Who Knows Who Cares
Local Natives Lyrics
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Down into the river baby
Listen to the sound
It's something only god knows
You figure it out, I can't stay
Water's in the clouds
Is my life about to change?
Who knows, who cares
So we took a van down to Colorado
Where we ran into the dead
I took you by the hand
Know that even with your doubts, it's okay
Take into account that it's not about to change
Who knows, who cares
You could let it down
Jump into the river baby
Easy as it sounds
It's never quite as easily done
The current has us now, it's okay
Take into account that it's all about to change
Who knows, who cares
No one's been there
But I don't care
I know all have been there
I don't care
I know
The lyrics of Local Nativesâs Who Knows Who Cares have been interpreted in various ways by music enthusiasts over the years. Upon delving into the songâs lyrics, one can infer that it talks about uncertainty and the fear of the unknown. The singer admits going down to the river and being unsure about whatâs going to happen next. He then acknowledges the presence of something, possibly a power greater than him, that knows and controls what happens. The chorus then highlights how things can change in an instant, and he's unaware of how itâs going to affect him. Next, he talks about going on a road trip and running into something unexpected, although the details are not clear. The bridge is a reminder that sometimes things don't always go exactly as we assume, even when they should.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been going down
I've been struggling and feeling down
Down into the river baby
Metaphorically, I'm diving into my emotions
Listen to the sound
I'm paying attention to the world around me
It's something only god knows
I don't know what's going to happen next and only a higher power can predict it
You figure it out, I can't stay
I don't know what to do, so you make the decision and I'll go along with it
Water's in the clouds
Referring to the water cycle, things are constantly changing and unpredictable
Is my life about to change?
I am uncertain about the future and what it holds
Who knows, who cares
I'm indifferent to what happens, it's out of my control
So we took a van down to Colorado
We went on a journey and ended up in Colorado
Where we ran into the dead
We came across something that reminded us of our own mortality
I took you by the hand
I am there for you and supporting you emotionally
Know that even with your doubts, it's okay
You don't have to have everything figured out, it's alright to be uncertain
Take into account that it's not about to change
Accept that things might stay the same and don't anticipate too much change
Who knows, who cares
We can't control what happens, so why worry?
You could let it down
You could let your guard down and be vulnerable
Jump into the river baby
Take a leap of faith and trust where life takes you
Easy as it sounds
It might seem simple, but it's not always easy
It's never quite as easily done
Things aren't always as easy as they seem
The current has us now, it's okay
The situation is out of our control, but that's alright
Take into account that it's all about to change
Anticipate change and be prepared for it
No one's been there
No one has been in this exact situation
But I don't care
I'm not concerned about others' opinions or experiences
I know all have been there
Everyone has experienced tough times at some point
I don't care
I'm not worried about what others think or say about me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW JEFFREY HAMM, KELCEY PAUL AYER, MATTHEW JAMES FRAZIER, RYAN CLINTON HAHN, TAYLOR DAVID RICE
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Ali Khomami
I've been going down
down into the river baby
Listen to the sound
It's something only god knows
You figure it out, I can not stay
Water's in the clouds
Is my life about to change?
Who knows, who cares
So Took a van down to Colorado we
Where we ran into the dead
I Took you by the hand
know did even with your doubts, it's okay
Take into account did it's not about to change
Who knows, who cares
You could let it down
Jump into the river baby
Easy as it sounds
it's never quite as easily done
The current has us now, it's okay
Take into account did it's all about to change
Who knows, who cares
No one's been there
But I do not care
I know all have been there
I do not care
I know
Songwriter: Andrew Jeffrey Hamm / Kelcey Paul Ayer / Matthew James Frazier / Ryan Clinton Cock / Taylor David Rice
Lyrics by Who Knows Who Cares © Universal Music Publishing Group
Thooks n Crieves
This is easily one of my favorite songs of all time
social coder
It will always be a banger
Ali Khomami
I've been going down
down into the river baby
Listen to the sound
It's something only god knows
You figure it out, I can not stay
Water's in the clouds
Is my life about to change?
Who knows, who cares
So Took a van down to Colorado we
Where we ran into the dead
I Took you by the hand
know did even with your doubts, it's okay
Take into account did it's not about to change
Who knows, who cares
You could let it down
Jump into the river baby
Easy as it sounds
it's never quite as easily done
The current has us now, it's okay
Take into account did it's all about to change
Who knows, who cares
No one's been there
But I do not care
I know all have been there
I do not care
I know
Songwriter: Andrew Jeffrey Hamm / Kelcey Paul Ayer / Matthew James Frazier / Ryan Clinton Cock / Taylor David Rice
Lyrics by Who Knows Who Cares © Universal Music Publishing Group
moemoe1085
BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE EVER! Seen them twice, it will change your life, they're so damn good! The drummers blow my mind, unreal!
E K
Yep yep yep!
Rachel Love
In every one of their videos they always look like their having such a good time. Man, what I would give to party with these guys.
arrowkrueger
This song has always inspired me when I'm feeling down! Love Local Natives! :)
daniel morales
The same in 2019
It Looks Sad
Haha, I love this song too. It is awesome how music can have that effect on people :)Â
Michael Z-C
Song of the day 02-01-2016: The hardest thing in this world to do is find someone who believes in you.