Knock You Down
X.I.B. Lyrics

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I know
I know
I know
I know
I know, I know
I know, I know
I know, I know
I know

Landed in America, bright lights
Is it everything I stayed up and thought at nights
Mom had to work, little time spent
Back and forth from two jobs just to pay the rent
Bullied at school, every night I would cry
Thinkin' to myself like I know that I'm a good guy
But that ain't mean much, she said don't be rough
Every night before bed, pray to Jesus
And I did, but it still ain't help
It's like everyday I lost more faith in myself
I crashed, deep down in depression
The strongest weapon

I know I'ma get it
Somehow I'ma get it
That's the only thing
I'm trying to regret it
You can't bring me down
No, you can't bring me down

You can't break me down
Sittin' in my room trying not to make a sound
Turn my smile to frown
The jigs up think it's time to advance
Like Biggie said, "All I need is one more chance"
They ain't gon' play with me, I'ma attack quickly
So as one give the sign like they tryna hit me
And he did so I knocked him out
It's like I had to find a way to get this anger out
I couldn't be a victim no more
I couldn't just sit down, be quiet and get picked on more
I had to just man up, can't let 'em see my hands up
That's the day a boy became tough

I know I'ma get it
Somehow I'ma get it
That's the only thing
I'm trying to regret it

You can't bring me down
No, you can't bring me down

Overall Meaning

The song "Knock You Down" by X.I.B. tells the story of a young immigrant who moves to America with his mother in search of a better life. However, life in America is not what he had envisioned as he becomes a target of bullying at school, which sends him spiraling into depression. Despite his struggles, he finds strength in his faith and the determination to succeed. He refuses to let the bullies bring him down, and instead uses his anger to fight back and prove himself.

The opening lines of the song repeat, "I know," which suggests a sense of confidence in the singer's abilities to overcome his challenges. The bright lights he refers to upon first arriving in America could be symbolic of the promises and opportunities that the country holds, however, the reality is not as he had hoped. The daily struggle his mother faces to make ends meet highlights the harsh reality of life for many immigrants in America. The bullying he experiences at school is a reminder of the marginalization and discrimination many people face as they try to integrate into a new society.

The turning point in the song is when the singer decides to fight back, not by physical force but by showing his determination to succeed. His reference to Biggie's famous line, "All I need is one more chance" echoes his own conviction to overcome the odds. The lyrics "I couldn't just sit down, be quiet and get picked on more" highlights the importance of standing up for oneself when faced with adversity.

Overall, "Knock You Down" is an inspiring song that encourages perseverance and resilience in the face of difficulties. It is a reminder that no matter how tough life may seem, one can still rise and become a success.

Line by Line Meaning

I know
I am aware of my situation and surroundings

I know
I have a strong feeling and belief

I know
I have a clear understanding

I know
I have confidence and assurance

I know, I know
I am certain and emphatic about my belief

I know, I know
I am repeating my belief to emphasize its validity

I know, I know
I am trying to convince myself and others of my belief

I know
I am determined to succeed despite my hardships

Landed in America, bright lights
I have come to America and am dazzled by its lights and opportunities

Is it everything I stayed up and thought at nights
I wonder if America will live up to my dreams and expectations

Mom had to work, little time spent
My mom worked multiple jobs to support our family, leaving little time for us

Back and forth from two jobs just to pay the rent
My mom had to work multiple jobs just to make ends meet and pay for our home

Bullied at school, every night I would cry
I was bullied at school and it caused me emotional pain and distress

Thinkin' to myself like I know that I'm a good guy
Despite the bullying, I still believe I am a good person

But that ain't mean much, she said don't be rough
Despite my belief in myself, my mom warned me not to retaliate with violence

Every night before bed, pray to Jesus
I turned to religion to find comfort and support during this difficult time

And I did, but it still ain't help
Despite my prayers, my situation did not improve

It's like everyday I lost more faith in myself
My confidence and self-esteem continued to decrease over time

I crashed, deep down in depression
I fell into a state of deep sadness and hopelessness

The strongest weapon
The ability to overcome adversity and succeed despite hardship is the strongest weapon one can possess

You can't break me down
I am resilient and strong, and will not let obstacles discourage me

Sittin' in my room trying not to make a sound
I isolated myself and kept quiet to avoid further confrontation

Turn my smile to frown
I hid my true emotions and put on a facade of happiness, but now my true feelings are evident

The jigs up think it's time to advance
It is time for me to take action and move forward

Like Biggie said, "All I need is one more chance"
I am inspired by the words of the rapper Biggie Smalls, who believed in seizing opportunities and making the most of them

They ain't gon' play with me, I'ma attack quickly
I will not let others intimidate me and will fight back if provoked

So as one give the sign like they tryna hit me
I am aware of the subtle signs of aggression and am prepared to respond accordingly

And he did so I knocked him out
When confronted with physical violence, I fought back and knocked out my attacker

It's like I had to find a way to get this anger out
I had to release my pent-up emotions in a constructive way

I couldn't be a victim no more
I refused to be a passive victim any longer

I couldn't just sit down, be quiet and get picked on more
I refused to allow myself to be bullied and taken advantage of any longer

I had to just man up, can't let 'em see my hands up
I had to be brave and stand up for myself, even when it was difficult

That's the day a boy became tough
This experience taught me to be strong and resilient, making me a tougher person

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Adrian Sandy

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