This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
I know you hate that I think this way
I know you think that it's wrong of me
I know that everything is strong today
But the longer we go I know the fire will start to fade
I'm maybe walking to long for this race
I know you said that you won't do the same
And so I'm writing this song so the day
See I'm right I'm play this record with a smirk
While I say
I told you so (4x)
I know you hate that I think this way
I could be wrong but the chances ain't great
I know calls your sweet message
Will turn lately just to make me smile
To quite necessary
I know your vision your eye just see me
But somehow time seem to make it blurry
And so I'm writing this song so the day
I see I'm right, I'll play this record
While I cry and I say
I told you so (4x)
I know the newest of it all
Seems right but baby I'm no fool
And I got pride that happily ever
Love should just last a while.
I know you think you love me
But love ain't never stopped nobody
From creeping around every once in a while
When things start to settle down
And so I won't look like a clown
I' m a call it now
I told you so (4x)
I told you so (4x)
I know you think that it's wrong of me
I know that everything is strong today
But the longer we go I know the fire will start to fade
I'm maybe walking to long for this race
I know you said that you won't do the same
And so I'm writing this song so the day
See I'm right I'm play this record with a smirk
While I say
I told you so (4x)
I know you hate that I think this way
I could be wrong but the chances ain't great
I know calls your sweet message
Will turn lately just to make me smile
To quite necessary
I know your vision your eye just see me
But somehow time seem to make it blurry
And so I'm writing this song so the day
I see I'm right, I'll play this record
While I cry and I say
I told you so (4x)
I know the newest of it all
Seems right but baby I'm no fool
And I got pride that happily ever
Love should just last a while.
I know you think you love me
But love ain't never stopped nobody
From creeping around every once in a while
When things start to settle down
And so I won't look like a clown
I' m a call it now
I told you so (4x)
I told you so (4x)
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I Told You So Lyrics as written by Solange Knowles Robert Shea Taylor
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