알어 (I Know)

Song Meaning

This track cuts deep into the phoniness of aspiring rappers, with Absotyle laying bare the insecurity masked by bravado. He calls out the "empty swagger" and the "unfocused eyes" of those trying too hard to project a tough image. The narrator sees right through the act, comparing them to a "dog needing to pee" or a "cockroach," highlighting their visible anxiety and desperate attempts to appear gangster. It’s a sharp, dismissive critique of inauthentic posturing. Absotyle’s frustration is palpable as he urges these individuals to "just live as you are," stating that their forced tough-guy act is the "ugliest thing under the sky." He sees their "pretend gangster" moves, like puffing out their chests, as pathetic and less compelling than a "GTA character." The narrator feels exhausted by this "visionless game," declaring "I see it all, I'm going crazy." E SENS enters with a more introspective, yet equally confident, tone. He acknowledges the struggle to write but asserts his "knowledgeable余裕" (calmness of someone who knows). He addresses the criticism he faces at twenty-three, where some worry he's "wasting his youth" on rap. However, he remains "shameless" and "still rapping," using his own stress as fuel for his distinctive style. The core of E SENS's verse is his self-assurance and defiance against detractors. He dismisses the "empty talk of punks" and the "squabbling" for positions in the industry, positioning his music as genuinely "real." He emphasizes his unwavering focus, stating he's "never once been shaken" by the noise, and invites listeners to "get to know" his work before it's too late, promising future production success.