You Don't Know
Ed Sheeran & Yelawolf Lyrics

For fuck's sake
An exclamation indicating frustration or annoyance.

Living the life of a student
Going through the struggles and joys of being a student.

Yeah, I begin on a high
Starting off with confidence and energy.

Losing my mind
Feeling overwhelmed or crazed.

And they say that I've been winning for time
Others perceive me as achieving success over a long period of time.

Never been to a gun fight, never needed a knife
I have not been in violent conflicts because I have relied on my words to cut through situations.

But then I make the cut whenever delivering the lines
I am able to make a striking impact by delivering powerful lyrics.

Sit on the side, with a rhyme pad
Sitting alone while writing down rhymes in a notebook.

With a tin in my sights
Drinking from a can of beer while focused on my creative work.

Sipping a lemon and lime Corona only with my best friends
Enjoying a Corona beer with only my closest companions.

Cause I paid in my pride
I have sacrificed my ego in order to focus on my craft.

Giving the time to write rhymes
Spending my time documenting my thoughts through writing lyrics.

But I find truth at a quarter to five, eh
I discover what is genuine and authentic in the early morning.

It's kinda like I took a train
It is similar to taking a journey.

To the left side of my brain, oh, mayne
Going into the creative, artistic part of my brain.

Toddle some mud, under my door
Getting muddy footprints under my doorway.

You know I'm stepping in my own lane
I am doing things my own way and not following the crowd.

All of these speakers sitting behind me
The sound system set up behind me.

But what psychology, psychologically insane
The idea of the psychology behind what we are doing driving us to a crazy extent.

Part of me wanna get down, down, down
Feeling a temptation to indulge in reckless behavior.

Making you go low, inside
Causing an emotional reaction within the listener.

You don't know, if you don't know by now
You cannot possibly understand unless you have experienced it for yourself.

You better tell him 'bout it
You should share your knowledge or experience with others.

Ten toes to the dirt
Staying grounded and persevering through tough times.

Pencil to the paper
Writing down ideas or lyrics on paper with a pencil.

God has a favor for your thirst
God will provide what you need in order to satisfy your desires.

Drink-drink ya pint bye-bye
Drink your beer until it is gone.

To this bullshit praise Allah
Acknowledging the nonsense going on around us and praising Allah for guidance.

To the wheels I'm a ridah
I am a rider, going along with the momentum of life.

Steering your Prada
Directing your actions and decisions.

Only closed in my Ada-di-das
Wearing only Adidas clothing.

I'm a fetus in my boom sake nana
I am a baby in the womb of hip-hop culture.

Daddy's home, on the mic, hey papa
Referring to myself as the father or leader of this hip-hop family.

Back with my bang yo, straight loop on my pedal no band though
Returning to the scene with a fresh new sound, relying on my talent rather than a backing band.

But every single one of my fans know that
My followers are familiar with my style and respect my abilities.

Every damn show, I'm taking their ears on a journey
At each and every concert, I am taking my listeners on a musical adventure.

Like I'm flying overseas with Van Gogh
Taking my listeners on a vivid creative journey, similar to the art of Van Gogh.

Livin' so sweet without Gretel and Hansel
Enjoying life without worrying about potential dangers or consequences.

Critics hate the lyrics cause they think I've been tangoed
Critics dislike my lyrics because they believe I have sold out or followed a formulaic structure.

Find me wearing old clothes rocking a Kangol
I prefer to wear classic, vintage clothing and accessories.

I'm riding round with Yelawolf in your daddy's Lambo
Driving around in a luxurious car with my friend Yelawolf.

Hello me, how ya been?
Talking to myself in a reflecting, introspective manner.

You got a mullet again like when you was 10
I am reminiscing about a certain time or style from my past.

You're probably sipping sweet tee's, you still huh?
I imagine my younger self would be enjoying sweet tea and relaxing.

And your piggy bank is full of change
My young self's savings are stored in a piggy bank.

Fact, what you used to steal from
Admitting to past mischievous behavior.

You been playing fools, like a steel drum
I have been manipulating or tricking people like a steel drum player manipulates their instrument.

Pulling out early, and they still come
Leaving a situation early, but still experiencing consequences or benefits from it.

Eating from the game, when you know the meal's done
Continuing to take part in a situation or opportunity that has already reached its end.

Yelawolf is kicking back at these pilgrims
Yelawolf is foiling the plans of those who believe they can control the industry.

Hold up baby, sit still son
Telling someone to calm down and be patient.

Whoa, this old rock, it heals been rolled
Referencing the old gospel song 'The Rolling Stone', and how the message of that song still holds true today.

Still shocking when I see 'em go
Still feeling sadness or surprise when someone dies or leaves the world.

Bananas and they hammer the ?
A phrase that is meant to be nonsensical or open to interpretation.

I'm not the average half wit
I am not a typical unintelligent person.

After this hour gets out of this
Once this moment or situation passes.

60 seconds I'm going in any directions
I am free to make any decision or take any path I choose.

And chasing this jack with a shot of Budweiser and water
Drinking whiskey and beer together as a way to relax or celebrate.

It's probably the better idea you move the direction in
I suggest that it would be better to turn things around.

Fact its a part of me to be the looser of cannons
It is part of my personality to be wild and unpredictable.

Blowing his fucking mics like the winds
Putting on energetic, explosive performances.

I caught this cardigan
I bought this cardigan sweater.

Hooligans, hooligans, hooligans
Referring to a group of wild or mischievous people.

But really who's a friend?
Questioning who is truly a loyal companion.

Jump in this little fire jump right back in the pool again
Taking risks and experiencing the ups and downs of life.

Know I be new again
I feel refreshed or renewed.

A student of you my friend
A student of life, always learning and growing.

Marshall Mathers, I'm tossing rappers up at my crew of 10
Referencing Eminem, and how he is throwing down lyrical challenges to his crew or rivals.

Minus 4, minus war
Minus any negativity or conflict.

You don't want it
You do not want to engage in a battle or conflict with me.

Shady records I'm already better, fuck it, doggonnit
My hip-hop crew Shady Records is already superior, no need to argue about it.

Dog don't gotta lead
The alpha dog does not always have to be in control.

Dog's already home
The leader is already settled and does not need to prove himself.

Jack, dog I'm a beast, I'm a wolf
Referring to myself as powerful and confident, similar to a wild animal.

Bring your dogs back
Challenging others to bring their best to the table.

A melody man in a melancholic mellow yellow can
A musician who can produce beautiful melodies even when feeling down or low.

Sh', tell him how we gonna sell 'em man
Discussing how to market or sell our music and brand.

Been working hard all week
Putting in a full week of effort and dedication.

(So if you wonder if we earned it, well its not a probably)
Assuring others that we have indeed earned our success.

So won't you bring that back to me
Asking others to recognize our hard work and support us.

(And holla when you hear it like all the screams of a Halloween)
Requesting that our music be celebrated and recognized with excitement.

I got blisters on my feet
I am working hard and moving around, possibly referring to performing on stage.

(To walk in night with you is not the shoes to be borrowing)
Metaphorically, it is not easy to keep up with my fast-paced lifestyle and career.

('Cause all the sole of my pin is what all the sorrow brings)
Because my creative expression is so important to me, it can sometimes cause me to feel sorrowful or emotional.

If you don't know, if you don't know, no, no, no
Expressing that if someone does not understand, there is no point in continuing to try and explain.