You Never Know
Aaron & Amanda Crabb Lyrics
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Day after day
Some will say it's not happening, in my head
Well I have one thing to say
You don't know me
You don't know what I've seen, in my life
Take it from me
You don't want to see what I've seen, in this life
Cautiously, kids everywhere
Acting so harmless
Suddenly there was uh
Uh loud blast, followed by a crash
And it left me powerless
You don't know me
You don't know what I've seen, in my life
Take it from me
You don't want to see what I've seen, in this life
What I'm told, is they understand
People like you and me we
We fought for this land
What I find out is
Most don't give a damn
Ten years down the road I'm, struggling
With battle scars
They seem to last
I'm gonna tell my story, for all the people
Through this song
I hope it leaves an impact
You don't know me
You don't know what I've seen, in my life
Take it from me
You don't want to see what I've seen, in this life
You don't know me
You don't know what I've seen, in my life
Take it from me
You don't want to see what I've seen, in this life
No
The lyrics to Aaron & Amanda Crabb's song "You Never Know" touch on the topic of the struggles that soldiers face when they return home from combat. The opening lines indicate that the singer is dealing with mental health issues as a result of their experiences, and that others may not understand what they are going through. The chorus drives home the point that no one else can understand what the soldier has seen, and that it's not something that others would want to experience themselves.
The second verse seems to depict a specific incident that the soldier experienced on patrol. The checkpoint they are passing through is full of children and the situation seems benign until there is a sudden explosion. Although the singer is unharmed physically, the incident has left them feeling powerless and haunted by the experience. The bridge of the song shifts the focus to the disconnect between the people who serve in the military and those who enjoy the freedoms they fight for. The soldier has been left to struggle with their emotional scars while society at large seems indifferent to their sacrifice.
Line by Line Meaning
Crazy things have been happening, in my head
I'm struggling with things that are hard to explain, but stay with me all the time.
Day after day
These things don't go away, and I have to deal with them all the time.
Some will say it's not happening, in my head
Other people may think I'm making it up, but it's real for me.
Well I have one thing to say
I have a message to share about what I've experienced.
You don't know me
Don't assume you understand what I've gone through just by looking at me.
You don't know what I've seen, in my life
There are things I've witnessed that are too intense for most people to comprehend.
Take it from me
Trust me when I say you don't want to experience what I have.
Rolling through the checkpoint
I was in a dangerous situation, moving through a risky area.
Cautiously, kids everywhere
Even though the environment seemed innocent enough, there were still many potential threats.
Acting so harmless
People can put on a facade that makes them seem unassuming, but that doesn't mean they're not dangerous.
Suddenly there was uh
A sudden, unexpected event occurred.
Uh loud blast, followed by a crash
There was a loud, destructive display of violence.
And it left me powerless
I was left feeling helpless and vulnerable.
What I'm told, is they understand
People say they can relate to the experiences of those who serve their country.
People like you and me we
Many individuals can empathize with the struggles of soldiers and veterans.
We fought for this land
There are many people who have served their country and risked their lives for their homeland.
What I find out is
But what I've realized is that not everyone truly cares about the sacrifices being made.
Most don't give a damn
Many people don't really care about the struggles and traumas that soldiers face.
Ten years down the road I'm, struggling
Even years later, the traumatic events are still affecting me.
With battle scars
My internal and external scars serve as a constant reminder of what I've been through.
I'm gonna tell my story, for all the people
I want to share my experiences to help others understand what veterans go through.
Through this song
Music is my way of expressing myself and sharing my message.
I hope it leaves an impact
I hope my story can create a lasting impact on those who hear it.
No
The song ends abruptly, leaving a powerful and lasting impression on the listener.
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Written by: Samuel Negus
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