Know it All
Mac Lethal Lyrics


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I know a girl that blows weed smoke in her newborn baby's face
She swears that he loves the taste
I know a guy that gets drunk til his ass can't stand
Every time he calls I tell him I already got plans
I know a stripper that's intelligent and swell (Goddamn)
But her life's in developmental hell
I know I got another record I can sell
But I'll probably get indefinitely shelved (Word)

I know a girl with an artist trapped deeply inside her
She provides for herself, she don't need you to like her
She dresses like a famous portrait
She talks like an angel with the makeup of dangerous torment
She don't wanna get married, she wanna get carried
Away, and figure out how to display all the things she wants to say
She would try to paint, but she don't got the patience that it looks like it takes (oh no)
Plus her thoughts are too colorful to fit inside a picture
Her spirit is the genuine elixir
Her personality is such a brilliant, fucking work of art
She's a devil with a sensitive heart
She don't like the boys that feel like they gotta be cool
And she don't like the fake hoes in cosmotology school
But one day, she'll show the world
That she's no ordinary, Goddamn woman

I know a girl that blows weed smoke in her newborn baby's face
She swears that he loves the taste
I know a guy that gets drunk til his ass can't stand
Every time he calls I tell him I already got plans (Goddamn)
I know a cook that's intelligent and swell
But his life's in developmental hell
I know I got another record I can sell
But I'll probably get indefinitely shelved

I know a guy that's a bouncer at a bar
He's got tattoos and scars, on his shoulders and arms
I know a girl that's a cocktail waitress
But she's quittin' soon, she don't know how much longer she can take this
I know a guy that always thinks he's right
And he wonders why his friends are hardly ever in sight
I know a girl that never thinks she's right
And she'd probably marry you and everything tonight
I know a guy that's afraid to get married to his woman
He feels like a cushion, she barely tries to push him
It's not that she's hopin it moves faster
She just feels ready to open a new chapter
She wants to be a caretaker, but he wants to be free
So she doesn't wanna give that advice
But she doesn't understand how it's a sick sacrifice
To be loved so gently while you live half your life
Like, kick back your wife wants to rub your back
She's a humanitarian, she's not a door mat
Your track record isn't perfect, kiddo
Just stop bein so judgmental, let her love you
She says she's gonna give some more time to him
Before she admits she can see right through him
And then she'll find a man that'll invest in a wife
And let the other guy miss her for the rest of his life

I know a girl that blows weed smoke in her newborn baby's face
She swears that he loves the taste
I know a guy that gets drunk til his ass can't stand
Every time he calls I tell him I already got plans (Goddamn)
I know a drunk that's intelligent and swell
But his life's in developmental hell
I know I got another record I can sell
But I'll probably get indefinitely shelved (Word)

I know a dude that's a male bitch
I know a dude that says he's your friend
But it always sounds like a sales pitch
I met a girl that does not eat meat
But she's got a good job so she bought me drinks (why thank ya)
I know a guy that's a social cokehead
I know a girl that only sleeps in her own bed
I know a world that is not enjoying itself
I know a world that's destroying itself
I know it all
I know it all




I know it all
I know it all...

Overall Meaning

Mac Lethal's "Know it All" is a song that explores the different types of people he knows, some with serious flaws and others with remarkable qualities. The first verse speaks of a girl who blows weed smoke in her baby's face and a guy who drinks to excess. These people both have serious issues that put their own wellbeing as well as others' at risk. The second verse takes a more positive outlook, describing a woman who has a brilliant personality, creativity, and tells us that she doesn't want to get married but wants to figure out how to display all the things she wants to say. However, she lacks the patience to paint, and her thoughts are too colorful to fit into a picture. The final verse adds more variety to the characters in the song, describing a bouncer in a bar, a girl who's quitting her job as a cocktail waitress, and a man who's afraid of being pushed into marriage. The song's overall message is that everyone has their issues, and no one is perfect, but goodness exists in all kinds of people.


One of the interesting facts about the song is that it was released in 2012 and remains one of Mac Lethal's most popular and listened-to songs. Another fascinating fact is that the song has been used in mashups and remixes on YouTube, with millions of views. "Know it All" is also the third song on Mac Lethal's seventh studio album "Irish Goodbye." In 2013, Mac Lethal produced a video of him rapping a verse from the song while in the shower. The song is notable for its clever wordplay and the honesty with which Mac Lethal talks about people he knows. He manages to use humor in describing serious issues such as drug abuse and irresponsible parenting. Additionally, the song's overall message about finding the good in all kinds of people is still relevant today.


Lastly, the song's chord progression is relatively simple. The chords used are G, C, Am, and D. The song lends itself well to acoustic guitar and has a folk-inspired feel to it. The chords help to convey the song's message in a way that is easy to understand and resonates with listeners. As a result, "Know it All" is still popular today and speaks to human nature's complexities and the importance of finding the good in others.


Chords: G C Am D.


