DJ RYOW brings a bold energy to ‘I Know What,’ a track from the album ‘I Have a Dream.’ The song features lyrics penned by ANARCHY, Force of Nature, SPACE DUST CLUB, TOKONA-X, and ¥ellow Bucks. These writers craft sharp, unfiltered verses that challenge norms and celebrate resilience.
Released: February 8, 2023
I Know What
Dj Ryow • From “I Have a Dream.”
I Have a Dream.’s I Know What Japanese Lyrics English Translation
The lyrics cut straight to the chase, with lines like ‘I’ll let you have the status and fame, b#tch’ and ‘I’m just like Otani, I’m smashing home runs.’ The songwriter uses metaphors like ‘tame the dog you bought’ and ‘make the flowers bloom’ to show determination and growth. Each verse builds on the theme of pushing forward despite obstacles.
Mawarikudoi no wa mendouBeing indirect is such a drag.
Omae wa rappaa tte ka geinin janee noAren’t you more of a comedian than a rapper?
Ano te kono te tte imi nante nee zoTrying every little trick doesn’t mean a thing.
Warii na tsukiaienee kudaranee menshonSorry, but I won’t entertain these worthless mentions.
Kurete yaru B#tch chii toka meiyoI’ll let you have the status and fame, b#tch.
Kono geemu ni wa chiito wa nee yoThere aren’t any cheats in this game.
Rum pa pum pum tsutte narasun da New sh#tI’m blasting this new sh#t, rum-pa-pum-pum.
Kiketa mon janee ze aitsura no New sh#tTheir new sh#t isn’t even worth listening to.
Jinsei nante B#mboclattLife is just a wild b#mboclatt.
Kasureteru otokotachi aruite iku ronguranWorn-out men keep walking the long run.
Doite na yo bonkuraGet out of the way, you idiots.
Itte koi yo soopurandoGo visit a ‘soapland’ (bathhouse).
I’m like a Otani daI’m just like Otani.
Kachikomu hoomuranI’m smashing home runs.
Gyagu nante ii kara Make me feel rightForget the jokes; just make me feel right.
Katta inu wa saigo made tenazukenaTame the dog you bought until the very end.
Tatoe mikata inai yoru mo hikari sagasuI’ll look for the light, even on nights with no allies.
Nodo wa karashite mo hana wa sakasuEven if my throat goes dry, I’ll make the flowers bloom.
Give me something that will make me feel rightGive me something that’ll make me feel right.
Kane yori ii mono o motte koi yoBring me something better than money.
Ore ni wa mieteta miraiI could already see the future.
Kantan ni shinu koto wa dekinaiI can’t just die so easily.
Ore nara shitteru ze sono saki oBecause I know what lies ahead.
Mita koto nai toko e tsurete ikouLet me take you to a place you’ve never seen.
Maa sukoshi shimiru kizuato gaWell, these scars sting a little, but,
You know you know you know what it isyou know, you know, you know what it is.
Okane o kasegu dake gaJust making money isn’t,
Oretachi no yume janai…isn’t our only dream.
You know wats you sayYou know what you say.
Ibara no michi demo tanoshimu hibiI enjoy every day, even on this thorny path.
Ore no jama suru yatsura wa sokkou KillingI’ll shut down anyone who gets in my way immediately.
Nannin aite demo zettai sagaru naNo matter how many opponents there are, never back down.
Rappaa wa ato zusattara bochi jouIf a rapper retreats, it’s their graveyard.
Sutaato wa ghetto nukedashite kara daThe start only begins after escaping the ghetto.
Nigemiche wa kita michi modoreba iiIf you want an escape, just go back the way you came.
Shokugyou KabukichomonMy profession is a ‘Kabukicho’ (entertainment district) man.
20 nen ijouFor over twenty years.
Puro no anaakisutoI’ve been a professional anarchist.
Yado wa Rittsu KaarutonMy home is the Ritz-Carlton.
Mazu ruumu saabisu tanondeFirst, I’ll order some room service.
Kutte nondeI’ll eat and drink.
Massaaji yondeI’ll call for a massage.
Wan baasu kaku byou deand write a verse in seconds.
Baka mitai ni kaseideI’ll earn an insane amount of money.
Hade ni shinou zeLet’s go out in style.
Junbi wa OKEverything’s ready.
I’m riroodeddoI’m reloaded.
Yaritai koto o yaru no wa choo kantanDoing what you want to do is so easy.
Sugu yoko ni aru shiawase to koukan daYou just trade it for the happiness right next to you.
Give me something that will make me feel rightGive me something that’ll make me feel right.
Kane yori ii mono o motte koi yoBring me something better than money.
Ore ni wa mieteta miraiI could already see the future.
Kantan ni shinu koto wa dekinaiI can’t just die so easily.
Ore nara shitteru ze sono saki oBecause I know what lies ahead.
Mita koto nai toko e tsurete ikouLet me take you to a place you’ve never seen.
Maa sukoshi shimiru kizuato gaWell, these scars sting a little, but,
You know you know you know what it isyou know, you know, you know what it is.
I Know What Music Video
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