"She Knows" is a new english song by J. Cole, featuring Amber Coffman and Cults, published on the JCole YouTube channel. The song was written by DMX, Madeline Follin, Brian Oblivion, and J. Cole and was produced by J. Cole… Read More
She Knows Lyrics
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[Intro: J. Cole & Amber Coffman]
She knows
She knows, ayy
Bad things happen to the people you love
And you find yourself praying up to Heaven above
But honestly I never had much sympathy
'Cause those bad things, I always saw them coming for me
I'm gonna run, run away (Oh, I), run, run away, run away (Oh, I, I, I)
Run away and never come back (Well, alright)
Run, run away, run, run away (Oh, I), run away (Oh, I, I, I)
Show 'em that your color is black (Well, alright)
[Verse 1: J. Cole]
Damned if I do, damned if I don't
You know I got a girl back home
You got a man, what you want? What you want?
What these bitches want from a nigga?
On some DMX shit, huh
I know them other niggas love tricking
On some BMX shit, but not me
Now I'm sure you done heard about me
A black star, Mos Def, Kweli
Good, so them bad hoes try me, they try me, huh
This is Martin Luther King in the club, getting dubs, huh
With a bad bitch in his ear, sayin' that she down for whatever
In the back of his mind is Coretta
[Chorus: J. Cole]
And she knows, she knows
And I know she knows, and I know she knows
And deep down, she knows, she knows
And I know she knows, and I know she knows
[Refrain: J. Cole, J. Cole & Amber Coffman]
Well, alright, oh, I, oh, I, I, I
I can't be what you want from me, well, alright
Oh, I, oh, I, I, I
I can't be what you want from me, well, alright
[Verse 2: J. Cole]
Damned if I do (Shit), damned if I don't (Uh)
I'm passing up on bad hoes
Trying to be the man that she want, what she want?
What, what she want from a nigga?
To put a ring on it, uh
Got a bitch on my dick right now
And she just want to sing on it, uh
Got me up so high, tryin' get a piece of that apple pie, uh
I be up so high, tryin' get a piece of that apple pie
Dancehall vibe with my pants on fire
'Cause I told her I was sleep
'Cause I creep with this pretty young thing that I cho'
'Cause she could be doing the same thing, I suppo'
[Chorus: J. Cole]
And she knows, she knows
And I know she knows, and I know she knows
And deep down, she knows, she knows
And I know she knows, and I know she knows
[Refrain: J. Cole, J. Cole & Amber Coffman]
Well, alright, oh, I, oh, I, I, I
I can't be what you want from me, well, alright
Oh, I, oh, I, I, I
I can't be what you want from me, well, alright
[Bridge: J. Cole]
Niggas say, "Turn up," hoes say, "Turn up"
Only bad thing 'bout a star is they burn up
Niggas say, "Turn up," hoes say, "Turn up"
Only bad thing 'bout a star is they burn up
Rest in peace to Aaliyah
Rest in peace to Left Eye (Left Eye)
Michael Jackson, I'll see ya
Just as soon as I die (I die)
Got me up so high, tryin' get a piece of that apple pie, uh
I be up so high, tryin' get a piece of that apple pie
Got me up so high, tryin' get a piece of that apple pie, uh
I be up so high, tryin' get a piece of that apple pie
[Refrain: J. Cole & Amber Coffman]
Well, alright, oh, I, oh, I, I, I
I can't be what you want from me, well, alright
Oh, I, oh, I, I, I
I can't be what you want from me, well, alright
[Outro: Amber Coffman]
Run away, run away—, back (Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh)
Run away, run away—, back (Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh)
Run away, run away—, back (Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh)
Run away, run away—, back (Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh)
[Intro]
In the intro, J. Cole and Amber Coffman set the tone by introducing the theme of consequences. J. Cole reflects on how bad things tend to happen to the people around him, but he admits that he’s never felt sympathy because he often expects these misfortunes. The repetition of "she knows" hints that his girlfriend is aware of his wrongdoing, and he expresses a desire to run away from the situation.
[Verse 1]
In this section, J. Cole delves into his conflicted emotions. He acknowledges that both he and the woman he’s interacting with are in relationships, yet they’re still engaging in flirtatious behavior. J. Cole refers to a past filled with temptations and moments of weakness, comparing himself to historical figures like Martin Luther King and Mos Def. He hints at the complexity of his emotions, torn between loyalty and desire, while reflecting on how he betrays his girlfriend’s trust.
[Chorus]
The chorus emphasizes J. Cole’s awareness of his girlfriend’s suspicions. He repeats "she knows" as a way of acknowledging that his partner is likely aware of his unfaithfulness. This repetition conveys the weight of guilt and the inevitability of the truth coming out.
[Refrain]
In the refrain, J. Cole admits that he cannot be what his girlfriend expects from him. He struggles to live up to her expectations of faithfulness, hinting at his inner conflict and feelings of inadequacy.
[Verse 2]
In the second verse, J. Cole expresses frustration with his situation. He’s passing up opportunities with other women in an attempt to be the man his girlfriend wants, but the temptation is overwhelming. He uses metaphors like "apple pie" to symbolize the allure of infidelity, showing that despite his best efforts, he continues to struggle with remaining faithful.
[Bridge]
The bridge shifts to a more reflective tone. J. Cole mentions several famous figures who passed away too soon, like Aaliyah, Left Eye, and Michael Jackson, symbolizing how fleeting fame and life can be. This adds a layer of depth, as he contemplates his own actions and their long-term consequences.
[Outro]
Amber Coffman’s vocals in the outro emphasize the act of running away, which symbolizes J. Cole’s desire to escape the consequences of his actions. The repetition of "run away" suggests his ongoing struggle with guilt and the impossibility of avoiding the truth forever.
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About Song
"She Knows" is a new english song by J. Cole, featuring Amber Coffman and Cults, published on the JCole YouTube channel. The song was written by DMX, Madeline Follin, Brian Oblivion, and J. Cole and was produced by J. Cole and Ken Lewis. Released on February 14, 2014, "She Knows" explores themes of infidelity, temptation, and guilt.
The song’s theme revolves around J. Cole’s internal conflict regarding his infidelity and the suspicion that his girlfriend knows he’s been unfaithful. He navigates between the temptation of other women and the guilt of betraying his partner, all while questioning his ability to be the person his girlfriend wants him to be.
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The "She Knows" song by J. Cole lyrics was written by DMX, Madeline Follin, Brian Oblivion & J. Cole.
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J. Cole released "She Knows" song on Feb 14, 2014.
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