“Talk” is the lead single from Khalid’s sophomore album. The song marks his first collaboration with electronic production duo Disclosure.
In the song, Khalid laments about a relationship moving too fast and the need for communication between both members of the relationship.
The song was teased b...
[Chorus]
Can we just talk? Can we just talk?
Talk about where we're goin'
Before we get lost, lend me your thoughts
Can't get what we want without knowin'
I've never felt like this before
I apologize if I'm movin' too far
Can we just talk? Can we just talk?
Figure out where we're goin'
[Verse 1]
Yeah, started off right
I can see it in your eyes
I can tell that you're wantin' more
What's been on your mind?
There's no reason we should hide
Tell me somethin' I ain't heard before
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, I've been dreamin' 'bout it
And it's you I'm on
So stop thinkin' 'bout it
[Chorus]
Can we just talk? Can we just talk?
Talk about where we're goin'
Before we get lost, lend me your thoughts (Yeah)
Can't get what we want without knowin' (No)
I've never felt like this before
I apologize if I'm movin' too far
Can we just talk? Can we just talk?
Figure out where we're goin'
[Verse 2]
Oh, nah
Penthouse view, left some flowers in the room
I'll make sure I leave the door unlocked
Now I'm on the way, swear I won't be late
I'll be there by five o'clock
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, you've been dreamin' 'bout it
And I'm what you want
So stop thinkin' 'bout it
[Chorus]
Can we just talk? (Oh) Can we just talk?
Talk about where we're goin'
Before we get lost, lend me your thoughts
Can't get what we want without knowin'
I've never felt like this before
I apologize if I'm movin' too far
Can we just talk? Can we just talk?
Figure out where we're goin'
[Outro]
Figure out where we're goin'
Talk was written by Howard Lawrence & Guy Lawrence & Khalid.
Talk was produced by Disclosure.
“Talk” was first teased in a video posted to Khalid’s social media channels on January 27th 2018, showing him listening to the track whilst in the car.
During the week ending February 23, 2019, “Talk” debuted at #44 on the Hot 100. As of the week of June 8, the song has peaked at #3.
I love Disclosure so much, and they were on my wish list of people I wanted to collaborate with since I started music. It’s like a gift to myself. It was a little naive of me to go into the session expecting to walk out with a house record. This beat was my second pick—until I sang on it and was lik...
“Talk” was certified 5x platinum by the RIAA on April 5, 2021.
Yes! On May 21, 2019, Khalid interpreted the song live at C à vous.