You Oughta Know
U.D.S. Boys Lyrics
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You know, You know
You know, You know
They come and go
I show my love on low
You know, you know
You know
You know
I show my love on low
You know, You know
You know
I show my love on low
(Yeah)
I could never play the backseat
(Never do that)
The devil try to test me
(Keep on tryna test me)
walkin in waist deep
Imma slave to my bestie
(My bestie)
Can I tell ya how feel
Eyes bright blue
Now they given me a chill
Motown record
Temptation does kill
An Imma father figure
So I’m somethin like Phil
(Whoa)
This how it goes
In the first place
Quick to say fuck it
Like a runaway
I think too much
In the first place
I swear my thoughts
Never get away
Purple skies
On mind
Purple skies
On mind
Rain down on me
(Rain down on me)
Rain down on me
You know, You know
You know, You know
They come and go
I show my love on low
You know, You know
You know
She gave me cap n gown
Yeah she graduated
All I do is blow
And I get hella faded
All I do is sip
And I get hella jaded
While I listen to the music
That I created
Got her in position
Yoga class
You cant lie with me
Im not a yoga mat
Why you always wanna
Address shit
When you know
I just wanna undress it
You know, You know
You know, You know
They come and go
I show my love on low
You know, you know
You know
Purple skies
On mind
Purple skies
On mind
Rain down on me
(Rain down on me)
Rain down on me
The song "You Oughta Know" by U.D.S. Boys is a mixture of various themes and emotions, ranging from love, loyalty, and friendship to self-doubt, personal struggles, and the pressure to succeed. It seems to talk about a complicated relationship between two friends, one of whom has graduated and moved on to certain achievements in life, while the other is left behind, still struggling with the same old problems. The line "She gave me cap n gown, yeah she graduated" indicates that the first person has graduated and is moving forward, while the second person is still hanging out with the same group of friends and doing the same things, like getting high and listening to music. The second person expresses his feelings of inadequacy and inferiority, saying, "I think too much...I swear my thoughts/Never get away." He also challenges the first person's loyalty, "Why you always wanna/Address shit/When you know/I just wanna undress it," as if implying that the first person is not as devoted to their friendship as he is.
The chorus of the song, "You know, you know/They come and go/I show my love on low" seems to suggest that friendships and relationships are temporary and fleeting, and that it is not worth showing too much emotion or attachment towards them. The "purple skies on mind" might represent the second person's confused and jumbled thoughts, while "rain down on me" might indicate a desire for clarity and direction.
Overall, the song "You Oughta Know" by U.D.S. Boys delves into the complex emotions and themes that often underlie the dynamics of friendship and relationships. It addresses issues of loyalty, jealousy, and self-doubt, while hinting at the transience of such connections and the need to re-evaluate one's priorities and values.
Line by Line Meaning
You know, You know
I don't have to say it, you already know
They come and go
People come and go from my life
I show my love on low
I don't express my emotions openly
I could never play the backseat
I can't take a passive role in life
The devil try to test me
I'm constantly facing challenges
walkin in waist deep
I'm in deep trouble
Imma slave to my bestie
I'm loyal to my close friend
Can I tell ya how feel
Can I express my emotions to you
Eyes bright blue
Your blue eyes are captivating
Now they given me a chill
You give me a feeling of excitement
Motown record
Music from Motown Records
Temptation does kill
Temptation can be dangerous
An Imma father figure
I act as a mentor or role model
So I’m somethin like Phil
Like Phil Jackson, basketball coach
This how it goes
That's just how life is
In the first place
From the beginning
Quick to say fuck it
I don't hesitate to give up
Like a runaway
Like a person running away from their problems
I think too much
I overanalyze situations
I swear my thoughts
My thoughts are always racing
Never get away
I can never escape my thoughts
Purple skies
A serene or calming image in my mind
On mind
I can't stop thinking about it
Rain down on me
I need some relief or comfort
She gave me cap n gown
She graduated from college
Yeah she graduated
She earned a college degree
All I do is blow
I smoke marijuana
And I get hella faded
I get very high
All I do is sip
I drink alcohol
And I get hella jaded
I become cynical or disillusioned
While I listen to the music
I enjoy the music I create
That I created
That I produced or wrote
Got her in position
I've put her in a certain position
Yoga class
A yoga exercise session
You cant lie with me
You can't deceive or manipulate me
Im not a yoga mat
I won't let you walk all over me
Why you always wanna
Why do you always want to
Address shit
Talk about problems or issues
When you know
You're aware that
I just wanna undress it
I just want to expose the truth
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Written by: Brandon Boyd
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