Line by Line Meaning

I know a girl that blows weed smoke in her newborn baby's face
I am aware of a girl who exposes her baby to marijuana smoke intentionally


She swears that he loves the taste
The girl believes that her baby enjoys the taste of the weed smoke


I know a guy that gets drunk til his ass can't stand
I am acquainted with a man who drinks excessively to the point that he cannot stand up


Every time he calls I tell him I already got plans
Whenever he contacts me, I lie and say I am busy to avoid his behavior


I know a stripper that's intelligent and swell (Goddamn)
I know of a stripper who is smart and who I admire (emphasis)


But her life's in developmental hell
Despite her intelligence, she is struggling in life


I know I got another record I can sell
I am confident that I can release another album successfully


But I'll probably get indefinitely shelved (Word)
However, it is possible that my album may never be released


I know a girl with an artist trapped deeply inside her
I know a woman who has an inner artist that is not being expressed


She provides for herself, she don't need you to like her
She is independent, and does not require anyone's approval or validation


She dresses like a famous portrait
She dresses in the style of paintings that are renowned


She talks like an angel with the makeup of dangerous torment
She speaks softly, but her words convey emotional pain


She don't wanna get married, she wanna get carried
She is not interested in getting married, she wants someone to support her


Away, and figure out how to display all the things she wants to say
She wants to distance herself to understand how to express her unspoken thoughts


She would try to paint, but she don't got the patience that it looks like it takes (oh no)
She would attempt to paint, but she does not have the necessary patience


Plus her thoughts are too colorful to fit inside a picture
Her thoughts and emotions are too complex to be expressed solely through visual art


Her spirit is the genuine elixir
She has an authentic and uplifting presence


Her personality is such a brilliant, fucking work of art
Her persona is an exceptional and stunning masterpiece


She's a devil with a sensitive heart
She has a hard exterior, but is deeply empathetic


She don't like the boys that feel like they gotta be cool
She dislikes men who try too hard to appear trendy and impressive


And she don't like the fake hoes in cosmetology school
She also dislikes insincere women who attend beauty school


But one day, she'll show the world
Someday, she will reveal her full potential to everyone


That she's no ordinary, Goddamn woman
She is an exceptional and formidable woman


I know a guy that's a bouncer at a bar
I know of a man who works as a security guard at a bar


He's got tattoos and scars, on his shoulders and arms
He has permanent marks on his upper body


I know a girl that's a cocktail waitress
I am acquainted with a woman who serves drinks at a bar


But she's quittin' soon, she don't know how much longer she can take this
She plans to resign as she is finding the job too stressful


I know a guy that always thinks he's right
I know a man who is convinced he is always correct


And he wonders why his friends are hardly ever in sight
He can't understand why he rarely sees his buddies


I know a girl that never thinks she's right
I am familiar with a woman who rarely feels confident in her opinions


And she'd probably marry you and everything tonight
She is likely to make a sudden decision to get married


I know a guy that's afraid to get married to his woman
I know of a man who is scared to commit to his partner


He feels like a cushion, she barely tries to push him
He feels unimportant and neglected by his partner


It's not that she's hopin it moves faster
His partner is not in a hurry to move the relationship forward


She just feels ready to open a new chapter
She is emotionally prepared to make changes in their relationship


She wants to be a caretaker, but he wants to be free
She desires to nurture someone, but he values his independence


So she doesn't wanna give that advice
She does not want to offer any guidance or suggestions with regards to their relationship


But she doesn't understand how it's a sick sacrifice
She may not realize how unhealthy it is to suppress her feelings and desires


To be loved so gently while you live half your life
To be loved gently when you are only halfway through your life is a challenging experience


Like, kick back your wife wants to rub your back
When you are worn-out, your spouse wants to massage your back and help you relax


She's a humanitarian, she's not a door mat
She is kind to everyone, but she is not a weak, submissive woman


Your track record isn't perfect, kiddo
You have a history of making mistakes, young man


Just stop bein so judgmental, let her love you
Stop being critical, and allow your wife to demonstrate her love for you


She says she's gonna give some more time to him
She plans to provide him with more time to make a decision


Before she admits she can see right through him
Before acknowledging that she knows the truth about him


And then she'll find a man that'll invest in a wife
Afterward, she will look for someone who will be committed to her as his wife


And let the other guy miss her for the rest of his life
She will move on and the man who did not appreciate her will regret his loss forever


I know a dude that's a male bitch
I know a man who acts like a weak, submissive person


I know a dude that says he's your friend
I know of someone who claims to be friendly with me


But it always sounds like a sales pitch
However, this person's words feel insincere and manipulative


I met a girl that does not eat meat
I recently encountered a woman who is vegetarian


But she's got a good job so she bought me drinks (why thank ya)
Despite her dietary restrictions, she purchased drinks for me due to her high income level (thank you)


I know a guy that's a social cokehead
I know of a man who frequently uses cocaine socially


I know a girl that only sleeps in her own bed
I am familiar with a woman who prefers to sleep alone


I know a world that is not enjoying itself
I am aware of a world that is not content with its existence


I know a world that's destroying itself
I know of a world that is self-destructing


I know it all
I am well-informed about all of these situations


I know it all
I am knowledgeable and informed about these events and people


I know it all
I am familiar with all of these individuals and their stories


I know it all
I understand the details and complexities of all of these situations




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