Nights Like This – English Lyrics

• By: Kehlani, Ty Dolla $ign
• Album: While We Wait

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the evocative R&B sounds of "Nights Like This" by Kehlani featuring Ty Dolla $ign. This song offers a powerful narrative of emotional vulnerability and resilience in the face of a complicated past relationship, making it a compelling listen for anyone interested in contemporary R&B and relatable storytelling through music.

[English]

You act like you need remindin'

Tryna do it over, bring it back and rewind it

But all that glitters isn't gold, I was blinded

Should have never gave you my heart on consignment

And I can't believe the lies that I went for

Thought you was mine, but you decided to be with him though

You took my feelings and just threw 'em out the window

Feel like it's too hard to fall in love again, no

On some nights like this, shawty, I can't help but think of us

I've been reminiscin', sippin', missin' ya

Can you tell me what's with all this distant love?

If I called, would you pick it up?

On some nights like this, I just wanna text you, but for what?

You gon' say you want me, then go switch it up

Just gon' play with my emotions just because, no (Oh)

All them times I played the fool for you

Thinking we could put it back together, thought we had forever

You never see my point of view

Our connection is so severed, you don't show no effort

And I can't believe the lies that I went for

Thought you was mine, but you decided to be with him though

Took my feelings and just threw 'em out the window

Feel like it's too hard to fall in love again, no

On some nights like this, shawty, I can't help but think of us

I've been reminiscin', sippin', missin' ya

Can you tell me what's with all this distant love?

If I called, would you pick it up?

On some nights like this, I just wanna text you, but for what?

You gon' say you want me, then go switch it up

Just gon' play with my emotions just because, no (Oh)

You gon' get my hopes high, girl

You gon' get my hopes high, girl

Just gon' tell me more lies, girl

Just gon' get my hopes high, girl

I've been way too good to you, you take me for granted

You was my day one since back at Big B's house on Adams

First day that we met, I flagged you down, I told you, hit my line

Used to promise me you'd never switch on me like Gemini

You think I'm a fool, ain't nobody stupid

I see all the signs, I see all the clues

Yeah, sometimes I reminisce 'bout that shit when I'm binging

Can't believe it's been a whole year, yeah, but

On some nights like this, shawty, I can't help but think of us

I've been reminiscin', sippin', missin' ya (Missing ya)

Can you tell me what's with all this distant love? (Love)

If I called, would you pick it up?

On some nights like this, I just wanna text you, but for what?

You gon' say you want me, then go switch it up (Switch it up)

Just gon' play with my emotions just because, no (Oh)

You gon' get my hopes high, girl

You gon' get my hopes high, girl

Just gon' tell me more lies, girl

Just gon' get my hopes high, girl

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
nights /naɪts/ A1	noun - the period from sunset to sunrise
rewind /ˌriːˈwaɪnd/ B2	verb - to wind (something) back
glitters /ˈɡlɪtərz/ B2	verb - to shine with a shimmering or sparkling light
blinded /ˈblaɪndɪd/ B2	adjective - unable to see verb - past tense of blind
lies /laɪz/ A2	noun - false statements verb - to not tell the truth
feelings /ˈfiːlɪŋz/ A2	noun - an emotional state or reaction
distant /ˈdɪstənt/ B1	adjective - far away in space or time
emotions /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/ B1	noun - strong feelings
fool /fuːl/ B1	noun - a person who acts unwisely or imprudently verb - to trick or deceive
forever /fərˈevər/ A2	noun - for all future time; eternally
severed /ˈsevərd/ C1	adjective - completely cut off; divided verb - past tense of sever
effort /ˈefərt/ B1	noun - a vigorous or determined attempt
granted /ˈɡræntɪd/ B2	adjective - given or allowed verb - past tense of grant
promise /ˈprɑːmɪs/ A2	verb - to assure someone that one will definitely do something noun - a declaration assuring that one will do something
stupid /ˈstuːpɪd/ A2	adjective - lacking intelligence or common sense
clues /kluːz/ B1	noun - a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime

Key Grammar Structures

• You act like you need remindin'.

  ➔ Present simple tense with 'act like' + gerund

  ➔ The phrase "act like" is used to describe behavior that resembles something else. Here, it suggests the person is behaving as if they *need reminding*. Reminding (gerund) acts as the object of the preposition 'like'.

• All that glitters isn't gold, I was blinded.

  ➔ Proverb; passive voice ('I was blinded')

  ➔ "All that glitters isn't gold" is a common proverb meaning that appearances can be deceptive. "I was blinded" is in the passive voice, indicating that an external force (likely the other person's behavior) caused the speaker to be unable to see clearly.

• Should have never gave you my heart on consignment.

  ➔ Modal perfect ('should have' + past participle) for regret

  ➔ "Should have never gave" expresses regret. The speaker feels they made a mistake by giving their heart on consignment. 'Consignment' here means giving something but retaining legal ownership until it's sold, implying they were cautious but still got hurt.

• If I called, would you pick it up?

  ➔ Second conditional (If + past simple, would + infinitive)

  ➔ This is a second conditional sentence, used to talk about an unreal or hypothetical situation in the present or future. It implies the speaker doubts whether the person would answer the phone if they called.

• You gon' say you want me, then go switch it up

  ➔ Future with 'gon' (going to); phrasal verb ('switch it up')

  ➔ 'Gon'' is a colloquial shortening of 'going to', used to express future intention. "Switch it up" is a phrasal verb meaning to change something, often in an unexpected way. The sentence describes inconsistent behavior.

• Just gon' play with my emotions just because, no (Oh)

  ➔ Use of "just" for emphasis; casual future tense ("gon' play"); reason clause ("just because")

  ➔ The word "just" is used here for emphasis, indicating the speaker's frustration. "gon' play" is a casual pronunciation of "going to play," indicating a future action. The phrase "just because" indicates there is no real reason for the other person's behavior other than their own whim.

• Used to promise me you'd never switch on me like Gemini

  ➔ Used to + infinitive; conditional would

  ➔ "Used to promise" indicates a past habit or repeated action that is no longer true. "You'd never switch on me" is a contraction of "you would never switch on me," expressing a promise. The comparison "like Gemini" references the astrological sign known for being two-faced.