German outfit YOU was formed when Udo Hanten (synths, sequencers, Mellotron… Read Full Bio ↴German outfit YOU was formed when Udo Hanten (synths, sequencers, Mellotron) decided to end his tentative steps toward forming a solo career in 1978; and decided to work with Ulrich Weber (guitars, percussion) instead. After recording a few tracks in 1978, the pair decided to record a full album, and with the inclusion of Albin Meskes (synths, sequencers, Mellotron) and Harald Grosskopf (drums, synths) they hit the studio again to create their debut album "Electric Day", issued in the fall of 1979.

This same line-up also recorded the next release, the EP "Scanner part 1 & 2" in 1981. After this line-up changes were afoot, with Weber and Grosskopf leaving; leaving the duo of Hanten and Meskes - and this duo would be the only permanent mebers of this project further on. In 1982 they hit the studio again, to make their second full-length album. Former member Weber made a guest appearance on this venture along with Helmut Brüker; and the finalized result was issued in June 1983, named "Time Code". In December 1983 Hanten and Meskes hit the studio again; this time without guest musicians. Two months later their third album was completed, and was issued in the first half of 1984 as "Wonders From the Genetic Factory.

Late in 1985 You started recording what was to be their last album in this first phase of their existence. Featuring guest appearances from Jaime Zenamon and Klaus Gertken. "Laserscape" was made availble to the general public in April 1986.
Following this release Hanten and Meskes hooked up with former member Grosskopf to form the project "Central Europe Performance"; an outfit concentrating on live performances. In the just over 20 years this still existing project many musicians have been involved; with Hanten and Meskes as the core foundation of the outfit. 1995 saw a new addition to the discography of You, with the release of the multimedia production "00:1996:00", and the following year the 5 CD box compilation "Era" saw the light of day.

In 2000 You chose to change moniker, and opted for the use of Yourovion; and releases a fair number of albums of various kinds under that name. In April 2009 Hanten and Meskes announced that they would return to their former moniker You, and that they'll herald the 30th anniversary of their debut album with a limited edition CD package names "The Electric Box".

Don't You Know
You Lyrics

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Don't you know
I'm tryna make you mine
Don't you know
I can't be waisting time
Don't you know
That I could change your life
Don't you know
Baby I'm a GuapStar

Don't you know that I'mma GuapStar baby
I stay war ready
Can't waste my time if it's not Gon pay me
I stay fly...Time flies no waiting
I'mma fly right by... if we ain't Talking about paper
Like bakeries
I get bread... I'm tasty
Move smooth like oil
Drip flavor like bacon
I'm savory
I know that you wanna taste me
Shawty trying to be my baby
I know what you wanna do
Wanna vibe with a hot nigga Without no rules
We can slide... but don't make no Wrong moves
Like chess... I'ma check mate the Pussy so smooth
Imma stretch you
So incredible
I'm extra... got moves like adult movies
A blessing
Your special... if I ever choose you
Whenever... you want it
Baby we can do it
Don't you know
I'm tryna make you mine
Don't you know
I can't be waisting time
Don't you know
That I could change your life
Don't you know
Baby I'm a GuapStar
I need me a vibe... for when I'm Up in college
In between my classes
Baby give me knowledge
I need a vibe when I get back From traveling
Throw it back cause baby happy That I'm back in
I need a vibe that cooks Cornbread and collard's
Clean the dishes
Then come give me Sloppy Toppy
I need a vibe that take a nigga Shopping
Take it off and break a nigga off With dollars
Ouu
Boo
If you ain't beneficial I'mma leave Like I'm spooked
You plus me getting freaky in the Coop
With the roof gone I'm a drop D
Like "oops"
You know I'm a different breed From the boot
I got flavor... that come with The sauce and the juice
Not a player... cause baby I'm a Boss I recruit
Only the best you know I can't Take a loss on the loot
I'm the truth
All you gotta do is choose
What's your move?
Don't you know
I'm tryna make you mine
Don't you know
I can't be waisting time
Don't you know
That I could change your life
Don't you know
Baby I'm a GuapStar
Don't you know that I'mma Guapstar baby I stay war ready
Can't waste my time if it's not Gon pay me
I stay fly Time flies no waiting
I'mma fly right by if we ain't Talking about paper
Like bakeries
I get bread
I'm tasty
Move smooth like oil
Drip flavor like bacon
I'm savory

I know that you wanna taste me
Shawty trying to be my baby

Overall Meaning

In this song, You is expressing his desire to make someone his and also highlighting his potential to bring a change in their life. He introduces himself as a GuapStar, someone who is financially stable and war-ready, implying he is someone who takes his time seriously and doesn't want to be with someone who can't necessarily benefit him. He boasts about his lifestyle and success as he talks about moving smooth like oil and dripping flavor like bacon, mentioning how everyone wants a piece of him, and shawty is trying to be his baby.

