About the song
“You Know I’m No Good” is a soulful and introspective song by the talented English singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse. Released in 2007, it was the second single from her critically acclaimed second and final studio album, Back to Black. This iconic song showcases Winehouse’s unique vocal style and emotional depth, as she pours her heart out about her struggles with relationships and personal demons.
The song’s original version, featured on Back to Black, was later remixed with guest vocals from Ghostface Killah, a member of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan. This collaboration resulted in two distinct versions of the song, with the original appearing on Winehouse’s album and the remix featuring on Ghostface Killah’s album More Fish.
The music video, directed by Phil Griffin, is a visually stunning representation of the song’s themes, featuring Winehouse in various settings, including a bar, bedroom, and bathtub. The video’s narrative revolves around Winehouse’s fictional character’s tumultuous relationship with a male counterpart.
“You Know I’m No Good” received widespread critical acclaim, ranking second on Entertainment Weekly’s list of the Best Songs of 2007. The song’s success was further solidified by its inclusion on various radio playlists, including BBC Radio 1’s A-list, and its feature in a sneak preview of AMC’s original series Mad Men. Following Winehouse’s triumphant win at the 50th Grammy Awards, the song was re-released in the US in 2008, cementing its place as one of the singer’s most beloved and enduring tracks.
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Lyrics
He left no time to regret
Kept his dick wet
With his same old safe bet
Me and my head high
And my tears dry
Get on without my guy
You went back to what you knew
So far removed
From all that we went through
And I tread a troubled track
My odds are stacked
I’ll go back to black
We only said goodbye with words
I died a hundred times
You go back to her
And I go back to
I go back to us
I love you much
It’s not enough
You love blow and I love puff
And life is like a pipe
And I’m a tiny penny
Rolling up the walls inside
We only said goodbye with words
I died a hundred times
You go back to her
And I go back to
We only said goodbye with words
I died a hundred times
You go back to her
And I go back to
Black, black
Black, black
Black, black
Black
I go back to
I go back to
We only said goodbye with words
I died a hundred times
You go back to her
And I go back to
We only said goodbye with words
I died a hundred times
You go back to her
And I go back to black