Read the full lyrics to Dominic Fike’s “White Keys.” Understand the story behind the song for your karaoke and singalong sessions.
The lyrics of Dominic Fike’s “White Keys” paint a vivid picture of nostalgia and personal reflection. Fike, known for his autobiographical songwriting, uses this track to juxtapose his past and present. The lyrics open with a specific memory of a “pitch black Chevy antique” and being seventeen, grounding the song in a tangible moment from his Florida youth.
This direct storytelling has been a consistent strength in his work, from the raw narratives on his Don’t Forget About Me, Demos EP to his later albums. The recurring motif of “white keys” serves as a central metaphor throughout the song, representing a person or an ambition that feels “way too major for everything.”
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The first verse details a sense of lack and desire, while the second verse shifts to his current reality, mentioning “Prada jeans” and “Celines,” illustrating the material changes success has brought. The core of the lyrical narrative rests on the pre-chorus and chorus, which reveal a realization of loss and a late understanding of someone’s influence.
The line “The world is movin’, we were never meant to stay” captures a theme of impermanence that contrasts with his confessed effort to “work on the world.” These lyrics provide a compelling story for listeners to connect with, making the song a strong candidate for fan discussion and singalongs. The emotional arc, from youthful yearning to reflective acknowledgment, offers a complete narrative journey.
Produced by John Cunningham, Dominic Fike
November 14, 2025
1 song, 2 minutes
℗ 2025 Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment, under exclusive license from Sandy Boys, LLC
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Aight, pitch black Chevy antique, I was seventeen
I ain’t have nothing but some tees and a pair of jeans
Pine trees, but it smell like weed in the front seat
You was en route to being famous and everything
White keys, ’cause she’s way too major for everything
I wanna be a part of it, what you got going on
Is it as sad as you make it out to be?
I wanna be mad, but you take it out of me
1995, teens in the Florida breeze (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
Ice cream, shit was so sweet before everything
Tight squeeze, tryna fit me into everyday (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
But you never came
[Pre Chrous]
The world is movin’, we were never meant to stay
But I was working on the world
I guess I thought that if I gave you what I had
I guess I thought that it would work
[Chorus]
I never knew (Oh)
It was because of you (Oh)
I never knew
Oh, I guess I never— (Woah)
[Verse 2]
Aight, rich ass, tryna fit my Gs in these Prada jeans
Mismatchin’ with my Celines, king of everything
Fifth stack comin’ in this week, I bought everything
Dispatchin’ with dollar G’s, pulled up, ripped the scene
White keys, ’cause she’s way too major for everything
The kids want distance, somewhat
Then I feel my heart inside my back
I made a point to be intact
And you don’t even keep it wholesome with me
You were singin’ no songs with me
[Pre Chrous]
The world is movin’, we were never meant to stay
But I was working on the world
I guess I thought that if I gave you what I had
I guess I thought that it would work
[Chorus]
I never knew (Oh)
It was because of you (Oh)
I never knew
Oh, I guess I never— (Woah)
