I Don't Know
Badi Lyrics


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Chorus:
I don't know I don't know I don't know man
I don't know what'll be on the program
I'm tryin my best to act grown man
I don't know where she's really wanna to go man
I don't know why we think we know when we don't

Is this love Is this love that I'm feeling
I'm not quite sure so let me pull the reel in
And if it feels real then I guess it must be
I try to decide justly, but don't trust me
Cause I'm not sure if I even trust myself
I don't want you to just be a picture on the shelf
Before I know you I need to look into myself
Before I didn't know this and that didn't help
This and that circulating in my mind, is it time
She keeps speakin of this and that, hold up rewind
I'm this, she's that, how could this ever work?
Exist only in the physical, so my path diverts
And on goes my search, but why am I looking? It's silly
I'm not ready, but when I'm confident I will be
You feel me, this is my current mind set
Gotta take control cause it's not my time yet

Chorus:
I don't know I don't know I don't know man
I don't know what'll be on the program
I'm tryin my best to act grown man
I don't know where she's really wanna to go man
I don't know why we think we know when we don't

When they say why, tell em that it's human nature
But sometimes nature can overtake ya
It's hard to control it, when I'm in the moment
It's a battle and I'm my greatest opponent
Yea I see her interest in me
But na I don't wanna fall into false intimacy
Like some type of consumer looking for product
That's ripe for the picking, wife in a kitchen
Young professionals on a never ending quest
To find the right one, one who fits You the best
Sometimes I wonder if they're even looking for love
I wonder if they know what real love consists of
Now I'm trying to tell you how to run your business
We are one and the same there is no difference
But regardless of who it is one things forsure
When I recognize Godliness that's when I'll know

Chorus:
I don't know I don't know I don't know man
I don't know what'll be on the program
I'm tryin my best to act grown man
I don't know where she's really wanna to go man
I don't know why we think we know when we don't

Now maybe she's the one for me
Maybe she can keep me company
Or maybe we could just both agree
To keep it on the low from our peeps
Now she could be the one that I care for
The one that I'll always be there for
And we can make a lifelong commitment
Wait, I don't know if I should do this when...

Chorus:
I don't know I don't know I don't know man
I don't know what'll be on the program
I'm tryin my best to act grown man




I don't know where she's really wanna to go man
I don't know why we think we know when we don't

Overall Meaning

The chorus of Badi’s song “I Don’t Know” highlights the uncertainty that the singer experiences in different areas of his life. He sings about not knowing what’s coming next, not fully understanding his emotions towards a potential romantic interest, and not knowing what love really entails. The repetition of “I don’t know” creates a sense of confusion and ambiguity, which mirrors the theme of the song. The lines “Is this love that I’m feeling / I’m not quite sure so let me pull the reel in” suggest that the singer is cautious about committing to a potential partner until he’s absolutely sure about his feelings. He doesn’t want to rush into a relationship and risk getting hurt or hurting someone else.


The second verse delves into the challenges of finding the right person in modern dating culture. Badi muses on the pressure to find a lifelong partner and the fear of settling for something that isn’t real love. The line “Like some type of consumer looking for product / That’s ripe for the picking, wife in a kitchen” paints a bleak picture of commodified relationships that lack substance. The singer also brings up the idea of false intimacy, which suggests that people may mistake temporary infatuation for real connection. Throughout the song, Badi meditates on questions of identity, authenticity, and self-awareness, indicating that he’s still trying to figure out who he is and what he wants out of life and relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know I don't know I don't know man
I am uncertain and lack knowledge about the situation


I don't know what'll be on the program
I do not have any information about what will happen next


I'm tryin my best to act grown man
I am attempting to behave like an adult


I don't know where she's really wanna to go man
I am unsure of my partner's intentions and desires


I don't know why we think we know when we don't
I do not understand why we assume to know things when we do not have any evidence or proof


Is this love Is this love that I'm feeling
I am questioning whether or not my feelings qualify as love


I'm not quite sure so let me pull the reel in
I am hesitant and plan to reflect on my emotions


And if it feels real then I guess it must be
If my feelings are genuine, then they must be valid


I try to decide justly, but don't trust me
I attempt to make fair decisions, but I am not always reliable


Cause I'm not sure if I even trust myself
I am uncertain about my own intentions and ability to make sound judgments


I don't want you to just be a picture on the shelf
I do not want my partner to be nothing more than a superficial decoration in my life


Before I know you I need to look into myself
I must first understand myself before I can fully comprehend and appreciate my partner


Before I didn't know this and that didn't help
I previously lacked important knowledge and it hindered my progress


This and that circulating in my mind, is it time
Various thoughts and ideas are going through my head, leading me to question if it is the right moment for something


She keeps speakin of this and that, hold up rewind
My partner is discussing several topics, and I want to revisit a specific one


I'm this, she's that, how could this ever work?
We have differences and I am doubtful that we can overcome them


Exist only in the physical, so my path diverts
Our relationship is solely based on physical attraction, leading me to contemplate changing direction


And on goes my search, but why am I looking? It's silly
I continue to search for something, but realize it may be foolish or unnecessary


I'm not ready, but when I'm confident I will be
I am not currently prepared, but anticipate becoming self-assured in the future


You feel me, this is my current mind set
Can you understand where I am coming from? This is my present mindset


Gotta take control cause it's not my time yet
I must assume command over my life as it is not yet the right moment for something


When they say why, tell em that it's human nature
If asked why I am acting a certain way, I will explain that it is human instinct


But sometimes nature can overtake ya
However, sometimes our primal urges can cloud our judgment


It's hard to control it, when I'm in the moment
It can be difficult to regulate one's emotions in the present situation


It's a battle and I'm my greatest opponent
The fight to manage my emotions is a struggle, and I am my worst adversary


Yea I see her interest in me
I am aware of my partner's attraction to me


But na I don't wanna fall into false intimacy
However, I do not want to create a false sense of closeness and familiarity


Like some type of consumer looking for product
I do not want to search for a partner like I am shopping for a commodity


Young professionals on a never ending quest
Many young adults are constantly searching for a lifelong partner


To find the right one, one who fits You the best
The search is to find the perfect match who complements and satisfies oneself


Sometimes I wonder if they're even looking for love
I occasionally ponder if individuals are truly searching for love or just the idea of it


I wonder if they know what real love consists of
I question whether or not people truly comprehend the nature of true love


Now I'm trying to tell you how to run your business
I am not attempting to control or guide someone else's affairs


We are one and the same there is no difference
We are equals with no distinguishable discrepancies


But regardless of who it is one things forsure
Irrespective of the other person, one thing is certain


When I recognize Godliness that's when I'll know
I will be aware of the right person for me when they display godly characteristics


Now maybe she's the one for me
There is a possibility that my current partner is my soulmate


Maybe she can keep me company
It is possible that she can provide companionship for me


Or maybe we could just both agree
Alternatively, we may come to a mutual decision


To keep it on the low from our peeps
To keep our relationship a secret from our friends and family


Now she could be the one that I care for
It is plausible that I have strong feelings for my partner


The one that I'll always be there for
She may be the person that I will continuously support and protect


And we can make a lifelong commitment
We can potentially promise to share our lives together for the long-term


Wait, I don't know if I should do this when...
However, I am unsure if this is the right time to make such a commitment




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