Aged 14, he gained national attention in 2012 after appearing in the second USA series of The X Factor.
Having previously released three EPs, Jacob Whitesides released hit debut studio album, Why?, was released on 9 September 2016.
I Know What You Did Last Summer
Jacob Whitesides Lyrics
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Cold hands in the midnight
Under the water, under the water
We make love
There was a blanket covering everything you never said
We were Atlantis, all of the sunken ships inside its veils
Under the water, under the water
We lost blood
I know what we did last summer
And you won’t let me forget it
You won’t let me forget it
I know what we did last summer
How you gonna do that to me?
How you’re gonna do that to me?
You don’t know what you did
Seashells all over my skin
Drifting from the island
Under the water, under the water
Can’t see sea
Oh and I’ll blow tequila, don’t taste the same
Boy, you got me feeling some type of way
I’m on an island so full of pain
Under the water
Stuck in the water, in vein
I know what we did last summer
And you won’t let me forget it
You won’t let me forget it
I know what we did last summer
How you gonna do that to me?
How you gonna do that to me?
I know what we did last summer
You won’t let me forget it
No, you won’t let me forget it
I know what we did last summer
How you gonna do that to me?
How you’re gonna do that to me?
You know what you did
How you gonna do it baby, how you gonna do it baby?
I know what we did last summer
And you won’t let me forget it
You won’t let me forget it
I know what we did last summer
How you gonna do that to me?
How you gonna do that to me?
You know what you did[Verse 1: Jacob Whitesides & Kelly Rowland]
Black sins, white lies
Cold hands in the midnight
Under the water, under the water
We make love
There was a blanket covering everything you never said
We were Atlantis, all of the sunken ships inside its veils
Under the water, under the water
We lost blood
I know what we did last summer
And you won’t let me forget it
You won’t let me forget it
I know what we did last summer
How you gonna do that to me?
How you’re gonna do that to me?
You don’t know what you did
Seashells all over my skin
Drifting from the island
Under the water, under the water
Can’t see sea
Oh and I’ll blow tequila, don’t taste the same
Boy, you got me feeling some type of way
I’m on an island so full of pain
Under the water
Stuck in the water, in vein
I know what we did last summer
And you won’t let me forget it
You won’t let me forget it
I know what we did last summer
How you gonna do that to me?
How you gonna do that to me?
I know what we did last summer
You won’t let me forget it
No, you won’t let me forget it
I know what we did last summer
How you gonna do that to me?
How you’re gonna do that to me?
You know what you did
How you gonna do it baby, how you gonna do it baby?
I know what we did last summer
And you won’t let me forget it
You won’t let me forget it
I know what we did last summer
How you gonna do that to me?
How you gonna do that to me?
You know what you did
The lyrics of "I Know What You Did Last Summer Ft. Kelly Rowland" by Jacob Whitesides is a song about a past illicit love affair. The song portrays two characters, one of whom has been betrayed by the other. The two voices exchange verses that reveal the depth of the betrayal and the remorse of the perpetrator. The singer suggests that they both have sinned, hence the metaphor of black sins, white lies. The lines, "under the water we make love," can be interpreted as an escape from reality or a moment of rebirth as they lose themselves in the passion.
The metaphor extends to the lost city of Atlantis, which became submerged in water. The singer suggests that the relationship was doomed. It was submerged and, like Atlantis, lost to its veils, hinting at the secrecy surrounding it. The use of seashells and the ocean imagery further enhance the symbolism of the relationship being under water. The singer acknowledges that the actions of the other party were wrong but, at the same time, confronts that they, too, shared in the guilt.
In conclusion, the lyrics of "I Know What You Did Last Summer Ft. Kelly Rowland" are fraught with symbolism that denotes secrecy, guilt, and regret in a failed romantic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Black sins, white lies
We have done things that are immoral while deceiving each other
Cold hands in the midnight
We are in a dark place emotionally and physically
Under the water, under the water
We are drowning in our guilt and mistakes
We make love
Despite our wrongdoings, we still have passion for each other
There was a blanket covering everything you never said
We have been keeping secrets and hiding the truth from each other
We were Atlantis, all of the sunken ships inside its veils
Our relationship was once great but now it's lost and damaged
Under the water, under the water
We are still struggling with our sins and their consequences
We lost blood
Our relationship has been harmed and damaged
I know what we did last summer
I remember the mistakes and sins we committed together
And you won’t let me forget it
You keep reminding me of our past actions and mistakes
How you gonna do that to me?
