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I Wish I Knew Natalie Portman
K-OS Lyrics


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I'm on the run for my life
It's seems that everything that you said was right
Has come undone, lost my sight
But have you ever thought you've done your best

When you were under the gun, that's right
I know, I've seen this place before
But it's never been so fun
Never been so fun

I've been on the run, this shadow weighs a ton
It's starting to make sense to me
I can't really make you love me
No, no, you know I can't really make you love me, no, no

I've been on the run, my shadow weighs a ton
I know I found the recipe for me
But I can't really make you love me
No, no, you know I can't really make you love me, no, no

You know I'm haunted on overseas
Haunted on each coast
Play them like Ebaneeza
I made them see the ghost
Back from the future donned in Japanese kimonos
Even though the streets show love, try to see me grow
I often see me floatin', but my shadow it weighs a ton
Call it baggage, I use it all to advantage
I can't make you love me
This time it's on you
And you can't try to deny, these words when they're true
I'm on the run

I've been on the run, this shadow weighs a ton
It's starting to make sense to me
I can't really make you love me
No, no, you know I can't really make you love me, no, no

I've been on the run, my shadow weighs a ton
I know I found the recipe for me
But I can't really make you love me
No, no, you know I can't really make you love me

Ay yo, then get to steppin'
Your tongue is like a weapon
This is Kevin from heaven and yet so are ye's
Since the age of seventeen
I've been taking apart microphones
You've been taking apart men you've blown
With glowing skeleton bones
In the closet, animals strike curious poses
They feel the heat between us
But you need a woman's glorious style on diamond to fetus
Carry my penis, I'm like the man in the moon
When we kissed then you soon on the run

I've been on the run, this shadow weighs a ton
It's starting to make sense to me
I can't really make you love me
No, no, you know I can't really make you love me, no, no

I've been on the run, my shadow weighs a ton
I know I found the recipe for me
But I can't really make you love me
No, no, you know I can't really make you love me, no, no

I can't really make you love me
I can't really make you love me
I can't really make you love me
I can't really make you love me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to k-os's song, "I Wish I Knew Natalie Portman," explore the theme of feeling lost and on the run in life, with the shadow of past mistakes and experiences weighing heavily. The singer questions whether he has done his best, despite feeling like he has come undone and lost his sight. The lines "I can't really make you love me" repeat throughout the song, almost as a mantra or resignation, suggesting a struggle to connect with others or to find love and acceptance.


Despite the heavy theme, the song also has a playful and experimental tone to it, with the rapper referencing pop culture figures like Natalie Portman, Ebenezer Scrooge, and even animals striking curious poses in the closet. The lyrics are not always straightforward and instead invite listeners to interpret their own meaning and connections to the words.


Overall, "I Wish I Knew Natalie Portman" is a complex and introspective song that touches on universal themes of struggle and longing for connection, while also showcasing k-os's unique style and approach to music.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm on the run for my life
I am fleeing for my life


It's seems that everything that you said was right
It appears that everything that you said was accurate


Has come undone, lost my sight
Things have fallen apart, and I am lost


But have you ever thought you've done your best
Have you ever considered whether you've given your all?


When you were under the gun, that's right
When you were under pressure, that is correct


I know, I've seen this place before
I am familiar with this situation


But it's never been so fun
But it has never been so enjoyable


I've been on the run, this shadow weighs a ton
I have been running, and my burdens feel heavy


It's starting to make sense to me
It is beginning to make sense to me


I can't really make you love me
I cannot force you to love me


No, no, you know I can't really make you love me, no, no
No, you know that I cannot force you to love me


You know I'm haunted on overseas
You know I am plagued even when I am abroad


Haunted on each coast
I am plagued no matter which coast I am on


Play them like Ebaneeza
I manipulate them like Ebenzer Scrooge


I made them see the ghost
I made them see what was invisible to them before


Back from the future donned in Japanese kimonos
I came back from the future wearing Japanese kimonos


Even though the streets show love, try to see me grow
Although the streets show me love, I am still trying to evolve


I often see me floatin', but my shadow it weighs a ton
I often feel detached, but my burdens are still heavy


Call it baggage, I use it all to advantage
I call it baggage, but I use it to my advantage


This time it's on you
This time, it is your responsibility


And you can't try to deny, these words when they're true
You can't disregard these words when they are factual


Your tongue is like a weapon
Your words are harmful


This is Kevin from heaven and yet so are ye's
I am Kevin from heaven, and so are you


Since the age of seventeen
Since I was seventeen years old


I've been taking apart microphones
I have been dismantling microphones


You've been taking apart men you've blown
You have been destroying the men you have been with


With glowing skeleton bones
Your skeleton is visible through your glowing skin


In the closet, animals strike curious poses
In secret, animals take interesting positions


They feel the heat between us
They sense the tension between us


But you need a woman's glorious style on diamond to fetus
You require the elegance of a woman and a precious jewel


Carry my penis, I'm like the man in the moon
Hold my penis, I am like the man in the moon


When we kissed then you soon on the run
When we kissed, you soon fled




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Karl Amani Wailoo, Al Jolson, B.g. Desylva, Joseph Meyer, Jason Schwartzman, Alex Greenwald, Kevin Deron Brereton, Ritchie Acheampong

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@CandaEH

We've been on the run
Driving in the sun
Looking out for number one
California here we come
Right back where we started from
Hustlers grab your guns
Your shadow weighs a ton
Driving down the 101
California here we come
Right back where we started from
California here we come
On the stereo
Listen as we go
Nothings gonna stop me now
California here we come
Right back where we started from
Pedal to the floor
Thinking of the roar
Gotta get us to the show
California here we come
Right back where we started from
California here we come
California
California here we come
Oh
California, California here we come
California, California here we come
California, California here we come
California, California here we come



All comments from YouTube:

@JoseAguilar-rk5js

This song is a dope ass example of how powerful sampling can be. Mad props to K- OS and the LG crew.

@jonathantrauner3742

This song is going to win a Academy Award in April 2022. I believe it. It is pure fire

@TheDeuce

I crave this song on a regular basis. Shit's dope.

@marisatsikitas2961

Agreed. My Friday night go-to to glide into the weekend 🕺✌️🎶

@GTMVIDZ

Firs heard it when I was 15/16. Now I’m 30 and occasionally, sometimes years in between, I just wake up singing this song for no reason and have to come back.

@cyberfabulous

KOS... legends, my bgirl days would mean nothing without you....xo

@rodcamp4472

K-OS has a lot of magic in his music.

@kanegarvey848

This is magical.

@nimahanna1709

I love this, and am happy to be one of the few that know it

@meowmeow6175

But do you know natalie portman@.@?

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