Know How
Feist and Kings Of Convenience Lyrics
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Never been here before
Peculiarly entrusted
Possibly that's all
Is history recorded
Does someone have a tape?
Surely, I'm no pioneer
Just a little bit of danger
When intriguingly
Our little secret
Trust say trust me
'Cause no one will ever know
That this was happening
So tell me why you listen
When nobody's talking?
Oh oh oh, what is there to know?
Oh, this is what it is
Oh oh oh, you and me alone
Sheer simplicity
Oh oh oh, what is there to know?
Oh, this is what it is
Oh oh oh, you and me alone
Sheer simplicity
Oh oh oh, what is there to know?
Oh, this is what it is
Oh oh oh, you and me alone
Sheer simplicity
The lyrics of Feist and Kings of Convenience's song Know How seem to explore the dynamic between two people who are in a secret relationship. The opening line, "Riding on this know-how, never been here before," suggests that both individuals are aware that they are treading in unknown territory as they navigate the complexities of maintaining secrecy while enjoying their intimacy. The line "Peculiarly entrusted, possibly that's all" further highlights the idea that their relationship is unusual, and perhaps unusual circumstances have brought them together.
The second verse deals with the idea of the present being recorded for the future. The line "Does someone have a tape?" is a reference to the idea of the present being preserved for the future, creating a sense of history. The song then returns to the main theme of the two people's secretive relationship. The lines "Our little secret, trust say trust me/‘Cause no one will ever know/That this was happening/So tell me why you listen/When nobody's talking?" convey that their relationship is a "little secret" known only to them, and they trust each other to maintain the secrecy of the relationship. They are questioning why they are listening to the unspoken language of each other's actions, which speaks louder than their words.
The chorus of the song reiterates the idea that what they have is straightforward and uncomplicated, as they enjoy being alone together with "sheer simplicity." Overall, the song's lyrics are poetic and ambiguous, leaving a lot open to interpretation.
Line by Line Meaning
Riding on this know-how
I am relying on my previous experience and expertise to navigate this situation.
Never been here before
This is an unfamiliar situation for me.
Peculiarly entrusted
I have been given a unique responsibility in this situation.
Possibly that's all
It is possible that my responsibility is limited to what I have been initially entrusted with.
Is history recorded
Has someone documented the events leading up to this situation?
Does someone have a tape?
Did someone record what happened?
Surely, I'm no pioneer
I am not the first person to encounter this situation.
Constellations stay the same
Despite the situation, the stars and patterns in the sky remain constant.
Just a little bit of danger
There is a slightly risky element to this situation.
When intriguingly
The danger adds a bit of excitement to the situation.
Our little secret
What is happening is confidential and should not be shared.
Trust say trust me
I am telling you to trust me and keep our secret.
'Cause no one will ever know
If we keep our secret, no one else will find out what happened.
That this was happening
Other people are not aware of the situation.
So tell me why you listen
I am curious why you are paying attention to me.
When nobody's talking?
No one else is speaking or engaging with us right now.
Oh oh oh, what is there to know?
What additional information is there to learn?
Oh, this is what it is
This is the current situation and we must deal with it.
Oh oh oh, you and me alone
We are the only two people dealing with this situation.
Sheer simplicity
In actuality, the situation is very straightforward and simplistic.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Eirik Glambek Boe, Erlend Otre Oeye, Leslie Feist
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