OTW

Khalid, Ty Dolla $ign, Tydolla$ign, 6LACK

About OTW

"OTW" (an acronym for "on the way") is a song recorded by American singers Khalid, Ty Dolla Sign and 6lack. The artists co-wrote the song with Brian Alexander Morgan, Idan Kalai and its producer Nineteen85. It was released by RCA Records on April 20, 2018, as a stand-alone single, later added as a bonus track on the vinyl of Khalid's EP Suncity (2018).


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2018
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Na, na, na, na, ooh
Oh, no, oh, ayy

Put it in drive, I'll be outside, I'll be on the way
I'll be on the way
You can meet me in five, I'll be online, I'll be a-all day
I'll be a-all day
Put it in drive, I'll be outside, I'll be on the way
I'll be on the way
You can meet me in five, I'll be online, I'll be a-all day
I'll be a-all day

Yeah, yeah, yeah
This the type of shit that you been waiting all year for
Making sounds for a minute, if you with it (yeah)
Got a lot of time, I just need somewhere to spend it
I just press a button and the top go missing
I kept the slip so you know it's not winning, yeah, oh, oh
What you wanna do?
Worried 'bout your friends, they saw you this afternoon
I been reading your mind
No fair, but you gotta let me know
I'm all ears and I got a lot of room in my whip
If you wanna take it there, I'm on my way

Put it in drive, I'll be outside, I'll be on the way
I'll be on the way
You can meet me in five, I'll be online, I'll be a-all day
I'll be a-all day
Put it in drive, I'll be outside, I'll be on the way
I'll be on the way
You can meet me in five, I'll be online, I'll be a-all day
I'll be a-all day

(Dolla $ign, Dolla $ign)
Drop top the Porsche, put that bitch in sport
Out here in the field, oh yeah (yeah)
I'm already here, yeah
Come outside, looking like a snack
Hurry up, get in, hell yeah (yeah)
Come with me on this mission
Riding down the coast (ooh yeah)
I want that for sure (ooh yeah)
You say, "Play Khalid" (ooh yeah)
I say, "Pass the weed" (ooh yeah)
Pull up to the crib, oh
Said you've never been before
But you a provocateur
Girl, I made you mi amor
You said you left your ex, that dude was always gassy
You said before me, you ain't never been this happy
You took an L with him and winning ever since (ever since)
You hit my phone, I'm on my way, I got some plans, yeah, yeah

Put it in drive, I'll be outside, I'll be on the way
I'll be on the way
You can meet me in five, I'll be online, I'll be a-all day
I'll be a-all day
Put it in drive, I'll be outside, I'll be on the way
I'll be on the way
You can meet me in five, I'll be online, I'll be a-all day
I'll be a-all day

You tryna make a move, tonight I got the time
Tell me what you wanna do
Call the squad if you wanna rendezvous
They gon' push up on it, on it, I only got room for two
From the 'jects on the set, it's a Porsche, not a 'vent, I confess, I'ma flex
Ayy, show some respect
Get away so we can make sense of your life
You was in park but I just put your shit in drive
Now coast like there's no tomorrow
Moving too fast, I'm hoping to drive slow (yeah)
I don't want you to wonder where I go
Can learn a lot from this and it's something that I know

Put it in drive, I'll be outside, I'll be on the way
I'll be on the way
You can meet me in five, I'll be online, I'll be a-all day
I'll be a-all day
Put it in drive, I'll be outside, I'll be on the way
I'll be on the way
You can meet me in five, I'll be online, I'll be a-all day
I'll be a-all day

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Khalid

Khalid Donnel Robinson (born February 11, 1998), known mononymously as Khalid, is an American singer and songwriter. He is signed to Right Hand Music Group and RCA Records. His debut single, "Location", was released in July 2016 and peaked at number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and was later certified quadruple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His debut studio album, American Teen, was released on March 3, 2017. In 2018, "Love Lies", his duet with singer Normani, recorded for the Love, Simon film soundtrack, reached the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100. more »

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Written by: Brian Alexander Morgan, Idan Kalai, Khalid Robinson, Paul Jefferies, Ricardo Valdez Valentine, Tyrone William Griffin

Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Song Details
"OTW" is a song by American singer Khalid featuring R&B artists Ty Dolla $ign and 6lack. - The song was released as a lead single in April 2018.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, the song charted on several music charts worldwide and peaked at No. 57 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Song Theme
"OTW", which stands for "On The Way", reflects the modern context of love where two people agree to meet and show love for each other.
Music Video
The music video was directed by CALMATIC and takes inspiration from the late 90’s and early 2000’s R&B and hip hop videos, depicting a night drive.
Certification
As for its commercial success, "OTW" went Platinum in the United States, denoting over 1 million units sold.
Song Composition
"OTW" showcases Khalid’s buttery vocals alongside Ty Dolla $ign and 6lack’s distinctive styles, mixing R&B with electronic beats.
Production Team
The song was produced by Brian Alexander Morgan, BlueySport, Idan Kalai & Denis Kosiak.
Song Lyrics
The lyrics of the song are about reassurance in a relationship. The singers remind their lovers that they are on their way to them, which can also be seen as a metaphor for being there for them.
Reception
Critics praised the song for its relaxed vibe, resonant melody, and the blend of the individual sound from Khalid, Ty Dolla $ign, and 6lack.
Popularity
The song has been streamed over 500 million times on Spotify, making it one of Khalid's most popular songs.

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