I Don't Know You

"I Don't Know You" is the debut single and premier track for Superclean, Vol. I, the debut extended play (EP) of American indie pop band . It is the first known song to ever be publicly distributed by .
== Background and conceptualization ==
Considerably the first song and music video ever released under , María described the development of "I Don't Know You" as "serendipitous" and "supernatural".https://rockyourlyrics.com/superclean-vol-1-interview-with-the-marias/ After the chorus melody and lyrics came to María almost while writing with a friend,http://www.entrancedmedia.com/blog/2017/7/14/discover-the-maras she recorded voice notes of the tune, alongside a guitar accompaniment.
Furthermore, the song wasn't rehearsed much prior to its final recording. María and Josh had only recently met, and started going on dates. Eventually, in 2016,https://www.kcrw.com/music/articles/track-premiere-the-marias-2013-dejate-llevar at Joshua Tree Recording Studio, the two recited a rough demo and published it to SoundCloud. After, Chris Douridas, a DJ for KCRW radio, decidedly began to feature the production on live radio,https://twitter.com/themarias/status/1179823915566125056 for Eclectic 24 and the Anne Lit Show.https://thesungazette.com/article/news/2018/05/09/the-marias-bring-their-fusion-of-jazz-funk-and-lounge-to-the-cellar-door-on-may-12/
The track only received more and more intrigue and positivity. Because of this, evolved and concurred that it was fit to be their debut release.
Eventually, the band decided a music video would need to be filmed in accompaniment of the song. Even with a tight budget of around $5, Ian Lipton, the director of the video, didn't complain and decided to execute the idea nonetheless.https://twitter.com/themarias/status/1179823916174340096 María worked herself overtime in an attempt to feed the budget and supply the band with a proper crew and equipment.https://twitter.com/themarias/status/1179826198529986560
==Theme==
"I Don't Know You" explores uncertainty, introspection, and emotional vulnerability within the context of a relationship. The lyrics convey a sense of ambiguity and doubt as the narrator grapples with the idea of knowing and being known by their partner. The repeated refrain, "I don't know you," reflects the narrator's struggle to reconcile their feelings with the evolving dynamics of the relationship. The song delves into the complexities of trust and self-discovery.
==Lyrics==
==Critical reception==
Author Steven Ward of Grimy Goods revealed a fictional atmosphere used to describe the essence of the song.https://www.grimygoods.com/2017/07/13/las-sexiest-new-band-the-marias-is-here-to-soundtrack-your-love-life/
==Gallery==
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==Trivia ==
* According to María, the band still considers the released version of "I Don't Know You" as a demo.
* The final version of the song on SoundCloud includes "1" in its URL.https://soundcloud.com/themarias/i-dont-know-you-1 This number is automatically added by the website to specify that another track of the same title was previously uploaded, as the original rough demo resided on the same account that the band still uses today.
== Variants==
Known as 	Artist	Album 	Released	Collaborators 	Length
"I Don't Know You"	 	"I Don't Know You"	2016 	Josh ConwayMaria Zardoya	
==References==
Category:English songs
Category:Original songs
Category:Songs
Category:Superclean (EP)
Category:2017
Category:Songs with music videos
Category:Lead singles
Category:Singles