Sadie Jean Wilcox (born May 15, 2002) is an American singer-songwriter. Her… Read Full Bio ↴Sadie Jean Wilcox (born May 15, 2002) is an American singer-songwriter. Her debut single, "WYD Now?", went viral on TikTok in 2021.

Jean took piano lessons for six years, starting when she was in first grade, also taking vocal lessons. She also began writing songs in first grade. Jean was a part of her high school's choir.

Jean was encouraged by her brother to make her music public after he heard her perform a cover of Radiohead's song "Creep", which prompted her to start posting her music to SoundCloud. In October 2021, Jean wrote the song "WYD Now?" with fellow New York University students Grace Enger and David Alexander Levya and posted a snippet of the song to TikTok the following day. In November 2021, she posted an "open verse challenge" for "WYD Now?" on TikTok, which went viral on the platform. "WYD Now?" was released as her debut single in December 2021. In February 2022, she released the music video for "WYD Now?", directed by Jaqueline Dufwa.

As of 2022, Jean is a student at New York University's Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music.

Good to Know
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You and Ella got coffee
Spent two hours just talkin' about me
Sounds like you're just as angry
But I'm happy that you're feelin' somethin' after two years in the dark

It's good to know you want me back
I don't know what to do with that
If you never text and you never call

You say it best, sayin' nothin' at all
It's good to know I'm all you need
You're tellin' everyone but me
I wish you would text and I wish you would call
But you say it best, sayin' nothin', nothin' at all

You told Ella you're workin'
Overtime just to stop overthinkin'
You've never been good at copin'
Weird to hear that you're still the same person after two years in the dark

It's good to know you want me back
I don't know what to do with that
If you never text and you never call
You say it best, sayin' nothin' at all
It's good to know I'm all you need
You're tellin' everyone but me
I wish you would text and I wish you would call
But you say it best, sayin' nothin', nothin' at all

I'm always gonna love you
And you'll always want what we had
It's too late but too soon
To just look back and laugh 'bout nothin' at all
Like nothin' is wrong
I felt like nothin' 'til you came along
Eight hundred days when I could've called
Maybe we say it best, sayin' nothin', nothin' at all

(Maybe we say it best, sayin' nothin')

Overall Meaning

In "Good to Know," Sadie Jean reflects on a conversation between her ex-partner and their mutual friend Ella. The lyrics indicate that Sadie's ex and Ella recently spent time together discussing Sadie. Despite the anger that Sadie's ex seemingly still harbors, Sadie finds solace in the fact that they are finally experiencing some emotions after two years of emotional darkness.

Sadie admits that it's reassuring to hear that her ex wants her back, but simultaneously feels unsure of how to respond to this revelation. The lack of communication, with no texts or calls, is bittersweet for Sadie. She acknowledges that her ex's silence speaks volumes, even if it's not what she wants to hear. It's a paradoxical situation where the knowledge that she is all her ex needs is being spread to everyone except to Sadie herself. She longs for her ex to reach out to her, knowing that sometimes words are unnecessary when the unspoken emotions run deep.

Sadie learns from Ella that her ex is overworking themselves, attempting to distract from overthinking the situation. This information surprises her, as it shows that her ex hasn't changed much during their time apart. The chorus repeats, reinforcing the rollercoaster of emotions Sadie experiences upon learning her ex's feelings. Although she wishes her ex would take the initiative to contact her, she understands that their silence might be the most expressive means of communication for both of them.

The final verse hints at a lingering love between Sadie and her ex, acknowledging that their connection will always remain, even if their relationship is in the past. Sadie recognizes that it's too late to rekindle what they once had, but it's also too soon to just look back and laugh as if nothing ever happened. She reflects on the emotional emptiness she felt before her ex came into her life, illustrating the impact they had during their time together. The reference to "eight hundred days" alludes to the significant duration they spent apart, during which Sadie could have reached out, suggesting that maybe the best way they communicated was through silence, as it conveyed their unspoken emotions more effectively.

Line by Line Meaning

You and Ella got coffee
You and Ella sat down for a meeting, probably discussing the topic of me.

