Know
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Made a few calls, as I drove from
LA to San Francisco
Trying hard not to let the wind blow
Apart the seams of my denim jacket
Stop for gas, I'm writing down the
Things to ask when you wake up
So I could daydream
What your answers will be
And you said
"I don't think I've ever felt anything quite like this"
You will never know how much loving you has made me love me more
I'm sure you'll see that a better you is a better me
Til then you'll sleep, letting water roll off the windshield
Came to fear like everybody did
Til I got that high school first love nervous
You said you felt it too
You'll find I want all kinds of things
Most of them contradictory
Like becoming a titan of industry
So I can spend my life quietly
"I don't think I've ever felt anything quite like this"
You will never know how much loving you has made me love me more
I'm sure you'll see that a better you is a better me
Til then you'll sleep, letting water roll off the windshield
We walk along these foggy streets of a beautiful city
I prefer sunshine but you would miss me
So I'm fine with this for a year or two
Cause I know you. I know it's worth it to see it through
So I said
"I don't think I've ever felt anything quite like this"
You will never know how much loving you has made me love me more




I'm sure you'll see that a better you is a better me
Til then you'll sleep, letting water roll off the windshield

Overall Meaning

The song "Know" by Riki is a heartfelt track that tells a story about an individual in a relationship who is driving from LA to San Francisco. During the long drive, they stop for gas and write down things to ask their partner once they wake up, daydreaming about what their responses will be. When they finally do wake up, the individual expresses their love and how loving their partner has made them love themselves even more. The lyrics express the feelings of a new relationship, the excitement and fervor of falling in love, and the uncertainties of committing to love.


The lyrics also touch upon the personal growth and development that comes with the journey of love. The individual states that they want to become a "titan of industry" but at the same time wish to live their life quietly. The contradictory desires express the internal tug of war a person can feel when trying to balance their personal goals and their love life. Despite the challenges, the individual knows that their partner is worth it and that together they will continue to grow and become better versions of themselves.


Overall, "Know" is a relatable and heartfelt track that expresses the complexities and uncertainties of love, while also highlighting the personal growth and development that can come with it.


Line by Line Meaning

Made a few calls, as I drove from LA to San Francisco
I was on a road trip and took the opportunity to catch up with a few people over the phone.


Trying hard not to let the wind blow apart the seams of my denim jacket
It was a windy day, but I was determined to keep my jacket intact and avoid any wardrobe malfunctions.


Stop for gas, I'm writing down the things to ask when you wake up
I stopped to get gas for my car and took the chance to jot down a few questions I wanted to ask you when you woke up.


So I could daydream what your answers will be
I couldn't help but daydream about your responses to the questions I wrote down.


And you said 'I don't think I've ever felt anything quite like this'
You expressed how intense and unique your feelings were for me.


You will never know how much loving you has made me love me more
Loving you has actually made me love and appreciate myself more than ever before.


I'm sure you'll see that a better you is a better me
I believe that the best versions of ourselves can bring out the best in each other.


Til then you'll sleep, letting water roll off the windshield
Until then, you'll rest peacefully as we continue our journey, with raindrops sliding off the windshield.


Came to fear like everybody did, til I got that high school first love nervous
Like everyone else, I had fears of love, but that all changed when I experienced the nervous excitement of first love in high school.


You said you felt it too
You admitted that you were also feeling these intense emotions towards me.


You'll find I want all kinds of things, most of them contradictory
I have a lot of desires and aspirations, many of which may seem to go against each other.


Like becoming a titan of industry, so I can spend my life quietly
One of my goals is to become incredibly successful in business, but also have the freedom to live a more relaxed and peaceful life.


We walk along these foggy streets of a beautiful city
We are currently strolling through a stunning city, shrouded in a thick blanket of fog.


I prefer sunshine but you would miss me
I would much rather be in bright and sunny weather, but I know that you would miss me too much if we weren't together in this moment.


So I'm fine with this for a year or two, cause I know you. I know it's worth it to see it through
I'm willing to put up with this weather for a couple of years because I know that being with you is worth the sacrifice.


Til then you'll sleep, letting water roll off the windshield
Once again, you'll rest easily as we continue our journey in the rain, with the droplets sliding off the windshield.




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Riki Newton

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ComradeLavender

Obsessed with this song

schmerzn

got hooked with that bad lies/böse lügen over there.... running on repeat......

Giovanni Gee

Simply breathtaking... just when I thought I lost all faith in modern music, my friend shares this... I will have to explore the rest of this album, but if it's anything as brilliant as this song surely is, consider it on order! 💞 ✨

Faiche Eilean Alasdair Mac a' Bhrataich

Yes girl omg!!! The goth and newwave scenes have been popping out some amazing stuff on the lowkey and its absolutely captivating :3

Verwest Michiel

Well done! It has a very beautiful voice tone. It really is a real synth pop! Another thing ... does she have instagram?

Eduardo javier vera

La verdad como suena muuybien es un viaje de Banda sonora de pelicula de 1980 👍😎

Scenius Tube

Thank you  Jose Lorca Llobregat for sharing this. This soulful song is continuing the spirit and the sound of post-punk / new-wave while bringing a modern feel to it, great !

The Lunarium

Liking what I've heard so much that I just ordered the CD. Sad I missed out on the bone white LP. Fantastic artist.

max gershfield

who else is madly in love with her

Crepuscular Creature

I simp for her everyday

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