Santigold - Who I Thought You Were Lyrics






Hey now take a look at you
Hosed down in a million dollar suit
But I knew you when that wasn't you
I knew you when you had a clue
Big man, driving a big car
Funny how you can spin so fast so far
I knew you when you was a star
I knew when no one thought you were

You cannot be who I thought you were
Who I thought you were
No, you can't be who I thought you were
Who I thought you were
I like you more when you're poorer
Your new ID is a borer
Come back here you actin' like we owe ya
Are you ever gonna be who I thought you were

Last time I tried to call you up
I couldn't reach you 'cause you were stuck so far up
I knew you when you were just rude
I knew I loved your attitude
Five minutes all that you got left
Long way down boy I wouldn't hold your breath
I knew you when you knew the time
I knew you for your bottom line

You cannot be who I thought you were
Who I thought you were
No, you can't be who I thought you were
Who I thought you were
I like you more when you're poorer
Your new ID is a borer
Come back here you actin' like we owe ya
Are you ever gonna be who I thought you were

Now you got a lot of gall
Tell you frankly I'm appalled
I know you know better
Where you going on that ladder
Got all the girls runnin' they with you
All of your lackeys they're thirsty and you are too
Your enemies they tell you it's all fine
I tell you better watch it walkin' a thin line
Ask if I used to know you I don't know
'Cause these days it's like it's just like I never seen your face before

You cannot be who I thought you were
Who I thought you were
No, you can't be who I thought you were
Who I thought you were
I like you more when you're poorer
Your new ID is a borer
Come back here you actin' like we owe ya
Are you ever gonna be who I thought you were

I don't like you
I don't like you





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  1. E.... M....

    Her voice is just ahhhhh 💀💕💕💕💕

  2. M.... H....

    Universal studios home entertainment

  3. K.... B....

    Who do you suppose this song is about?

  4. L.... m....

    The Edge of Seventeen!!

  5. Q.... H....

    Discovered this randomly an I fuckin love it

  6. c.... m....

    The edge of seventeen made me cry Idk why I think its because I love my brother so much but he barley cares abt me ):

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    LYRICS

    Hey now take a look at you
    Hosed down in your million dollar suit
    But I knew you when that wasn't you
    I knew you when you had a clue
    Big man, driving a big car
    Funny how you can spin so fast so far
    I knew you when you was a star
    I knew when no one thought you were

    You cannot be who I thought you were
    Who I thought you were
    No, you can't be who I thought you were
    Who I thought you were
    I like you more when you're poorer
    Your new ID is a borer
    Come back here you actin' like we owe ya
    Are you ever gonna be who I thought you were

    Last time I tried to call you up
    I couldn't reach you 'cause you were stuck so far up
    I knew you when you were just rude
    I knew I loved your attitude
    Five minutes all that you got left
    Long way down boy I wouldn't hold your breath
    I knew you when you knew the time
    I knew you for your bottom line

    You cannot be who I thought you were
    Who I thought you were
    No, you can't be who I thought you were
    Who I thought you were
    I like you more when you're poorer
    Your new ID is a borer
    Come back here you actin' like we owe ya
    Are you ever gonna be who I thought you were

    Now you got a lot of gall
    Tell you frankly I'm appalled
    I know you know better where you going on that ladder
    Got all the girls runnin' they with you
    All of your lackeys they're thirsty and you are too
    Your enemies they tell you it's all fine (all fine)
    I tell you better watch it walkin' a thin line (a thin line)
    Ask if I used to know you I don't know (I don't know)
    'Cause these days it's like it's just like I never seen your face before (before)

    You cannot be who I thought you were
    Who I thought you were
    No, you can't be who I thought you were
    Who I thought you were
    I like you more when you're poorer
    Your new ID is a borer
    Come back here you actin' like we owe ya
    Are you ever gonna be who I thought you were

    Who I thought you were
    Who I thought you were
    Who I thought you were
    Who I thought you were

  8. B.... B....

    The Edge of Seventeen :)

  9. B.... M....

    Quantico brought me here

  10. a.... ....

    bilo adamsn

  11. C.... V....

    cool music...optimism and hapiness

  12. m.... a....

    edge of 17 =) ahahahah cool tune

  13. a.... !....

    this song just makes me feel like im in a coming of age movie <3

  14. j.... a....

    revisiting this album and holy shit..the Cars power pop/new wave vibes on this song are just so infectious. something I love about Santi's music is that her lyrics are always stimulating and always offer interesting perspectives. just wow. she's criminally underrated

  15. J.... A....

    The Edge Of Seventeen brought me here

  16. B.... W....

    Totally a vibe 🌞

  17. S.... J....

    Only here cause it’s in my fav movie edge of 17

    S.... J....

