Gotta know
David Dallas Lyrics


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I am, I am, I am, I am

Swinging for the stands, let me see your hands
Try to mash out on this life, fame and do the dance
What’s the plan, man, I’mma hit the city and sigh-see
Lot of imitators, you can tell them to bite these
Hide these on the sideline, like Spike Lee
I’m playing outta town, someone tell them to invite me
My flight leaves early tomorrow, let’s get acquainted
The town’s looking kinda dull, it’s time to paint it
Walking around this whole spot like we made it
If they ain’t talking about us, we will name it
Don’t give a fuck who they put up on the A list
See, anything we don’t like, we replace it
Change it, rearrange it, what’s your favorite drink?
Once you take the shot this what we be chasing
With, don’t make a dif’, yeah, you in the basic
Chick, tryna get the grip, this is what it is

Don’t be blinded by the lights
Killing day, we up all night
Pour it up, girl, it’s alright
I just gotta know
You wanna be my main squeeze, baby?
I gotta know
Will you give me what I need, baby?
I just gotta know
You wanna be my main squeeze, baby?
I gotta know
Will you give me what I need, baby?
I just gotta know

Yeah, get it right, roll with the winners
And if anybody asks, you don’t know when you’ll be finished
Ain’t nobody business and you can say ah, just ain’t no limits
This is my piece here, I be a hard act to follow
Probably heard when I see the bank balance tomorrow
For now it don’t matter, it’s no jetter …ain’t got no talent and no manners
I’m no fan of and don’t dabble in scrub shit
So if you need a cab you won’t have to cover it
Just pour it up, pour it up like Rihanna
Good girl gone bad, Charlotte to Samantha
Sex and the City fan, I know you can hand with
This, any photo looks good if the angle fits
But you final, you don’t need no camera tricks
Tryna get the grips, just what it is

Don’t be blinded by the lights
Killing day, we up all night
Pour it up, girl, it’s alright
I just gotta know
You wanna be my main squeeze, baby?
I gotta know
Will you give me what I need, baby?
I just gotta know
You wanna be my main squeeze, baby?
I gotta know




Will you give me what I need, baby?
I just gotta know

Overall Meaning

In David Dallas's song Gotta Know, the artist speaks about his aspirations, experiences, and desires as he navigates through the entertainment industry. With the repeated phrase "I am," he emphasizes his self-awareness and self-actualization. He wants to hit the city and sightsee, explore the town's offerings, and leave his mark. The artist knows that there are many imitators in the industry, but he believes he can stand out and have the imitators bite his style. David Dallas is not interested in the fame of being on the A list, and he wants to replace anything he does not like. He wants everyone to talk about him, and he will name any situation or issue related to his work that he feels is not getting enough attention.


He talks about being up all night, consuming alcohol, and having a good time. He asks in the chorus if the person he is interested in will be his "main squeeze" and give him what he needs. David Dallas sees himself as an unmannered and untalented person, but he also knows that he will be a hard act to follow since he is a winner. He does not want to limit himself, and no one should question his business. He sees himself on the path to success and focuses on the pursuit rather than worrying about the outcome.


Overall, Gotta Know is a song about self-belief, ambition, and self-discovery. The artist is keen to explore his surroundings, make an impact, and have a good time while at it. The chorus is his attempt at finding someone who can accompany him on this journey and fulfill his needs.


Line by Line Meaning

Swinging for the stands, let me see your hands
I'm going for it all and need your support


Try to mash out on this life, fame and do the dance
I'm chasing after fame and living life to the fullest


What’s the plan, man, I’mma hit the city and sigh-see
I'm exploring the city and taking in all it has to offer


Lot of imitators, you can tell them to bite these
There are many copycats, but they can't match my style


Hide these on the sideline, like Spike Lee
I'm keeping my enemies at bay, just like Spike Lee on the sidelines


I’m playing outta town, someone tell them to invite me
I'm performing in another city and want to be invited back


My flight leaves early tomorrow, let’s get acquainted
I'm leaving town soon, so let's hang out and get to know each other


The town’s looking kinda dull, it’s time to paint it
The city needs some excitement and I'm ready to bring it


Walking around this whole spot like we made it
We're confident and act like we own the place


If they ain’t talking about us, we will name it
If people aren't paying attention to us, we'll make sure they do


Don’t give a fuck who they put up on the A list
We don't care who's popular, because we're doing our own thing


See, anything we don’t like, we replace it
We're not afraid to make changes when things aren't working


Change it, rearrange it, what’s your favorite drink?
Let's mix things up and try something new, like your favorite drink


Once you take the shot this what we be chasing
Once we start something, we'll see it through to the end


With, don’t make a dif’, yeah, you in the basic
It doesn't matter what you're drinking, as long as you're having a good time


Chick, tryna get the grip, this is what it is
This girl is trying to get a handle on what's going on


Don’t be blinded by the lights
Don't let fame and success blind you


Killing day, we up all night
We're working hard every day, no matter how late it is


Pour it up, girl, it’s alright
Drink up and enjoy yourself


You wanna be my main squeeze, baby?
Do you want to be my partner in life?


Will you give me what I need, baby?
Will you support and fulfill me in all aspects of life?


Yeah, get it right, roll with the winners
Join us and succeed in life


And if anybody asks, you don’t know when you’ll be finished
Don't listen to others who discourage you from taking risks or pursuing your goals


Ain’t nobody business and you can say ah, just ain’t no limits
No one can dictate your life and there is no limit to what you can achieve


This is my piece here, I be a hard act to follow
I have a unique talent and it will be difficult for anyone to replicate


Probably heard when I see the bank balance tomorrow
I'll know how successful I am when I see my bank account balance


For now it don’t matter, it’s no jetter …ain’t got no talent and no manners
For now, it doesn't matter if we don't have much talent or social graces


I’m no fan of and don’t dabble in scrub shit
I don't associate with low-quality or mediocre things


So if you need a cab you won’t have to cover it
I'll take care of you, even for mundane things like a taxi ride


Just pour it up, pour it up like Rihanna
Let's drink a lot, like how Rihanna sings about


Good girl gone bad, Charlotte to Samantha
A nice girl who's living life on the wild side


Sex and the City fan, I know you can hand with
I know you're a fan of the show and can hang with us


This, any photo looks good if the angle fits
With the right perspective, anything can look good


But you final, you don’t need no camera tricks
You're naturally beautiful and don't need any gimmicks


Tryna get the grips, just what it is
Trying to keep up with all the excitement and lifestyle




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