You Oughta Know
Juelz Santana Cam'ron Lyrics
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To deny it
Of the
Cross eyed
Bear that you
Gave to me
Do you think about me
When you kiss her
(Cross eyed bear that you gave to me)
The lyrics of Juelz Santana and Cam'ron's song "You Oughta Know" describe a complicated relationship where the singer feels wronged and betrayed. They start by saying that it's not fair to deny the truth, which in this case might be that the other person did something hurtful or unfaithful. The line "cross eyed bear that you gave to me" is a reference to the Alanis Morissette song "You Oughta Know," which is also about a relationship where the singer feels wronged. In that song, Morissette sings about a "cross-eyed bear" that reminds her of her ex-lover, and the phrase has come to represent a symbol of emotional baggage.
The singer then asks the other person if they think about them when they're with someone else, implying that the relationship isn't over even though they're not together anymore. The repetition of "you oughta know" throughout the song adds to the sense of frustration and anger that the singer feels. Overall, the lyrics suggest a complex mix of hurt, longing, and resentment, as the singer tries to come to terms with a relationship that has ended badly.
Line by Line Meaning
Its not fair
It's unjust or unreasonable
To deny it
To refuse to acknowledge or recognize
Of the
About the existence or presence of something
Cross eyed
Having eyes that are misaligned or not in focus
Bear that you
The stuffed toy animal that you
Gave to me
Gifted to me as a present or souvenir
Do you think about me
Do thoughts of me cross your mind
(You you oughta know)
(You should know)
When you kiss her
When you embrace and kiss the woman you're with
(Cross eyed bear that you gave to me)
(You should remember the gift you gave me, a stuffed bear with crossed-eyes)
Writer(s): Glen Ballard, Alanis Nadine Morissette
Contributed by Elizabeth D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kaliefhampton2483
Beat crazy.. I randomly searched this at 5:36am on a Sunday morning. Heard it in a dream, last heard this like 05
@kanamekiyru
I was about to go into the sprint store to replace my phone due to how bad it was cracked. Took just about 5 mins to finally get my phone able to hear the song and view the name. Wrote it down and once i had youtube setup on the new ph9ne i added this song to the favorites
@phrenchvanilla
they sampled Oughta know beautifully... i must admit.. the Heatmakers really did have an ear for good music.. most of everything they sampled for the Dips was on point...
@Heirllionaire
they sampled Movin Out
@F_And
@@Heirllionaire wrong song
@bonethugsfiend
@@F_And It is Moving Out.
@DigitalHustleFilms
Charlemagne produced this, not Heatmakerz
@FOTHER_MUCKER
It's Billy Joel - Movin out (Anthony's song)
@Hamptino
if this isn't in at least your top 10 of Dipset songs you're trippin
@pistolpete8231
Say no mo'