Sure Know Something
Kiss
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
I've been up and down, I've been all around I was mystified, almost terrified But late at night I still hear you call my name I've been on my own, I've been all alone I was hypnotized, I felt paralyzed But late at night I still want you just the same I've been a gambler, but I'm nobody's fool And I sure know something, sure know something You showed me things they never taught me in school And I sure know something, sure know something No one can make me feel the way that you do And I sure know something, aha I was seventeen, you were just a dream I was mesmerized, I felt scared inside You broke my heart and I still can feel the pain I've been counted out, I've had fear and doubt I've been starry eyed, never satisfied Cause late at night I still need you just the same Just the same I've been a gambler, but I'm nobody's fool And I sure know something, sure know something You showed me things they never taught me in school And I sure know something, sure know something No one can make me feel the way that you do And I sure know something, aha I've been counted out, I've had fear and doubt I've been starry eyed, never satisfied Cause late at night I still need you just the same Just the same, yeah I've been a gambler, but I'm nobody's fool And I sure know something, sure know something You showed me things they never taught me in school And I sure know something, sure know something No one can make me feel the way that you do And I sure know something, sure know something No one can tell me till I hear it from you And I sure know something, sure know something I've been a gambler, but I'm nobody's fool Sure know something, sure know something You showed me things they never taught me in school Sure know something, sure know something No one can make me feel the way that you do
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
Written by: PAUL STANLEY, VINI PONCIA
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
12 facts about this song
Song Origin"Sure Know Something" is a song by the American rock band Kiss. It was on their 1979 studio album "Dynasty."
|
Song GenreThe song straddles rock and disco, in line with the popular music trends of its time, and setting it apart from Kiss's earlier, more straight-ahead rock and roll.
|
Individual ContributionsThe song was co-written by the band's lead singer Paul Stanley and producer Vini Poncia, who played a large role in shaping the band's sound on the "Dynasty" album.
|
Single Release"Sure Know Something," was released as a single in 1979, after the album's first single "I Was Made for Lovin' You."
|
Music VideoThe music video for "Sure Know Something" was one of the first ever produced by Kiss and was shot on the Empire State Building.
|
Chart SuccessThe song reached number 47 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, and it did particularly well in Australia, peaking at number 5 on the singles chart.
|
AwardsDespite its relative lack of success in the United States, "Sure Know Something" won the band a People's Choice Award in Australia.
|
MTV UnpluggedAlmost two decades after the original release, Kiss performed "Sure Know Something" during their MTV Unplugged concert in 1995, highlighting the song's enduring popularity.
|
CoversThe song has been covered by multiple artists, including the Swedish glam rock band The Poodles, and fellow Swedish band Clawfinger, who played it in a more Metal style for a tribute album.
|
LegacyAlthough it initially received a mixed reception from fans due to its disco influences, "Sure Know Something" is now considered a classic Kiss track. It still makes occasional appearances in their live setlists.
|
Acoustic VersionAn acoustic version of "Sure Know Something" was performed in the 1995 concert "MTV Unplugged: KISS." This version was included in the album "MTV Unplugged: KISS" which was released in 1996.
|
International Recognition"Sure Know Something" wasn't just a hit in the United States and Australia. It also climbed to number one on the singles chart in Argentina.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Sure Know Something Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 21 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/5218838/Kiss/Sure+Know+Something>.
Discuss the Sure Know Something Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In