Distraction

Kehlani

About Distraction

"Distraction" is a song by American singer and songwriter Kehlani. It was released on July 23, 2016, and serves as the second single from her debut album SweetSexySavage (2016). In the song, Kehlani asks if a lover is willing to distract her from her work. The single was nominated for Best R&B Performance at the 60th Grammy Awards, marking Kehlani's second Grammy Award nomination.


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2016
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Do you, do you, do you do you wanna be

Do me a favor, pick me up, take me out later
Don't worry about no paper
Cause I got much stacked up for nights like this
My life can get crazy, I deal with shit on the daily
But baby I'm thinking maybe, we could agree to work it out like this

I need you (you, oh) to give me your time (give me your time)
I need you (you, oh) to not wanna be mine

Are you down to be a distraction baby
But don't distract me, let me ask you baby
Do you, do you, do you do you wanna be
A distraction baby
Do you, do you, do you do you wanna be
Yeah, yeah
Are you down to be a distraction baby
But don't distract me, let me ask you baby
Do you, do you, do you do you wanna be
A distraction baby
Do you, do you, do you do you wanna be

I need you to respect it, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Sometimes this shit get me stressing
So I need you with me
To keep me right and keep me up all night
We can get faded
This life can make you so jaded
So we can stay shaded
Just to us and try to get it right oh

I need you (you, oh) to give me your time (give me your time)
I need you (you, oh) to not wanna be mine

Are you down to be a distraction baby
But don't distract me, let me ask you baby
Do you, do you, do you do you wanna be
A distraction baby
Do you, do you,do you do you wanna be
Yeah, yeah
Are you down to be a distraction baby
But don't distract me, let me ask you baby
Do you, do you, do you do you wanna be
A distraction baby
Do you, do you, do you do you wanna be

I can't say I give my all
But tonight, I'd risk it all
Woah, woah, woah
Are you down to be

Are you down to be a distraction baby
But don't distract me, let me ask you baby
Do you, do you, do you do you wanna be
A distraction baby
Do you, do you, do you do you wanna be
Yeah, yeah
Are you down to be a distraction baby
But don't distract me, let me ask you baby
Do you, do you, do you do you wanna be
A distraction baby
Do you, do you, do you do you wanna be

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Kehlani

Kehlani Ashley Parrish (born April 24, 1995), recording mononymously as Kehlani, is an American singer, songwriter and dancer, signed to Atlantic Records. Kehlani is originally from Oakland, California, where she achieved initial fame as a member of the teen group Poplyfe. more »

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Written by: Andrew Wansel, Warren Felder, Kehlani Parrish, Matt Campfield, Daniel Klein

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Distraction" is a song by American artist Kehlani that was released on July 23, 2016.
Creative Team
The song was co-written by Kehlani, Pop Wansel, and Eric Mobley.
Chart Performance
"Distraction" reached number 86 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Music Video
An official music video for the song, directed by YASHXANA, was released on November 30, 2016. The video features Kehlani in various colorful, dreamy settings and has garnered over 80 million views on YouTube.
Song Theme
In "Distraction," Kehlani sings about wanting a distraction from her busy professional life, but not wanting a full-on committed relationship.
Notable Recognition
The music video for the song was nominated for Best R&B video at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards.
Album Placement
Despite its popularity, "Distraction" did not appear on Kehlani's 2017 debut studio album, "SweetSexySavage."
Track Production
The song was produced by Pop Wansel, a prominent American music producer known for his works with artists like Nicki Minaj and Alicia Keys.
Song Interpretation
Kehlani describes "Distraction" as a relatable song, noting that everyone wants someone they can relax and chill with without commitment from time to time.
LGBTQ+ Representation
Kehlani, who identifies as queer, has been praised for her inclusion of diverse sexual orientations in her music, including the music video for "Distraction," which features a same-sex love interest.

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