Mr. Know It All

Kelly Clarkson

About Mr. Know It All

"Mr. Know It All" is a song recorded by American pop recording artist Kelly Clarkson. It was written by Brian Kennedy, Ester Dean, Brett James, and Dante Jones, with the production handled by Kennedy, Dean, and Jones. Clarkson described the song as a "vocally raw record" and stated that she and her producers strove to record her voice as it is heard at live performances, using as little auto-tune processing as possible. It was released by RCA Records as the lead single from her fifth studio album, Stronger on September 5, 2011. "Mr. Know It All" is a midtempo song with R&B influences, with its lyrical content dealing with the themes of heartbreak, and relationships with wisenheimers. Upon its release, "Mr. Know It All" has received mostly favorable reception from music critics, who noted the song as significantly different from Clarkson's previous releases. However, some critics compared this song to Alicia Keys' single "Doesn't Mean Anything" (2009) and Bruno Mars' single "Just the Way You Are" (2010). The song became a commercial success, it became her ninth top-ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100, and topped the Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart. Internationally, the song topped the charts in Australia and in South Korea, and has attained a top-ten position in New Zealand, Poland, the United Kingdom. It also became a crossover hit to the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, becoming her first solo single to enter the country chart after 9 years since "A Moment Like This" (2002), prompting RCA to release a country version produced by Dann Huff in 2012. The song's accompanying music video was directed by Justin Francis and features a "wall of doubt" background in which derogatory headlines about Clarkson are posted. Several of the critics noted the video's informal fallacy approach to mainstream media. Clarkson has performed "Mr. Know It All" in various locations around the world, most notably at the 2011 NRL Grand Final, on the Australian, British and German versions of the television series The X Factor, and on the set-list of her Stronger Tour. 


Year:
2012
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Mr Know It All
Well ya think you know it all
But ya don't know a thing at all
Ain't it something y'all
When somebody tells you something bout you
Think that they know you more than you do
So you take it down another pill to swallow

Mr bring me down
Well ya like to bring me down don't ya
But I ain't laying down, baby
I ain't going down
Can't nobody tell me how it's gonna be
Nobody gonna make a fool out of me
Baby you should know that I lead not follow

Oh you think that you know me, know me
That's why I'm leaving you lonely, lonely
'Cause baby you don't know a thing about me
You don't know a thing about me
You ain't got the right to tell me
When and where to go, no right to tell me
Acting like you own me lately
Yeah baby you don't know a thing about me
You don't know a thing about me

Mr Play Your Games
Only got yourself to blame
When you want me back again
But I ain't falling back again
'Cause I'm living my truth without your lies
Let's be clear baby this is goodbye
I ain't coming back tomorrow

Oh you think that you know me, know me
That's why I'm leaving you lonely, lonely
'Cause baby you don't know a thing about me
You don't know a thing about me
You ain't got the right to tell me
When and where to go, no right to tell me
Acting like you own me lately
Yeah baby you don't know a thing about me
You don't know a thing about me

So what, you've got the world at your feet
And you know everything about everything
But you don't
You still think I'm coming back but baby you'll see

Oh you think that you know me, know me
That's why I'm leaving you lonely, lonely
'Cause baby you don't know a thing about me
You don't know a thing about me
You ain't got the right to tell me
When and where to go, no right to tell me
Acting like you own me lately
Yeah baby you don't know a thing about me
You don't know a thing about me

Mr Know It All
Well ya think you know it all
But ya don't know a thing at all
Yeah baby you don't know a thing about me
You don't know a thing about me

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Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Brianne Clarkson (born April 24, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter and occasional actress. Born in Fort Worth and raised in Burleson, Texas, Clarkson came into prominence after becoming the winner of the inaugural season of the television series American Idol in 2002 and later becoming the runner-up in the television special World Idol in 2003. more »

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Written by: BRETT JAMES, ESTER DEAN, DANTE JONES, BRIAN SEALS, BRIAN KENNEDY SEALS, DANTE LAMIRE JONES

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14 facts about this song

Record Label
"Mr. Know It All" is released under RCA Records which is one of the flagship labels of Sony Music Entertainment.
Release Date
The song was first unveiled to the public on August 30, 2011, serving as the lead single from Kelly Clarkson's fifth studio album, "Stronger."
Song Writers
"Mr. Know It All" was written by four songwriters including Brian Kennedy, Ester Dean, Brett James, and Dante Jones.
Chart Success
Upon its release, the song reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. It also topped the charts in Australia and South Korea.
Critic Review
The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, with many praising its catchy pop sound and overall empowering message.
Song Meaning
"Mr. Know It All" is known for its powerful lyrics about independence and resilience in the face of criticism or negativity. It embodies Kelly Clarkson's characteristic style of creating emotionally empowering songs.
Music Video
The music video for "Mr. Know It All" premiered on September 26, 2011, and it featured various scenes of Kelly Clarkson rejecting the labels and stereotypes that others try to impose on her.
Live Performances
Kelly Clarkson has performed "Mr. Know It All" in numerous venues including television shows, music award events, and her own concerts.
Platinum Certification
The song was certified Platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), denoting over 1 million sales in the USA.
Cover Versions
Various artists and singing competition contestants have covered "Mr. Know It All", further proving its popularity and resonance with audiences.
Creative Process
The song was initially written in 2009, two years before being released. It was then pitched to Kelly Clarkson who loved it and decided to record it.
Genre
"Mr. Know It All" falls under the genre of pop and pop-rock, combining upbeat tempo with emotionally charged lyrics.
Song Length
The running time for "Mr. Know It All" is approximately 3 minutes and 52 seconds.
Awards
The song won the award for "Top 40 Single of the Year" at the 2012 BMI Pop Awards.

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