Nights Like This Lyrics – Kehlani ft. Ty Dolla $ign

[Chorus]
In the chorus, Kehlani wrestles with her feelings of longing and uncertainty. She finds herself reminiscing about the past and missing her partner, despite knowing that they are no good for her. The "distant love" refers to the emotional distance between them, as well as the feeling of being emotionally disconnected from her partner. She questions whether reaching out to them would make a difference, knowing deep down that they will only disappoint her again.

[Verse 2]
The second verse expands on the pain of realizing that the relationship is beyond repair. Kehlani acknowledges her own mistakes in trying to salvage what they had, but ultimately realizes that her efforts were in vain. She feels disconnected from her partner, who shows no effort in trying to make things work. Despite her best efforts, their connection remains severed, leaving her feeling alone and unappreciated.

[Pre-Chorus]
The pre-chorus repeats, emphasizing the depth of Kehlani's pain and disillusionment. She struggles to come to terms with the lies she fell for and the betrayal she experienced. The repetition highlights the lingering disbelief and hurt she feels, as well as her reluctance to trust again.

[Chorus]
Once again, the chorus reflects Kehlani's inner turmoil and conflicting emotions. She grapples with the desire to reach out to her partner, even though she knows it will only lead to more pain. The repetition of "On some nights like this" underscores the cyclical nature of her thoughts and emotions, as she continues to struggle with letting go.

[Bridge]
The bridge captures the frustration and disappointment of being repeatedly let down by her partner. Despite knowing that they will only hurt her again, she finds herself getting her hopes up and believing their empty promises. The repetition of "You gon' get my hopes high, girl" emphasizes her sense of resignation and inevitability in being let down once more.

[Verse 3]
Ty Dolla $ign's verse adds another perspective to the song, expressing his own feelings of betrayal and disillusionment. He reflects on the history of their relationship and the promises they made to each other. Despite his loyalty and commitment, he feels taken for granted and deceived by his partner's actions. The reference to Gemini suggests the dual nature of their partner's personality, as well as the feeling of being double-crossed.

[Outro]
The outro echoes the sentiments expressed throughout the song, with Kehlani resigned to the fact that her partner will continue to disappoint her. Despite knowing the truth, she finds herself holding onto hope and allowing herself to be hurt again and again. The repetition of "Just gon' tell me more lies, girl" underscores the cycle of deception and heartbreak that she can't seem to escape. ...Read Less