You Know I’m No Good Lyrics – Amy Winehouse

[Verse 2]
In the second verse, Amy describes being in bed with an ex-boyfriend but feeling unfulfilled and thinking about her current partner. The phrase "final throes" suggests a sense of desperation or end of a relationship. The "buzzer" indicates her current partner arriving unexpectedly, causing a rush to meet him. The reference to "chips and pita" adds a mundane, everyday aspect to their interaction. When her partner talks about marriage, saying, "When we married," it shows his hope for the future despite the betrayal. Amy's response, crying on the kitchen floor, signifies deep remorse and emotional pain.

[Verse 3]
In the third verse, Amy describes a moment of reconnection with her partner during a "sweet reunion" in Jamaica and Spain, places symbolizing happier times. The intimate setting of her in the tub and him on the seat is interrupted by the discovery of a "likkle carpet burn," which implies infidelity. Her physical reaction, "my stomach drop and my guts churn," shows her guilt and fear. His indifferent "shrug" adds to her anguish, questioning who is truly at fault in their relationship's downfall.

[Popular Phrases Explained]

1. "Meet you downstairs in the bar and hurt" - This line sets the scene and mood, indicating a meeting place that holds emotional pain.

2. "Sniffed me out like I was Tanqueray" - Comparing herself to the gin brand Tanqueray, this suggests she feels like an intoxicant or trouble.

3. "You tear men down like Roger Moore" - Likening her partner to the actor known for playing tough, suave roles implies a cold and critical nature.

4. "I cheated myself, like I knew I would" - Admitting to self-sabotage, recognizing a pattern of destructive behavior.

5. "I told you I was trouble, you know that I'm no good" - A straightforward confession of her flaws and troubled nature.

6. "He's in the place, but I can't get joy" - Despite being with someone, she feels unfulfilled, indicating emotional detachment.

7. "Run out to meet ya, chips and pita" - Adds a touch of normalcy to their strained relationship, highlighting mundane moments.

8. "My stomach drop and my guts churn" - Vividly describing the physical reaction to guilt and fear of being caught.

9. "Lick your lips as I soap my feet" - An intimate moment turned tense with the realization of infidelity.

10. "Who truly stuck the knife in first?" - Reflecting on mutual blame and the complex dynamics of their relationship. ...Read Less