    Sasha Jackson ew

  18. j.... o....

    The fact that on every song on this album someone comments that it is their favorite song on the album is a testament to how brilliant the album is, top to bottom, every track!

  19. T.... ....

    holy shit more santi GOD I LOVE THIS GIRL what great music !!!!!! saw her in person , even better luv it luv it

  20. k.... ....

    Why is this not on radio?

    k.... ....

    Robert Hultz

  21. c.... t....

    Posted on my birthday?

  22. S.... R....

    great song for getting ready to go out. love it. reminds me of my coke days.

  23. S.... R....

    great song for getting ready to go out. love it. reminds me of doing lines.

  24. S.... R....

    great song for getting ready to go out. love it. reminds me of doing lines.

  25. m.... ....

    love this song. at least 400 views are mine :-)

  26. M.... J....

    the edge of seventeen brought me here 😍😍
    I love this movie .. 😍😍

  27. �.... �....

    I love the movie!

  28. L.... ....

    Discovered this tune when I was shopping at Kirkland's. I was at the check-out counter and had to pause to find it on YouTube.  I love this - it's got a totally 80's vibe; very catchy and makes me just wanna get up and dance!

  29. l.... ....

    This is the most upbeat & melodic diss track I've ever heard.

  30. l.... ....

    some of the more wondrous parts of childhood & the musical backdrop thereof come speeding back when I hear her. Solfeggio

  31. G.... H....

    dump the frown.

  32. S.... P....

    Fuck I love this song

  33. T.... N....

    Mango store in VN got me here :)

  34. I.... M....

    The edge of seventeen brought me here

  35. n.... ....

    my ISP and internet connection sent me here

  36. K.... ....

    Edge of Seventeen thank you

    K.... ....

    KaleLikesWaffles yea it's a great movie😍

  37. J.... G....

    The Edge of Seventeen :)

  38. f.... ....

    The Edge Of Seventeen! Or at least a nasty chopped up 30 second version...

  39. M.... M....

    amazing

  40. M.... M....

    i love this song tote's

  41. A.... Z....

    Who put a thumbs down ? Reveal yourself !

  42. I.... ....

    One person obviously wasn't who they thought they were..

  43. H.... J....

    Great song ! has to be on Fifa 17

  44. o.... ....

    Thought it was a Cindy Lauper track I'd never heard at first 😊

  45. N.... ....

    Quantico sent me here.

    N.... ....

    Dito 😀

    N.... ....

    the edge of seventeen sent me here

  46. C.... T....

    One of my favs, I can so relate

  47. J.... F....

    The whole album is AMAZING!

    J.... F....

    Anything she's ever written is amazing.


    God damn I love this woman.

  48. p.... ....

    REminds me of 80's Springsteen songs somehow!! <3

    p.... ....

    +ohsolovelyy24 kinda has that "Hong Kong Garden" by Siouxsie and the Banshees sound, as well.

    p.... ....

    +Lou lovelace same!!

  49. B.... S....

    they def saved the best for last with this one... in love with this song.

    B.... S....

    +B Smooth I agree! I love it when Sant embraces pure pop = brilliant!

  50. P.... S....

    I hope this song is about Diplo. Lol

    P.... S....

    +Peter Szaraz Did something happen between them?

    P.... S....

    I don't know. But he didn't produce any songs on this album like he did for the first two. And he's become a bit of a sell out. I'm was joking mostly.

    P.... S....

    Hm, but you could be right...The lyrics does speak of a 'humble' to a 'up there' personality change

  51. D.... F....

    I am sooooo happy! Needed this.

  52. L.... ....

    I would like to c Santi and Andre 3000 do a song. dope

    L.... ....

    LocQueen U R A GENIUS!!! That would be 1 sick trac & that's the smartest thing I've ever read in a comment section

  53. J.... M....

    I LOVE THIS!!!

  54. A.... S....

    Best song from this album

  55. G.... _....

    Makes me imagine I'm in an American diner :)