Camila Cabello & Lil Nas X "HE KNOWS" Official Lyrics & Meaning | Genius Verified

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00:00 The Energy of C,XOXO 00:27 He Knows Inspiration 00:45 How Lil Nas X Got Involved 01:00 1st Lil Nas X Feature Ever Recorded 01:10 Verse 1 Performance 01:18 She's a Provocateur Explained 01:26 Verse 1 Performance Continued 01:33 Give These Boys False Hope 01:49 Not This Summer! 01:54 Pre-Chorus Performance 02:03 Writing Technique: Show Not Tell 02:17 Make the 1st Move 02:20 Pre-Chorus Performance Continued 02:30 Ooh, What Are You Gonna Do? 02:58 Chorus Performance 03:17 I Think He Knows... 03:41 Verse 2 Performance 03:50 A Lil Nas X Clarification 04:01 Rain On Me By Ashanti 04:17 Verse 2 Performance Continued 04:24 How the Story Continues 04:48 Verse 2 Performance Continued 05:07 Lil Nas X Confidence Evolution 05:38 Bridge Performance 05:54 A Woman Empowered, Snatchees 06:16 Outro Performance 06:29 Sound Effects 06:47 Don't Play With Him Like That 07:21 Camila Makes A Jack Harlow Reference 07:35 Lil Nas X On His Favorite Production Choice

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thank you genius

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Ty genius!!!

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[@ThisIsWellMalik]

Thank you

[@qwentyyyyy]

"Brrt Baow Babababababa Baow" I cried...this is so deep, thank you Camila for this message 🕊

[@angelaamber]

😂😂😂😂

[@nishthagupta1357]

Same😭

[@MaryJane80]

Now this is a duo that “match their freak” energy 😭

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Ikr😂😂😂😂

[@TaylorCamargo-v5r]

They're Holding Hands They Are Obviously In Love.

[@TommyDay-kq1jj]

​@@TaylorCamargo-v5rLil nas is.. gay 😭

[@TommyDay-kq1jj]

​@@TaylorCamargo-v5rOh wait I can see the vision

[@zacharybarnett8866]

@@TaylorCamargo-v5rthey’re just really close friends

[@mohimahmet2359]

THIS IS WHAT IS LOOK LIKE WHEN 2 BESTIES DO COLLAB I LOVE THEM ❤😂 SUCH A CUTE ENERGY

[@genius]

Great energy, right?

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This is the most fun genius interview I've seen

[@genius]

Nothing but great vibes!!

[@adambenabz]

their friendship is everything. ❤

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🌟🌟

[@littlecute2958]

“I am a provocateur, do you know why? because sometimes you provoke people by just being yourself” SHOUT IT QUEEN‼️💅🏼 Let no one turn off your light!!

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🏆

[@BrianChen0701]

Why are they so ADORABLE 🥹🥹 they should start a talk show or something, the charisma is truly amazing!!

[@ZinqTV]

Istg I love their friendship it’s so genuine 😭😭

[@charlenem1035]

The way they holding hands, they so cute together 💖

[@umcottoncandy]

camila is everywhere now and i luv it

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We luv it, we luv it, we luv it, we luv it!

[@carmenamy123]

!!!

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[@roxanfrancis]

I SWEAR I LIVE FOR THIS DUO. They def have a lot of funnnn

[@genius]

So much fun!

[@igiglim]

Theyre about to say the most unhinged stuff. It’s the way WE know already 😂

[@KYLETISZAI]

Cringe af

[@nikkofiedacan5344]

THE SONG IS A BOP! Equally talented! Love them both!

[@carmenamy123]

!!!!

[@carmenamy123]

True

[@Jackjackgolf42]

@@carmenamy123why r u in every comment replies section

[@textingstorieslisa16378]

Lil Nas x?

[@susieseiko213]

If they perform this track at MTV Awards live, it would be so Iconic.

[@thanos879]

She knows. And I know she knows

[@genius]

Classic

[@carmenamy123]

I wanna know the tea SPILL

[@tr1pl3g0d_ron]

​@@carmenamy123 it's a jcole song bruh.

[@carmenamy123]

@@tr1pl3g0d_ron oh- I'm embarrassed for not knowing that

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@@genius😂😂😂 right

[@stimo7060]

They're so genuine to eachother omggg, love this!!

