Kristine Flaherty grew up outside of Chicago, devouring her father's classic rock records and staying up late dancing to Parliament-Funkadelic in the living room. It was this same musical open-mindedness that would later spark her artistic development. She found her musical voice in college, fusing the eclectic power of the Bay Area hip hop scene with her own unique presence, inspired by strong, independent female artists ranging from Missy Elliott and Lauryn Hill to Fiona Apple and Liz Phair.
On stage, K.Flay is a one-woman whirlwind: whether she’s creating beats, singing, rapping or playing guitar, her wit and acerbic charm shine through. Her talents have led her to share the stage with artists including Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, and 3OH!3, where she quickly won over audiences who hadn’t seen anything quite like her before. Further setting her apart from the pack, she serves as her own producer in the studio, methodically infusing her hip hop swagger with a dose of sonic exploration.
With one mixtape (the genre-hopping MASHed Potatoes) already available online, K.Flay is spending the rest of 2010 recording in San Francisco and touring with Passion Pit in October and 3oh!3 in November.
Doctor Don't Know
k.flay Lyrics
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Tell me why you always tryna complain to me?
Yeah, I'm doing me I'm smoking OG
You say you love me?
Girl you so phoney
Aye, aye
But you don't know about it
But you don't know about it
You don't know about it
You just talk about it
Baby I got it in my pocket
Pocket rocket always shotin'
Aye, aye
In my cockpit
Aye, aye
You know my niggas don't play, aye
Yeah I said that I'm I said that I'm drunk, aye
yeah I said that I'm said that I'm drunk, aye
I'm drunk
I'm drunk
I'm drunk drunk
Somethin' bout that beat switch up man
Aye, Somethin' bout that beat switch up man
Aye, Somethin' bout that beat switch up man
Baby here's the soundtrack
So gon' throw it back
Baby used to be my runner
So I called her fullback
Mind full of liquor
Gon' pass my fuckin' cognac
Type of love that make you wanna
Pack and then you unpack
Yeah I helped you
when you couldn't help yourself
Don't leave me burning in this hell
Yeah you fell in love
When you don't even love yourself
Loyalty over love
Which one you fuckin' put above?
Aye, aye
But you don't know about it
But you don't know about it
But you don't, you don't, you don't
You don't know about it
You just talk about it
Baby I got it in my pocket
Pocket rocket always shotin'
Aye, aye
In my cockpit
Aye, aye
You know my niggas don't play, aye
Yeah I said that I'm I said that I'm drunk aye
yeah I said that I'm said that I'm drunk aye
I'm drunk
I'm drunk
I'm drunk drunk
I'm drunk
I'm drunk
I'm drunk
I'm drunk
She don't got a license
But she still drive a 'Cedes
But truth is you'll never be my baby
But truth is you'll never be my baby
Aye, aye, aye
I'm feelin' like the 80's
That coca it don't save thee
Been goin' crazy
Said how you feelin'?
How you feelin'?
How you feelin' baby?
Aye, aye
But you don't know about it
Aye, aye
But you don't know about it
Aye, aye
But you don't know about it
The lyrics to K.Flay's song Doctor Don't Know seem to be centered around a tumultuous relationship. The singer is addressing their partner who is constantly complaining and trying to talk about their issues, but the singer is uninterested in hearing it. They focus on themselves, smoking OG, and having a good time without their partner. The repetition of "But you don't know about it" seems to be a dismissive and sarcastic response to their partner's complaints.
The refrain "Baby I got it in my pocket, pocket rocket always shotin'" seems to suggest that the singer has control over the situation and their partner. The use of the term "pocket rocket" may also be a reference to a small handgun, further emphasizing their power and control.
Later on, the singer talks about how they helped their partner when they couldn't help themselves and the loyalty they have over love. It is unclear whether the singer is expressing loyalty towards their partner or their friends, as they also mention "You know my n*****s don't play." The final lines seem to be the singer reiterating that their partner will never be theirs and that they're feeling crazy.
Overall, the lyrics to Doctor Don't Know explore themes of power, control, and dismissiveness in a relationship. The singer seems uninterested in their partner's problems and is focused on having a good time, but also showcases a sense of loyalty towards others.
