: Khalid describes the track as a "bittersweet" experience, where the "heartbreakingly sad" lyrics contrast with a feel-good melody that makes listeners want to smile.
: Khalid sings about sitting in an "empty room," feeling pushed aside as time runs out on a relationship that has failed to find a resolution. PNAU The Hard Way (feat Khalid) mp3
: It was produced by PNAU (Nick Littlemore, Peter Mayes, and Sam Littlemore). The mixing was handled by Peter Mayes, with mastering by Chris Gehringer. Lyrical Meaning : Khalid describes the track as a "bittersweet"
: The song is a high-energy mix of Dance-Pop, Nu-Disco, and Synthwave . The mixing was handled by Peter Mayes, with
: It also touches on the universal search for "the only one"—a love capable of "wiping away the stain under the rain". PNAU, Khalid - The Hard Way (Official Lyric Video) PNAU, Khalid - The Hard Way (Official Lyric Video) YouTube·PNAU The Hard Way - song and lyrics by PNAU, Khalid - Spotify