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Knives Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I know a love that keeps me calm in the storm
And keeps the blood inside of me warm
Wherever I go it never leaves
Like a suitcase of memories
I know a love that's stronger than I am
It beats me up, and keeps me trying
And when I can't, it fights for me
From boy to man, and the in-between
[Pre-Chorus]
I remember backpackin' by the water
Late days, I could see the bottom
Free-falling to words from the 90's over fire pits
Through scattered words and my mistakes
I hope you heard what I meant to say
[Chorus]
There will be times when it rains on you
I'll be the knife edge you can hold on to
And on the day when I turn to dust
I hope you know just how much I love you
[Drop]
You
I know a love that keeps me calm in the storm
And keeps the blood inside of me warm
Wherever I go it never leaves
Like a suitcase of memories
I know a love that's stronger than I am
It beats me up, and keeps me trying
And when I can't, it fights for me
From boy to man, and the in-between
[Pre-Chorus]
I remember backpackin' by the water
Late days, I could see the bottom
Free-falling to words from the 90's over fire pits
Through scattered words and my mistakes
I hope you heard what I meant to say
[Chorus]
There will be times when it rains on you
I'll be the knife edge you can hold on to
And on the day when I turn to dust
I hope you know just how much I love you
[Drop]
You
[Verse 2]
I know a love that looks me right in the eyes
Helps me see beyond boundaries and lines
Unveils a better side of me
Sometimes it's all I need
[Pre-Chorus]
I remember backpacking by the water
Late days, I could see the bottom
Free-falling to words from the 90's over fire pits
Through scattered words and my mistakes
I hope you heard what I meant to say
[Chorus]
There will be times when it rains on you
I'll be the knife edge you can hold on to
And on the day when I turn to dust
I hope you know just how much I love you
[Drop]
You
[Bridge]
This love I've found, life's greatest lesson
In my wake, I hope it leaves an impression
What has been paves the road for what's to be
With every step I take, I'll let it lead
I know a love that looks me right in the eyes
Helps me see beyond boundaries and lines
Unveils a better side of me
Sometimes it's all I need
[Pre-Chorus]
I remember backpacking by the water
Late days, I could see the bottom
Free-falling to words from the 90's over fire pits
Through scattered words and my mistakes
I hope you heard what I meant to say
[Chorus]
There will be times when it rains on you
I'll be the knife edge you can hold on to
And on the day when I turn to dust
I hope you know just how much I love you
[Drop]
You
[Bridge]
This love I've found, life's greatest lesson
In my wake, I hope it leaves an impression
What has been paves the road for what's to be
With every step I take, I'll let it lead
[Chorus]
I remember backpackin' by the water
Late days, I could see the bottom
Free-falling to words from the 90's over fire pits
Through scattered words and my mistakes
I hope you heard what I meant to say
[Outro]
There will be times when it rains on you
I'll be the knife edge you can hold on to
And on the day when I turn to dust
I hope you know just how much I love you
You
You
I remember backpackin' by the water
Late days, I could see the bottom
Free-falling to words from the 90's over fire pits
Through scattered words and my mistakes
I hope you heard what I meant to say
[Outro]
There will be times when it rains on you
I'll be the knife edge you can hold on to
And on the day when I turn to dust
I hope you know just how much I love you
You
You
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Genius Annotation
Knives was released as track 12 in Matoma’s debut album Hakuna Matoma. Matoma himself described the song in the description of the Official Audio uploaded to YouTube as:
This one is just so special. I heard of these LA guys called FRENSHIP and they write such beautiful songs from the heart so we did a collaboration on this song. I’m all about the good vibes so a lot of my music is really happy and party but I think this gets in the heart a little deeper. It’s still so uplifting but honestly the emotion in this song is so incredible, I hope you feel it.
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- 1.False Alarm
- 4.Take Me Back
- 6.Paradise
- 7.Running Out
- 10.Stick Around
- 11.The Wave
- 12.Knives
- 13.Find Love
- 14.Try Me
- 15.Love You Right
- 18.Old Thing Back
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Vocals
Released on
November 13, 2015
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