I Told You So

Karmin

About I Told You So

"I Told You So" is a song by American recording duo Karmin, taken from their debut EP Hello. It was written by band members Amy Heidemann and Nick Noonan, as well as Elite and producer John "Jon Jon Traxx" Webb, Jr. The song features a primary hip hop influence, as well as elements of rock, electronica and ska. The song debuted live on Saturday Night Live on February 11, 2012. Heidemann and Noonan first performed a live acoustic snippet of the song on Elvis Duran and the Morning Show prior to their SNL appearance. "I Told You So" is said to pay homage to Chris Brown's "Look at Me Now", a song they covered on YouTube that brought them to fame. 


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2012
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Is it time, green light
Egotistic, battle cry
I was right, you was wrong
Called you out, finished strong
Whiskey sour, lemonade, fences at my barricade

I had heart, you had spades
I can see the color in your face fade
And that's how it is
Ain't no riddle
Crunchy on the edge, but soft in the middle
I've got a lot, you've got a little
I'm gonna play both drums
You can play the fiddle
Play real slow,
Lean on the bow
Everybody's sad when they miss the free throw
Bass to control
I'm on the roll
Right all along
And I knew it in my soul

I told you so
Don't wanna brag
But you already know oh
I told you so
Don't wanna brag
But you already know oh
You already know
I told you
I told you
I told you so,
I told you
I told you
I told you so,

Fell so good
Doesn't it?
Winning while they
Flubbin' it
I was right
You was wrong
I figured I would write it in a hip hop song
Was it so hard to believe?
I can make it being me
Drank too much
My gosh, you know
People say a lot of things
That could be real small
We can push them out of the way iced latte tall
I don't really care,
I'm already there
Caffinated, up to my eyes,
I swear
I'm on the top,
You're on the flop
Going so long?
And I'm never gonna stop
Bass to control
I'm on a roll
Right all along
And I knew it in soul

I told you so
Don't wanna brag
But you already know oh
I told you so
Don't wanna brag
But you already know
You already know
I told you
I told you
I told you so oh,
I told you
I told you
I told you so oh,

Look at me now
Fifteen rounds
Bottle in my hand
Pour a little on the ground
Next time you wanna talk crash
Imma put it on blast
You can get it if you ask for it
Put it in the middle finger for the fat ladies hangin' out
Shadder up ya glass house, oops, ni hao
Meanwhile I smile, then I go Animal Sytle
I be rackin' up another million,
Making me another killin', superwoman,
Earnin' top dollar bill,
And you muster up a lot of feelings
Tell me what you really think about it
Kiddin', I don't even care
Nobody listens to a fools gold coated hater,
Be a baller not a traitor please
Hand me on my knees
Talk to you later, then I'm gonna
Whoop, there it goes!
Right all along and I knew it in my soul

I told you so
Don't wanna brag
But you already know oh
I told you so
Don't wanna brag
But you already know oh
You already know
I told you so
Don't wanna brag
But you already know oh
I told you so
Don't wanna brag
But you already know oh
You already know

I told you, I told you, I told you so
I told you, I told you, I told you so

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Karmin

Karmin is an American pop duo consisting of engaged couple Amy Heidemann (born April 29, 1986) and Nick Louis Noonan (born April 27, 1986). They are best known for their song "Brokenhearted," which reached the top 20 in the United States, and the top 10 in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. They were known previously for their covers, including Chris Brown's "Look at Me Now" and Nicki Minaj's "Super Bass." Their original song "Take It Away" was used in promos for the 2011 NBA Finals. more »

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Written by: AMY HEIDEMANN, NICK NOONAN, JON WEBB

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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11 facts about this song

Song Release
"I Told You So" by the American musical duo Karmin, made up of Amy Heidemann and Nick Noonan, was released as the second single from their debut EP, "Hello" in 2012.
Pop-genre
The song falls under the genre of pop with elements of hip hop, a widely popular genre during the time of its release.
Chart Performance
Upon release, "I Told You So" did not achieve mainstream success like their debut single "Brokenhearted", but it did chart on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles at number 16.
Music Video
The song's music video was directed by Brian DeCubellis and featured Heidemann as a rapping patient in a mental institution. The video gained significant attention, due to its creative approach and the performance of Heidemann.
Inspirations
Some music critics suggested that "I Told You So" was heavily influenced by the works of hip-hop artist Nicki Minaj, in terms of its rap verses and musical styling.
Critical Reception
The song received mixed reviews from music critics with some appreciating its catchy beat and daring rap verses, while others felt the song didn't live up to the potential displayed in their previous single.
Live Performances
The song was performed live on the show Dancing with the Stars, which put Karmin in the limelight, with a wider exposure to the TV audience.
Unique Style
Nick Noonan's drums and Amy's raps, coupled with their unique lyrical style made "I Told You So" stand out as a very different kind of pop song.
Songwriting
Just like the other tracks from the EP "Hello", "I Told You So" was also co-written by band members Amy Heidemann and Nick Noonan, along with other songwriters like Heather Bright and Kelly Sheehan.
Record Label
This song was released under the label "Epic Records" where Karmin was signed in.
Musical Breakthrough
As one of the earliest songs by the duo, "I Told You So" helped Karmin set the stage for their later works and was key in developing their unique sound.

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