The Downtown Fiction released a self-titled EP in March 2009, which included the hits “Living Proof” and “Is Anybody Out There?”. Followed up by an EP titled “Best I Never Had” in March. In August, the music video for “I Just Wanna Run” was released and in December, they released a new EP “The Double E.P.”, including all tracks from the two other EPs and a new demo, “Keep On Moving”. Songfacts reports that their first album Let's Be Animals was released on April 26, 2011, via Photo Finish / Atlantic Records, "Thanks for Nothing" was the first single.
She Knows
The Downtown Fiction Lyrics
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She knows, she knows now
She knows, she knows now
Because her face says it all back on the wall
You walk in the door and see your face
You're feeling like somethings outta place
Shes not looking anywhere
And with a glance she knows the truth
Shes discovered the real you
Take off the mask and now shes running, running I guess
She knows, she knows now
What you said
Knows, she knows now
What you did
Knows, she knows now
Because her face says it all back on the wall
Shes not a girl you can replace
Such an adept without her space
You know you did it, oh you know you did it
Now you've gone and lost it all for good
Theres something beating thats inside of your head
You've got one more chance or I'm leaving she said
And if she's leaving then she's leaving alone cause she knows
She knows, she knows now
What you said
Knows, she knows now
What you did
Knows, she knows now
Because her face says it all back on the wall
She knows, she knows now
What you've done
Knows, she knows now
Where you go
Knows, she knows now
Because her face says it all back on the wall
This love calls for a potion
But we're lost in emotion
Divide love by a quotient
Forever and ever
Oh, oh all your devotion
So far deep as the ocean
But we're lost in commotion
Because her face says it all back on the wall
She knows, she knows now
What you said
Knows, she knows now
What you did
Knows, she knows now
Because her face says it all back on the wall
She knows, she knows now
What you've done
Knows, she knows now
Where you go
Knows, she knows now
Because her face says it all back on the wall
Your face says it all back on the wall
The Downtown Fiction’s song “She Knows” presents a narrative about a woman who has realized that her partner has been dishonest with her. The repetition of “she knows, she knows now” conveys a sense of finality and certainty about her discovery. The reference to “her face” implies that it was not something her partner said or did that tipped her off, but rather a non-verbal communication. This notion is reinforced by the line “take off the mask” suggesting that the singer had been hiding something or acting a certain way to deceive his partner. This might lead one to conclude that the deception was not just a one-time occurrence, but a pattern of behavior that she has now seen through.
Additionally, the chorus with lyrics “what you said, what you did, what you’ve done, where you go” seems to highlight the caliber of deception—the scope and persistence of events that came to light. It can also be argued that as the song progresses, the mood becomes increasingly desperate, with lines like “you’ve got one more chance or I'm leaving she said.” By the end of the song, it is clear that there has certainly been a breakdown in trust and understanding, leaving the singer facing the possibility of “losing it all for good”.
Line by Line Meaning
She knows, she knows now
She is aware, completely sure
Because her face says it all back on the wall
She is giving away her beliefs
You walk in the door and see your face
You are reflecting on your actions
You're feeling like somethings outta place
You have a sense of guilt
She runs her fingers through her hair
She is thinking anxiously
Shes not looking anywhere
She doesn't want to face the truth
And with a glance she knows the truth
She has figured out what has happened
Shes discovered the real you
She is seeing the real side of you
Take off the mask and now shes running, running I guess
You have been exposed and she is leaving
What you said
She remembers what you said
What you did
She knows what you have done
Shes not a girl you can replace
She is irreplaceable
Such an adept without her space
She is independent and needs her space
You know you did it, oh you know you did it
You are aware of your wrongdoing
Now you've gone and lost it all for good
You have lost everything
Theres something beating thats inside of your head
You have a realization
You've got one more chance or I'm leaving she said
She is giving you a final chance
And if she's leaving then she's leaving alone cause she knows
She is leaving because she knows the truth
What you've done
She knows what you have done
Where you go
She knows where you are going
This love calls for a potion
This love requires a special remedy
But we're lost in emotion
We are getting carried away by our feelings
Divide love by a quotient
Love can be divided by anything
Forever and ever
Forever and always
Oh, oh all your devotion
All of your dedication
So far deep as the ocean
As deep as the ocean
But we're lost in commotion
We are getting confused and uncertain
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CAMERON LEAHY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Paige Blair
Just saw them on wednesday for the Feel Good Now tour. Them and TRS were definitely the best performers of the whole concert! They were so great!
Severin
I wasn't aware music like this was still popular, I used to listen to music in this style like 7 years ago, so I was 16. It was a great time of life, you guys enjoy your tunes :)
suntaria
<3 the downtown fiction and their amazing music
Lenny LongCok
LOVE IT!!!
Risky Herlenda
I listen this song first time when they perform in my town last saturday. And this song superb easy listening! I love the music too! :)
Cristal S
Saw them yesterday and they were AMAZING<333
Lauren Haven
saw them last saturday! :) they are great live!
Sarah Young
OMGGG! I am SO happy I stayed up until 12 to wait for this!!! Totally worth it! :) Greaaatttt song!
Jade Dale
love it!!!! <3
Josh Hutcherson
i love this song !