You Know You Like It
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Some people want me to be heads or tails
I say no way, try again, another day
I should be happy, not tipping the scales
I just won't play letting my life get away

I'm no fool, no, I'm not a follower
I don't take things as they come
If they bring me down

Life can be cruel if you're a dreamer
I just wanna have some fun
Don't tell me what can't be done

You know you like it but it drives you insane
You know you like it but it drives you insane
You know you like it but you're scared of the shame
What you want, what you gonna do?
You know you like it but it drives you insane
Follow me cause you know that you wanna feel the same
You know you like it but it drives you insane
What you want, what you gonna do?

If you wanna train me like an animal
Better keep your eye on my every move
There's no need to be, so damn cruel
Baby you got nothing to prove

I'm no fool, no, I'm not a follower
I don't take things as they come
If they bring me down
Life can be cruel if you're a dreamer
I just wanna have some fun
Don't tell me what can't be done

You know you like it but it drives you insane
You know you like it but it drives you insane
You know you like it but you're scared of the shame
What you want, what you gonna do?
You know you like it but it drives you insane
Follow me cause you know that you wanna feel the same
You know you like it but it drives you insane
What you want, what you gonna do?

You know you like it but it drives you insane
You know you like it but it drives you insane
You know you like it but you're scared of the shame
What you want, what you gonna do?
You know you like it but it drives you insane
Follow me cause you know that you wanna feel the same

You know you like it but it drives you insane
What you want, what you gonna do?

Overall Meaning

In "You Know You Like It," DJ Snake and AlunaGeorge sing about not conforming to societal standards and living life on their own terms. The opening lines, "Some people want me to be heads or tails, I say no way, try again, another day," suggest that the singer refuses to be pigeonholed into one way of being, and they won't let anyone else dictate their life. They want to be happy and not weighed down by anyone else's expectations.

The chorus repeats the phrase "You know you like it but it drives you insane," which could be interpreted to mean that the singer is aware that their way of life challenges the norm, but it's also something that others secretly desire deep down yet are scared to embrace. The line "Life can be cruel if you're a dreamer, I just wanna have some fun, don't tell me what can't be done," reinforces this idea that the singer wants to live life on their own terms and pursue their dreams, despite the potential difficulties.

The bridge implies that there may be pressure to conform, with the line "If you wanna train me like an animal, better keep your eye on my every move," but the singer doesn't buy into this idea. They argue that there's "no need to be so damn cruel" and "baby, you got nothing to prove." In other words, the pressure to conform isn't necessary and ultimately doesn't benefit anyone.

Overall, "You Know You Like It" celebrates individuality and urges listeners to embrace their true selves, rather than trying to fit into societal expectations.

Line by Line Meaning

Some people want me to be heads or tails
There are people who want me to conform to their rules and be predictable

I say no way, try again, another day
I refuse to comply with their expectations and I'll do it on my own terms

I should be happy, not tipping the scales
I should be content with my life, without any pressure to fit into any mold

I just won't play letting my life get away
I won’t let anyone control my life and I'll take charge of my own destiny

I'm no fool, no, I'm not a follower
I'm not naive and I won't blindly follow anyone else's lead

I don't take things as they come
I take control of my life and make things happen on my own terms

If they bring me down
If someone tries to limit me or hold me back

Life can be cruel if you're a dreamer
The world can be harsh and unforgiving if you aim high and have big dreams

I just wanna have some fun
I just want to enjoy my life and have a good time

Don't tell me what can't be done
Don't try to limit me or tell me what I'm not capable of

You know you like it but it drives you insane
You're aware that you're drawn to it, but it makes you crazy

You know you like it but you're scared of the shame
You know you enjoy it, but you're worried about being judged or criticized for it

What you want, what you gonna do?
What do you really want? And what actions are you going to take to get it?

Follow me cause you know that you wanna feel the same
Join me on this journey because deep down you want to experience the same things as me

If you wanna train me like an animal
If you want to control me like a wild creature

Better keep your eye on my every move
You need to watch me closely to try and keep me under control

There's no need to be so damn cruel
You don't need to be so harsh and inhumane to try and shape me into what you want me to be

Baby, you got nothing to prove
You don't have to prove anything to anyone, just be yourself

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Aluna Francis, George Reid, Steve Guess, William Sami Etienne Grigahcine, Martin Joseph Leonard Bresso

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