Timucin Fabian Kwong Wah Aluo (born 25 July 1987), known professionally as … Read Full Bio ↴Timucin Fabian Kwong Wah Aluo (born 25 July 1987), known professionally as Jax Jones, is an English multi-instrumentalist, record producer, songwriter and DJ. He is best known for featuring on Duke Dumont's 2014 single "I Got U", peaking to number one on the UK Singles Chart, and his 2017 single "You Don't Know Me" featuring Raye. The son of two teachers, Jax grew up in a multi-ethnic household and was exposed to a wealth of influences. After his Nigerian stepfather introduced him to afrobeat via Fela Kuti and rap with a tape of the Biggie Smalls album, Jax listened to Hip Hop, R&B, Gospel and traditional African music. Producers like The Neptunes, Timbaland and Rodney Jerkins shaped his musical horizons and his fascination with the anatomy of a rhythm section. Having initially studied classical guitar from a young age, Jax took up beat-making at 15 after discovering Cubase on his friend’s Atari.

You Don't Know Me
Jax Jones Lyrics

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Ooh, na-na, yeah
Don't act like you know me, like you know me, na-na, yeah
I am not your homie, not your ho-, ooh, na-na, yeah
Don't act like you know me, like you know me, na-na, yeah
You don't know me
(What you, what you gon' do?)

Oh, yeah, time is money so don't fuck with mine

See I'm out with my girls, I'ma have a good time
Step back with your chit-chat, killin' my vibe
Oh, oh, whoa, oh, ah

See, I can't get too much of a good thing, mmm
That's why I'm here dressed up in the finest things, whoa
Please hold your tongue, don't say a damn thing, mmm

See your iPhone camera flashin'
Please step back, it's my style you're crampin'
"You here for long?" "Oh no, I'm just passin'"
"Do you wanna drink?" "Nah, thanks for askin'"

Ooh, na-na, yeah
Don't act like you know me, like you know me, na-na, yeah
I am not your homie, not your ho-, ooh, na-na, yeah
Don't act like you know me, like you know me, na-na, yeah
You don't know me, fuck yeah
Ooh, na-na, yeah
Don't act like you know me, like you know me, na-na, yeah
I am not your homie, not your ho-, ooh, na-na, yeah
Don't act like you know me, like you know me, na-na, yeah
You don't know me, fuck yeah

I mean, we can throw shapes together
But it doesn't mean you're in my circle, yeah

Cruise through life and I'm feelin' on track
If you can't keep up, then you better fall back, uh
'Cause money look better when I see it all stacked up
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh

See, I can't get too much of a good thing, mmm
That's why I'm here dressed up in the finest things, whoa
Please hold your tongue, don't say a damn thing, mmm

See your iPhone camera flashin'
Please step back, it's my style you're crampin'
"You here for long?" "Oh no, I'm just passin'"
"Do you wanna drink?" "Nah, thanks for askin'"

Ooh, na-na, yeah
Don't act like you know me, like you know me, na-na, yeah
I am not your homie, not your ho-, ooh, na-na, yeah
Don't act like you know me, like you know me, na-na, yeah
You don't know me, fuck yeah
Ooh, na-na, yeah
Don't act like you know me, like you know me, na-na, yeah
I am not your homie, not your ho-, ooh, na-na, yeah
Don't act like you know me, like you know me, na-na, yeah
You don't know me, fuck yeah

Come 'round here, just know though
Won't get what you want, what you want, what you want, want
Tell you what you don't know
I get what I want, what I want, what I want, want

See your iPhone camera flashin'
Please step back, it's my style you're crampin'
"You here for long?" "Oh no, I'm just passin'"
"Do you wanna drink?" "Nah, thanks for askin'"

Ooh, na-na, yeah
Don't act like you know me, like you know me, na-na, yeah
I am not your homie, not your ho-, ooh, na-na, yeah
Don't act like you know me, like you know me, na-na, yeah
You don't know me, fuck yeah

You don't know me, fuck yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jax Jones's song You Don't Know Me are about a person who is tired of others pretending to know them. The song is very assertive in tone and uses strong language to convey this message. The lyrics repeatedly emphasize that the person singing the song is not a friend or companion to the other person, and thus they should not act like they are.

The first verse sets the tone for the song with the opening line "Don't act like you know me, like you know me," followed by "I am not your homie, not your ho." The second verse further emphasizes this, saying "Please hold your tongue, don't say a damn thing." The chorus repeats throughout the song, with the phrase "You don't know me" being the main message.

The bridge of the song offers a more lighthearted moment, with the lyrics "I mean, we can throw shapes together but it doesn't mean you're in my circle, yeah." This offers a bit of a glimmer of hope that the person singing the song is open to the other person joining them in some capacity, but not to the point of pretending to be friends.

Overall, the song conveys a strong message of standing up for oneself and not allowing others to pretend to know you or act like they are your friend. The use of explicit language is intentional and serves to emphasize the emotion behind the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't act like you know me, like you know me, na-na, yeah
Don't pretend like you understand me, yeah

I am not your homie, not your ho-, ooh, na-na, yeah
I'm not your friend nor someone you use as a sexual object, yeah

You don't know me
You do not know who I am

Oh, yeah, time is money so don't fuck with mine
Time is valuable, so don't waste it

See I'm out with my girls, I'ma have a good time
I'm having a good time with my friends

Step back with your chit-chat, killin' my vibe
Stop talking so much, it's ruining my mood

See, I can't get too much of a good thing, mmm
I love good things, can't get enough of them

That's why I'm here dressed up in the finest things, whoa
That's why I'm dressed in expensive clothing

Please hold your tongue, don't say a damn thing, mmm
Be quiet and don't say anything

See your iPhone camera flashin'
I see your iPhone camera flashing

Please step back, it's my style you're crampin'
Please move away, you're ruining my style

'Cause money look better when I see it all stacked up
Money looks better when it's all together

I mean, we can throw shapes together
We can dance together

But it doesn't mean you're in my circle, yeah
But that doesn't mean you're part of my group

Cruise through life and I'm feelin' on track
Going through life and feeling good

If you can't keep up, then you better fall back, uh
If you can't keep up, you should back off

Come 'round here, just know though
If you come here, you should know

Won't get what you want, what you want, what you want, want
You won't get what you want

Tell you what you don't know
Let me tell you what you don't know

I get what I want, what I want, what I want, want
I get what I want

You don't know me, fuck yeah
You really don't know me

Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Uzoechi Osisioma Emenike, Phil D. Young, Walter Merziger, Arno Kammermeier, Peter Hayo, Rachel Agatha Keen, Timucin Fabian Kwong Wah Aluo, Janee Millicent Lucy Bennett, Patrick Bodmer

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