You Know
Kanye West feat. White Boy Belo & John Legend Lyrics
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Remember, I'm gone, up down under
I might trip yeah, um
She look, she look good as a motherfucker
But I can’t remember her name for nothing
Yo, you took down her number?
You wrote down number her, right?
I'm puttin' it
Hello, what's up? It's Kanye
Nah, it's really me you know who I am?
I don't usually do this but
I'm only going to be in town for one night
I want to know if you want to
Come by the room or something
Would that be cool?
I'm thinking 'bout it right now, don’t worry
Ok, cool, cool i’ll pick you up
Come around
Ok, let me, let me take your coat
Um, you think I'll get you
A massage or something, at least?
Ok, what’s up? Ok, ok, that felt good
What I'm trying to say, what I mean
What's up what's up with me and you?
I’m saying, um when we, uh
Wait a second, you can't do nothin'
It's that time of the month oh, man
Why you tell me?
I ain't saying that's all on board
I'm just saying why you tellin' me
But we gotta figure out something
Uh, um, oh yes some hair will be perfect
And it feels like wooo, ooh, ooh
But I still don't know your name
Round and round and round she goes
She be goin' close i swear it felt like
Wooo, ooh, ooh
But I still don't know your name
Round and round and round she goes
She be goin' close
The lyrics of Kanye West's song "You Don't Know My Name" tell the story of a chance encounter with a woman that Kanye is physically attracted to, but cannot remember her name. The song begins with a conversation between Kanye and DJ Offbeat, where Kanye expresses his attraction towards this woman. Kanye mentions that he cannot recall her name, despite finding her very attractive.
Kanye then contemplates calling her and invites her to his hotel room, indicating that he will only be in town for one night. The lyrics include dialogue between Kanye and the woman, where they exchange pleasantries and flirtatious banter. However, the woman then reveals that it is the time of the month (referring to her menstrual cycle), which seemingly disappoints Kanye. He questions why she told him, implying that it hampers his intentions for their encounter.
Despite this setback, Kanye suggests finding an alternative activity, such as getting a massage. The lyrics conclude with Kanye expressing his desire for physical intimacy, remarking that hair will be perfect. The song combines Kanye's attraction to this woman with his frustration at not knowing her name, culminating in a seductive and flirtatious narrative.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, yo, DJ Offbeat
Hey, hey, DJ Offbeat
Remember, I'm gone, up down under
Remember, I'm not here, I'm in a different place
I might trip yeah, um
I might stumble, yeah, um
She look, she look good as a motherfucker
She looks really attractive
But I can’t remember her name for nothing
But I can't remember her name at all
Yo, you took down her number?
Hey, did you write down her number?
You wrote down number her, right?
You wrote down her number, right?
I'm puttin' it
I'm putting it in my phone
Dawg, I’ma just go ahead and call this girl
Hey, I'm just going to call this girl
Hello, what's up? It's Kanye
Hello, what's up? It's Kanye
Nah, it's really me you know who I am?
Nah, it's really me, you know who I am?
I don't usually do this but
I don't usually do this, but
I'm only going to be in town for one night
I'm only going to be in town for one night
I want to know if you want to
I want to know if you want to
Come by the room or something
Come to my hotel room or something
Would that be cool?
Would that be okay?
I'm thinking 'bout it right now, don’t worry
I'm considering it at the moment, don't worry
Ok, cool, cool i’ll pick you up
Okay, cool, cool, I'll pick you up
Come around
Come over
Ok, let me, let me take your coat
Okay, let me, let me take your coat
Um, you think I'll get you
Um, do you think I'll get you
A massage or something, at least?
A massage or something, at least?
Ok, what’s up? Ok, ok, that felt good
Okay, what's up? Okay, okay, that felt good
What I'm trying to say, what I mean
What I'm trying to say, what I mean
What's up what's up with me and you?
What's going on with me and you?
I’m saying, um when we, uh
I'm saying, um, when we, uh
Wait a second, you can't do nothin'
Wait a second, you can't do anything
It's that time of the month oh, man
It's that time of the month, oh man
Why you tell me?
Why are you telling me?
I ain't saying that's all on board
I'm not saying that's all okay
I'm just saying why you tellin' me
I'm just asking why you're telling me
But we gotta figure out something
But we have to figure out something
Uh, um, oh yes some hair will be perfect
Uh, um, oh yes, some hair will be perfect
And it feels like wooo, ooh, ooh
And it feels amazing
But I still don't know your name
But I still don't know your name
Round and round and round she goes
Around and around she goes
She be goin' close i swear it felt like
She keeps getting closer, I swear it felt like
Wooo, ooh, ooh
Amazing
But I still don't know your name
But I still don't know your name
Round and round and round she goes
Around and around she goes
She be goin' close
She keeps getting closer
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