I Know

Jay-Z, DJ Arson

About I Know

"I Know" is a song written and performed by American rapper Jay-Z and R&B singer Pharrell. Produced by Pharrell's production team The Neptunes, the song was released on November 4, 2007 as the third and final single from Jay-Z's tenth studio album, American Gangster.


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And I know and I know
And I know and I know
And I know and I know
And I know and I know
I know what you like
Everything you love
I know what you like
Everything you love
And I know and I know
And I know and I know
And I know and I know
And I know and I know
I know what you like, hov
Baby you love, hov
Baby you love, hov
Baby you love, hov

She wants that old thing back
She want those heroin tracks, she likes me
She fiends for me nightly, she leans for me
Morning she rush for my touch, this is about lust
Cold sweats occur when I'm not with her
My presence is a must, must, must,
Bonita apple bum, I gotta put you on
If I didn't when we cuttin' the feeling would be too strong
In any form, I'm giving you sweet dreams
That sugar hill, she call me her sweet thing
That black rain that take away your pain
Just for one night, baby, take me in vein
Now that feelin' got you trippin'
You no wanna feel no differently
Said lust has got you itchin'
All wide open and its' drippin'
I know what you like, I am your prescription
I'm your physician, I'm your addiction

And I know and I know
And I know and I know
And I know and I know
And I know and I know
I know what you like
Everything you love
I know what you like
Everything you love
And I know and I know
And I know and I know
And I know and I know
And I know and I know
I know what you like, hov
Baby you love, hov
Baby you love, hov
Baby you love, hov

I am so dope
Like Louboutins with the red bottoms
You gotta have 'em, you glad you got 'em
Like every color Giuseppe's, your guilty pleasure is me
Its so much fun, you shun therapy
Although it never be, the feeling is fleeting
Shopping's like coppin', you constantly need it
I'm never around, you constantly seek it
You'll never be down, I know where your peak is
Nine and a half weeks is better than twelve steps
I keep tryin' to remind you to keep tellin' yourself
Now your conscience is interfering, like "better yourself!"
Like you better get help
But when that medicine's felt?
We're back together
Don't ever leave me
Don't ever let 'em tell you that you'll never need me
My china white, 'til we d.o.a.
Its Montego forever, baby, lets get away

And I know and I know
And I know and I know
And I know and I know
And I know and I know
I know what you like
Everything you love
I know what you like
Everything you love
And I know and I know
And I know and I know
And I know and I know
And I know and I know
I know what you like, hov
Baby you love, hov
Baby you love, hov
Baby you love, hov

How could you leave me?
I thought that you needed me!
When the world got too much and you pleaded with me,
Who helped you immediately?
How speedy of me!
How could you deny me so vehemently?
Now your body is shakin' trying to free it of me
And your soul is in control, trying to lead it from me
And your heart no longer pledge allegiance to me
Damn, I'm missing the days when you needed the d

And I know and I know
And I know and I know
And I know and I know
And I know and I know
I know what you like
Everything you love
I know what you like
Everything you love
And I know and I know
And I know and I know
And I know and I know
And I know and I know
I know what you like, hov
Baby you love, hov
Baby you love, hov
Baby you love, hov

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Jay-Z

Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America. In 2012, Forbes estimated Carter's net worth at nearly $500 million. He has sold approximately 50 million albums worldwide, while receiving fourteen Grammy Awards for his musical work, and numerous additional nominations. He is consistently ranked as one of the greatest rappers of all-time. He was ranked #1 by MTV in their list of The Greatest MCs of All-Time in 2006. Two of his albums, Reasonable Doubt (1996) and The Blueprint (2001) are considered landmarks in the genre with both of them being ranked in Rolling S… more »

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Written by: Pharrell Williams, Shawn Carter

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11 facts about this song

Artist Background
Jay-Z, born Shawn Corey Carter, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record executive. He is often regarded as one of the most influential hip-hop artists in history and has won 23 Grammy Awards, the most by a rapper.
Album Release
"I Know" is a track from Jay-Z's tenth studio album, "American Gangster," which was released on November 6, 2007.
Chart Performance
The song charted at number 83 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Song Features
"I Know" features a vocal sample of "I'm Not to Blame," a song by Bobby Byrd. Jay-Z uses this sample as a backdrop to his verse, adding depth and history to the track.
Producer
The song was produced by Pharrell Williams, a renowned musician and producer known for his work with numerous top artists.
Conceptual Theme
The song's lyrics are a metaphor for a relationship with drugs, using romance as a conceptual theme.
Music Video
The music video is directed by Philip Atwell and stars Zoe Kravitz and Jesse Williams. Using the concept of drug addiction as a love affair, the video defined a new bold style for Jay-Z.
Critical Reception
"I Know" received positive reviews from critics, who praised Jay-Z's insightful lyrics and Pharrell's catchy, soulful production. Rolling Stone magazine listed it as one of the best songs of 2007.
Song Length
The official length of "I Know" is 3:42 minutes.
Notable Performances
One of the memorable performances of this song was during Jay-Z’s 2007 American Gangster concert tour.
Lyrics Interpretation
The song's chorus, "And I know and I know and I know and I know," hints at Jay-Z's understanding and acknowledgment of the destructiveness of drug addiction.

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