Kehlani

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Torn between crying for help
And not lettin' them see me sweat
But it's certain shit I can't forget
I won't get over it easy, shit makes me queasy
I am making amends with myself
Forgiving me for loving you
I took a risk loving loudly, defended you proudly
Ignored all the signs, yeah, it's true

[Pre-Chorus]
And the immature me wishes that I could make it known
That you should be left alone
Don't deserve words or thoughts from me
I can go heal on my own
And the immature me hopes the world sees just who you are, oh
A facade only gets you so far
And I'm bigger than you, so I can't meet you where you are

[Chorus]
I'd say your name but you don't deserve recognition
You played the hero but you really are the villain
There ain't a bone in me that wants to spare your feelin's
You called me crazy, but it was my intuition
Used me for status, and the fame, and recognition
It's fuckin' crazy what they do for recognition
I'd say your name but you don't deserve recognition
I'd say your name but I won't, uh
[Verse 2]
I got to give myself credit for loving as hard as I did
I helped you fight your addiction and change your whole life
Just to find myself played in the end
Ain't no regrets cause I'm proud that my heart was so pure
And I'm never ashamed of my love
Now I'm finding strength in the fact that you're nothing to me
And I know the things I am above

[Pre-Chorus]
And the immature me wishes I could just run away (Ah, ah, ah)
To somewhere I still feel sane
'Cause truth is I've been fuckin' lost since that very day
And really I'm wishing that I could just catch a break (Ah, ah, ah)
It's been Hell every couple days (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
And now, I'm here broken, expected to carry the weight

[Chorus]
I'd say your name but you don't deserve recognition (Nah)
You played the hero but you really are the villain
There ain't a bone in me that wants to spare your feelings (Ah)
You called me crazy, but it was my intuition (Ah)
Used me for status and the fame and recognition (Ah)
It's fucking crazy what they do for recognition (Ooh)
I'd say your name but you don't deserve recognition
I'd say your name but I won't, uh
[Post-Chorus]
That's just you (Deserve recognition)

[Bridge]
I always land on my feet
Bounce back game clean and neat (Ah, woah-woah, ah)
Wish I didn't check your text when you was drunk 'sleep
I've seen everything that I ain't wanna see
That I needed to see, that I needed to be
Hope you live happily ever after with the bitch (Bitch), uh
Fly to France, wine and crackers, honeymoonin' with the bitch
Hope you fuck around and have the son you wanted with the bitch

[Outro]
Y'all might be soulmates after all of this, so
Out on the table your friends and your family, even your label
Everyone love me, damn, it's so shameful
I kept you stable, you should be grateful
I ain’t find out sooner that you was unfaithful
Damn, you so shameful
So fucking shameful
Damn, you're so, uh, fucking ungrateful, uh

If you're looking for a gut-wrenching, emotional ballad to commiserate to after a rough breakup, look no further than Kehlani's "Valentine's Day (Shameful)." This raw and powerful song was written and released in less than three hours after Kehlani's public breakup with rapper YG, and it pulls no punches in detailing the heartbreak and betrayal she experienced.

About Valentine’s Day (Shameful)

Kehlani is known for her honest and soulful music, and "Valentine's Day (Shameful)" is no exception. Released in February 2020, just three days after Valentine's Day, the song came as a shock to fans who had been following Kehlani's relationship with YG. "Konclusions," a collaboration between the two artists, had been released just days before, leading many to believe that they were still together.

But with "Valentine's Day (Shameful)," Kehlani set the record straight. The song opens with her singing, "I'm not your Valentine, I'm not feeling that vibe," before launching into brutally honest lyrics about YG's infidelity. She sings about finding out that he had been unfaithful and feeling "like a fool" for ever trusting him.

But "Valentine's Day (Shameful)" isn't just a song about heartbreak. Kehlani also uses it as a platform to speak out against the double standards that women face in relationships. She sings about how YG's infidelity was seen as just a mistake, while Kehlani herself would have been vilified if she had been the one to cheat. It's a powerful message about the unfair expectations that are placed on women in relationships.

Despite the heavy subject matter, Kehlani's vocals are as beautiful as ever on "Valentine's Day (Shameful)." Her voice is full of pain and vulnerability, making the song all the more powerful. And even though it was released without mixing or mastering, it doesn't detract from the overall impact of the song.

The decision to release "Valentine's Day (Shameful)" on SoundCloud was a deliberate one on Kehlani's part. She wanted to be able to share the song with fans as soon as possible, without having to wait for the traditional release process. And it's a good thing she did, because the song immediately resonated with listeners around the world.

With "Valentine's Day (Shameful)," Kehlani proves once again that she is one of the most honest and authentic voices in the music industry today. Her willingness to share her pain and vulnerability with her fans is what sets her apart from other artists, and it's what makes her music so special.

If you're a fan of Kehlani or just looking for a powerful breakup ballad, be sure to check out "Valentine's Day (Shameful)." It's a song that will stick with you long after the last note fades away.

• Release Date: February 17, 2020
• Artist: Kehlani