Sermon is best known as one half of the late-1980s/1990s hip-hop group EPMD. He began recording solo albums for Def Jam in 1993.
In 1997, he rejoined EPMD. The following year, Sermon, Keith Murray and Redman recorded a cover version of "Rapper's Delight" by The Sugarhill Gang, the first hit hip-hop record. EPMD disbanded a second time in 1998. In 2000, Sermon moved over to J Records, and released the album Music the following year. The title track (a Top 40 pop hit that also made it to #2 on the R&B music charts), featured guest vocals from late soul music legend Marvin Gaye, culled from unreleased recordings which Sermon reportedly found in a small record shop in London. React was released in 2002.
In 2003, J Records dropped Erick Sermon due to poor record sales. However, he still went on to establish his Def Squad imprint with Motown Records. At this time, he recorded an album, Chilltown, N.Y., which was released a year later in 2004. The album was powered by the single "Feel It" (which contained a sample of Reggae/R&B Singer Sean Paul), a song which became a moderate success in the United States. In an interview, he stated that he was going to step aside and try to get upcoming artists in the spotlight.
However, Sermon hasn't stopped doing music altogether, as he has produced the song "Goldmine" on Busta Rhymes' album, The Big Bang in 2006. Very soon after, Sermon recorded "Don't Make No Sense" with Def Squad.
Sermon joined up again for a special EPMD worldwide tour in 2006, were he was being held company by Keith Murray among others.
You Don't Know Like I Know
Erick Sermon Lyrics
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Somebody said they saw you
The person you were kissing wasn't me
cnd I would never ask you
I just keep it to myself
I don't wanna know
If you're playin' me, keep it on the low
'Cause my heart can't take it anymore
Please don't let it show
Oh, baby, I don't wanna know
Think about it when I hold you
When lookin' in your eyes, I can't believe
I don't need to know the truth, yeah
Baby, keep it to yourself
I don't wanna know
If you're playin' me, keep it on the low
'Cause my heart can't take it anymore
cnd if you're creepin'
Please don't let it show
Oh, baby, I don't wanna know
Did he touch you better than me?
Did he watch you fall asleep?
Did he show you all the things that
You used to do to me?
Then you're better off that way
Baby, all that I can say
If you're gonna do your thing
Baby, don't come back to me oh, ooh, oh
Baby, don't come back to me, yeah
Oh, ooh, oh
No, I don't wanna know
If you're playin' me, keep it on the low
'Cause my heart can't take it anymore
cnd if you're creepin'
Please don't let it show
Oh, baby, I don't wanna know
If you're playin' me, keep it on the low
'Cause my heart can't take it anymore
cnd if you're creepin'
Please don't let it show
Oh, baby, I don't wanna know
The lyrics of "You Don't Know Like I Know" by Erick Sermon delve into the pain and uncertainty of a relationship where the singer suspects their partner of being unfaithful. The song opens with the realization that someone saw the partner kissing someone else, and it wasn't the singer. Despite this, the singer chooses not to confront their partner directly but instead internalizes their doubts and fears. They express a reluctance to know the truth, indicating a desire to remain in the dark rather than face the painful reality of potential betrayal.
As the song progresses, the singer grapples with the conflicting emotions of love, doubt, and insecurity. They implore their partner to keep any infidelity hidden, as they admit that their heart cannot bear the thought of being deceived any further. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and resignation, with the singer acknowledging their inability to cope with the idea of being betrayed. The repeated refrain of "I don't wanna know" underscores the singer's reluctance to uncover the truth and the internal turmoil it would bring.
The lyrics also touch on feelings of inadequacy and comparison, as the singer questions whether their partner's new interest can measure up to what they once shared. There is a sense of longing and hurt as the singer wonders if their partner is receiving affection and attention that was once directed towards them. Despite the pain, the singer acknowledges that if their partner chooses to pursue other relationships, they must accept it and move on, as indicated by the refrain "Baby, don't come back to me."
In the final verses, the song circles back to the central theme of not wanting to know if the partner is being unfaithful. The singer reiterates their plea for secrets to be kept hidden and for any potential cheating to remain concealed. The repeated refrain of "I don't wanna know" reflects the singer's internal struggle to confront the truth and their desperate attempt to maintain a semblance of stability in the face of possible betrayal. Overall, the lyrics of "You Don't Know Like I Know" capture the complex emotions of love, doubt, and vulnerability in the face of uncertainty and potential heartbreak.
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