Colombian rising star Kali Uchis is back to the music spotlight with her brand new single called “Only Girl“, but this time she returns in good company.
This time, the 23-year-old emerging singer-songwriter, producer, and videographer has teamed up with Vince Staples and The Internet’s Steve Lacy to deliver this intersting new jam produced by the one and only Kaytranada.
Lyrics Kali Uchis - Only Girl ft. Steve Lacy, Vince Staples
[Intro]
I was wondering, why you've been acting weird lately
Can you please pick up your phone?
I don't know, I don't know why you're not answering
I know you won't talk to me or anything
But, just think about this
[Chorus: Steve Lacy]
There's only one girl for me
Come on, baby you know it
There's only one girl for me
Come on, baby you know it
There's only one girl for me, one girl for me
There's only one girl for me, one girl for me
Just give me one last chance I promise that I won't blow it
[Verse 1: Kali Uchis]
Time and time again I said I would leave you alone
Stop picking up on the phone
Knock knock on my door, no one's home
If you want me to be yours, you got to make it known
Imma make you work for it like you're on commission
Want to take me out, you better ask permission
Tell them other bitches just to mind their business
I ain't no competition
[Chorus: Steve Lacy and Kali Uchis]
There's only one girl for me
Come on, baby you know it
There's only one girl for me
Come on, baby you know it (You're the only one for me)
There's only one girl for me, one girl for me
There's only one girl for me, one girl for me
Just give me one last chance I promise that I won't blow it
[Verse 2: Kali Uchis]
Don't take it personal, but I don't want to hear it
Yes your words are pretty, the delivery's coherent
But talk is cheap, and see I've got expensive taste
Better hope that I don't catch you lying to my face
Actions speak louder than words
Go and show me what I've heard
If you don't know, you're gonna learn
Just what I deserve
[Chorus: Steve Lacy and Kali Uchis]
There's only one girl for me
Come on, baby you know it
There's only one girl for me
Come on, baby you know it (You're the only one for me)
There's only one girl for me, one girl for me
There's only one girl for me, one girl for me
Just give me one last chance I promise that I won't blow it
[Verse 3: Vince Staples]
I'm not that jaded baby, lately I'm just misunderstood
Stood by your window 'till the morning rose, morning wood good
Had been forever if I didn't do whatever it was
That broke the straw on top the camel's back, get over the hump
It's what I tell myself to tell you but I'm pressing my luck
Don't mean to press your buttons
Shouldn't have unbuttoned the jeans
I'd make it worse if I admit it didn't mean anything
Or maybe it's just a dream
But let me tell you one thing
[Chorus: Steve Lacy and Kali Uchis]
There's only one girl for me
Come on, baby you know it
There's only one girl for me
Come on, baby you know it (you're the only one for me)
There's only one girl for me, one girl for me
There's only one girl for me, one girl for me
Just give me one last chance I promise that I won't blow it (yeah, you best not blow your chance)
[Outro]
Alright baby, I don't know what you think I was doing
But, who's going to treat you better than me?
Let's just be honest here...
I heard you talking to somebody
But shit, what's really going on?
But anyway, just give me a chance
I just want to come back to you
About the song, which is expected to be included on Uchi’s upcoming debut full length album due out later this year as the follow-up to 2015’s “Por vida“, she said:
This was a lot of fun to make. I don’t collab often, but the hook popped into my head as soon as I heard Kaytranada’s beat and I knew Steve was perfect for it. Vince is one of my favorite rappers so I was just happy he was down to jump on it
“Only Girl – Single” is available on iTunes (BUY)
“Only Girl” was released on digital retailers on April 8th via Virgin EMI Records, while the proper music video also directed by Uchis was premiered through Vevo on April 20th.
