Kevin Gates first began rapping in 2007, when he began making music with fellow Louisiana natives such as Webbie and Lil Boosie. Gates first received attention with his 2008 single "Get in the Way" featuring Lil Boosie. Soon after, he and Boosie would be incarcerated in separate cases. Gates would then be released in 2011 and immediately returned to recording music. He would soon earn the attention of Lil' Wayne. In early 2013, Gates released a mixtape, The Luca Brasi Story which was called "easily the best rap-related thing" in February 2013 by Spin Magazine. The Luca Brasi Story has been downloaded from popular mixtape sharing site, DatPiff, over 130,000 times.
On February 15, 2013, it was announced that Kevin Gates signed to Atlantic Records. Gates was also featured on Pusha T's 2013 mixtape as well as on Gudda Gudda's mixtape. On July 16, 2013 Gates released a street album titled Stranger Than Fiction, the street album was supported by the single "4:30".
He released his latest project By Any Means in 2014, and from there exploded in even more popularity. Mid-year made his way onto the cover of the 2014 XXL Freshman list.
Kno One
Kevin Gates Lyrics
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And I can go for hours, ain't believe me, had to show one, alright
See I prefer the floor, not the bed
Fienin' for me, I can get it wet
She say I'mma dog, but it takes one to know one, alright
Let me see you drop it, throw it back
I'm 'bout to pin you to the carpet
I'm 'bout to make you get up off it
Couple bald head hoes, lotta long weave
Got a tall red head ho, swear she want weave
Shawty need some transportation, but she can't afford it
How 'bout you ride this dick to work, but just watch where you goin'
Take my time grippin' on her waist line
Started this at night now it's approachin' daylight
She say I'mma dog, but it takes one to know one, alright
And I can go for hours, ain't believe me, had to show one, alright
See I prefer the floor, not the bed
Fienin' for me, I can get it wet
She say I'mma dog, but it takes one to know one, alright
Don't nobody else compare the way that Gates do you
Pull your hair, smack your ass, knock your break shoes loose
Other lames take you out shoppin', dinner, and a movie
Suck your titty in the mirror with a finger in your booty
Top drop in a foreign, blowin' smoke up in to heaven
My hand on your inner thigh, gently I'm caressin'
Say it make your pussy moist every time the engine revin'
Gettin' dressed inside designer stores, you know how we be steppin'
She say I'mma dog, but it takes one to know one, alright
And I can go for hours, ain't believe me, had to show one, alright
See I prefer the floor, not the bed
Fienin' for me, I can get it wet
She say I'mma dog, but it takes one to know one, alright
Don't get hard before it's over
Don't say I didn't warn ya
I can't even lie girl, you the truth
Bedroom or the sofa, your legs around my shoulder
My attention, giving all of it to you
Don't get hard before it's over
Don't say I didn't warn ya
I can't even lie girl, you the truth
Bedroom or the sofa, your legs around my shoulder
My attention, giving all of it to you
She say I'mma dog, but it takes one to know one, alright
And I can go for hours, ain't believe me, had to show one, alright
See I prefer the floor, not the bed
Fienin' for me, I can get it wet
She say I'mma dog, but it takes one to know one, alright
Let me see you work out
Let me see you work out, I love it when you work out
Let me see you work out
Let me see you work out, I love it when you work out
Let me see you work out
Let me see you work out, I love it when you work out
Let me see you work out
Let me see you work out, I love it when you work out
The lyrics to Kevin Gates's song "Kno One" depict a man who is unapologetically promiscuous and knows that he is viewed as a "dog" by women. However, he asserts that it takes one to know one, suggesting that the women he encounters are equally complicit in their sexual exploits. Gates boasts about his ability to perform sexually for long periods of time and notes that he prefers the floor to the bed. The mention of "bald head hoes" and "long weave" implies that Gates is indiscriminate in his choice of sexual partners and finds pleasure in a variety of physical appearances.
The chorus repeats the idea that Gates is a dog but reminds the listener that he can satisfy his partners in ways that others cannot. The lyrics suggest a transactional relationship between Gates and the women he encounters - he offers them sexual pleasure and they offer him transportation or other material benefits. The sexual encounters are described in explicit detail, including hair-pulling, ass-smacking, and fingering. Despite the crassness of the lyrics, the song promotes the idea of consensual sexual encounters where both partners are satisfied.
Line by Line Meaning
She say I'mma dog, but it takes one to know one, alright
The woman calls him a dog, but he knows she is one too - they both have a high sex drive.
And I can go for hours, ain't believe me, had to show one, alright
He has high stamina and can have sex for a long time. She didn't believe him until he proved it.
See I prefer the floor, not the bed
He likes to have sex on the floor instead of the bed.
Fienin' for me, I can get it wet
Women desire him and he can easily make them aroused or wet.
Let me see you drop it, throw it back
He wants to see the woman's body move in a sexual way.
I'm 'bout to pin you to the carpet
He is going to hold her down and have sex with her on the floor.
Like it slow, you goin' fast
He wants to take it slow while she tries to go fast.
I'm 'bout to make you get up off it
He is going to make her come off of him during sex.
Couple bald head hoes, lotta long weave
He has women with shaved heads and others with long weaves as sexual partners.
Got a tall red head ho, swear she want weave
He has a tall woman with red hair who wants to have a weave like the other women he sleeps with.
Shawty need some transportation, but she can't afford it
A woman needs a ride, but she cannot pay for transportation on her own.
How 'bout you ride this dick to work, but just watch where you goin'
He suggests she have sex with him instead of worrying about transportation, but he warns her to be careful while doing it.
Take my time grippin' on her waist line
He takes his time holding onto her waist while having sex.
Started this at night now it's approachin' daylight
They started having sex at night and now it's almost daylight.
Don't nobody else compare the way that Gates do you
No one else can satisfy her sexually like he can.
Pull your hair, smack your ass, knock your break shoes loose
He pulls her hair, smacks her butt, and has sex with her so hard that her shoes come off.
Other lames take you out shoppin', dinner, and a movie
Other guys try to impress her with dates, but he just wants to have sex with her.
Suck your titty in the mirror with a finger in your booty
He watches her suck her own nipple in the mirror while he puts a finger in her anus.
Top drop in a foreign, blowin' smoke up in to heaven
He drives his expensive car with the top down and smokes weed.
My hand on your inner thigh, gently I'm caressin'
He touches her inner thigh softly while caressing her.
Say it make your pussy moist every time the engine revin'
The sound of his car engine makes her aroused and wet.
Gettin' dressed inside designer stores, you know how we be steppin'
They go shopping in designer stores and show off their expensive clothes and style.
Don't get hard before it's over
He tells her not to orgasm too quickly.
Don't say I didn't warn ya
He warned her to take it slow, so she should not be caught off guard.
I can't even lie girl, you the truth
He is praising her sexual abilities.
Bedroom or the sofa, your legs around my shoulder
They can have sex in the bedroom or on the sofa with her legs wrapped around his shoulder.
My attention, giving all of it to you
He is giving her all of his attention during sex.
Let me see you work out
He wants to see her body in motion during sex.
I love it when you work out
He enjoys watching her body move during sex.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Marlin Bonds, Kenna Okoye, Kevin Gilyard, Christopher Featherstone, Justin Featherstone, Matthew Featherstone, William Featherstone
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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2024 Still blastin' this banger!!!
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2019 still prefer the floor and not the bed 💯
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6:38
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