I Know Somethin
Alice in Chains Lyrics
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I like to dig and fuck around with your day
I'm gonna tell your mama
Yeh I'm gonna blackball your name
Ain't now way you'll go without me
Every chance I'll make you pay
On your face, in my space
I know somethin'
In my space, on your face
I tell you I know somethin' 'bout you
I know somethin'
Why can't I put your words away
I'd like to have more of you in my veins
I'm gonna tell your papa
Yeh, I'm gonna try and ball your babe
Your gold key don't fit my crapper
Ain't got no shit today
On your face, in my space
I tell you I know somethin' 'bout you
I know somethin'
In my space, on your face
I tell you I know somethin' 'bout you
I know somethin'
On your face, in my space
I tell you I know somethin' 'bout you
I know somethin'
In my space, on your face
I tell you I know somethin' 'bout you
I know somethin'
I'm gonna tell your mama
Yeh, I'm gonna blackball your name
Ain't no way you'll go without me
Every chance I'll make you pay
On your face, in my space
I tell you I know somethin' 'bout you
I know somethin'
In my space, on your face
I tell you I know somethin' 'bout you
I know somethin'
On your face, in my space
I tell you I know somethin' 'bout you
I know somethin'
In my space, on your face
I tell you I know somethin' 'bout you
I know somethin'
The lyrics of Alice in Chains's song I Know Somethin' seem to center around the idea of possessing knowledge or secrets about someone and using that to exert power and control over them. The singer expresses a desire to dig into and disrupt the other person's life, as well as a willingness to cause harm and interfere with their relationships with their parents and partner. The repeated refrain of "On your face, in my space, I tell you I know somethin' 'bout you" reinforces this theme of dominance and manipulation.
One interpretation of these lyrics is that they reflect the darker aspects of toxic relationships, where someone's desire for control can lead them to invade others' privacy and use information to harm them. The predatory tone of the lyrics, especially lines like "I'd like to have more of you in my veins," hints at obsession and addiction as well.
Overall, the song's lyrics have a menacing and aggressive tone, focusing on the satisfaction of having power over someone else rather than on any kind of mutual connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Why can't I take it all okay?
I'm struggling to deal with everything that's happening and I can't seem to manage it.
I like to dig and fuck around with your day
I enjoy causing chaos and making your life difficult for my own amusement.
I'm gonna tell your mama
I'm going to reveal something about you to your mother to embarrass you and tarnish your reputation.
Yeh I'm gonna blackball your name
I will actively work to ruin your reputation and make it difficult for you to succeed.
Ain't now way you'll go without me
You won't be able to escape my grasp or influence no matter how hard you try.
Every chance I'll make you pay
I will take every opportunity to make you suffer and to seek revenge against you.
On your face, in my space, I tell you I know somethin' 'bout you, I know somethin'
I am invading your personal space and intimidating you with the knowledge I have about you.
Why can't I put your words away
I can't stop thinking about what you've said or done, even though I want to move on.
I'd like to have more of you in my veins
I want to feel closer to you and to have more of you in my life despite any negative consequences.
I'm gonna tell your papa
I'm going to reveal something about you to your father to cause you further discomfort and rejection.
Yeh, I'm gonna try and ball your babe
I will do whatever it takes to ruin your romantic relationships and make sure you're alone.
Your gold key don't fit my crapper, Ain't got no shit today
You may have wealth or advantages, but they are meaningless to me and I do not care about them.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jerry Cantrell
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