What You Deserve
Ill NiƱo Lyrics
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You relate
It's too bad that you have made mistakes
Too bad that I cannot relate
When all else fails
When all else fades
I kept my way through bitter days
Through bitter days
What you don't know (don't know)
Won't leave a scar
What you don't know (don't know)
Hasn't killed you so far
What you don't know (don't know)
Is who you are
I just give you something to talk about
What you don't know
It's too late that now
I've changed my mind
Too late somehow
To recognize
When all else fails
When all I fight
I hold my words
Perdido en time
Just lost in time
What you don't know (don't know)
Won't leave a scar
What you don't know (don't know)
Hasn't killed you so far
What you don't know (don't know)
Is who you are
I just give you
Something to talk about
So you lost yourself
Turned to someone else
And you can't give up your will to want to know
Then you find yourself
And you're someone else
In the end you only get what you deserve
What you deserve
What you don't know (don't know)
Won't leave a scar
What you don't know (don't know)
Hasn't killed you so far
What you don't know (don't know)
Is who you are
I just give you something to talk about
What you don't know (don't know)
What you don't know (don't know)
What you don't know (don't know)
The lyrics of "What You Deserve" by Ill NiƱo explore the idea of how much we really know ourselves and others. The song starts with the listener being told to "stop" and that they "relate" before moving on to discuss the mistakes that have been made and the inability to relate to them. The singer acknowledges that they have kept their way through "bitter days" and have held their words. The line "What you don't know won't leave a scar" suggests that ignorance is bliss and that sometimes not knowing things can actually protect us from harm.
As the song progresses, we hear about the importance of recognizing when it's too late to make changes and the need to understand oneself. The line "In the end you only get what you deserve" implies that we are responsible for our own destiny and that we must take ownership of our actions. The repetition of the phrase "What you don't know" throughout the song further emphasizes the theme of ignorance and encourages listeners to question their own level of self-awareness.
One interpretation of the song is that the repetitive nature of the lyrics reinforces the idea of the cycle of life whereby we make mistakes, learn from them and then are faced with similar challenges again in the future. The song encourages the listener to be brave and face these challenges head-on rather than hiding behind ignorance or blame.
Line by Line Meaning
Stop
The song begins with a call to attention
You relate
The singer addresses the audience and acknowledges that they have gone through similar experiences
It's too bad that you have made mistakes
The singer acknowledges that the audience has made mistakes and feels a sense of empathy towards them
Too bad that I cannot relate
Despite understanding the audience's mistakes, the singer cannot personally relate to them
When all else fails
The singer reflects on moments of failure and difficulty
When all else fades
The singer acknowledges that everything will eventually come to an end
I kept my way through bitter days
The singer persevered through tough times
What you don't know (don't know)
Won't leave a scar
What you don't know (don't know)
Hasn't killed you so far
What you don't know (don't know)
Is who you are
I just give you something to talk about
The singer suggests that ignorance can be bliss and that sometimes it's better not to know everything. However, the singer also recognizes that not knowing can sometimes lead to speculation and discussion about a person's character or identity
It's too late that now
I've changed my mind
Too late somehow
To recognize
The singer regrets not recognizing something earlier and wishes they had made a different decision
When all I fight
I hold my words
Perdido en time
Just lost in time
The singer has learned to choose their battles and keep their thoughts to themselves, acknowledging that time can often pass by without notice
So you lost yourself
Turned to someone else
And you can't give up your will to want to know
Then you find yourself
And you're someone else
In the end you only get what you deserve
What you deserve
The singer describes a cycle of losing and finding oneself, acknowledging that the choices one makes ultimately determine their fate and what they deserve
Lyrics Ā© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Christian Machado
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jensheister4264
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@marcoplata4972
April 4 2024š
@VileMisanthrope
Cristian Machado, one of the best vocalists of today. Whether he's singing or screaming, he sounds the same both on the album and live. Now that's talent!
@jesusgalan8597
Yeah he ain't no punk either lmao š¤£
@JB-gn5ou
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@johndude2726
This song still sounds great after all this time.
@johndude2726
@0000 It was produced by Eddie Wohl, a six-time American Emmy Award winning songwriter, composer, music producer, and mixer, apparently.
@harryrichards6612
Yeah agreed
@nolandavis2927
Ill Nino gives me A KoRn Vibes
@zacharyvangilst4956
Amen bro š