I Wanna Know
Agnostic Front Lyrics

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In a world of made up hero's
Broken promises and zeros
I can't seem to see much worse than this
I want to know, want to know what's going on?
want to know what's going on today

In a world not fact but fiction
Fairytales and drug addictions

I can't seem to see much worse than this
I want to know, want to know what's going on?
want to know what's going on today

I want to know
I want to know
I want to know
What's going on today!

I've got no feeling, I've got no feeling there's
No more feelings inside of me

In a world of constant hate
Rape and murder chalked up to fake
I can't seem to see much worse than this
I want to know, want to know what's going on?
want to know what's going on today

I want to know
I want to know
I want to know
What's going on today!
What's going on today!

Everything is alright today
Everything is alright today

I've got no feeling,got no feeling
I've got no feelings inside of me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Agnostic Front's "I Wanna Know" express a sense of frustration and despair with the current state of the world. The world is filled with hero worship, broken promises, drug addiction, and violence. The lyrics convey a longing for the truth, for understanding. In a world of constant lies, the singer of the song wants to know "what's going on" today.

The lyrics convey a sense of emotional numbness, as if the singer has been beaten down by the world around them. They have "no feelings inside of [them]." This detachment is a coping mechanism, a way to deal with the constant barrage of negativity. However, despite this numbness, the singer still wants to understand the world better, to try to make sense of the chaos around them. They want to know what's real and what's not, what's worth believing in, and what's worth fighting for.

Overall, the lyrics of "I Wanna Know" express a sense of hopelessness and frustration with the state of the world, but they also convey a longing for understanding and truth. They suggest that even in the darkest of times, there is still a desire for clarity and meaning.

Line by Line Meaning

In a world of made up hero's
Living in a world full of fictional heroes

Broken promises and zeros
A world of unfulfilled promises and disappointments

I can't seem to see much worse than this
Things can't get any worse than this

I want to know, want to know what's going on?
Curious about the current situation

want to know what's going on today
Seeking information about the present day

In a world not fact but fiction
Living in a world where facts are replaced by fiction

Fairytales and drug addictions
A world filled with stories and addictions

I want to know, want to know what's going on?
Curious about the current situation

want to know what's going on today
Seeking information about the present day

I want to know
Expressing the desire to find out

I've got no feeling, I've got no feeling there's
Feeling numb and emotionless