If I Know You
The Presets
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Clever lier, fooling us all, never thought I'd work it out How could I have known it was ever about you boy? Now there's nothing to say, there's no words and we're not talking anyhow You must have known I was never to doubt you boy If it was so fine, it was so good, oh you're unbelievable All this time I've been living without you boy, not your lying It felt so good, the world don't know, now they'll never find out All these years she must've been beside you boy Don't forget that I was the one that you found And if I know you, you'll find me someplace new I hope I never, I hope I never have to We're a waste of time And if I know you, learned long ago it's true I hope I never, I hope I never have to Go and explain, explain it again, boy that this all started Found you lying in the arms of another girl so stop your crying Day after day, year after year, far too long and lost it Must have thought I was nothing without you boy Don't forget that I was the one that you found And if I know you, you'll find me someplace new I hope I never, I hope I never have to We're a waste of time And if I know you, learned long ago it's true I hope I never, I hope I never have to And tonight if we learn that the world's on fire I guess I'll turn to you I hope I never, I hope I never have to I've failed to fight, so hard to fight And I can find a way for you and I to go on like this I'm always learning things the hard, hard, hardest way 'Cause I was the one that you found And if I know you, you'll find me someplace new I hope you never, I hope you never get to Tonight, if we learn that the world's on fire I guess I'll turn to you I hope I never, I hope I never have to
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Written by: JULIAN HAMILTON, KIMBERLEY MOYES
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13 facts about this song
Genre Classification"If I Know You" by The Presets falls into the genre of electro-pop and dance-punk.
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Release InformationThe song was released on March 9, 2009, as the fifth single from their second studio album, "Apocalypso."
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Album Popularity"Apocalypso," the album the song features on, earned the Presets their first ARIA Award in 2008 for Album of the Year.
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Music Video DirectingThe music video for "If I Know You" was directed by Eva Husson, a well-known French director.
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Music Video ConceptThe video is known for its dance-centered concept, featuring a young male ballet dancer performing through empty streets in Los Angeles.
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Chart Performance"If I Know You" peaked at number 52 on the ARIA Chart.
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Remix VersionThe track has been remixed by multiple artists, including Tom Middleton and Heartbreak.
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Songwriting and ProductionLike most of The Presets' songs, "If I Know You" was written and produced by the band members Julian Hamilton and Kim Moyes.
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Critical ResponseThe song received positive reviews from music critics, praising its dance beats and somber lyrics.
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Special PerformancesThe Presets performed "If I Know You" on various occasions including at the 2008 ARIA Awards.
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Song ThemeThe song explores the themes of uncertainty and emotional perception in romantic relationships.
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Musical Arrangement"If I Know You" is notable for its combination of electronic beats with striking vocal persona of Julian Hamilton.
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Participation in Compilation AlbumThe song was included in the compilation album "Triple J Hottest 100, Vol. 17".
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