If I Know You

The Presets

About If I Know You

"If I Know You" is a single by The Presets and the fifth taken from their second studio album Apocalypso. It was originally the proposed third single but was replaced by "Talk Like That".


Year:
2008
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Clever lier, fooling us all, never thought I'd work it out
How could I have known it was ever about you boy?
Now there's nothing to say, there's no words and we're not talking anyhow
You must have known I was never to doubt you boy

If it was so fine, it was so good, oh you're unbelievable
All this time I've been living without you boy, not your lying
It felt so good, the world don't know, now they'll never find out
All these years she must've been beside you boy

Don't forget that I was the one that you found
And if I know you, you'll find me someplace new
I hope I never, I hope I never have to

We're a waste of time
And if I know you, learned long ago it's true
I hope I never, I hope I never have to

Go and explain, explain it again, boy that this all started
Found you lying in the arms of another girl so stop your crying
Day after day, year after year, far too long and lost it
Must have thought I was nothing without you boy

Don't forget that I was the one that you found
And if I know you, you'll find me someplace new
I hope I never, I hope I never have to

We're a waste of time
And if I know you, learned long ago it's true
I hope I never, I hope I never have to

And tonight if we learn that the world's on fire
I guess I'll turn to you
I hope I never, I hope I never have to

I've failed to fight, so hard to fight
And I can find a way for you and I to go on like this
I'm always learning things the hard, hard, hardest way

'Cause I was the one that you found
And if I know you, you'll find me someplace new
I hope you never, I hope you never get to

Tonight, if we learn that the world's on fire
I guess I'll turn to you
I hope I never, I hope I never have to

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The Presets

The Presets are an Australian electronic music duo formed in 2003, consisting of Julian Hamilton on vocals and keyboards, and Kim Moyes on drums and keyboards. The band released their debut album, Beams, in 2005 and received a positive critical response. The 2008 release, Apocalypso, debuted at number one on the ARIA Albums Chart. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2008, the pair won "Best Dance Release" and "Best Group", and became the first electronic act to win "Album of the Year". In 2009, The Presets' Hamilton and Moyes won an APRA Award for "Songwriters of the Year" and an ARIA Award for "Best Dance Release" for "Talk Like That". Aside from the Presets' performance work, the duo have remixed tracks for The Dissociatives, Lenny Kravitz, Silverchair, Sarah Blask… more »

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Written by: JULIAN HAMILTON, KIMBERLEY MOYES

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13 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"If I Know You" by The Presets falls into the genre of electro-pop and dance-punk.
Release Information
The song was released on March 9, 2009, as the fifth single from their second studio album, "Apocalypso."
Album Popularity
"Apocalypso," the album the song features on, earned the Presets their first ARIA Award in 2008 for Album of the Year.
Music Video Directing
The music video for "If I Know You" was directed by Eva Husson, a well-known French director.
Music Video Concept
The video is known for its dance-centered concept, featuring a young male ballet dancer performing through empty streets in Los Angeles.
Chart Performance
"If I Know You" peaked at number 52 on the ARIA Chart.
Remix Version
The track has been remixed by multiple artists, including Tom Middleton and Heartbreak.
Songwriting and Production
Like most of The Presets' songs, "If I Know You" was written and produced by the band members Julian Hamilton and Kim Moyes.
Critical Response
The song received positive reviews from music critics, praising its dance beats and somber lyrics.
Special Performances
The Presets performed "If I Know You" on various occasions including at the 2008 ARIA Awards.
Song Theme
The song explores the themes of uncertainty and emotional perception in romantic relationships.
Musical Arrangement
"If I Know You" is notable for its combination of electronic beats with striking vocal persona of Julian Hamilton.
Participation in Compilation Album
The song was included in the compilation album "Triple J Hottest 100, Vol. 17".

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