1) Tadpole was… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Tadpole was a female-led New Zealand band from Auckland that formed in June 1994.
2) Tadpole is a Slovenian techno duo.
3) Tadpole is an Australian punk band from Brisbane.
1) Tadpole was a female-led New Zealand band from Auckland that formed in June 1994. They produced three albums; The Buddhafinger, The Medusa and Tadpole. The band split up in 2006.
2) Tadpole is a Slovenian techno duo.
3) Tadpole is an Australian punk band from Brisbane.
You Know It
Tadpole Lyrics
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You know it
And you like it that way
You know it
You know it.
You follow her down
Whenever she's around
Of her shelter
This house is not a home
But your need for her has grown
It's a leash but you like it
Come to need it.
(You know it?
She kicks you when you're down,
But still you hang around
There's a strange kind of longing
Ties you to her.
For her sake you're on your knees
You'll do anything to please
It's no life but you'll live it,
Come to love it.
The opening lines of Tadpole's song "You Know It" provide an exclamation of sorts. The repetition of "You know it" brings the focus onto the fact that the listener is aware of something, presumably their attraction to somebody else. The repetition also gives a sense of confirmation, as if the listener is acknowledging their own feelings. The line "And you like it that way" indicates that the listener is content with this knowledge and perhaps even enjoys the feeling of being smitten with someone.
The next verses dive into the specifics of the listener's feelings. The line "You follow her down whenever she's around" suggests that the listener is quite invested in this person and seeks them out at every opportunity. The phrase "cling to the safety of her shelter" is an interesting choice of words as it suggests that the listener is seeking comfort or refuge in this person. However, the line "This house is not a home" complicates the situation. It implies that the listener is not happy with their current situation but is still willing to hold onto this attachment even if it means being on a metaphorical leash.
The chorus repeats the same lines as the opening, further emphasizing the listener's conviction of their feelings. The last verse reinforces the unhealthy aspects of the attachment, as the person the listener is smitten with continues to treat them poorly ("She kicks you when you're down") but the listener remains devoted ("there's a strange kind of longing/Ties you to her"). The acceptance of this treatment is highlighted with the line "It's no life but you'll live it/Come to love it."
Line by Line Meaning
You know it,
You are aware of this fact,
You know it
It has become a reality for you,
And you like it that way
You've grown fond of it being this way,
You know it
You are aware of it,
You know it.
It is ingrained in your existence,
You follow her down
You trail her footsteps,
Whenever she's around
Every time she's present,
And you cling to the safety
You desperately hold on for protection,
Of her shelter
Within her sanctuary,
This house is not a home
The residency isn't a comfortable paradise,
But your need for her has grown
However, your craving for her has amplified,
It's a leash but you like it
The confinement feels burdensome, but you enjoy it,
Come to need it.
It has become a fundamental requirement,
She kicks you when you're down,
She hurts you more when you're vulnerable,
But still you hang around
Despite everything, you remain near,
There's a strange kind of longing
A peculiar yearning exists,
Ties you to her.
That binds you to her,
For her sake you're on your knees
You prostrate yourself for her benefit,
You'll do anything to please
You'll go to any extent to satisfy her,
It's no life but you'll live it,
It is not an ideal lifestyle, but you'll endure it,
Come to love it.
Eventually, you'll grow to love it,
Contributed by Lillian I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@shaunbang
I love when they have their tiny little frog legs starting to grow while still looking like a tadpole lol it’s so cute how they’re legs just stay out in the folded position while they wriggle around
@diannadiatz1140
What wonderful photography! To see the miracle of a frog's metamorphis is really magical!
Thank you so much for this video. Nature never ceases to amaze me!
I am always inspired by your animal rescue videos too!
Have a great week!
Best wishes,
Dianna
@aili03
I live down South, so frogs are pretty common. Several years ago, a couple frogs laid eggs in potholes that had formed in my family's driveway. I tried to save as many as I could, but I wasn't able to rescue them all. (They would have been squished by cars.) I built them a little habitat, and watched over 30 little tadpoles develop. After they developed legs and got a little bigger, I released them into our pond. It definitely was an amazing experience!
@sarahs.5289
Wonderful human you are!
@justinhumphries4674
Maybe you will run into some of their descendents sooner or later.
@strongman5243
You are a nice guy
@chiravuris
I thought the dad was supposed to watch over the eggs.
@prasoontripathi4179
@Shalini 😏
@camilacandelaria
A natureza é perfeita! Que vídeo incrível ❤
@thecartercrew3725
This reminds me of when I was little and we'd watch the tadpoles in our pond transform. I was always just amazed