Who Knows
i.Blast Lyrics
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I have crossed the horizon to find you
(Ou loto mamaina toa)
I know your name
(Manatu atu)
They have stolen the heart from inside you
(Taku pelepele)
But this does not define you
This is not who you are
You know who you are
The lyrics of i.Blast's song Who Knows talk about the journey of self-discovery and finding oneself. The opening line ("Ou mata e matagi") in Samoan translates to "I have crossed the horizon," which implies the singer went through a long journey to reach the person they are addressing. The singer then mentions how they know the addressee's name and acknowledges that their heart was stolen ("They have stolen the heart from inside you"). However, they also imply that the addressee is more than what happened to them and that those events do not define them. The lyrics stress the importance of knowing oneself and staying true to one's identity since that is the only way to be authentic ("This does not define you, you know who you are").
The chorus of the song is a simple repetition of the line "Who knows," which leaves the interpretation open-ended, but it seems to imply that the singer and the addressee are both in a place of uncertainty and are perhaps questioning the future. The lyrics suggest that it's okay not to have everything figured out, as long as you know yourself.
Line by Line Meaning
(Ou mata e matagi)
I have journeyed far to reach you
(Ou loto mamaina toa)
I feel courage in my heart
(Manatu atu)
I remember
(They have stolen the heart from inside you)
Someone has hurt you deeply
(Taku pelepele)
But that pain doesn't define you
(Manatunatu)
You are more than what they did to you
(This is not who you are)
Their actions don't change who you truly are
(You know who you are)
You are confident in your own identity
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA, MARK A. MANCINA, OPETAIA TAVITA FOA'I
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jenna Redz
I can just listen to it over & over!!!! luv it!!! well done Blast !!! bless <3
PuI2ePLaYaZ
Uness sets the tone of the beat !!!
Yoseph Yisrael
RP, Reps Up, 514, DG, UPTOWN in the Building Big ups, this is the I.Blast MonTreaL needs to hear more of/from!!! Shout out Theory Beats and Justin Augustin
IRepDat140
Now this is some real deep shit, good track and keep doin your shit and make it happen
Melinda Neal (PRESENTS JUMPIN JAZZ CAT MUSIC)
Thanks 4 the music and writing 2 me!!! Hugs n Kisses xoxoxo Melinda@Marilyn Monroe@Melindajazzrus And THANKS 4 Your support!
Rob B
Saw it on muchvibe a couple days ago, glad to find it on YouTube, keep it up! Rep MTL to the fullest!
jean clervoyant
this is what talent bring out.... crazy beat and chorus
Red Yoshi
Keep it up for Mtl. Rep us hard brotha. Amazing song btw.
1hottchris
Very cool song I can relate to it, keep up the great work bro! Peace
J. Stephens
one of the realist tracks ive heard this year! n to double it the instrumental is fire i'd love to have it just to vybe to!