Nights Like This (Kehlani)

“Nights Like This” by Kehlani explores the emotional aftermath of a failed relationship, focusing on the lingering pain and the struggle to move on.

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The song’s lyrics delve into the heartache and regret that follow a breakup, with Kehlani expressing her inability to forget her former lover despite the pain they caused.

Lines like “I can’t keep holding on to you, I know / But I can’t let go” highlight the internal conflict between wanting to move on and the emotional attachment that keeps her stuck.

The chorus, “I can’t keep pretending that I don’t see you in my nights like this,” underscores the recurring presence of her ex in her thoughts and dreams, symbolizing the difficulty of erasing someone from one’s memory.

The song’s melancholic tone and Kehlani’s soulful delivery reinforce the theme of unresolved feelings and the challenge of healing from a deep emotional wound.