You Know
Flume Allan Kingdom & Raekwon Lyrics


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Sometimes it feels like
The world spin opposite of the way you spin
Sometimes you just gotta create your own
A world

I been on a mission, man
I been on a mission lately
Some sticky situations I just grinder down to make it
I've never been to prison, man
Still don't know what it is to break free, no, no
Now I live my vision plan, no need to hallucinate
These niggas be slipping, man, I think they gon' make me angry
If they would've listened I could'a kept my cool today
Evil got me tripping, man, I don't think that you can say, no, no
You're in my position, man, you just couldn't hit the brakes

I can't believe it
Word on the street's one of my soldiers talking to them alphabet boys
My first reaction is to find out who, where and why
Put the word out and bring 'em to me now, but keep 'em alive
Put some bread on his head and make sure he'll rot
Cause this is something I ain't tolerating
Plus I'm getting impatient
I'm fainting o' breaking for real, but I'm salivating
My phone rung it's at the seven o'clock sharp

They said they had 'em in one o' my warehouses by the dock
Jumped in the Benz with a ill look, no grin
With a still hook, I'ma 'bout to do this coward in
When I got there DD was already tied up
Pillow case on his head and the blood stains dried up
The moment I been waiting for is finally here
I get to see who done betrayed me
Snatched the pillow case off his wig and sold him in
Now it's time to face me
Who I see, my little niece boyfriend I seen
He begging me not to kill him
I told 'em I gotta
As I poured the gasoline, I thought about my little niece
I know she love him, but he a snail
He tryna push love in jail
Take me from my wife and kids
Why should I spare this maggot life and limb
Man, it is what it is
He chose to play this game
I lit the match and watched his friend go up in flames

Get emotion
We in motion
Make commotion
I can feel
How we roll on
Keep it going
Let it go out
Take the wheel
So open your eyes
I'm amazed, I know
So open your eyes
To the things I know
We rode it for life
Put the game on me
If we don't get it right
Put the blame on me

Guess again
Thought that you could pull the word over a veteran
I would pull the trigger but I'm thinking that it's better I, better I
Burn you like a cinder, let me share the light, share the light
(Yeah)
Gasoline
Pour it in my tank
Now it's absorbing in your skin
Man, this fool is dimmer and I wish she had a better mind, better mind
Where you talking now you were regretting mind, get it right
I been cutting loose ends
Why your lips so loose talking
I could fuck with new friends too
Gotta get it with my new
I could be a nuisance
But not if you use caution




Been committing new sins
It's time to write some look for my bitch

Overall Meaning

The song “You Know” by Flume, Allan Kingdom, and Raekwon tells the story of a man who is on a mission to protect his family and his reputation. The lyrics convey the feelings of frustration and the need to take control of one’s life in a world that seems to spin in the opposite direction. The use of the metaphor of creating one’s own world emphasizes the idea that one can take action to change their circumstances.


The lyrics also describe the singer’s intention to seek revenge on those who have wronged him. The use of violent imagery, such as pouring gasoline on someone and watching them burn, is disturbing but highlights the emotions of anger and betrayal that the character is feeling. The line “put some bread on his head” also suggests the use of money as a tool for revenge, which adds another layer of moral complexity to the story.


Overall, the song speaks to the universal themes of the struggle for control, the desire for revenge, and the importance of family and reputation.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes it feels like
Occasionally, it appears as if


The world spin opposite of the way you spin
The universe operates in a contrary manner to your rotation


Sometimes you just gotta create your own
At times, you should establish your unique world


I been on a mission, man
I have been pursuing a purpose, dude


I been on a mission lately
I have been engaged in a quest recently


Some sticky situations I just grinder down to make it
I encountered some tough times, but I overcame them through sheer determination


I’ve never been to prison, man
I have never been incarcerated, dude


Still don’t know what it is to break free, no, no
I am yet to comprehend what it feels like to regain my freedom


Now I live my vision plan, no need to hallucinate
At present, I am realizing my envisioned goals, without any need for hallucinations


