You Know
Gene Estribou & Jean-Paul Pickens Lyrics
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Feeling machine
Fire to ice
Mean 'til you're nice
How can I tell you
How can I show you
I'm not the one
You think you're thinking of
How can I show you (How can I show you)
I'm not the one (I'm not the one)
You think you're thinking of (You think you're thinking of)
(You don't know me anymore)
(You don't know me anymore)
You don't know me anymore
You don't owe me anymore
I don't wanna see you again
I don't wanna hear you call me friend
(You don't know me anymore, you don't owe me anymore)
Nice 'til you're mean
Feeling machine
Fire to ice
Mean 'til you're nice
You don't know me anymore
You don't owe me anymore
I don't wanna see you again
I don't wanna hear you call me friend
How can I tell you (No, don't call me friend)
How can I show you (No no no, no no no)
I'm not the one
You think you're thinking of
You don't know me anymore (How can I tell you)
You don't owe me anymore (How can I show you)
I don't wanna see you again (I'm not the one)
I don't wanna hear you call me friend (You think you're thinking of)
You don't know me anymore (How can I tell you)
You don't owe me anymore (How can I show you)
I don't wanna see you again (I'm not the one)
I don't wanna hear you call me friend (You think you're thinking of)
(You don't know me anymore, you don't owe me anymore)
The lyrics of "You Know" by Gene Estribou & Jean-Paul Pickens explore the theme of a deteriorating relationship. The song expresses the frustration and confusion that come with realizing that someone you once knew well has changed. The opening lines, "Nice 'til you're mean, Feeling machine, Fire to ice, Mean 'til you're nice," convey the fluctuations in the person's behavior. They switch between being kind and cruel, emotionally detached and warm.
The singer is grappling with how to communicate this change to the other person. They question, "How can I tell you, How can I show you, I'm not the one, You think you're thinking of." It suggests that the other person may have misconceptions or false assumptions about the singer, which adds to the disconnect in their relationship.
As the song progresses, the singer decides that they no longer want to continue the relationship. They state, "I don't wanna see you again, I don't wanna hear you call me friend." The repetition of the lines "You don't know me anymore, You don't owe me anymore" emphasizes the emotional distance and the closure the singer seeks.
Overall, "You Know" delves into the complexities of a changing relationship, the struggle to communicate one's true self, and the decision to let go when a connection is no longer meaningful.
Line by Line Meaning
Nice 'til you're mean
Being kind until you become cruel
Feeling machine
A person who is emotionally detached and mechanical in their responses
Fire to ice
A drastic change from intense passion to complete indifference
Mean 'til you're nice
Being cruel until you suddenly become kind
How can I tell you
Expressing difficulty in conveying a message
How can I show you
Expressing difficulty in demonstrating something
I'm not the one
Denying being the person someone thinks of
You think you're thinking of
Highlighting the misconception someone has about who they are referring to
(You don't know me anymore)
Emphasizing the fact that the person's knowledge about the artist has become outdated
(You don't owe me anymore)
Stating that the artist is no longer entitled to anything from the person
I don't wanna see you again
Expressing a strong desire to avoid encountering the person in the future
I don't wanna hear you call me friend
Rejecting the idea of being considered a friend by the person
(No, don't call me friend)
Asserting that the person should not refer to the singer as a friend
(No no no, no no no)
Emphasizing the singer's strong rejection or disagreement
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Written by: Alydia Stangle
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