Who I Thought You Were
Santigold Lyrics

Hey now take a look at you
I see you now, all dressed up in your extravagant suit.

Hosed down in your million dollar suit
You're showered with wealth and luxury, covered in your expensive attire.

But I knew you when that wasn't you
However, I remember a time when you were not defined by material wealth.

I knew you when you had a clue
I remember when you possessed knowledge and understanding.

Big man, driving a big car
You've become a figure of significance, driving around in your grand automobile.

Funny how you can spin so fast so far
It's intriguing how you can rapidly change and distance yourself from your previous self.

I knew you when you was a star
I remember when you were celebrated and admired by many.

I knew when no one thought you were
I recognized your potential even when others doubted you.

You cannot be who I thought you were
You have deviated from the image and character I had once believed you possessed.

Who I thought you were
The person I once believed you to be.

No, you can't be who I thought you were
No, it's impossible for you to embody the identity I had attributed to you.

I like you more when you're poorer
I had a preference for your company when you had fewer material possessions.

Your new ID is a borer
Your current identity seems uninteresting and lacking depth.

Come back here you actin' like we owe ya
You return with an entitled attitude, as if we owe you something.

Are you ever gonna be who I thought you were?
Will you ever revert to the person I once believed you to be?

Last time I tried to call you up
During my most recent attempt to contact you

I couldn't reach you 'cause you were stuck so far up
I couldn't reach you because you had become so self-absorbed and arrogant.

I knew you when you were just rude
I remember when you used to display rudeness in your behavior.

I knew I loved your attitude
Despite the rudeness, I had a fondness for your attitude.

Five minutes all that you got left
You have very little time remaining in the spotlight.

Long way down boy I wouldn't hold your breath
It's a significant fall from grace, and I wouldn't advise you to hold onto your previous success.

I knew you when you knew the time
I remember when you had a sense of awareness and understanding.

I knew you for your bottom line
I recognized you for your focus on financial gain and profits.

Now you got a lot of gall
Nowadays, you have the audacity and nerve.

Tell you frankly I'm appalled
To be honest, I am deeply shocked and disgusted by your actions.

I know you know better where you going on that ladder?
I am aware that you understand the consequences of your upward climb.

Got all the girls runnin' they with you
You attract numerous girls who follow you.

All of your lackeys they're thirsty and you are too
Both your followers and you are eager for success and power.

Your enemies they tell you it's all fine
Those who oppose you falsely assure you that everything is in order.

I tell you better watch it walkin' a thin line
I warn you to be careful as you are treading on a precarious path.

Ask if I used to know you I don't know
People inquire if we were once familiar, but I am uncertain.

'Cause these days it's like it's just like I never seen your face before
In recent times, it feels as though your presence and identity have changed completely.

Who I thought you were (I don't like you)
The person I believed you to be (I dislike who you have become).

Who I thought you were (I don't like you)
The person I believed you to be (I don't find your current self appealing).

Who I thought you were (I don't like you)
The person I believed you to be (I am displeased with the version of yourself you present now).

Who I thought you were (I don't like you)
The person I believed you to be (I have developed a dislike towards your current identity).