Kehlani

Lyrics

[Produced by Swagg R'Celious]

[Verse 1]
Came up from nothing
Had to start hustling
Had to be something
You just had to be stunting
Mad at his mama cause she couldn't buy Jordan's
His mama was poor yeah she could never afford it
Down to do anything
Yeah down for whatever
Kids on the come up you know we stick together
That hustle could kill you yeah you gotta be clever
It's cool while you young but you can't do it forever

[Hook]
So if you ride then I'm riding too
By your side kinda stuck on you
You know I fuck witcha, witcha, witcha
You know I fuck witchu, witchu, witchu
He said he loves me cause loyal
Put none above me because I'm loyal
He fucking with me cause I'm loyal
Yeah he with me cause I'm loyal

[Verse 2]
Up in the morning made you some breakfast
Bank account statements yeah I already checked it
House looking spotless I already swept it
You love when I handle shit I already get it
Y-y-you deserve rounds baby boy you been working
It's gon been worth yeah it's all gon be perfect
He tells me he loves me he says mami te quiero
Papi's a hustler chasing mucho dinero
[Hook]
So if you ride then I'm riding too
By your side kinda stuck on you
You know I fuck witcha, witcha, witcha
You know I fuck witchu, witchu, witchu
He said he loves me cause loyal
Put none above me because I'm loyal
He fucking with me cause I'm loyal
Yeah he with me cause I'm loyal

[Bridge]
When it all goes down and things get real
They'll remember who kept it trill
Better let 'em know how you feel
No secrets baby between us I love that we honest
I'm keeping my promise
I'm thuggin regardless
Years down the road when up on out the projects
Baby we're like rockets
Loving what we started

[Hook]
So if you ride then I'm riding too
By your side kinda stuck on you
You know I fuck witcha, witcha, witcha
You know I fuck witchu, witchu, witchu
He said he loves me cause loyal
Put none above me because I'm loyal
He fucking with me cause I'm loyal
Yeah he with me cause I'm loyal
[Outro]
Loyal
None above me cause I’m loyal
Fucking with me cause I’m loyal
Yeah the nigga’s with me cause I’m loyal

FWU is the opening track on Kehlani's debut mixtape, Cloud 19. It's a song that quickly gained a lot of popularity and put 'Lani in the picture. The song is a personal journey of Kehlani's emotions in a relationship and how she genuinely feels about it.

About FWU

Kehlani is an American singer, songwriter, and dancer from Oakland, California. She gained popularity with songs such as "You Should Be Here," "Nights Like This," and "Gangsta." Kehlani began her career in the industry with the mixtape Cloud 19. The tape features seven tracks with the first track being "FWU."

The song FWU is a confession of Kehlani’s feelings in an emotionally stable relationship. It's a simple and straightforward track that is enjoyable and straightforward. The dominating instrument in the song is the piano. It plays relaxed and soothing notes that provide an excellent background for Kehlani's voice.

The lyrics in the song describe how Kehlani feels about her relationship and how she genuinely feels about it. It’s apparent that Kehlani wants to have real, stable, and genuine love with her partner. She is utterly honest about how she feels and believes in the relationship. She also suggests that she doesn’t need her partner for material things rather than their presence and love.

Kehlani's straight-to-the-point, honest voice, and lyrics are what makes FWU so accessible and widely enjoyed. The song has resonated with many women who are tired of the over-sexualized songs that have dominated the music industry lately.

In an interview with Complex Magazine, Kehlani explains how making music that is true to herself sets her apart from others. The song 'FWU’' exists because of this idea. Unlike other songs that encourage women to be fiercely independent and making statements about not needing men, FWU is about the value of a true and real relationship.

The lyrics reflect this idea perfectly with lines like "I don't need you for your money, I need you for your time." This line suggests that Kehlani recognizes the value of a man who can give more than just financial stability but also emotional stability.

The music video for the song is set in a small cafe where Kehlani and her friends are hanging out. The intimate setting provides an atmosphere of privacy, which gives Kehlani the perfect ambiance to express her feelings. The video also suggests that even though Kehlani has friends and a social life, she values her relationship with her partner more. The visual details are a great addition and add to the story told by the lyrics.

FWU is a song that we can all relate to at some point in our lives. It's a story of love and what two people can enjoy and cherish together. It's about the value of true and emotional stability in a relationship. Kehlani's honest and straightforward approach to the song has made it a favorite among fans and has further put her in the picture as one of the greatest R&B singers of her time.

• Release Date: April 24, 2014
• Artist: Kehlani