You Don't Know Me
Jax Jones feat. RAYE Lyrics
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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
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
In Jax Jones's song, You Don't Know Me ft. RAYE, the lyrics criticize those who make assumptions about others, believing they know them based on what they see or hear. The chorus "Don't act like you know me, like you know me" highlights the frustration that the subject faces when encountering overfamiliarity from someone they barely even know. The verses paint a picture of someone who prioritizes their time, money, and sense of style. The subject doesn't want to be bothered with small talk or have their personal space invaded, as evidenced by lines such as "Step back with your chit-chat, killin' my vibe" and "Please step back, it's my style you're crampin'". The song suggests that while one may be observing someone from the outside, this does not mean they can understand the entirety of that person's life story and therefore should not jump to conclusions.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, na na yeah
Expressing excitement and energy
Don't act like you know me, like you know me, na na yeah
Don't pretend that you have a close relationship with me when you actually don't.
I am not your homie, not your, hoo, na na yeah
I am not your friend or buddy, so don't act like I am.
You don't know me
You don't have real knowledge or understanding of me.
Oh yeah, time is money so don't fuck with mine
My time is valuable, so don't waste it or interfere with it.
See I'm out with my girls, I'ma have a good time
I am spending time with my female friends, and I plan to enjoy myself.
Step back with your chit-chat, killin' my vibe
Your small talk is ruining or decreasing the positive emotional atmosphere around me, so please stop.
See, I can't get too much of a good thing
I enjoy positive experiences so much that it's hard for me to have too many of them.
S'why me a dressed up in the finest things
That's why I am wearing expensive and high-quality clothing.
Well, please hold your tongue, oh, don't say a damn thing
Please be quiet or don't say anything that could make me feel uncomfortable or annoyed.
Cruise through life and I'm feelin' on track
I am living my life comfortably and confidently.
If you can't keep up, then you better fall back
If you can't stay at my pace or level, then you should stop trying to keep up.
'Cause money look better when I see it all stacked up
I like having a lot of money, and it looks even better when it is organized and piled up.
Move right here, just know, though
Stay here, but understand that...
Won't get what you want, what you want, what you want, want
You won't receive what you desire.
Tell you what you don't know
I will inform you about what you are unaware of.
I get what I want, what I want, what I want, want
I receive or obtain the things that I desire.
You don't know me, fuck yeah
You lack true knowledge or understanding about me, and I am confident about that.
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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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