Who Knows?
Mike Posner feat. Big Sean Lyrics


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[This is another exclusive by my man Mike P.
Featurin' Big Sean you know what it is
Man this one is called who knows.
Benzi, let's get it to it, here we go!]

Sometimes my mind wanders away from me
I know
I light my dutchie up, puff
Maybe one day I'll fly
Who knows, who knows, who knows
(I know)
Who knows
(I know)

I wish that I could be what I want to
I wish that I would do what I don't do
I need a miracle, I hope I come through
I'm tryna work it out, I needa jump soon
Cuz I've about had me enough of not havin' enough slacking and stuff, momma on the phone
Not bragging and nothin' cuz her son aint really got shit happenin' much
Saw my bank account like where was all the O's at?
Hit the club like where was all the hoes at?
In a lil change you gon' see how shit change you gon'
Be up in the crib like where was all her clothes at?
An' ask yo' girl she know it's easy to say no to a nigga that's broke
But somebody with doe, that got a lil mo'? shit ionno

Sometimes my mind wanders away from me, i know
I light my dutchie up, puff
Maybe one day I'll fly
Who knows, who knows, who knows
(I know)
Who knows
(I know)
And I always had drive
Gets (me) where I'm goin' if I ain't got a ride
And when they ask, do you do what you love?
Ima say I do if I ain't got a bride
And I always carry faith like big
Tryna do it big so my crib on cribs
And my girl ain't gotta worry 'bout shit
Cuz our world is gon' be the shit
So she can tell her momma Ima keeper
I am a dreamer, I coulda been a king, huh
Ima put my hands together like in applaud
Look upward, like whaddup lord
Huh, I know if you try to you could turn these gray skies back to sky blue
It was made for the gift of gold like a drive thru
Give us opportunity and see what we do with it

Sometimes my mind wanders away from me, I know
I light my dutchie up, puff
Maybe one day I'll fly
Who knows, who knows, who knows
(I know)




Who knows
(I know)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mike Posner feat. Big Sean's song Who Knows? convey a sense of uncertainty and restlessness. Posner describes how his mind often wanders away from him, suggesting that he may struggle to stay focused or stay true to his goals. He mentions smoking marijuana (lighting his dutchie up, puff) as a way to escape his worries and perhaps to tap into a feeling of freedom or possibility. The chorus ("Who knows, who knows, who knows") suggests that the future is uncertain, and Posner is searching for answers or guidance.


In the verses, Posner reflects on his own shortcomings and desires. He wishes he could be what he wants to be and do what he knows he should do, but he feels like he needs a miracle to make it happen. He laments his lack of success or progress in his career (not having enough, slacking and stuff) and wonders where all the money and women have gone. Big Sean enters in the second verse with his own perspective, rapping about his drive and his faith. He describes his dream of creating a perfect world with his partner, free from worry and stress.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes my mind wanders away from me
At times, my thoughts escape my control


I know
I am aware of this phenomenon


I light my dutchie up, puff
I smoke marijuana to relax


Maybe one day I'll fly
Perhaps, in the future, I will achieve my dreams


Who knows, who knows, who knows
It is uncertain what the future holds


(I know)
However, I am aware of this fact


I wish that I could be what I want to
I desire to be successful and achieve my goals


I wish that I would do what I don't do
I regret not taking action to pursue my dreams


I need a miracle, I hope I come through
I require extraordinary help to achieve my aspirations and I hope it happens


I'm tryna work it out, I needa jump soon
I am trying to resolve my situation before it is too late


Cuz I've about had me enough of not havin' enough slacking and stuff, momma on the phone
I am tired of being broke and not doing enough, my mother constantly calls to check up on me


Not bragging and nothin' cuz her son aint really got shit happenin' much
I am not boasting about my achievements because I have not accomplished much


Saw my bank account like where was all the O's at?
I am puzzled by the low balance in my bank account


Hit the club like where was all the hoes at?
I am surprised by the lack of women in the club


In a lil change you gon' see how shit change you gon' Be up in the crib like where was all her clothes at?
When I have some wealth, my situation will change drastically and I will have plenty of women around me


An' ask yo' girl she know it's easy to say no to a nigga that's broke But somebody with doe, that got a lil mo'
It is easy for a girl to refuse a poor man, but someone with money has more appeal


shit ionno
I do not know


And I always had drive
I have always been highly motivated


Gets (me) where I'm goin' if I ain't got a ride
My determination has allowed me to achieve my goals even without assistance


And when they ask, do you do what you love?
People often ask if I am doing what I am passionate about


Ima say I do if I ain't got a bride
I will claim that I am pursuing my passion even without a romantic partner


And I always carry faith like big
I always have hope and positivity like the late rapper, The Notorious B.I.G.


Tryna do it big so my crib on cribs
I aspire to become very successful and own multiple homes


And my girl ain't gotta worry 'bout shit
My future partner will not have to stress over financial difficulties


Cuz our world is gon' be the shit
We will create a wonderful life together


So she can tell her momma Ima keeper
My partner's mother can rest assured that I am the right man for her daughter


I am a dreamer, I coulda been a king, huh
I am ambitious and believe that people with little means can still achieve greatness


Ima put my hands together like in applaud
I will pray and hope for success


Look upward, like whaddup lord
I will look towards heaven for guidance and support


Huh, I know if you try to you could turn these gray skies back to sky blue
I believe that a higher power can help to improve my difficult situation and make it better


It was made for the gift of gold like a drive thru
Life presents opportunities for those with the talent and ambition to take advantage of them


Give us opportunity and see what we do with it
If given a chance, we can show what we are capable of achieving




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@Bweemz313

Back when I was convincing people that Big Sean was going to be a superstar... 7 years later still playing this heat 🔥🔥

@revominds

Dude yes watching the underground/internet rappers flip into stars around 2010 was nuts

@christiangauges9672

what an accomplishment

@silenthippie8512

Theybsaid he wasba one hit womder when i was promoting back in the days 2020 wow I do it!

@outphoxed91

12 years later still bumping

@basedjj93

Facts

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@lexpaige9369

Back when life was easy and all the homies were still on this earth. R.I.P I sure do miss all ya'll

@basedjj93

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@clarkj68

Its sad great songs like this never get recognition.

@juliantre23

Maybe one day… who knows ✌🏾

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