The Queenstons is an alias of Emma Essex under the Halley Labs label. They … Read Full Bio ↴The Queenstons is an alias of Emma Essex under the Halley Labs label. They were originally envisioned a "duo" comprised of Renard and Jackal Queenston, but that was later ignored and the alias is currently portrayed as the "Figurehead" design. They produce anthem style drum and bass with influences from liquid DnB and trancestep, many times much happier than the other drum and bass alias Jackal Queenston. The Queenstons is also one of the few aliases that has original vocals.

You Know Me
The Queenstons Lyrics

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Oh, you know me
I'll tear you apart
Oh, send to me
Your skin, your mind, your heart

Dancing and twirling
The alcohol's swirling
Around the inside of my glass

With my eyes upon you
I'm trying to burn a hole
Right through your dress

Oh, you know me
I'll tear you apart
Oh, send to me
Your skin, your mind, your heart

Once you know it
There's no stopping
How your pulse races
When you're near me
I can hear it pounding
Just so we're clear
I'm not going home
unless you're with me
don't resist me
it's better this way
you'll see

As night nears its close
I am swimming through droves
Of people aimlessly winding
Off of the dance floor
Where I set my paramour
Motion past your lips

Oh, you know me
I'll tear you apart
Oh, send to me
Your skin, your mind, your heart

Once you know it
There's no stopping
How your pulse races
When you're near me
I can hear it pounding
Just so we're clear
I'm not going home
unless you're with me
don't resist me
it's better this way
you'll see

Once you know it
There's no stopping
How your pulse races

When you're near me
I can hear it pounding

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Queenstons's song You Know Me are intense and compelling, about a powerful and obsessive lust that is hard to resist. The singer is aggressive and authoritative, with a clear desire to take control of the situation, imploring their subject to "send to me / your skin, your mind, your heart". The second verse has a sense of momentum, with the singer working the room and scanning the crowd for their ideal target. By the third verse, the singer has found their target and is zeroing in, almost hypnotic in their focus, urging their subject not to resist them. The repetition of the chorus builds to a climax of desire, as the singer acknowledges the intensity of their connection and urges their subject to surrender themselves entirely.

The lyrics can be interpreted as a portrayal of powerful, all-consuming lust, driving the singer to take what they want, regardless of the consequences. The imagery of alcohol and dancing, as well as the repetition of the phrase "Once you know it, there's no stopping", give the sense that this is a compulsive and almost addictive desire. The ending is left ambiguous, with no clear resolution or indication of what happens next. This could be seen as a reflection of the risks and uncertainties that come with acting on such intense emotions.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, you know me
I have a reputation that precedes me, you are aware of my actions.

I'll tear you apart
I will emotionally or physically harm you.

Oh, send to me / Your skin, your mind, your heart
Give me everything you have, from your physical body to your thoughts and emotions.

Dancing and twirling / The alcohol's swirling / Around the inside of my glass
I am drinking heavily and dancing without a care in the world.

With my eyes upon you / I'm trying to burn a hole / Right through your dress
I am intensely focused on you and trying to visualize you naked.

Once you know it / There's no stopping / How your pulse races / When you're near me / I can hear it pounding
Once you give in to my advances, you will be unable to resist the physical and emotional response you have to me.

Just so we're clear / I'm not going home / unless you're with me / don't resist me / it's better this way / you'll see
I am making it clear that I will not leave without you and you should not resist, because being with me is beneficial for you.

As night nears its close / I am swimming through droves / Of people aimlessly winding / Off of the dance floor / Where I set my paramour / Motion past your lips
As the night comes to an end, I am moving through the crowd and heading towards you, where I know you will be complying with me.

Contributed by David H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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