Los Angeles based producer RL Grime has risen the ranks to the forefront of what is undoubtedly the future of electronic music. He has released three studio albums, 2014's VOID, 2018's NOVA and 2023's triple pack PLAY.
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I Wanna Know
RL Grime Lyrics
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Painted gold like your feet
If you're gonna lean into me
Make sure you feel the heat
You can take what you want
But when you take it from me
I'll make sure that you fall apart
And fall down to your knees
I'm not betting on a miracle to give me peace
I'm not asking for a miracle, just you and me
Yeah, I wanna know if you're gonna be there
'Cause it's hard to believe or see it
Why do I get the feeling we're getting close?
But we'll never be there
'Cause it's hard to believe or see it
Is it more than a feeling?
I wanna know
I wanna know
I wanna know
If you're gonna be there
'Cause it's hard to believe or see it
Why do I get the feeling?
I wanna know
'Cause it's never a no
So what hand will you play
Is it too much to ask if I should go, or I should stay?
In a moment of doubt, put your hand on the flame
When you need to remind yourself that you could feel the same
I'm not betting on a miracle to give me peace
I'm not asking for a miracle, just you and me
Yeah, I wanna know if you're gonna be there
'Cause it's hard to believe or see it
Why do I get the feeling we're getting close?
But we'll never be there
'Cause it's hard to believe or see it
Is it more than a feeling?
I wanna know
I wanna know
I wanna know
If you're gonna be there (You're gonna be there)
'Cause it's hard to believe or see it
Why do I get the feeling?
I wanna know
I wanna know, I wanna know
I wanna know, I wanna know
The lyrics of RL Grime's "I Wanna Know" reflect the uncertainties of a relationship and the desire for clarity and commitment. The first verse contains sensual imagery, describing the addressee's physical beauty and the need for a mutual attraction ("If you're gonna lean into me/Make sure you feel the heat"). However, the second half of the verse hints at a potential power dynamic, with the singer warning that they won't be taken advantage of ("I'll make sure that you fall apart/And fall down to your knees" - although it's unclear what exactly the singer means by this).
The chorus is where the main theme of the song comes in - the singer's craving for assurance and honesty from the addressee. They wonder if they will be there for them in the future, but also express doubt and frustration with the situation ("Why do I get the feeling we're getting close?/But we'll never be there"). The second verse has lines that echo the first, such as "I'm not betting on a miracle to give me peace" - emphasizing the singer's self-reliance and desire for authenticity. The bridge could be interpreted as a plea to the addressee to take a risk and commit fully to the relationship by confessing their feelings ("Is it too much to ask if I should go, or I should stay?"). Overall, the song conveys a sense of yearning and uncertainty that many listeners may relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a light on your skin
Your skin has a naturally radiant glow
Painted gold like your feet
Your feet are as radiant as if they were painted in gold
If you're gonna lean into me
If you're going to rely on me or depend on me for support
Make sure you feel the heat
Make sure you are bringing your passion, intensity, and energy to me
You can take what you want
You have the power to take whatever you desire
But when you take it from me
But, when you take something from me, you will feel the consequences
I'll make sure that you fall apart
I will make sure that you suffer the repercussions of your actions
And fall down to your knees
And be humbled by your defeat
I'm not betting on a miracle to give me peace
I'm not relying on something impossible to bring me peace
I'm not asking for a miracle, just you and me
I just want us to be together, without any grand gestures or miracles
Yeah, I wanna know if you're gonna be there
I want to know if you will be present and committed in our relationship
'Cause it's hard to believe or see it
Because it's difficult for me to trust others or believe in love
Why do I get the feeling we're getting close?
Why do I feel like we're building a strong connection?
But we'll never be there
But, we might not reach our destination
Is it more than a feeling?
Is our love more than just an emotional connection?
I wanna know
I want to understand and clarify our relationship
'Cause it's never a no
Because we always leave the possibility of something happening
So what hand will you play
So, what actions will you take?
Is it too much to ask if I should go, or I should stay?
Is it too much to ask for clarity on whether our relationship is worth staying in or not?
In a moment of doubt, put your hand on the flame
In moments of uncertainty, take a risk and push through the fear
When you need to remind yourself that you could feel the same
When you need a reminder that you are capable of experiencing passion and love
I wanna know
I want to understand and clarify our relationship
If you're gonna be there (You're gonna be there)
If you are willing to commit to being present in our relationship
Why do I get the feeling?
Why do I have these emotions and doubts?
I wanna know
I want to understand and clarify our relationship
I wanna know, I wanna know
I really need to understand our relationship
I wanna know, I wanna know
I really need to understand our relationship
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Henry Alfred Steinway, Cara Salimando, Daniel Nigro
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@scarsalex
There's a light on your skin
Painted gold like your feet
If you're gonna lean into me
Make sure you feel the heat
You can take what you want
But when you take it from me
I'll make sure that you fall apart
And fall down to your knees
I'm not betting on a miracle to give me peace
I'm not asking for a miracle, just you and me
Yeah, I wanna know if you're gonna be there
'Cause it's hard to believe or see it
Why do I get the feeling we're getting close?
