I Know
King Princess Lyrics


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So be it, I'm your crowbar
If that's what I am so far
Until you get out of this mess
And I will pretend
That I don't know of your sins
Until you are ready to confess
But all the time, all the time
I'll know, I'll know

And you can use my skin
To bury secrets in
And I will settle you down
And at my own suggestion
I will ask no questions
While I do my thing in the background
But all the time, all the time
I'll know, I'll know

Baby
I can't help you out
While she is still around

So for the time being, I'm being patient
And amidst this bitterness
If you'll just consider this
Even if it don't make sense all the time
Give it time
And when the crowd becomes your burden
And you've early closed your curtain
I'll wait by the backstage door

While you try to find
The lines to speak your mind
And pry it open, hoping for an encore
And if it gets too late, for me to wait




For you to find you love me, and tell me so
It's ok, don't need to say it

Overall Meaning

The song 'I Know' by King Princess talks about someone who is willing to be a support system for their partner, even if it means sacrificing their own feelings and desires. The line "So be it, I'm your crowbar" denotes that the singer is ready to be used as a tool to help their partner get out of a mess, even if it means causing themselves pain. They are willing to hold their partner's secrets and be patient while they sort out their feelings, despite their own frustrations and bitterness towards the situation.


However, there is a caveat to this loyalty - the presence of another woman in their partner's life. The line "Baby, I can't help you out while she is still around" shows that the singer is aware that they cannot fully commit to being there for their partner if there is another person in the picture. This reflects a sense of self-preservation and self-respect, acknowledging that they cannot be someone's second choice forever.


Despite this, the song ends on a note of acceptance and understanding. The line "It's ok, don't need to say it" indicates a willingness to let go and move on, even if the partner never explicitly confesses their feelings. Overall, the song paints a complex and nuanced picture of a relationship that is strained but still bound by intense emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

So be it, I'm your crowbar
I will be whatever you need, even if it means prying you out of a difficult situation.


If that's what I am so far
At this point, I am willing to be your support system.


Until you get out of this mess
I will be here until you are able to resolve your problems.


And I will pretend
I will feign ignorance to protect you until you are ready to confess to me.


That I don't know of your sins
I will pretend that I am not aware of any mistakes you might have made.


Until you are ready to confess
I will wait until you are comfortable sharing your secrets with me.


But all the time, all the time
Despite this, I will always know what you are going through.


I'll know, I'll know
I can sense that everything is not okay.


And you can use my skin
You can confide in me and trust me with your secrets.


To bury secrets in
You can tell me anything and I will keep it safe and hidden.


And I will settle you down
I will comfort you and help you relax.


And at my own suggestion
Without prompting, I will work to make things better for you.


I will ask no questions
I will not pry or ask you to explain things until you are ready to talk about them.


While I do my thing in the background
I will support you and help you without drawing attention to myself.


Baby
A term of endearment used to refer to the person being addressed.


I can't help you out
I cannot assist you if she is still present and causing problems.


While she is still around
I cannot offer any assistance as long as this other person is still in the picture.


So for the time being, I'm being patient
I will wait until you are ready to take action and make moves to improve your situation.


And amidst this bitterness
Despite any negative emotions or feelings we might be experiencing


If you'll just consider this
If you take a moment to reflect and consider what I am saying


Even if it don't make sense all the time
Even if it is difficult to understand my intentions or my desire to help


Give it time
Be patient and wait for things to improve.


And when the crowd becomes your burden
When the pressure or scrutiny of others becomes too much to bear


And you've early closed your curtain
When you feel you cannot put on a show for anyone else.


I'll wait by the backstage door
I will be there, waiting for you, ready to offer support and assistance.


While you try to find
As you struggle to find the words or the courage to express yourself.


The lines to speak your mind
The words you need to say to be honest with yourself and others.


And pry it open, hoping for an encore
And as you try to open up and start anew.


And if it gets too late, for me to wait
If things drag on and it becomes too much for me to bear


For you to find you love me, and tell me so
For you to realize your feelings for me and confess them to me.


It's ok, don't need to say it
I do not need you to tell me something that is already apparent to me.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Fiona Apple Maggart

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Amazing to think that this song I know so well and that I have sung and played so many times on the guitar possessed yet unexplored recesses I have just been privy to thanks to that masterful cover... I feel lucky I chanced upon this tonight!

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