The major indigenous form of music is the scratch band (also called fungi band in the British Virgin Islands), which use improvised instruments like gourds and washboards to make a kind of music called quelbe. A Virgin Island folk song called cariso is also popular, as well as St. Thomas' bamboula.
Modern and recently imported styles of music include calypso, soca, military band music, and hip-hop. There is also a particularly flourishing roots reggae scene, especially on the island of St. Croix.
I Know
Sonny Rollins Lyrics
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I know why you dialed my number
I know what you're doing yeah yeah
I know why you care
I know what you're doing yeah yeah
I know why you say you love me
I know what you're doing yeah yeah
And I don't think it's fair
I know why you dialed my number
I know why you say you're mine
I know what you're doing,
And it's not, gonna work, this time (2)
I know what you're doing yeah yeah
I can never sing in that key
I know what you're doing yeah yeah
And you're the one to blame
I know what you're doing yeah yeah
I know why you can't forgive me
I know why you're singing lost love
The lyrics haven't changed
[Chorus]
I can recognize the symptoms
You should know I've changed my mind
I know what you're doing
And it's not, gonna work this time
Hey hey hey, said it's not gonna work this time...
I know what you're doing, baby
I know why you call my name
I know why you say you love me
But I can't say the same
[Chorus]
The song "I Know" by Sonny Rollins is about a person who has become wise to the tricks of their lover. The lyrics suggest that the lover is manipulating the singer, trying to win them back with insincere words of love. The singer is not fooled, however, and recognizes the signs of the lover's behavior. They know why the lover has dialed their number and why they say they love them. The singer believes that this behavior is unfair, and they are not willing to accept it any longer. The repetition of "I know what you're doing" emphasizes the singer's confidence in their intuition.
The chorus of the song states that the singer has recognized the symptoms of the lover's behavior and has changed their mind about their relationship. They know that the lover's tactics will not work, and they refuse to be manipulated any further. The song ends with the singer stating that they know why the lover calls their name and says they love them, but they cannot reciprocate those feelings.
Overall, "I Know" is a song about empowerment and standing up to those who try to manipulate us. The singer has gained clarity and understands their worth, and will not be swayed by insincere words.
Line by Line Meaning
I know what you're doing yeah yeah
I understand your actions
I know why you dialed my number
I know the reason for your call
I know what you're doing yeah yeah
I understand your actions
I know why you care
I understand your motive
I know why you say you love me
I understand your declaration of love
I know what you're doing yeah yeah
I understand your actions
And I don't think it's fair
I believe your behavior is unjust
I know why you dialed my number
I know the reason for your call
I know why you say you're mine
I understand why you consider me yours
I know what you're doing,
I understand your actions
And it's not, gonna work, this time (2)
Your tactics will not be successful this time
I know what you're doing yeah yeah
I understand your actions
I can never sing in that key
I am unable to sing in that specific melody
I know what you're doing yeah yeah
I understand your actions
And you're the one to blame
You are responsible for your actions
I know what you're doing yeah yeah
I understand your actions
I know why you can't forgive me
I understand the reason for your inability to forgive me
I know why you're singing lost love
I understand why you are singing about losing love
The lyrics haven't changed
The song remains the same
[Chorus]
The refrain of the song
I can recognize the symptoms
I can understand the signs
You should know I've changed my mind
I want you to be aware that I have changed my opinion
I know what you're doing
I understand your actions
And it's not, gonna work this time
Your tactics will not be successful this time
Hey hey hey, said it's not gonna work this time...
Reiteration of previous statement
I know what you're doing, baby
I understand your actions, my love
I know why you call my name
I understand your need to speak my name
I know why you say you love me
I understand your declaration of love
But I can't say the same
I cannot reciprocate the same feeling
[Chorus]
The refrain of the song
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JEFF DAVIS, JOHN LEE GREEK, LEE GREEK JOHN
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