Spent two hours just talkin' about me
You dedicated a significant amount of time discussing and analyzing my actions, behavior, and impact.

Sounds like you're just as angry
It appears that you are experiencing a similar level of anger or frustration as I am.

But I'm happy that you're feelin' somethin' after two years in the dark
Despite the negative emotions we both may be experiencing, I find solace in knowing that you are finally able to feel something again after a prolonged period of emotional emptiness.

It's good to know you want me back
I find comfort in the knowledge that you desire to reconcile and restart our relationship.

I don't know what to do with that
However, I am unsure how to respond or handle this newfound revelation.

If you never text and you never call
Considering the lack of communication through texts or phone calls from you,

You say it best, sayin' nothin' at all
I have come to understand that your silence carries more significance and communicates the most accurate message.

It's good to know I'm all you need
I find comfort in the knowledge that I fulfill all your emotional and companionship needs.

You're tellin' everyone but me
However, it is perplexing and disheartening to realize that you share this sentiment with others instead of expressing it directly to me.

I wish you would text and I wish you would call
I desire and long for the moments when you would reach out to me through text messages or phone calls.

But you say it best, sayin' nothin', nothin' at all
Interestingly, I have learned that your unspoken words carry more weight and meaning than any actual communication.

You told Ella you're workin'
During your conversation with Ella, you mentioned that you are focusing on your work.

Overtime just to stop overthinkin'
You are putting in additional hours at work as a way to distract yourself from overthinking or excessively analyzing our situation.

You've never been good at copin'
It is evident that you have always struggled with effectively dealing with and managing your emotions.

Weird to hear that you're still the same person after two years in the dark
It is strange and unexpected to hear that, despite the passage of time and the challenging circumstances we faced, you remain fundamentally unchanged.

I'm always gonna love you
Regardless of our current situation, my love for you will persist indefinitely.

And you'll always want what we had
Similarly, you will forever desire to have the connection and relationship we once shared.

It's too late but too soon
The timing of our realization and understanding of the significance of our past relationship is both belated and premature.

To just look back and laugh 'bout nothin' at all
It is ironic and somewhat absurd to simply reflect on and find humor in the past memories and experiences that held no real importance or substance.

Like nothin' is wrong
We pretend as if nothing is awry or troubling in our current situation.

I felt like nothin' 'til you came along
Before you entered my life, I experienced a sense of emptiness or insignificance.

Eight hundred days when I could've called
Over the span of eight hundred days, there were numerous occasions when I had the opportunity to reach out to you.

Maybe we say it best, sayin' nothin', nothin' at all
Perhaps the most effective way for us to genuinely express our emotions and convey our thoughts is by remaining silent and not saying anything at all.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sadie Jean Wilcox, Ryan McMahon

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You and Ella got coffee
Spent two hours just talkin' about me
Sounds like you're just as angry
But I'm happy that you're feelin' somethin'
After two years in the dark

[Chorus]
It's good to know you want me back
I don't know what to do with that
If you never text and you never call
You say it best, sayin' nothin' at all
It's good to know I'm all you need
You're tellin' everyone but me
I wish you would text and I wish you would call
But you say it best, sayin' nothin', nothin' at all

[Verse 2]
You told Ella you're workin'
Overtime just to stop overthinkin'
You've never been good at copin'
Weird to hear that you're still the same person
After two years in the dark

[Chorus]
It's good to know you want me back
I don't know what to do with that
If you never text and you never call
You say it best, sayin' nothin' at all
It's good to know I'm all you need
You're tellin' everyone but me
I wish you would text and I wish you would call
But you say it best, sayin' nothin', nothin' at all

[Bridge]
I'm always gonna love you
And you'll always want what we had
It's too late but too soon
To just look back and laugh
'Bout nothin' at all like nothin' is wrong
I felt like nothin' 'til you came along
Eight hundred days when I coulda called
Maybe we say it best, sayin' nothin', nothin' at all

[Outro]
(Maybe we say it best, sayin' nothin')