How can you keep using this against me?
You don’t know what you did
You don't fully understand the consequences of our actions
Seashells all over my skin
The remnants and memories of our past mistakes are still present
Drifting from the island
We are isolated and disconnected from the world
Can’t see sea
We are lost and confused with no clear path forward
Oh and I’ll blow tequila, don’t taste the same
Even when we try to forget or numb our pain, it's still present
Boy, you got me feeling some type of way
You still have a strong emotional hold on me despite our mistakes
I’m on an island so full of pain
Our relationship feels like a deserted and painful place
Stuck in the water, in vein
We are stuck in our guilt and mistakes with no possible escape
You won’t let me forget it
You keep bringing up our past mistakes and refuse to move on
No, you won’t let me forget it
The weight of our past actions continues to haunt us
You know what you did
You are aware of our past wrongdoings and the harm they caused
How you gonna do it baby, how you gonna do it baby?
How will we move on from our past actions and rebuild our relationship?
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Nur Diyana
on Bandsintown
"I Know What You Did Last Summer"
(feat. Kelly Rowland)
Black sand, white lies
Cold hands in the midnight
Under the water, under the water
We make love
There was a blanket covering everything you never said
We were Atlantis, all of the sunken ships inside its veils
Under the water, under the water
We lost blood
I know what we did last summer
And you won't let me forget it
You won't let me forget it
I know what we did last summer
How you gonna do that to me?
How you're gonna do that to me?
You don't know what you did
Seashells all over my skin
Drifting from the island
Under the water, under the water
Can't see sea
Oh and I'll blow tequila, don't taste the same
Boy, you got me feeling some type of way
I'm on an island so full of pain
Under the water
Stuck in the water, in vein
I know what we did last summer
And you won't let me forget it
You won't let me forget it
I know what we did last summer
How you gonna do that to me?
How you gonna do that to me?
I know what we did last summer
You won't let me forget it
No, you won't let me forget it
I know what we did last summer
How you gonna do that to me?
How you're gonna do that to me?
You know what you did
How you gonna do it baby, how you gonna do it baby?
I know what we did last summer
And you won't let me forget it
You won't let me forget it
I know what we did last summer
How you gonna do that to me?
How you gonna do that to me?
You know what you did
Chester Allen
this song is truly underrated and its sad they didn't Promote this smh
Nur Diyana
on Bandsintown
"I Know What You Did Last Summer"
(feat. Kelly Rowland)
Black sand, white lies
Cold hands in the midnight
Under the water, under the water
We make love
There was a blanket covering everything you never said
We were Atlantis, all of the sunken ships inside its veils
Under the water, under the water
We lost blood
I know what we did last summer
And you won't let me forget it
You won't let me forget it
I know what we did last summer
How you gonna do that to me?
How you're gonna do that to me?
You don't know what you did
Seashells all over my skin
Drifting from the island
Under the water, under the water
Can't see sea
Oh and I'll blow tequila, don't taste the same
Boy, you got me feeling some type of way
I'm on an island so full of pain
Under the water
Stuck in the water, in vein
I know what we did last summer
And you won't let me forget it
You won't let me forget it
I know what we did last summer
How you gonna do that to me?
How you gonna do that to me?
I know what we did last summer
You won't let me forget it
No, you won't let me forget it
I know what we did last summer
How you gonna do that to me?
How you're gonna do that to me?
You know what you did
How you gonna do it baby, how you gonna do it baby?
I know what we did last summer
And you won't let me forget it
You won't let me forget it
I know what we did last summer
How you gonna do that to me?
How you gonna do that to me?
You know what you did
smileyysides
+Dita Zamberga when you nod your head yes but you wanna say no
Dita Zamberga
+Chester Allen what do you mean?
Darryl Alder
Omg when she sings "under the waterrrrrrrr" #chills Kelly's voice is so therapeutic n amazing
Julia
This is so underrated.
dubbej33
man. this song is amazing.
Flavio Barroso
Amo essa canção ❤️🇧🇷
mie gottalay
Such a great song!! Love me some Kelly Rowland❤❤❤
carmina
i love this song, im literally listening to it everyday