I Know What I Am
Band Of Skulls · Live At Brixton [2013]
I got a feeling like a tidal flow
but I know what I am, they know what they are so let me be.
Gasoline, saccharine.
I got no reason for the state I'm in
but I know what I am, they know what they are so let me be.
Hotel, taco bell.
I got the hit that you know damn well
but I know what I am, they know what they are so let me be.
Cut teeth, better believe.
I got a feeling that I'm underneath
but I know what I am, they know what they are so let me be.
But it's alright, it's okay.
I got the time but the time don't pay.
It's alright, it's okay.
I got the time but the time don't pay.
it's alright, it's okay.
I got the time but the time don't pay.
It's alright, it's okay.
Flick flack, no sack.
I got the wit that my enemies lack
but I know what I am, they know what they are so let me be.
Trick some, just begun.
Giving you more when you only want one
'cause I know what I am, they know what they are so let me be.
Hot sweat, got debt.
Keep your liquor in the locker cause you don't know yet
but I know what I am, they know what they are so let me be.
Ship shape, ticker tape.
Looks to me like a narrow escape
but I know what I am, they know what they are so let me be.
But it's alright, it's okay.
I got the time but the time don't pay.
It's alright, it's okay.
I got the time but the time don't pay.
It's alright, it's okay.
I got the time but the time don't pay.
It's alright it's okay.
I know what I am, they know what they are so let me be.
I Know What I Am
Recorded live at Brixton in 2013, "I Know What I Am" by Band of Skulls captures the band's signature blend of punk energy and melodic sensibility. The track appears on their live album of the same name, showcasing their ability to deliver tight, driving performances that define their discography. As a key component of their live repertoire, the song reflects the band's evolution during the early 2010s, balancing raw aggression with accessible hooks. It stands alongside other notable tracks from the era, such as "Heaven's Key" and "You Are All That I Am Not," which appeared on their subsequent studio release, Himalayan. The recording exemplifies the band's commitment to high-energy live sound, making it a staple for fans of the genre.