living room.”
-“Angels”
For when all you need is love:
“I don’t need nothing else but you.”
-“Location”
For when love is love and needs no definition:
“We don’t even need a title, you’re always on my mind.”
-“Reasons”
For wanting to keep things light and fun:
“What’s fun about commitment when we have our life to live?”
-“Young Dumb & Broke”
For when success means frequently having to leave people behind:
“Living the good life, full of goodbyes.”
-“American Teen”
For never fully overcoming your most challenging feelings:
“Thought I found a way, thought I found a way out. But you never go away, so I guess I gotta stay now.”
-“lovely”
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