You Know
Flume
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Sometimes it feels like The world spin opposite of the way you spin Sometimes you just gotta create your own A world I been on a mission, man I been on a mission lately Some sticky situations I just grinder down to make it I’ve never been to prison, man Still don’t know what it is to break free, no, no Now I live my vision plan, no need to hallucinate These niggas be slipping, man, I think they gon’ make me angry If they would’ve listened I could’a kept my cool today Evil got me tripping, man, I don’t think that you can say, no, no You’re in my position, man, you just couldn’t hit the brakes I can’t believe it Word on the street’s one of my soldiers talking to them alphabet boys My first reaction is to find out who, where and why Put the word out and bring ‘em to me now, but keep ‘em alive Put some bread on his head and make sure he’ll rot Cause this is something I ain’t tolerating Plus I’m getting impatient I’m fainting o’ breaking for real, but I’m salivating My phone rung it’s at the seven o’clock sharp They said they had ‘em in one o’ my warehouses by the dock Jumped in the Benz with a ill look, no grin With a still hook, I’ma ‘bout to do this coward in When I got there DD was already tied up Pillow case on his head and the blood stains dried up The moment I been waiting for is finally here I get to see who done betrayed me Snatched the pillow case off his wig and sold him in Now it's time to face me Who I see, my little niece boyfriend I seen He begging me not to kill him I told ‘em I gotta As I poured the gasoline, I thought about my little niece I know she love him, but he a snail He tryna push love in jail Take me from my wife and kids Why should I spare this maggot life and limb Man, it is what it is He chose to play this game I lit the match and watched his friend go up in flames Get emotion We in motion Make commotion I can feel How we roll on Keep it going Let it go out Take the wheel So open your eyes I'm amazed, I know So open your eyes To the things I know We rode it for life Put the game on me If we don't get it right Put the blame on me Guess again Thought that you could pull the word over a veteran I would pull the trigger but I'm thinking that it's better I, better I Burn you like a cinder, let me share the light, share the light (Yeah) Gasoline Pour it in my tank Now it's absorbing in your skin Man, this fool is dimmer and I wish she had a better mind, better mind Where you talking now you were regretting mind, get it right I been cutting loose ends Why your lips so loose talking I could f*ck with new friends too Gotta get it with my new I could be a nuisance But not if you use caution Been committing new sins It's time to write some look for my bitch
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Written by: Harley Edward Streten, Corey Woods, Allan Kyariga
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"You Know" is a song by Australian electronic musician Flume, from his second studio album, "Skin."
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Album HistoryThe album "Skin" won the Best Dance/Electronic Album at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Genre InsightsThe song, similar to rest of the album, embraces an experimental genre known as future bass, combining elements of electronic, hip hop, and pop.
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Lyrics Co-authorsThe lyrics are co-authored by Flume, also known as Harley Edward Streten, and rappers Allan Kingdom and Raekwon—who also provide vocals.
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Rap FeaturesRaekwon is an American rapper and a member of East Coast hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan. Allan Kingdom, meanwhile, is a Grammy-nominated Canadian rapper and record producer.
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Unique TraitsThe song blurs boundaries between various genres and is known for its complex sound design, featuring a blend of echoing synths, heavy bass, and sharp percussions.
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Release Information"You Know" was released on May 27, 2016 as part of the "Skin" album.
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Commercial SuccessThe album "Skin" peaked at number 1 on the Australian Albums Chart, indicating significant commercial success.
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Song InfluenceIn many ways, "You Know" embodies the quintessential 'Flume' sound, serving as a reference point for many aspiring electronic producers.
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Critical ReceptionThe complex production coupled with the lyrical genius of both Allan Kingdom and Raekwon, has been praised by the critics, making "You Know" a standout track on the album.
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