You mentions he needs a vibe, someone who can provide him with knowledge, and also someone who can cook him cornbread and collars, clean the dishes, and give him sloppy toppy. He emphasizes the need to be advantageous to each other, and if someone is not beneficial for him, he would leave like he's spooked. He states that all he needs is for the other person to choose him and decide on their move.

Overall, the song portrays a confident and assertive side of You, someone who knows his worth and wants to be with someone who can benefit him equally.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't you know
The singer is emphasizing the fact that the person they are singing to should already be aware of what they are trying to say.

I'm tryna make you mine
The singer wants to be in a relationship with the person they are singing to.

I can't be waisting time
The singer doesn't want to waste any time and wants to make the most out of their time together.

That I could change your life
The singer believes that they could have a huge positive impact on the person's life if they were together.

Baby I'm a GuapStar
The singer is letting the person know that they are successful and wealthy.

I stay war ready
The singer is always prepared for anything life throws at them.

Can't waste my time if it's not Gon pay me
The singer is only interested in things that will be beneficial or lucrative for them.

I stay fly...Time flies no waiting
The singer is confident and doesn't waste any time waiting around for things to happen.

I'mma fly right by... if we ain't Talking about paper
If there isn't any money involved, the singer isn't interested.

Like bakeries
The singer makes a connection to bread, indicating that they are successful and wealthy.

I get bread... I'm tasty
The singer is equating being wealthy with being desirable or 'tasty.'

Move smooth like oil
The singer is smooth and confident.

Drip flavor like bacon
Like bacon, the singer is flavorful and enticing.

I'm savory
The singer is desirable and delicious, much like a savory dish.

I know that you wanna taste me
The singer is aware that the person they are singing to is interested in them.

Shawty trying to be my baby
The person is trying to be with the singer and start a relationship.

I know what you wanna do
The singer is aware of the person's intentions and desires.

Wanna vibe with a hot nigga Without no rules
The person wants to be with the singer and have a fun, exciting experience with them without worrying about any restrictions or rules.

We can slide... but don't make no Wrong moves
They can be together, but the person needs to be careful and not do anything that could jeopardize their relationship.

Like chess... I'ma check mate the Pussy so smooth
The singer is confident in their ability to be successful and dominate in their intimate encounters.

Imma stretch you
The singer is going to please their partner in intimate situations.

So incredible
The singer is amazing in bed and knows how to please their partner.

I'm extra... got moves like adult movies
The singer is confident in their abilities in intimate situations and compares themselves to actors in adult films.

A blessing
The singer believes that they are a blessing to whoever they are intimate with.

Your special... if I ever choose you
The singer believes that the person they are singing to is special and worthy of being in a relationship with them.

Whenever... you want it
The singer is available for intimate encounters whenever the person they are singing to wants it.

Baby we can do it
The singer is inviting the person they are singing to to be intimate with them.

I need me a vibe... for when I'm Up in college
The singer is looking for someone to be with while they are in college.

In between my classes
The singer wants someone to be with during their free time between classes.

Baby give me knowledge
The singer wants someone who is intelligent and can teach them new things.

When I get back From traveling
The singer wants someone to be waiting for them when they come home from traveling.

Throw it back cause baby happy That I'm back in
The singer wants to have intimate encounters with the person they are singing to as soon as they come back from traveling.

I need a vibe that cooks Cornbread and collard's
The singer wants someone who is able to cook traditional dishes and is looking for a certain type of person.

Clean the dishes
The singer wants someone who is willing to do chores and be helpful around the house.

Then come give me Sloppy Toppy
The singer wants to have an intimate encounter after their partner takes care of household duties.

If you ain't beneficial I'mma leave Like I'm spooked
If the person isn't beneficial to the singer, they will leave as if they are afraid or 'spooked.'

You plus me getting freaky in the Coop
The singer wants to be intimate with the person they are singing to in a car or 'coop.'

With the roof gone I'm a drop D
The singer is referring to dropping the top of the car so they can be intimate under the open sky.

Like 'oops'
The singer is making a playful pun based on the phrase 'drop top' and the sound it makes when it opens.

You know I'm a different breed From the boot
The singer is unique and special, and can't be compared to others from their hometown.

I got flavor... that come with The sauce and the juice
The singer is confident and has a unique style or 'flavor.'

Not a player... cause baby I'm a Boss I recruit
The singer is not just a player and is instead in charge, recruiting others to be with them.

Only the best you know I can't Take a loss on the loot
The singer only wants the best for themselves and won't compromise on their wealth or success.

I'm the truth
The singer is confident and truthful in everything they do.

All you gotta do is choose
The singer is giving the person they are singing to the option to be with them or not.

What's your move?
The singer is asking the person what their decision will be about being in a relationship with them.