Now U Know
Chiddy Bang feat. Jordan Brown Lyrics
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Uh
We gettin' busy in the city
Lights look bright and the scenery is pretty
Tell Memphis I'm on my Grizzly Bear
My mixtape droppin' in two weeks
We get 'em sent to us, you coppin' them new sneaks
So exclusive, I used to think the gang was so elusive
I author it, Dr. Seuss it
You win some, you lose
That's the game for you
The truth hurts, all I did was ease the pain for you
And Chiddy, could you please give 'em illness?
I'm on the couch, interviewing Dr. Phil shit
It's the danger zone, I gotta hit the killswitch
On this pursuit of happiness, I play Will Smith
Or Cudi, my MGMT, so good that Gabe Saporta is my buddy
And me on the pad is your doom
This is a big city, let the madness resume
And we go on and on
We goin' keep gettin' 'til the gettin' is gone
Yeah, yeah, here we go, here we go
[The Notorious B.I.G. sample:] And if you don't know, now you know
And we go on and on
We goin' keep gettin' 'til the gettin' is gone
Hey, here we go, here we go
[The Notorious B.I.G. sample:] And if you don't know, now you know
Here we go, here we go, uh
Yeah
Uh
Adiós to my haters
They tell me that you should always keep 'em closer than neighbors, eh
50, your gamers, they tell me I got next
Paintin' pictures like your sneakers, there's nothing I can't sketch
So colossal, and yeah, I'm feeling like Picasso
I say we got that good nose candy for your nostrils
I'm about my Frito-Lay
These rappers want to be Hov, they'll be DOA
And we okay
Healthy, but they say I have a sick grind
Prefer the money like my Mac player QuickTime
Makin' moves, can't let the hatin' scare me
You, on other hand, Hallmark stationary
What you runnin' fam, you could never understand
I excel in your career and dance through the running man
And to the studio your girl could come
I am fresh off the bus, now I got a world to run
And we go on and on
We goin' keep gettin' 'til the gettin' is gone
Yeah, here we go, here we go
[The Notorious B.I.G. sample:] And if you don't know, now you know
And we go on and on
We goin' keep gettin' 'til the gettin' is gone
Hey, here we go, here we go
[The Notorious B.I.G. sample:] And if you don't know, now you know
The song "Now U Know" by Chiddy Bang featuring Jordan Brown is a fast-paced rap that speaks about their success, hard work, and dedication to their craft. The song's opening lines speak about how they are busy in the city, with bright lights and pretty scenery. Chiddy then compares himself to a Grizzly bear, ready to take on the world. He talks about his mixtape that is set to release in two weeks and how it's exclusive and people are already pre-ordering it. He then goes on to say that he thought the gang was elusive earlier, but now his music and talent are well-known, and the masses accept him. He then mentions Dr. Phil and how he's interviewing people on the couch, probably denoting the media attention he's getting due to his success. The song then talks about how he's trying to pursue happiness and mentions Will Smith and Cudi, who are also known for their music and philosophy, in his pursuit.
The chorus "And we go on and on, We goin' keep gettin' 'til the gettin' is gone, Yeah, yeah, here we go, here we go, And if you don't know, now you know" is a sample taken from The Notorious B.I.G.'s iconic hip-hop song "Juicy." Here, Chiddy is proclaiming that he's going to keep going and creating great music until he's no longer able to do so. He's calling out to listeners who might have doubted him earlier, saying that now they know how great he is.
Overall, the song speaks about Chiddy's success, his confidence and belief in himself, and his determination to keep going. He also tries to motivate others to do the same.
