Who Knows (song)

"Who Knows"
Song by Daniel Caesar
from the album Son of Spergy
ReleasedOctober 24, 2025
GenreR&B
Length3:46
LabelRepublic
Songwriters
Producers

"Who Knows" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Daniel Caesar, released on October 24, 2025, from his fourth studio album Son of Spergy. It was produced by Caesar himself and Matthew Burnett, with additional production from Rex Orange County and Romil Hemnani.

Content

In the song, Daniel Caesar is critical of himself in regard to his own character: "Lately, I've been thinking that perhaps I am a coward / Hiding in a disguise of an ever-giving flower"[1][2]

Live performances

Daniel Caesar performed the song on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on November 6, 2025.[3][4]

Charts

Chart performance for "Who Knows"
Chart (2025–2026) Peakposition
Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)[5]50
Global 200 (Billboard)[6]106
Indonesia (IFPI)[7]17
Malaysia International (RIM)[8]16
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9]8
Philippines (IFPI)[10]11
Philippines Hot 100 (Billboard Philippines)[11]13
Singapore (RIAS)[12]23
US Billboard Hot 100[13]52
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14]15

References

  1. ^Garratt-Stanley, Fred (October 23, 2025). "Daniel Caesar – 'Son Of Spergy' review: a brave examination of a complex family relationship". NME. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
  2. ^Monokandilos, Irene (October 24, 2025). "Daniel Caesar – Son of Spergy". Clash. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
  3. ^Brandle, Lars (2025-11-06). "Daniel Caesar Shines With 'Who Knows' Performance on 'Fallon': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
  4. ^Samuels, Keithan (2025-11-06). "Daniel Caesar Performs 'Who Knows' on 'Jimmy Fallon'". Rated R&B. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
  5. ^"Daniel Caesar Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
  6. ^"Daniel Caesar Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
  7. ^"The Official Southeast Asia Charts – This Week's Official Indonesia Chart Top 20 from 11/21/2025 to 11/27/2025". International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved February 3, 2026. [Select 2025 Week 48]
  8. ^"TOP 20 Most Streamed International Singles In Malaysia Week 48 (21/11/2025 - 27/11/2025)". RIM. December 6, 2025. Retrieved February 3, 2026 – via Facebook.
  9. ^"NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 31, 2025. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  10. ^"The Official Southeast Asia Charts – This Week's Official Philippines Chart Top 20 from 01/16/2026 to 01/22/2026". International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved January 29, 2025. [Select 2026 Week 4]
  11. ^"Philippines Hot 100 for the week of 27.12.2025". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved January 29, 2026.
  12. ^"The Official Singapore Charts Week 5 (23 - 29 Jan 2026)". RIAS. Archived from the original on February 3, 2026. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
  13. ^"Daniel Caesar Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
  14. ^"Daniel Caesar Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 3, 2026.