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💯💯💯

[@candacedeans3431]

I admire their friendship, so chilled to see.♥

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💛💛

[@carmenamy123]

Camilla and lil Nas work hard but the workers at genius replying to these comments work harder

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💀

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​@genius who are you??? That reply telling me you one of us

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💀💀

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[@anttonyyoutube]

This is literally the best collaboration of 2024, every award should go to these two for best performance and record of collaboration

[@joaovitorrrr]

we need a genius vídeo for every track of her new album!!! love these vídeos smmm

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@@genius HOT UPTOWN lyric meaning is coming?

[@rickerabroomfield6669]

Me too

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NOWAY, MY FAVORITE ARTISTS 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥

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💛💛

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Their energy is everything

[@ygt2813]

They're so cute together 😢

[@carmenamy123]

!!!!!

[@deandrethomas4280]

I agree😂😂😂

[@教祖]

YEEEEEEES!!!!

[@TakieraPindell-nf8ij]

Agreed. Love them! And this song!! ❤️ 😮❤😊❤🎉

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To bad they both like boys 😢

[@isaiahacevedo541]

I love how close they sound to the track!!!

[@nikkofiedacan5344]

Thats when you know the artists can SAAANGGGGG!

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🌟🌟

[@awisemfsaid2845]

The wait is KILLING ME!!! she needs to drop the album 😭

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#CXOXO

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Brr, baow Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-baow Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-baow, baow, baow Ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-baow, ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba

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Pew pew!

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@@genius Camila

[@JackLeaks]

the best lyrics

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lmao

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lmao

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You can definitely tell that they’re besties 👯

[@TheRealJustHen]

such an ICONIC duo 🔥

[@genius]

🔥🔥🔥

[@itzBompark]

They're so fun to watch hahaha. Love camila's voice. Her tone is naturally sexy

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This duo 🔥

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🔥🔥

[@thelongboardfairy]

Camila you are a beautiful human. You deserve the world!

[@Wolfbois]

Blonde hair is really looking great on Camila

[@cxoxotrack14]

so excited for this new era

[@genius]

#CXOXO

[@suigetsu3087]

This is a collab i never knew we needed❤️

[@blblbl213]

can we talk about how they’re holding hands in all the video omggg like the best duo everrr love their energy this is def slay 😍

[@stonehedge35]

Genius, this is truly GENIUS! This is the kind of lyrics meaning video that I want. I wanna be entertained and this had me laughing from start to finish. These two match each other's freak in the best way. Turning into a huge fan of Camila and Lil Nas X. Do her entire new album please!

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Obsessed with this era!!!!

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#CXOXO

[@Jadaradeee]

Omg this is so cool, I can’t believe they did a collab this is wildddd!!

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💛💛

[@ChenUriel-cd5iz]

They both have really GREAT live vocals!!! KEEP SLAYING US, MOTHERS.

[@tentaplayz3691]

Lil Nas is a guy

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​@@tentaplayz3691i think they know. 😂

[@ady1999]

camila cabello and lil nas x are the best duo 😍

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Camilaaaaaa ❤❤❤❤❤

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💛💛💛

[@_Sumeyo_]

I love how Camilla isn’t afraid to address any topics relating to pleasure in relationships!

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I’m obsessed with this Duo istg

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This duo is HILARIOUS 😆😆

[@lunefairie]

i can genuinely listen to camila's raw unfiltered acoustic vocals foreeevaaa

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I absolutly adore Her new era!!!

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#cxoxo

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LESS GOOO CAMMMILAAAAAA❤❤❤❤❤!!!!!!!!!!! LOOOVEE YOUUUUUU!!! Yayyy got so happy when i saw thisss!❤

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[@carmenamy123]

Mood

[@rickerabroomfield6669]

Me too

[@littlecute2958]

Thanks Genius for this!!!💙✨ Just today I was thinking what if Camila and Lil Nas talked about “HE KNOWS” on Genius and this video came up.🔥

[@genius]

Manifestation!

[@AnaBSyawla]

That was fun! Can't wait to see a live version

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💛💛

[@vi_toria_]

I'm in love with this duo 🫂

[@genius]

a great duo!

