You Oughta Know
SHEFITA Lyrics
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I am happy for you,
I wish nothing but the best for you both
An older version of me
Is she perverted like me?
Would she go down on you in a theater?
Does she speak eloquently
And would she have your baby?
'Cause the love that you gave that we made
Wasn't able to make it enough for you
To be open wide
And every time you speak her name
Does she know how you told me
You'd hold me until you died
But you're still alive
And I'm here, to remind you
Of the mess you left when you went away
It is not fair, to deny me
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
Hey, hey, you oughta know
You seem very well,
Things look peaceful
I'm not quite as well,
I thought you should know
Did you forget about me, Mr. Duplicity?
I hate to bug you in the middle of dinner
It was a slap in the face
How quickly I was replaced
And are you thinking of me
When you fuck her?
'Cause the love that you gave that we made
Wasn't able to make it enough for you
To be open wide
And every time you speak her name
Does she know how you told me
You'd hold me until you died
But you're still alive
And I'm here, to remind you
Of the mess you left when you went away
It is not fair, to deny me
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
Hey, hey, you oughta know
Lay, lay lay, lay lay, aha ahay
Lay, lay lay, lay lay, lalalalalay
Lay, alay, alay, alay, alay
'Cause the joke that you laid in the bed
That was me and I'm not gonna fade
As soon as you close your eyes
And every time I scratch my nails
Down someone else's back I hope you feel it
Can you feel it?
And I'm here, to remind you
Of the mess you left when you went away
It is not fair, to deny me
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
Oh yeah I'm here, to remind you
Of the mess you left when you went away
It is not fair, to deny me
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
Hey, hey, you oughta know
SHEFITA's "You Oughta Know" is a cover of Alanis Morissette's iconic song of the same name. The lyrics are about a past relationship and the singer's feelings towards their ex-partner and their new lover. The opening lines express that the singer wishes the best for their ex and their new lover, but also wonders if the new lover is similar to them in certain ways, including being perverted and willing to engage in public sexual acts. The chorus repeats the phrase "you oughta know," suggesting that the ex-partner should be aware of the emotional pain they caused and the "mess" they left behind when they ended the relationship. The bridge includes a powerful line where the singer claims they will not forget their experience and will continue to "scratch [their] nails down someone else's back" as a reminder of the pain they endured.
One interpretation of the song is that it is about the singer's struggle to move on from the relationship and the anger they feel towards their ex for moving on so easily. The lyrics suggest that the singer still has feelings for their ex and is hurt by the fact that they were replaced so quickly. However, the repeated phrase "you oughta know" gives the song a sense of empowerment, as if the singer is taking control of the situation and demanding that their ex take responsibility for their actions.
Overall, "You Oughta Know" is a powerful anthem about heartbreak and the difficult emotions that come with the end of a relationship. The raw emotion in the lyrics and SHEFITA's powerful vocals make for a truly memorable performance.
Line by Line Meaning
I want you to know
I need to tell you something
I am happy for you
I am glad that you are happy
I wish nothing but the best for you both
I hope that everything works out well for you and your new partner
An older version of me
A past version of myself
Is she perverted like me?
Does your new partner have similar sexual interests as I do?
Would she go down on you in a theater?
Would she perform a sexual act on you in public?
Does she speak eloquently
Is she articulate?
And would she have your baby?
Would she want to have a child with you?
I'm sure she'd make a really excellent mother
I have no doubt that she would be a great mother
'Cause the love that you gave that we made
The love that we shared
Wasn't able to make it enough for you
Our love wasn't enough for you
To be open wide
To be vulnerable
And every time you speak her name
When you mention her
Does she know how you told me
Does she know that you made promises to me?
You'd hold me until you died
You promised that you would always love me
But you're still alive
You're still living your life without me
And I'm here, to remind you
I am here to make you remember
Of the mess you left when you went away
Of the emotional damage you caused me when you left
It is not fair, to deny me
It's unjust to reject my feelings
Of the cross I bear that you gave to me
Of the burden that you put on me
Hey, hey, you oughta know
Hey, you need to be aware
You seem very well
It appears that you're doing well
Things look peaceful
Your life seems calm and quiet
I'm not quite as well
I am not doing as well as you
I thought you should know
I wanted to inform you
Did you forget about me, Mr. Duplicity?
Did you intentionally deceive me?
I hate to bug you in the middle of dinner
I don't want to bother you during your meal
It was a slap in the face
It was an insult
How quickly I was replaced
How fast you moved on from me
And are you thinking of me
Do I still cross your mind?
When you fuck her?
When you are intimate with her?
Lay, lay lay, lay lay, aha ahay
A repeating line without significant meaning
Lay, lay lay, lay lay, lalalalalay
A repeating line without significant meaning
Lay, alay, alay, alay, alay
A repeating line without significant meaning
'Cause the joke that you laid in the bed
How you treated me like a joke
That was me and I'm not gonna fade
That was me that you hurt and I'm not going to forget it
As soon as you close your eyes
As soon as you fall asleep
And every time I scratch my nails
Every time I vent my frustration and anger
Down someone else's back I hope you feel it
I hope that you can sense the pain that you caused me
Can you feel it?
Do you experience any remorse?
Oh yeah I'm here, to remind you
Yes, I'm still here to make you remember
Writer(s): Glen Ballard, Alanis Nadine Morissette
Contributed by Gavin I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-tm6zo1to6e
איזה מושלמת היא
היא מגישה מלא רגש בכל הדבר הזה שחושבים ״דמות״.
מגיע לה את מלא הערכה כאמנית
זאת היא האמיתית וכשהיא שרה האמת נוגעת.
ביצוע מרגש לכאב.
את מרגשת ומוכשרת שפיטה שלא תפסיקי לעולם, לידה קלה בעז״ה.
@zakihazan1
You are an artist! GENIUS
@embervision7225
Brilliant - well done those artistes - & agree parody like this is a proper compliment!
@user-qm7wt7xw4b
עיבוד כל כך גאוני, יצירה אמיתית!
@kobiromano6115
SHAFITA IS LOVE.
LOVE IS SHAFITA.
@lovelyvoices0
Beautiful cover
@StanislavIlev
we live in a sick world, thanks for contributing, Shefita! :)
@omeb
brilliant, exceptionally awesome!
@richardwar11
You recreated it just awesome!
@Julian_Rad
Great cover!!!!!!!!!!