These niggas be slipping, man, I think they gon’ make me angry
These individuals are losing their grip, man, and it might agitate me


If they would’ve listened I could’a kept my cool today
If they had obeyed, I could have maintained my composure


Evil got me tripping, man, I don’t think that you can say, no, no
The wickedness in the world is making me paranoid, and you cannot deny that fact


You’re in my position, man, you just couldn’t hit the brakes
Were you in my situation, man, you would struggle to pump the brakes


I can’t believe it
I am incredulous about this


Word on the street’s one of my soldiers talking to them alphabet boys
According to the streets, one of my troops is disclosing information to the authorities


My first reaction is to find out who, where and why
Initially, I would investigate the culprit, their location, and the motive


Put the word out and bring ‘em to me now, but keep ‘em alive
Spread the message and arrest them urgently, but refrain from killing them


Put some bread on his head and make sure he’ll rot
Offer a bounty and ensure their prolonged suffering


Cause this is something I ain’t tolerating
I will not permit this to persist


Plus I’m getting impatient
Furthermore, I am becoming more restless


I’m fainting o’ breaking for real, but I’m salivating
I am about to faint from the anticipation, but it is making me drool


My phone rung it’s at the seven o’clock sharp
My phone rang at precisely seven o' clock


They said they had ‘em in one o’ my warehouses by the dock
They alerted me that they had apprehended the culprit in one of my warehouses near the port


Jumped in the Benz with a ill look, no grin
I jumped into the Mercedes with a malicious countenance, without a smile


With a still hook, I’ma ‘bout to do this coward in
With a concealed weapon, I am about to eliminate this coward


When I got there DD was already tied up
Upon arrival, DD was already restrained


Pillow case on his head and the blood stains dried up
A pillowcase was over their head, and the bloodstains were now dry


The moment I been waiting for is finally here
The moment I have been longing for has arrived


I get to see who done betrayed me
Now, I get to discover who double-crossed me


Snatched the pillow case off his wig and sold him in
I snatched the pillowcase off their head and identified them


Now it's time to face me
Now, it's time for them to confront me


Who I see, my little niece boyfriend I seen
To my astonishment, I saw my niece's boyfriend


He begging me not to kill him
He was imploring me not to end his life


I told ‘em I gotta
I replied that I must


As I poured the gasoline, I thought about my little niece
As I poured gasoline, I thought of my young niece


I know she love him, but he a snail
I know she loves him, but he is a traitor


He tryna push love in jail
He attempted to smuggle love into jail


Take me from my wife and kids
He was trying to separate me from my spouse and children


Why should I spare this maggot life and limb
Why should I show mercy to this detestable individual


Man, it is what it is
This is the way things are, man


He chose to play this game
He decided to participate in this contest


I lit the match and watched his friend go up in flames
I ignited the match and observed his comrade perish in flames


Get emotion
Become emotional


We in motion
We are in movement


Make commotion
Create a commotion


I can feel
I can perceive


How we roll on
How we proceed


Keep it going
Maintain the momentum


Let it go out
Let it fade away


Take the wheel
Take control


So open your eyes
Unveil your eyes


I'm amazed, I know
I am stunned, I acknowledge


To the things I know
To the concepts I understand


We rode it for life
We experienced it for life


Put the game on me
Blame me for the outcome


If we don't get it right
If we do not succeed


Put the blame on me
Blame me for it


Guess again
Reconsider your guess


Thought that you could pull the word over a veteran
Believed you could deceive an experienced person


I would pull the trigger but I'm thinking that it's better I, better I
I would shoot, but I am having second thoughts that it might be better not to


Burn you like a cinder, let me share the light, share the light
Burn you to ash to enlighten you, enlighten you


(Yeah)
An exclamation


Gasoline
Fuel


Pour it in my tank
Depositing fuel in my vehicle


Now it's absorbing in your skin
Now, it is being absorbed by your skin


Man, this fool is dimmer and I wish she had a better mind, better mind
This individual is dimmer than I anticipated, and I wish they had better cognition, better cognition


