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Aaron Pose
Krishen Anthony
Justin Labosco
Geneva Arena
Don't Know Me At All
Admiral Grey Lyrics
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You talk the talk in all your fancy clothes
And for a second made me believe
we were so alike the birds and bee
You thought I would sell my soul
The same way you did so long ago
But, I was taught to work and raised to fight
So why the hell should I take your advice?
You think you know me and you think you understand
I hate to break it to you
But your ego's out of hand
Since you have been given everything you ever own
You think you know all you want, but you don't know me at all
I know it's true opposites can attract
But this is not the case so drop the act
you'll never know exactly how it feels
to have to beg or ever need to steal
So you keep your money and your phony friends
I'll be myself until the better end
we're only human we all make mistakes
But why the hell did you do what I said?
You think you know me and you think you understand
I hate to break it to you
But your ego's out of hand
Since you have been given everything you ever own
You think you know all you want, but you don't know me at all
Don't know me at all
You think you know me and you think you understand
I hate to break it to you
But your ego's out of hand
Since you have been given everything you ever own
You think you know all you want, but you don't know me at all
You think you know all you want
but you don't know me at all
know me at all
you don't know me at all
You don't know me at all
Admiral Grey's song "Don't Know Me At All" talks about the differences between two people who come from different backgrounds. The song brings out a sense of frustration about the expectations one person may have of the other, which are unrealistic because they don't really understand who the other is.
The song is written from the perspective of someone who feels misunderstood, someone who's been judged, someone who's had their character underestimated by another person. The song ignites the idea of looking beyond the surface level of things, highlighting the importance of understanding a person's background even before making judgments.
Throughout the song, Admiral Grey calls out the other person's sense of entitlement and ego. It's as if she's saying, "Just because you have everything, it doesn't mean you know everything." Ultimately, the song is a call to respect someone's journey, even if you don't entirely understand it.
Line by Line Meaning
I couldn't see the signs before, you know?
I didn't realize your true intentions before
You talk the talk in all your fancy clothes
You use your appearance and words to manipulate people
And for a second made me believe we were so alike the birds and bee
You made me think we had a strong connection
You thought I would sell my soul
You thought I would compromise my values for your benefit
The same way you did so long ago
You have a history of being dishonest and manipulative
But, I was taught to work and raised to fight
I was taught to be strong and independent
So why the hell should I take your advice?
I don't trust or respect you enough to take your advice
You think you know me and you think you understand
You assume you have figured me out
I hate to break it to you
I'm sorry to disappoint you
But your ego's out of hand
Your arrogance is excessive
Since you have been given everything you ever own
You've had an easy life and don't know the struggles of others
You think you know all you want, but you don't know me at all
You don't really know who I am or what I stand for
I know it's true opposites can attract
It's possible for people with different personalities to form a connection
But this is not the case so drop the act
Our personalities clash and your facade is not fooling me
You'll never know exactly how it feels to have to beg or ever need to steal
You've never been in a situation where you had to struggle to survive
So you keep your money and your phony friends
You value material possessions and superficial relationships
I'll be myself until the better end
I will stay true to myself no matter what
We're only human we all make mistakes
We all have flaws and make errors in judgment
But why the hell did you do what I said?
I don't understand why you followed my advice if you don't truly know me
You don't know me at all
You don't have a real understanding of who I am as a person
Contributed by Bentley F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.