Out the Window (song)

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"Out the Window"
Kehlani - Out the Window.png
Single by Kehlani
ReleasedNovember 7, 2025 (2025-11-07)
Length4:17
Label Atlantic
Songwriters
Producers
  • Antonio Lamar Dixon
  • Khris Riddick-Tynes
Kehlani singles chronology
"Safe"
(2025)		"Out the Window"
(2025)
Audio video
"Out the Window" on YouTube

"Out the Window" is a song by American singer Kehlani. It was released on November 7, 2025, through Atlantic Records.

Contents

Background

"Out the Window" was released five months after Kehlani's "Folded", which became their first top-ten entry on the Billboard Hot 100 and their first number 1 on both Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot R&B Songs charts. Kehlani performed "Folded" on Jimmy Kimmel Live! earlier that week, and later issued the Homage Pack remixes featuring Toni Braxton, Brandy, JoJo, Mario, Ne-Yo and Tank. In 2025, they also collaborated with Cardi B ("Safe"), Mariah Carey and Shenseea ("Sugar Sweet"), Leon Thomas ("Dirt on My Shoes"), and Kwn ("Worst Behaviour"). [1]

In a Billboard Family interview, Kehlani stated that they were working on a new album planned for release the following year. Her most recent studio album, Crash (2024), received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Progressive R&B Album. Kehlani was also announced as an honoree at the 17th annual ASCAP Women Behind the Music event, held on November 12 in Los Angeles. [1]

Promotion

Prior to its release, "Out the Window" circulated online through snippets shared on social media. Kehlani also previewed the song during early live performances, where audiences were already singing along despite the track not yet being officially released. [2]

Music video

On November 27, 2025, Kehlani released an official music video for "Out the Window", directed by Gabe Phoenix and Travis Colbert. [3] [4] In the video, Kehlani referenced numerous R&B and pop singer's music videos from the 1990s and 2000s, including Aaliyah's music video to 2000 hit single "Try Again". [5] [6]

Composition

"Out the Window" draws on R&B, featuring layered harmonies, strings, and soft percussion. Melodic Magazine noted that Kehlani's vocals complement the instrumental arrangement. [2] A Bay Area native, Kehlani leans into late-1990s R&B vibes with the song. Lyrically, the song explores the aftermath of a dissolved relationship and the possibility of reconciliation. Unlike the previous single, where Kehlani resisted temptation while moving on, in this track she is actively considering reuniting. [7]

Charts

Chart performance for "Out the Window"
Chart (2025)Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [8] 91
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) [9] 1
US Billboard Hot 100 [10] 63
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [11] 10
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay ( Billboard ) [12] 49
US Rhythmic Airplay ( Billboard ) [13] 22

References

  1. 1 2 Mamo, Heran (November 7, 2025). "Kehlani Doesn't Want to Throw a Relationship 'Out the Window' on New Single: Stream It Now". Billboard . Retrieved November 16, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Parkinson, Megan (November 7, 2025). "Kehlani delivers 2000s R&B vibes on "Out The Window"". Melodic Magazine. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Kehlani - Out the Window". YouTube. November 27, 2025. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  4. ↑ Murray, Robin (November 27, 2025). "Kehlani shares out the window video". Clash magazine. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  5. ↑ Turner-Williams, Jaelani (November 27, 2025). "Kehlani Says She Referenced Aaliyah in "Out The Window" Video, Didn't 'Shade' Late Artist". Complex. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Kehlani Understands The R&B Assignment In The Video For 'Out The Window'". SoulBounce. November 26, 2025. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  7. ↑ Williams, Aaron (November 7, 2025). "Kehlani Follows Up Her First Top Ten Hit with the Wistful 'Out the Window'". Uproxx . Retrieved November 16, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Kehlani Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
  9. ↑ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. November 14, 2025. Archived from the original on November 14, 2025. Retrieved November 17, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Kehlani Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Kehlani Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Kehlani Chart History (R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Kehlani Chart History (Rhythmic Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
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