A week before the release of his anticipated fifth studio album Darkness and Light, R&B crooner John Legend unleashes the powerful, introspective opening song, “I Know Better.”
Over church organs, JL sings out: “They say sing what you know, but I’ve sung what they want / Some folks do what they’re told, but baby this time I won’t.” After explaining that he’s done “some things” he “can’t justify,” he continues to explain how his career is making a turn.
“You see me and nothing more / I’m singing what I know… / Legend is just a name / I know better than to be so proud / I won’t drink in all this fame / I’ll take more love than I’m allowed,” he sings.
“I Know Better” follows the Chance the Rapper-assisted “Penthouse Floor” and lead single “Love Me Now.”
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