But we'll never be there
'Cause it's hard to believe or see it
Is it more than a feeling?
I wanna know
I wanna know
I wanna know
If you're gonna be there
'Cause it's hard to believe or see it
Why do I get the feeling?
I wanna know
'Cause it's never a no
So what hand will you play
Is it too much to ask if I should go, or I should stay?
In a moment of doubt, put your hand on the flame
When you need to remind yourself that you could feel the same
I'm not betting on a miracle to give me peace
I'm not asking for a miracle, just you and me
Yeah, I wanna know if you're gonna be there
'Cause it's hard to believe or see it
Why do I get the feeling we're getting close?
But we'll never be there
'Cause it's hard to believe or see it
Is it more than a feeling?
I wanna know
I wanna know
I wanna know
If you're gonna be there (You're gonna be there)
'Cause it's hard to believe or see it
Why do I get the feeling?
I wanna know
I wanna know, I wanna know
I wanna know, I wanna know
@wly8735
There's a light on your skin
Hรก uma luz na sua pele
Painted gold like your feet
Pintado de ouro como seus pรฉs
If you're gonna lean into me
Se vocรช vai se apoiar em mim
Make sure you feel the heat
Certifique-se de sentir o calor
You can take what you want
Vocรช pode pegar o que quiser
But when you take it from me
Mas quando vocรช tira isso de mim
I'll make sure that you fall apart
Eu vou me certificar de que vocรช desmorone
And fall down to your knees
E caia de joelhos
And I'm betting on a miracle to give me peace
E eu estou apostando em um milagre para me dar paz
I'm not asking for a miracle, just you and me
Eu nรฃo estou pedindo por um milagre, sรณ vocรช e eu
Yeah, I wanna know if you're gonna be there
Sim, eu quero saber se vocรช vai estar lรก
'Cause it's hard to believe or see it
Porque รฉ difรญcil acreditar ou ver
Why do I get the feeling we're getting close?
Por que tenho a sensaรงรฃo de que estamos chegando perto?
But we'll never be there
Mas nรณs nunca vamos estar lรก
'Cause it's hard to believe or see it
Porque รฉ difรญcil acreditar ou ver
Is it more than a feeling?
ร mais do que uma sensaรงรฃo?
I wanna know
Eu quero saber
I wanna know
Eu quero saber
I wanna know
Eu quero saber
If you're gonna be there
Se vocรช vai estar lรก
'Cause it's hard to believe or see it
Porque รฉ difรญcil acreditar ou ver
Why do I get the feeling?
Por que tenho a sensaรงรฃo?
I wanna know
Eu quero saber
'Cause it's never a no
Porque nunca รฉ um nรฃo
So what hand will you play
Entรฃo, qual mรฃo vocรช vai jogar?
Is it too much to ask if I should go, or I should stay?
ร demais perguntar se devo ir, ou devo ficar?
In a moment of doubt, put your hand on the flame
Em um momento de dรบvida, coloque sua mรฃo na chama
When you need to remind yourself that you could feel the same
Quando vocรช precisa se lembrar de que vocรช poderia sentir o mesmo
And I'm betting on a miracle to give me peace
E eu estou apostando em um milagre para me dar paz
I'm not asking for a miracle, just you and me
Eu nรฃo estou pedindo por um milagre, sรณ vocรช e eu
Yeah, I wanna know if you're gonna be there
Sim, eu quero saber se vocรช vai estar lรก
'Cause it's hard to believe or see it
Porque รฉ difรญcil acreditar ou ver
Why do I get the feeling we're getting close?
Por que tenho a sensaรงรฃo de que estamos chegando perto?
But we'll never be there
Mas nรณs nunca vamos estar lรก
'Cause it's hard to believe or see it
Porque รฉ difรญcil acreditar ou ver
Is it more than a feeling?
ร mais do que uma sensaรงรฃo?
I wanna know
Eu quero saber
I wanna know
Eu quero saber
I wanna know
Eu quero saber
If you're gonna be there (you're gonna be there)
Se vocรช vai estar lรก (vocรช vai estar lรก)
'Cause it's hard to believe or see it
Porque รฉ difรญcil acreditar ou ver
Why do I get the feeling?
Por que tenho a sensaรงรฃo?
I wanna know
Eu quero saber
I wanna know, I wanna know
Eu quero saber, eu quero saber
I wanna know, I wanna know
Eu quero saber, eu quero saber
@daya
๐โi wanna knowโ video // out now
// RL Grime ๐
@sarax710
The Official Daya I LOVE U SO MUCH
@leomanu8377
The Official Daya... Love. U...... U r just awesome... ๐๐
@xxchillxx1006
The Official Daya love you!!!!!!
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@rhondaduncan1187
The Official Daya love all your songs. You inspire so many people including myself. Keep doing what you do best๐ #TheOfficialDaya
@emmanueljepherson9159
I Wanna Know : Why Daya is so underrated ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ฆ๐
@Moe-of6xn
you know rl grime also has a major part in the song right?
@emmanueljepherson9159
Mohitrang Sreenath Its bad??!
@karanr3ddy
Emmanuel Jepherson I don't know why she doesn't promote her songs. They are different kind from today's culture. I like dayas voice very much