Line by Line Meaning
We gettin' busy in the city
We are very active and productive in the city
Lights look bright and the scenery is pretty
The lights of the city are lively and the surroundings are picturesque
Tell Memphis I'm on my Grizzly Bear
Let Memphis know that I am determined and aggressive like a grizzly bear
My mixtape droppin' in two weeks
My mixtape will be released in two weeks
We get 'em sent to us, you coppin' them new sneaks
We receive the latest sneakers directly while you buy them from the store
So exclusive, I used to think the gang was so elusive
My style and connections are very special and rare, unlike the gang that seemed exclusive in the past
Now they feel me like masseuses
Now people understand and appreciate my talent like they would appreciate a masseuse's skills
I author it, Dr. Seuss it
I am the creator and writer of my own content, much like Dr. Seuss
You win some, you lose
Winning and losing are both part of life
That's the game for you
That's how things work in this world
The truth hurts, all I did was ease the pain for you
The truth can be unpleasant, but I only tried to make it less painful for you
And Chiddy, could you please give 'em illness?
Chiddy, can you please deliver some sick rhymes?
I'm on the couch, interviewing Dr. Phil shit
I am sitting on the couch, talking about personal issues like Dr. Phil's show
It's the danger zone, I gotta hit the killswitch
This is a dangerous situation and I need to take immediate action to protect myself
On this pursuit of happiness, I play Will Smith
I am like Will Smith in his movie 'The Pursuit of Happyness', chasing my dreams
Or Cudi, my MGMT, so good that Gabe Saporta is my buddy
I am as talented as Kid Cudi and the band MGMT who are so good that Gabe Saporta, a famous musician, is my friend
And me on the pad is your doom
My rap writing skills are so good that they pose a threat to my competition
This is a big city, let the madness resume
This is a busy and chaotic city, let the craziness continue
Adiós to my haters
Goodbye to the people who dislike me
They tell me that you should always keep 'em closer than neighbors, eh
They say you should keep your enemies closer than your friends
50, your gamers, they tell me I got next
50 Cent and other successful people in the industry see potential in me and believe I am the next big thing
Paintin' pictures like your sneakers, there's nothing I can't sketch
I have the ability to create vivid imagery and there is no limit to my artistic skills
So colossal, and yeah, I'm feeling like Picasso
I am huge and influential, and I feel like Pablo Picasso, another legendary artist
I say we got that good nose candy for your nostrils
I suggest that we have high-quality drugs for people to consume through their nose
I'm about my Frito-Lay
I am focused on making money, like the company Frito-Lay
These rappers want to be Hov, they'll be DOA
These rappers aspire to be like Jay-Z, but they will fail and be dead on arrival
And we okay
We are doing well
Healthy, but they say I have a sick grind
Physically healthy, but people say I work excessively hard
Prefer the money like my Mac player QuickTime
I prioritize money, like how my Mac computer quickly plays videos with QuickTime
Makin' moves, can't let the hatin' scare me
I am making progress and cannot let the negativity and criticism dictate my actions or discourage me
You, on other hand, Hallmark stationary
You, on the other hand, are stationary and not progressing in your career, like Hallmark greeting cards
What you runnin' fam, you could never understand
What are you trying to achieve, my friend? You would never understand my goals and aspirations
I excel in your career and dance through the running man
I am better than you in your own field and I effortlessly succeed
And to the studio your girl could come
Your girlfriend can come to my recording studio
I am fresh off the bus, now I got a world to run
I have recently arrived, but now I am ready to take on the world
And we go on and on
We continue to persist
We goin' keep gettin' 'til the gettin' is gone
We will continue to strive until there is nothing left to achieve
And if you don't know, now you know
If you are unaware, now you are informed
Hey, here we go, here we go
We are ready and prepared to go
Contributed by Liliana Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@GrattKobe
What an absolute banger, it's insane
@Realplayman17
This whole tape is bangers
@floydp6217
god how I've missed this song.
@TheMadnessFlow
Man these guys are SOOOOOOOOOOOOO dope.
@Sim_Only12
thnx for rap man ive download this album :))
@Andrej577
Can't wait for his album!
@KoobxwmBelieves
slept on album
@BenEvolvedIRL
chiddy is so dank.
@zdawg6274
great song
@Justcallmedobo
this beat is hella good