Eye Know

De La Soul

About Eye Know

"Eye Know" is a 1989 single from De La Soul's debut album 3 Feet High and Rising. It peaked at number 14 on the UK singles chart. It was not released as a single in the United States. The song is an upbeat love song featuring guitar and horn samples from The Mad Lads' "Make This Young Lady Mine", whistle sample from Otis Redding's "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay", guitar, keyboard and vocal samples from Steely Dan's "Peg" and drums from Lee Dorsey's "Get Out of My Life, Woman". This song was used on Match of the Day 2 as background music during the showing of Saturday's goals from 2004 to 2008. 


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Greetings girl and welcome to my world of phrase
I'm right up to bat
It's a Daisy Age and you're about to walk top-stage
So wipe your Lottos on the mat
Hip-hop love this is and don't mind when I quiz your
Involvements before the sun
But clear your court cause this is a one-man sport
And who's better for this than Plug One
Now you don't have to worry about me squashin' other deals
Cause they've already been squooshed
Freeze a frame about moods the same which we can continue
Right behind the bush
You'll stay with me
Eye Know this
But not because of all my Earthly treasures
Or regardless to the fact that I'm Posdnuos
But because

Eye know Eye love you better

May I cut this dance to introduce myself as
The chosen one to speak
Let me lay my hand across yours
And aim a kiss upon your cheek
The name's Plug Two
And from the soul I bring you
The Daisy of your choice
May it be filled with the pleasure principle
In circumference to my voice
About those other Jennys I reckoned with
Lost them all like a homework excuse
This time the Magic Number is two
Cause it takes two, not three, to seduce
My destiny of love is brought to an apex
Sex is a mere molecule
In this world of love that I have for you
It's true

Eye know Eye love you better

Now it's time to let this rhyme style
Get somewhat poured in the mold
Take my hand and we'll pick my plantation
Of Daisies for a bouquet of Soul
Life will begin at the cut of a rim
Take it as filled to the rim as in brim
Squeeze your stoop like Betty Boop
We'll make Campbell's Alphabet Soup
And spell Plug One's within
Forward march is the say
When transistors will play
Come into bed is the mood
Dolby sound will be then top crowned
When I put the needle into your groove
I got a good thing
And in full swing
I show this in gifts, words or letters
But even without those three
Eye know you'll be close to me cause

Eye know Eye love you better

It's I again and the song that I send
Is taking steps to reach your heart
Any moment you feel alone
I can fill up your empty part
We can ascend 'till we reach De La Heaven
And in a spin we'll hit the Top Ten
Then we will meet Mr Stuckie
And Pos' brother Lucky will preach
Let the wedding begin
Shot by an arrow of cupid
Through the string of a G-clef
My dear, I claim you're def
And if you can hear me, by golly gee
Trugoy is ready for what you posess
We could live in my Plug Two home
And on Mars where we could be all alone
And we make a song for two
Picture perfect things and I sing of how
Eye know Eye love you better

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De La Soul

De La Soul is an American hip hop trio formed in 1987 on Long Island, New York. The band is best known for their eclectic sampling, quirky lyrics, and their contributions to the evolution of the jazz rap and alternative hip hop subgenres. The members are Kelvin Mercer, David Jude Jolicoeur and Vincent Mason, known under a variety of nicknames. The three formed the group in high school and caught the attention of producer Prince Paul with a demo tape of the song "Plug Tunin'". more »

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Written by: DAVID J. JOLICOEUR, DONALD JAY FAGEN, KELVIN MERCER, PAUL E. HUSTON, VINCENT L. MASON, WALTER CARL BECKER

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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13 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Eye Know" by De La Soul is featured on "3 Feet High and Rising," regarded as one of the most significant albums in hip-hop music.
Genre Classification
"Eye Know" belongs to the Alternative Hip Hop genre, showcasing De La Soul's unique blend of funky samples, quirky lyrics, and socially conscious messages.
Release Date
The song "Eye Know" was released on March 14, 1989, along with the rest of the "3 Feet High and Rising" album.
Sample Usage
"Eye Know" features numerous sampled elements, most notably the guitar riff from "Peg" by Steely Dan and the whistles from "Sing a Simple Song" by Sly & the Family Stone.
Record Label
"Eye Know" was released under the record label Tommy Boy/Warner Bros.
Song Length
At its release, "Eye Know" ran about four minutes and thirteen seconds in its original album format.
Production Details
The song was produced by Prince Paul, who has known for his innovative sampling and sound layering techniques.
Artist Origin
De La Soul, the creators of "Eye Know," are an American hip-hop trio from Amityville, New York.
Lyrical Content
The lyrics of "Eye Know" by De La Soul talk about love and relationships in a rather fresh and non-derogative way, contrasting the general narrative in late 80s hip-hop.
Chart Success
Despite not being a single, "Eye Know" was popular in the UK and managed to peak at No. 14 on UK Singles Chart.
Album Success
The album "3 Feet High and Rising" that "Eye Know" appeared on reached No.1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Musical Style
"Eye Know" represents the De La Soul's trademark style, which consisted of a combination of eclectic sampling and humorous, light-hearted lyrics.
Critical Reception
The song and album received rave reviews from critics, noting De La Soul's innovation and breaking away from common themes prevalent in mainstream hip-hop.

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