Mr Understanding
Pete and the Pirates Lyrics
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Picking pennies off the floor with my cold, cold hands
Look at me no hands, ain't it cool yeah?
Look at her falling out of a taxi cab
If you really want some understanding
You will learn it can be quite frustrating
If you really want to understand it
You will learn it can be quite demanding
You and me trying hard to remember
How we ever started out with our sights so high
Looking down, seeing your yellow fingers
And if you don't understand then at least that's why
If you really want some understanding
You will learn it can be quite frustrating
If you really want to understand it
You will learn it can be quite demanding
Could it be I'm alive after all that?
Picking pennies off the floor with my cold hands
Look at me no hands, ain't it cool yeah?
Look at her falling out of a taxi cab
If you really want some understanding
You will learn it can be quite frustrating
If you really want to understand it
You should talk to Mr Understanding
The lyrics of "Mr Understanding" convey a sense of confusion and disillusionment with life. The opening lines "Could it be I'm alive after all that? Picking pennies off the floor with my cold, cold hands" suggest that the singer has been through some intense experiences and is now struggling to cope with the mundanity of everyday life. The line "Look at me no hands, ain't it cool yeah? Look at her falling out of a taxi cab" can be interpreted as a criticism of society's fascination with spectacle and the glorification of reckless behavior.
The chorus lines "If you really want some understanding, you will learn it can be quite frustrating. If you really want to understand it, you will learn it can be quite demanding" suggest that the pursuit of understanding is a difficult and frustrating task. The verses talk about the difficulty of remembering the past and staying true to oneself in a world that demands conformity. The line "And if you don't understand then at least that's why" can be seen as an acknowledgement that not everyone will understand the singer's struggles, but that's okay.
Overall, "Mr Understanding" is a reflection on the challenges of navigating life, seeking understanding, and staying true to oneself in a world that can be overwhelming and confusing.
Line by Line Meaning
Could it be I'm alive after all that?
Is it possible I've survived despite everything I've experienced?
Picking pennies off the floor with my cold, cold hands
I'm so broke that I'm reduced to collecting dropped coins and my hands are numb from the cold.
Look at me no hands, ain't it cool yeah?
I'm showing off my ability to perform a task without using my hands and finding it impressive.
Look at her falling out of a taxi cab
I'm observing a woman tumbling out of a taxi cab and finding it amusing.
If you really want some understanding
If you're truly seeking comprehension
You will learn it can be quite frustrating
You'll come to realize it's often challenging and exasperating.
If you really want to understand it
If you're truly seeking to comprehend
You will learn it can be quite demanding
You'll discover that it's very taxing and requires effort.
You and me trying hard to remember
We're both making an effort to recollect something.
How we ever started out with our sights so high
Reflecting on how optimistic we were originally and how much we've fallen short of our goals.
Looking down, seeing your yellow fingers
I'm observing your discolored fingers and interpreting it as a sign of stress or poor health.
And if you don't understand then at least that's why
If you're unable to comprehend, the reason for it is at least apparent.
If you really want some understanding
If you're truly seeking comprehension
You will learn it can be quite frustrating
You'll realize it's often challenging and exasperating.
If you really want to understand it
If you're truly seeking to comprehend
You should talk to Mr Understanding
You ought to consult Mr. Understanding, a hypothetical figure who represents an expert on the topic at hand.
Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Peter Cattermoul, Peter Heffernan, Jonathan Sanders, Thomas Sanders, David Thorpe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@donnadie10000
Could it be i'm alive after all this?
Picking pennies off the floor with my cold cold hands
Look at me, no hands aint it cool yeah
Look at her falling out of a taxi cab
If you really want some understanding
You will find it can be quite frustrating
If you really want to understand it
You will learn it can be quite demanding
You and me trying hard to remember
How we ever started out with our sights so high
Looking down, seeing your yellow fingers
and if you don't understand then at least ask why
If you really want some understanding
You will learn it can be quite frustrating
If you really want to understand it
You will learn it can be quite demanding
Could it be i'm alive after all this?
Picking pennies off the floor with my cold hands
Look at me, no hands aint it cool yeah
Look at her falling out of a taxi cab
If you really want some understanding
You will learn it can be quite frustrating
If you really want to understand it
You should talk to mr understanding
@Search4truth488
The main riff of this song is genius
@wolftv7103
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@greglestrade9049
Inbetweeners always had the best soundtrack.
@cameronlaw4552
Sort of there's still a few crap ones
@funnygamingmoments553
YES
@Jay-cv1kl
@Cameron Law true
@davidgordon3238
Reminds of a time with better music, bands and life. Fucking coronavirus.