In a verified annotation below, Khalid disclosed that “Saved” was about a relationship he had in El Paso. His moving to New York put stress on the relationship:

We soon decided, after I moved, that the relationship wasn’t as necessary as it was. She had to find herself. I had to find myself. But at the same time, we always let each other know, “I’ll keep your number saved in case you need me. In case you need someone to talk to. If you want a conversation. If you fall for me again.” It was a sense of comfort, just by having her number. I still have her number to this day.