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Think They Know
Peter Pepper Lyrics


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Oh they, think they know
Oh they, think they know
Oh they, think they know
Oh they, think they know

Fuck it all this raging dream
So fuckin' real it's never gonna end
Look my face gone cool for ice
Blacking princess fears she lies

Thought you knew, you knew, you knew
Now there's no way to get through
We jappin views, just fuck you
Afetr they've made a book off you

Will it ever come back
Will we ever make it from here
Will it ever come back
Will we ever make it from here

Oh they, think they know
Oh they, think they know
Oh they, think they know
Oh they, think they know

Take the ash and smash it on my face
And crash from the pain that's real
Running on limited time
Running on empty is fine for a male

Taking and shaking whats mine
Changing and forgetting your name
Waiting and forgetting
What's wrong? What's wrong?
Goodbye.

Will it ever come back
Will we ever make it from here
Will it ever come back
Will we ever make it from here

Strain the veins
Stains the fund
Liquid in my lungs

Can't eat, can't speak,
Can't feel, no more, for real

Friendly face
self-contained
Oh one day might
Get your aim but

Satans got your back
He's fuckin insane
I'm sure you're gonna
Feel the pain

All they, will it ever come back
All they, will we ever make it from here
All they, will it ever come back
All they, will we ever make it from here

All they, think they know
All they, think they know
All they, think they know
All they, think they know

Overall Meaning

In Peter Pepper's song "Think They Know," the lyrics express a feeling of frustration and resentment towards those who believe they understand the singer's experiences and identity. The repetition of "Oh they, think they know" highlights the singer's annoyance towards these people. The chorus questions the possibility of the singer's life ever returning to the way it was before their struggles began and whether they will ever be able to move forward.


The verse that begins with "Fuck it all this raging dream" expresses the singer's frustration towards a situation that feels like a never-ending nightmare. The line "Blacking princess fears she lies" could be interpreted as the singer feeling like they must hide their vulnerability, fearful of how their struggles will be perceived by others. The verse ends with the singer expressing bitterness towards those who have made money by exploiting their experiences.


The second verse contains lines such as "Can't eat, can't speak, Can't feel, no more, for real" which shows how the singer has lost their ability to function normally due to their struggles. The verse ends with the word "Goodbye," perhaps indicating that the singer is at a breaking point and has given up on trying to cope.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh they, think they know
The singer is repeatedly mocking those who believe they have knowledge or understanding.


Fuck it all this raging dream
The singer is frustrated and overwhelmed by the intensity of their emotions and experiences.


So fuckin' real it's never gonna end
The singer feels trapped in their current situation, as though their struggles will never cease.


Look my face gone cool for ice
The artist is expressing a disconnect from their emotions, becoming numb or distant.


Blacking princess fears she lies
The artist may be referencing a person or aspect of themselves that feels trapped or oppressed, and they feel dishonest about this.


Thought you knew, you knew, you knew
The singer is addressing someone who claimed to understand them or their situation, but they now realize that was incorrect.


Now there's no way to get through
The singer feels that their current predicament is insurmountable and there is no clear path forward.


We jappin views, just fuck you
The artist is rejecting the opinions of others and asserting their own viewpoint.


After they've made a book off you
The artist is frustrated by how others may have exploited or profited off of their struggles or experiences.


Will it ever come back
The artist is expressing uncertainty about whether they will ever have a sense of control or stability in their life.


Will we ever make it from here
The singer is questioning whether they will ever be able to transcend their current struggles and find a better future.


Take the ash and smash it on my face
The artist is indicating a willingness to endure pain or humiliation as a way of asserting their strength or resilience.


And crash from the pain that's real
The singer is acknowledging the harsh reality of their experiences and how they can be emotionally taxing or overwhelming.


Running on limited time
The singer is feeling a sense of urgency and pressure, perhaps implying that they feel they are running out of time to achieve something.


Running on empty is fine for a male
The singer is critiquing societal expectations around masculinity and how they can create pressure to constantly be productive or successful.


Taking and shaking whats mine
The artist is asserting their desire to claim what they feel is rightfully theirs, potentially in contrast to others who may try to control or exploit them.


Changing and forgetting your name
The artist is indicating a willingness to transform or adapt themselves, potentially at the expense of personal or interpersonal connections.


Waiting and forgetting
The singer may be expressing a sense of detachment or disinterest, possibly in relation to their current struggles or relationships.


What's wrong? What's wrong?
The singer is questioning whether there is something inherently flawed or broken about themselves or the situations they face.


Goodbye.
The artist may be indicating a willingness to move on from a situation or relationship, potentially with a sense of finality and closure.


Strain the veins
The artist is referencing a physiological sensation of tension or pressure, potentially related to stress or anxiety.


Stains the fund
The artist may be critiquing how financial concerns or greed can create stress or conflict, potentially corrupting personal values.


Liquid in my lungs
The singer is referencing a sensation of suffocation or drowning, potentially related to feelings of anxiety or overwhelm.


Can't eat, can't speak,
The artist is indicating a loss of ability to perform basic functions, potentially due to emotional or physical distress.


Can't feel, no more, for real
The singer is expressing a sense of emotional numbness or detachment, potentially implying that they have reached a point of emotional exhaustion.


Friendly face
The singer may be referencing a person or situation that initially appeared positive or supportive.


Self-contained
The singer is indicating a sense of detachment or independence, potentially intentionally isolating themselves from external influences.


Oh one day might
The artist is expressing a sense of hopefulness or optimism, despite their struggles.


Get your aim but
The artist is acknowledging that achieving their goals may require effort or persistence.


Satan's got your back
The singer is referencing a force that they view as malevolent or antagonistic, potentially representing an external threat or challenge.


He's fuckin insane
The singer is expressing a sense of fear or frustration towards this antagonist, perhaps indicating that they view them as unpredictable or cruel.


I'm sure you're gonna
The artist is predicting a negative outcome, potentially related to their struggles or challenges.


Feel the pain
The artist is indicating that there will be consequences or suffering as a result of the anticipated negative outcome.


All they, will it ever come back
The artist is referencing the collective expectations or hopes of others, and questioning whether they will come to fruition.


All they, will we ever make it from here
The singer is acknowledging that their struggles are shared by others, and questioning whether they will be able to collectively overcome them.


All they, think they know
The artist is reiterating their skepticism towards those who claim to have knowledge or understanding of their situation or struggles.




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Comments from YouTube:

Mashiro Giovanna

I love this song. Its a pity that Peter isnt famous enough to have the recognition that deserves. Greetings from Brazil <3

Myspace Music Archive

Hopefully that changes soon!

Bennjie_Normal

please dont make me go to brazil

David Carroll

Going down memory lane watching this. I can't believe this wasn't more widely heard/popular.

Tanner Aldridge

Still gives me goosebumps 😁

WaaDoku 【和ァ独】

Mike was the only guy to direct this. Masterpiece!

Jacob G.

This song has been stuck on repeat in my head for the past two months!!!

Konechne Creative

I'm not usually one to come back to a song I heard on YouTube, but I can't get this out of my head. Favorite song of the year - It's about time someone brought some talent back to the music scene.

From the Rise and Fall

I haven't heard this song in 12 years, but I remember exactly how it felt the first time. ❤ glad to be back

DermioRG

I've watched this about 20+ times so far today, and I'm still undecided on what to think of this...Musically, it's so mixed, I'm both intrigued and withdrawn. But the video really makes it at certain parts! 1:13 - 1:18 is visually insane! I can't make up my freaking mind...

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