[@pranjalvashistha5374]

We're just 2 and half weeks till we get the awaited c,xoxo 😭😭😭.... Can't wait anymore...just release it already 😭❤

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#CXOXO

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I LUV THEM!!! This Was Perfect!!! 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

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theyre the most besties ever

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Is this even grammatically correct 💀

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@@tentaplayz3691what do you think

[@inoba5891]

Loved this! The enerhy, the chemistry, the fun, everything is there❤🎉

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🌟🌟

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“Woah buddy” - Lil Naz X

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this was EVERYTHINGGG

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[@DaniFR45]

This song is fire 🔥🔥🔥 And that duo is do iconic 💅

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🌟🌟

[@mous_official]

Her voice so pretty 😍

[@Karlaaa_sarah]

This what two best friend doing a collab look like

[@jaideveremy4371]

Lil Nas x always prove everyone that he is no One Hit Wonder

[@carmenamy123]

!!!!

[@carmenamy123]

period

[@luma7238]

they holding hands is so cuuute

[@valentinadinicolo]

them holding hands throughout the whole video 😫

[@MadisonHenessy]

So adorable

[@tentaplayz3691]

Bro isn't gay💀

[@StarBound_Jirachi]

@@tentaplayz3691 friends do that though

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@@tentaplayz3691 he just mentioned his homosexual

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I love their energy 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@tatiannawilkins1278]

"Drunk on power" _ mood for summer ~Loved this collab

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Brahhh this was my favorite episode!!!

[@Dux22k]

They so iconic and funny together

[@danxz_dans]

C,xoxo june 28th 🔥

[@CJLX805]

I can't wait for this album Camila....lol

[@genius]

#CXOXO

[@tiaschannel6881]

I just love this duo😌😌

[@genius]

same 🌟🌟

[@Angel9879]

They’re so cute! I love the bridge so much! ❤😊

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🌟🌟

[@JackLeaks]

shes gonna play with him like that...

[@genius]

Don't play with him like that!

[@summeronmymind]

the cutest friendship, I hope we get to see more moments

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💛💛

[@milenasilva1266]

I love this friendship 😩❤️

[@Liz-ce5qm]

I just came here for the sound effects😭

[@genius]

pew pew !

[@carmenamy123]

A king and a queen

[@julialuccio9499]

lets go camz

[@anghelicakhyle]

Their energies match!

[@Lowrix100]

they do !!!!! so cute to see

[@zoestanacc8964]

CXOXO GIRLIES RISE UP

[@kathrin-jy9fp]

They’re the best they complement each other soooo good‼️😂😂

[@shecell321]

Lol the end 😂 “they cut mine out” lol

[@esxz2450]

love their friendship they’re so cute and i love the song ❤

[@EtherealGoddessMiriam]

"Shut up when you're talking to me" real😂❤ love both of them sooo much the vibesssssss are vibing gyall❤❤❤

[@MadisonHenessy]

Thanks Genius camila n Nas so fun❤

[@MadisonHenessy]

Thank you

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[@simarathalia]

We luv it ❤

[@genius]

We luv it, we luv it, we luv it, we luv it!

[@nokumira]

Their body language 💗

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💛💛

[@bluesunnies1]

I love them, such a vibe together! 🤩

[@genius]

vibes!

[@jamiewah]

this song isnt my favorite in either of their discographies but their chemistry is just undeniable, they're both having so much fun !!!!

[@mimia.4810]

Cute and genuine friendship makes for great music

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I love them both ❤️❤️❤️

[@JyunusDjack]

what a dream team ❤️🔥🔥🔥

[@umcottoncandy]

the outfit the hair the makeup !!

[@carolsmith772]

Summer vibes🎉❤❤

[@lav_calla2004]

I love this collab !! one of the songs of da summer for sureee

[@genius]

🎼🌞

[@emma_herring05]

the ending of the song is everything 😂❤

[@stimo7060]

This is so cool bruh😂 2 artist one video

[@carmenamy123]

Love this

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Look that vibe ✨✨✨✨✨✨

[@krishpau]

Istg genius drops videos for songs right after I think abt them 😭 im psychic

[@jorgealejandroocamporeyes6770]

God, I just love so much Lil Nas X and Camila ❤️❤️

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💛💛

[@tentaplayz3691]

4:20 Notice how Lil Nas didn't explain these particular lines, he just skipped over them. This lowkey a cry for help. It's subtle, but it's there. He needs our prayers y'all 🙏🏾❤️