Suncity
Khalid, Empress Of
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Llego a la ciudad de sol Llévame, llévame, donde dejé mi corazón (yeah, yeah) Llévame, llévame, llévame oh Solo a ciudad de sol Llévame, llévame, donde dejé mi corazón (yeah, yeah) Llévame, llévame, llévame oh Two days til' I'm back on the road And I'm wantin' you I hear you calling me, so come on to me tonight No time to be worried about what we wanna do Just take care of me, I'll let you take the lead Feel it coming over me (tonight) Solo así junto a ti Don't let the city break your heart Conmigo no tienes que llorar Llego a la ciudad de sol Llévame, llévame, donde dejé mi corazón (yeah, yeah) Llévame, llévame, llévame oh Solo a la ciudad de sol Llévame, llévame, donde dejé mi corazón (yeah, yeah) Llévame, llévame, llévame oh No room to be falling for you without honesty Don't be scared of me It's where you wanna be, tonight It's alright, alright for the meantime If I have to wait, I'll be patient babe Feel it coming over me (tonight) Solo así junto a ti Don't let the city break your heart Conmigo no tienes que llorar Llego a ciudad de sol Llévame, llévame, donde dejé mi corazón (yeah, yeah) Llévame, llévame, llévame oh Solo a ciudad de sol Llévame, llévame, donde dejé mi corazón (yeah, yeah) Llévame, llévame, llévame oh Wind it up slow for me, pick it up, pick it up Wind it up slow for me, pick it up, pick it up Wind it up slow for me, pick it up, pick it up Wind it up slow for me, pick it up, pick it up Llego la a ciudad de sol Llévame, llévame, donde dejé mi corazón (yeah, yeah) Llévame, llévame, llévame oh Solo a la ciudad de sol Llévame, llévame, donde dejé mi corazón (yeah, yeah) Llévame, llévame, llévame oh I send you a lot of, a lot of hugs And, hope to see you very soon
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Written by: Jamil Chammas, Jerome Christophe Potter, Khalid Robinson, Lorely Rodriguez, Ryan Vojtesak, Samuel Zadoc Griesemer
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Release Information"Suncity" is the first track on Khalid's EP of the same name. Released on October 19, 2018, it marked Khalid's first project since his debut album, "American Teen".
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CollaborationThis song features a collaboration with Empress Of, whose real name is Lorely Rodriguez. She is a Los Angeles-based singer and songwriter.
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CompositionThe song is celebrated for its fusion of smooth R&B rhythms with Latin, pop, and electronic influences.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Suncity" convey a feeling of longing and desire to escape. They are written in a mix of English and Spanish, reflecting Khalid's background growing up in a multicultural environment in El Paso, Texas.
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Awards and AchievementsKhalid's "Suncity" EP, which includes the title track, peaked at number 8 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Song Inspiration"Suncity" is a tribute to Khalid's hometown, El Paso, Texas. The title, "Suncity," refers to El Paso's nickname, "Sun City".
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Farsi PhraseThe song includes a Farsi phrase, "Be omide to ke zendegani khosh bashe," spoken by a woman. Translated, it means "Here's to hoping life is kind."
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Featured Artist"Suncity" is one of the rare tracks where Khalid has a recognized feature with him, in this case, the singer Empress Of.
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Creation ProcessKhalid revealed in an interview that "Suncity" was created in a hotel room in London. He finished it alone, after initial help from his team.
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Track Samples"Suncity" samples a song "Verano en Veracruz" by Ismael Rivera, a renowned Puerto Rican composer and singer, known as "El Sonero Mayor".
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Song Length"Suncity" is the longest track on the EP, lasting for 3 minutes and 14 seconds.
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Critical ReceptionDespite being a departure from his previous sound, the song received a favorable reception from critics, who praised its dreamy rhythm and Khalid's matured vocal delivery.
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