Where you talking now you were regretting mind, get it right
You weren't thinking things through when you spoke, so reconsider


I been cutting loose ends
I have been severing all connections


Why your lips so loose talking
Why are your lips so casually speaking


I could fuck with new friends too
I could associate with new companions also


Gotta get it with my new
I have to obtain it with my new group


I could be a nuisance
I could be an annoyance


But not if you use caution
But not if you are vigilant


Been committing new sins
I have been committing new offenses


It's time to write some look for my bitch
It is time to search for my female dog.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Harley Edward Streten, Corey Woods, Allan Kyariga

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Mr. Bryan

Sometimes it feels like
The world spin opposite of the way you spin
Sometimes you just gotta create your own
A world

I been on a mission, man
I been on a mission lately
Some sticky situations I just grinder down to make it
I've never been to prison, man
Still don't know what it is to break free, no, no
Now I live my vision plan, no need to hallucinate
These niggas be slipping, man, I think they gon' make me angry
If they would've listened I could'a kept my cool today
Evil got me tripping, man, I don't think that you can say, no, no
You're in my position, man, you just couldn't hit the brakes

I can't believe it
Word on the street's one of my soldiers talking to them alphabet boys
My first reaction is to find out who, where and why
Put the word out and bring 'em to me now, but keep 'em alive
Put some bread on his head and make sure he'll rot
Cause this is something I ain't tolerating
Plus I'm getting impatient
I'm fainting o' breaking for real, but I'm salivating
My phone rung it's at the seven o'clock sharp

They said they had 'em in one o' my warehouses by the dock
Jumped in the Benz with a ill look, no grin
With a still hook, I'ma 'bout to do this coward in
When I got there DD was already tied up
Pillow case on his head and the blood stains dried up
The moment I been waiting for is finally here
I get to see who done betrayed me
Snatched the pillow case off his wig and sold him in
Now it's time to face me
Who I see, my little niece boyfriend I seen
He begging me not to kill him
I told 'em I gotta
As I poured the gasoline, I thought about my little niece
I know she love him, but he a snail
He tryna push love in jail
Take me from my wife and kids
Why should I spare this maggot life and limb
Man, it is what it is
He chose to play this game
I lit the match and watched his friend go up in flames

Get emotion
We in motion
Make commotion
I can feel
How we roll on
Keep it going
Let it go out
Take the wheel
So open your eyes
I'm amazed, I know
So open your eyes
To the things I know
We rode it for life
Put the game on me
If we don't get it right
Put the blame on me

Guess again
Thought that you could pull the word over a veteran
I would pull the trigger but I'm thinking that it's better I, better I
Burn you like a cinder, let me share the light, share the light
(Yeah)
Gasoline
Pour it in my tank
Now it's absorbing in your skin
Man, this fool is dimmer and I wish she had a better mind, better mind
Where you talking now you were regretting mind, get it right
I been cutting loose ends
Why your lips so loose talking
I could fuck with new friends too
Gotta get it with my new
I could be a nuisance
But not if you use caution
Been committing new sins
It's time to write some look for my bitch



All comments from YouTube:

Chris Miller

Yo this has the flow where you don't want the song to ever end. That's crazy.

Maiq.

Same

Blvmenkind

true dat

Ayrton Mclaughlin

I wanted it to end soon as it 0.20 .
What happened to the original version

vanMrMann

Then you don't know what flow is. THIS is flow: AllttA - Connery (20syl & Mr. J. Medeiros)

Luyanda S

+Ayrton Mclaughlin they're two different songs

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You Again?

Finally some rap that reminds me of the early 2000s golden era of rap! Well done Flume.

x y z z y x

These lyrics. The guy actually told a story, I love it.

My ASS is HUUGE & thats an UNDERSTATEMENT

yes!!!

76

Surprised these 3 worked together so well.

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