Line by Line Meaning
Why you always wanna talk about it baby?
Why do you constantly complain to me?
Tell me why you always tryna complain to me?
I want to know why you constantly try to complain to me?
Yeah, I'm doing me I'm smoking OG
I am completely focused on myself and smoking (marijuana strain) OG.
You say you love me?
You claim to love me?
Girl you so phoney
But you're not genuine.
Aye, aye
Yes, yes.
But you don't know about it
You have no knowledge or experience of it.
But you don't, you don't, you don't
You really don't.
You don't know about it
You absolutely have no knowledge or experience of it.
You just talk about it
You just talk about it.
Baby I got it in my pocket
I have it in my pocket.
Pocket rocket always shotin'
My small and powerful gun is always ready to be fired.
In my cockpit
Where I'm seated.
You know my niggas don't play, aye
You know my associates do not tolerate any nonsense.
Yeah I said that I'm I said that I'm drunk, aye
Yes, I have mentioned that I am intoxicated.
I'm drunk
I am heavily intoxicated.
Somethin' bout that beat switch up man
There's something about the sudden music change.
Baby here's the soundtrack
Here is the background music.
So gon' throw it back
Go ahead and dance to it.
Baby used to be my runner
You used to run errands for me.
So I called her fullback
So I gave you the name of a football position which similarly required a lot of running.
Mind full of liquor
My mindset is impaired by the consumption of alcohol.
Gon' pass my fuckin' cognac
I am going to go for another round of cognac.
Type of love that make you wanna
The kind of love that makes you want to.
Pack and then you unpack
The kind of love that is so volatile that you consider leaving, but you eventually stay.
Yeah I helped you
I assisted you.
when you couldn't help yourself
When you were unable to help yourself.
Don't leave me burning in this hell
Don't abandon me to suffer in this misery.
Yeah you fell in love
Yes, you have fallen in love.
When you don't even love yourself
Even if you don't love yourself.
Loyalty over love
I place loyalty above love.
Which one you fuckin' put above?
Which one do you prioritize?
She don't got a license
She does not have a driver's license.
But she still drive a 'Cedes
But she still drives a (Mercedes) Benz.
But truth is you'll never be my baby
The truth is you will never be my significant other.
I'm feelin' like the 80's
I am feeling nostalgic for the 80s era.
That coca it don't save thee
Cocaine will not save your soul.
Been goin' crazy
I have been losing my mind.
Said how you feelin'?
I asked how you are feeling.
Aye, aye
Yes, yes.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Kaylah Abdul-Ghafur
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Christine Benjamin
It was an honor to work on this video with K.Flay and all the others. I created the marionettes. :)
Christine Benjamin
@LunasMyDog thanks so much!
Christine Benjamin
@hannah banana thanks so much!
LunasMyDog
Nice work! That would be a dream for me!
Nightflyer 914
Almost said thank you
Doh Joe Gringo
@Christine Benjamin I haven't made one in a minute. My last puppet was a bullfighter, the cape scared my skunk. She was too old by the time I made it.
She used to dig & huff & stomp her front feet like a bull. Now she just runs away.
I'm just saving it for the next skunk we have to rescue.
REVERIE LOVE
dope ass video ! love th e song too. see u at paid dues !
Marcos Avalos
K. Flay how am I supposed to have a favorite song when they are all so am good? Hmmm? Hmmmmmmmm?!?!!
Tizwolf Dubs
I love this comment, i think that too
Sawwshark
I think the younger girl is time, the old man is fate and the guy with the black mask is death.
The girl is tapping throughout the entire video which is like time, never stopping.
The old man with the puppets is just controlling them throughout the video like how fate controls peoples thoughts, actions and reactions which can lead them to their deaths.
The guy in the black mask is just dancing throughout the video which can represent the "dance with death" which is used commonly with people who are taking their chances by doing something that could get themselves killed.
I also think her being tied up in the video means that she can't escape those three no matter how much she struggles.
The "doctor" could be God but I'm not really sure...(ΦωΦ)
Anyways, this is a really cool video, keep it up K !