A native of Philadelphia, David Bowden was musically inclined as a youngster. He learned to play drums and sang regularly. Raised in a religious household, he didn't get into secular music until his late teenage years, and eventually absorbed a wide breadth of genres. He got into the music industry as a demo vocalist and songwriter at Philly's historic Sigma Sound Studios. With no desire to become a recording artist himself, Bowden co-wrote material for the likes of Rosie Bondz, Natalie Imani, Aaron Camper (including the 2016 single "Guns and Roses"), and Tierra Whack (such as the 2017 single "Child Please" and 2018's "Pretty Ugly").
After surviving a severely debilitating three-year fight with a rare esophageal disorder, Bowden felt inspired to start keeping his songs to himself, and signed a digital distribution deal with Human Re Sources. He made his recorded debut as Pink Sweat$ in July 2018 with "Honesty" and "No Replacing You," a pair of heartfelt, unvarnished ballads that sharply contrasted with commercial R&B. Both songs appeared that November on Volume 1, his first EP. The similarly direct and brief Volume 2 arrived the following March. A steady stream of singles appeared over the next two years including the 2020 ballad "17" and the bouncy "Ride with Me." While he was issuing these singles and shorter projects, work was being done towards the release of his official debut studio album, Pink Planet. To satiate fans waiting for the LP's release, Pink Sweat$ offered up The Prelude in July 2020. A collection of select songs from the still-forming album, the EP was preceded by the pleading, passionate single "Not Alright" the previous month. ~ Andy Kellman, Rovi
I Know
Pink Sweat$ Lyrics
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Ain't no need in fighting what you feel in your soul
Trouble on your mind, why you tryna hide it?
There's no need in fighting what you feel in your soul
Since we crossed that bridge, ain't no turning back
I gave you my heart, I ain't seen it since
But I know, yeah, oh, I know, I know
I don't care what it takes, baby, it's my life
I know, I know, I know (yeah)
Got knee deep inside, unleashing your demons
There must be a reason that you're stealing my soul
You made sure you got me good 'cause I'm never leaving
Even though I got reasons, you're holding my soul
Since we crossed that bridge, ain't no turning back
I gave you my heart, I ain't seen it since
But I know, yeah, oh, I know, I know (ooh)
Oh, I loved you once, I loved you twice
I don't care what it takes, baby, it's my life
I know, I know, I know
In Pink Sweat$'s song "I Know," the singer is acknowledging the intense emotional connection he has with someone he loves. He describes the fire in his eyes that he knows the other person can see and urges them to stop fighting what they feel. The other person seems to be struggling with personal demons and trouble in their mind, but Pink Sweat$ assures them that there is no need to hide their emotions. He recognizes that since they crossed a certain point in their relationship, turning back is not an option. Despite having given his heart to this person, he has not seen it since, meaning that they have hurt him in some way. But despite this, he still loves them and is willing to do whatever it takes to hold onto that love, even if it means sacrificing his own happiness or well-being.
Throughout the song, Pink Sweat$'s voice conveys a sense of vulnerability and emotional intensity. The lyrics themselves are simple, but the repetition of phrases like "I know" and "ain't no need in fighting" give them a powerful, almost mantra-like quality. The overall effect is a sense of passion, desperation, and love that is both uplifting and heartbreaking.
Line by Line Meaning
Fire in my eyes, I know that you see it
I am very expressive and you can see the intensity of my emotions through my eyes.
Ain't no need in fighting what you feel in your soul
There's no point in denying or hiding what you feel inside on a deeper level.
Trouble on your mind, why you tryna hide it?
Something is bothering you, and I sense that you're trying to conceal it from me.
There's no need in fighting what you feel in your soul
It's futile to resist or suppress what's truly in your heart and your being.
Since we crossed that bridge, ain't no turning back
We've come to a point of no return in our relationship, and we can't undo what's already been done.
I gave you my heart, I ain't seen it since
I've put my heart on the line for you, but it seems like you haven't cherished it or reciprocated my feelings.
But I know, yeah, oh, I know, I know
Despite the uncertainty and ambiguity of our situation, I have a strong intuition and conviction about what's going on between us.
Oh, I loved you once, I loved you twice
I've loved you multiple times, even if you haven't always acknowledged it or returned the affection consistently.
I don't care what it takes, baby, it's my life
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to pursue the love and happiness that I deserve, even if it means taking risks or enduring hardships.
Got knee deep inside, unleashing your demons
I am deeply involved and invested in your life, but I'm also confronting and helping you overcome your inner struggles and issues.
There must be a reason that you're stealing my soul
You're taking a part of me that's vital to my well-being and identity, and I wonder why you're doing so.
You made sure you got me good 'cause I'm never leaving
You've manipulated or seduced me in a way that makes me feel loyal and dependent on you, and you believe I'll never abandon you.
Even though I got reasons, you're holding my soul
Even if I have valid justifications for leaving or doubting you, you still have a grip on my heart and soul that's hard to shake off.
I know, yeah, oh, I know, I know
I repeat my conviction and assurance that I have a deep, unshakable knowing of what's happening and where we stand.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Adam Lowentheil, David Bowden, Kenneth Wright
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS💛
[Verse 1]
Fire in my eyes, I know that you see it
Ain't no need in fighting what you feel in your soul
Trouble on your mind, why you tryna hide it?
There’s no need in fighting what you feel in your soul
[Chorus]
Since we crossed that bridge, ain't no turning back
I gave you my heart, I ain't seen it since
But I know, yeah, oh, I know, I know
Oh, I loved you once, I loved you twice
I don’t care what it takes, baby, it's my life
I know, I know, I know (Yeah)
[Verse 2]
Got knee deep inside, unleashing your demons
There must be a reason that you're stealing my soul
You made sure you got me good 'cause I'm never leaving
Even though I got reasons, you're holding my soul
[Chorus]
Since we crossed that bridge, ain't no turning back
I gave you my heart, I ain't seen it since
But I know, yeah, oh, I know, I know (Ooh)
Oh, I loved you once, I loved you twice
I don’t care what it takes, baby, it’s my life
I know, I know, I know
Jesse Fezia
This needs to be on a movie soundtrack. I can totally see it.
Ysiz
peaky blinders ;)
John Gladson
yes yes yes
Chris Jones
that's legit what I thought
prod. ricci
LYRICS💛
[Verse 1]
Fire in my eyes, I know that you see it
Ain't no need in fighting what you feel in your soul
Trouble on your mind, why you tryna hide it?
There’s no need in fighting what you feel in your soul
[Chorus]
Since we crossed that bridge, ain't no turning back
I gave you my heart, I ain't seen it since
But I know, yeah, oh, I know, I know
Oh, I loved you once, I loved you twice
I don’t care what it takes, baby, it's my life
I know, I know, I know (Yeah)
[Verse 2]
Got knee deep inside, unleashing your demons
There must be a reason that you're stealing my soul
You made sure you got me good 'cause I'm never leaving
Even though I got reasons, you're holding my soul
[Chorus]
Since we crossed that bridge, ain't no turning back
I gave you my heart, I ain't seen it since
But I know, yeah, oh, I know, I know (Ooh)
Oh, I loved you once, I loved you twice
I don’t care what it takes, baby, it’s my life
I know, I know, I know
Armiii Bts
thank u♡♡♡♡♡♡
Elpi
thank youuu
Ydoc Namloh
Prod. Ricci thank you
Moon Lover
Thank you ♡
hollyken3
This has such a different sound from anything else right now... giving me almost 70s folk vibes.... I love it