In February 2009, she officially changed her stage name to Santigold as a result of infomercial jeweller Santo Gold threatening legal action against White and her label Downtown Records.
White was lead singer of the Philadelphia-based punk rock band Stiffed, but while in the band, she was offered a solo contract. Working with fellow Stiffed member John Hill as co-producer, she recorded her debut album, Santogold, which was released in April 2008. Upon the change of her stage name, her label Downtown Records issued this press release:
"Change the graffiti on the bathroom wall, get your tattoo fixed, get your T-shirt airbrushed and change the name on your year-end list: Santogold is now Santigold. She's not telling you why, that's just how it is."
You ll find a way
Santigold Lyrics
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You'll have no other way
You just want to take us down
Go ahead
I'll be the one hit
If I can take you, boy, it just might throw this town
Oh, you want to get it
You make us bleed, it'll prove there's life somewhere
But do we speak or are we just nodding our heads
No way, not me, what you got
It's not for me, but you'll find a way
No way not me, what you got
It's not for me
Don't reach too far
You will fall over
Don't be surprised what you discover
Don't fear your call
Can't pull us under
You better watch out, run for cover
We see right through it
You get what you give, you get what you give
Go ahead
I'll be your junkie
I'll be deplete you can heap all rubbish here
Go ahead, now dump it on me
If I go quiet will the itch go down with me
Oh, you got to get it
Never mind that it was never there nowhere
But oh, no, not for a minute
For now you'll make your bed
And it will wait, I swear
No way, not me, what you got
It's not for me, but you'll find a way
No way not me, what you got
It's not for me
Don't reach too far
You will fall over
Don't be surprised what you discover
Don't fear your call
Can't pull us under
You better watch out, run for cover
We see right through it
You get what you give, you get what you give
Tell them that they'll get what they wanted, tell them
Tell them that they'll get what they wanted
'Til then
Tell them that they'll get what they wanted, tell them
Tell them that they'll get what they wanted
'Til then
Don't reach too far
You will fall over
Don't be surprised what you discover
Don't fear your call
Can't pull us under
You better watch out, run for cover
We see right through it
You get what you give, you get what you give
Santigold's song "You" explores the themes of power dynamics and control in a relationship. In the first verse, the singer acknowledges their partner's desire for control and their willingness to submit to it ("you know you want it...I'll be the one hit"). The line "if I can take you, boy, it just might throw this town" suggests that the singer may try to subvert their partner's power by taking control themselves. Despite this, the singer still seems to be unsure about whether to speak up or simply go along with their partner's wishes ("do we speak or are we just nodding our heads").
The chorus emphasizes the idea that actions have consequences and that people ultimately get what they deserve ("you get what you give"). The lines "don't reach too far, you will fall over" and "can't pull us under, you better watch out, run for cover" emphasize the singer's desire to maintain their autonomy and avoid being controlled or manipulated by their partner. The repeated line "no way not me, what you got, it's not for me" suggests that the singer is resistant to their partner's advances, despite their initial willingness to submit.
Overall, "You" is a complex exploration of power dynamics and control in a relationship, with the singer wrestling with their desire to submit to their partner and their desire to maintain their autonomy and resist manipulation.
Line by Line Meaning
Go ahead, you know you want it
You're tempted to pursue your wants or desires even if it means causing harm to others.
You'll have no other way
You feel like this is the only path or option available to you.
You just want to take us down
You seek to bring others down and revel in their destruction.
I'll be the one hit
You're willing to take a hit or suffer damage if it means you can take down the other person too.
If I can take you, boy, it just might throw this town
If you can successfully bring the other person down, it could have significant consequences for your community or environment.
Oh, you want to get it
You have a strong desire to obtain something, possibly at the expense of others.
You make us bleed, it'll prove there's life somewhere
You believe that causing pain or harm to others is a necessary sacrifice to feel alive or prove your existence.
And oh, no, I want to yell it
You have something on your mind that you want to express, but you're unsure of whether it's best to voice your opinion or keep quiet.
But do we speak or are we just nodding our heads
You're questioning whether you're genuinely expressing yourself or simply going through the motions of what's expected.
No way, not me, what you got
You refuse to participate or accept what's being offered because it goes against your values or beliefs.
It's not for me, but you'll find a way
You acknowledge that others may be interested in pursuing what you're rejecting, and they will find a way to get what they want.
Don't reach too far
You caution against taking risks that may have negative consequences.
You will fall over
You warn that taking those risks could lead to failure.
Don't be surprised what you discover
You remind others that unexpected outcomes may arise from their actions.
Don't fear your call
You encourage others to be brave and take ownership of their decisions.
Can't pull us under
You assert your own strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
You better watch out, run for cover
You issue a warning that trouble is coming and suggest taking preventive action.
We see right through it
You claim that others can see through someone's lies or deception and know the true intentions.
You get what you give, you get what you give
You believe that one will receive what they put out into the world, whether good or bad.
I'll be your junkie
You're willing to become addicted to something, even if it's harmful, just to satisfy your cravings or urges.
I'll be deplete you can heap all rubbish here
You allow the other person to use or consume you, even if it depletes you and creates a negative environment.
Go ahead, now dump it on me
You willingly take on the other person's problems or negativity in an attempt to help them or prove your worth.
If I go quiet will the itch go down with me
You're questioning whether your efforts to help the other person will go unnoticed or unappreciated if you stop speaking up.
Never mind that it was never there nowhere
You realize that what the other person wants or desires may not even exist in the first place.
For now you'll make your bed and it will wait, I swear
You believe that the other person will eventually have to face the consequences of their actions, whether it's now or later.
Tell them that they'll get what they wanted, tell them
You're warning others to be careful what they wish for because they may end up regretting it.
No way not me, what you got
You remain steadfast in your refusal to participate in something that goes against your values or beliefs, regardless of what the other person has.
You get what you give, you get what you give
You reiterate that people will ultimately receive the consequences of their actions, whether positive or negative.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Santi White, John Hill, Chris Feinstein
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
He Baum
She's got so many Great sounds and beats, Really enjoy them. Such talent!
Alejandro Sánchez Ramírez
De los mejores FIFAs en el soundtrack, variedad, buenos años de música y grupos geniales.
Lanre Badmus
I was an 11-year-old fifth grader when I heard this on FIFA 08 and I'm now a 19-year-old college freshman. Where did all the time go?
youuav isr
96' born 💪💪
AlexLazor
Now we have 24 years, are finishing college and starting to set our lives straight. But I still remember the exact moment when I was installing the game. My mother told me to go take out the trash, and the bag broke on my way down... and then I bought Raul, Totti and Stephen Appiah to Liverpool. Appiah was a beast in that game
Lunch Box
It was wasted playing video games and not listening to music
Very Okay
i was a year out of high school when i stumbled across this at a record store that no longer exists, and grabbed it on a whim without listening. now i'm nearly 30 and can barely remember what 19 was like. good luck have fun kid.
Cruor3
Let's talk about time and your age in it.
Hipolito Lopez
This song is so bad ass. I love the style of it
Hiloha'homa
This sound is still so fresh to me, conscious songz also make me giv up much respect. Rrrrrockinnnnnnnnn !!!