Understand
Bart Crow Band Lyrics
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Never thought anybody listened to a word we'd say
Now everybody's fighting cuz they wanna know your name
We just laugh and tell them its always been the same
Cuz nobody knows your heart
They see you around town, think your whole worlds falling apart
We just laugh at who they are
Cuz the walls been broken, chains aint holding
Lines been drawn in the sand
And theres no more lying, tears aint crying
Baby wont you take my hand
Cuz theyre never gonna understand
No theyre never gonna understand
Eleven years now and they still keep looking your way
Theyre hoping and praying that theyll find something new to say
They see you around town and your new dress gives you away
And the ring on your hand says theres so much left to say
Cuz nobody knows your heart
They see you around town think your whole worlds falling apart
We just laugh at who they are
Chorus
We just laugh when they talk all around this town
Maybe we should get away, put the hammer down
Baby put that hammer down
Chorus
The song "Understand" by Bart Crow Band is a reflection of how fame and success can change one's relationships and the way they are perceived by society. The lyrics talk about the dreams two people shared of getting away, but as they become more successful, people start to pry into their lives and speculate about their relationship. The chorus talks about breaking free from the chains of others' opinions and the need to escape the constant scrutiny. The line "they're never gonna understand" shows the frustration of the couple as they realize that people will always have opinions about them, but they don't need to listen to them.
The second verse talks about how even after eleven years, people are still trying to find something new to gossip about the couple. They speculate about the woman's new dress and the ring on her hand, as if they have a right to know. However, the couple knows that no one truly knows their hearts and they find comfort in their own understanding of their relationship. The bridge talks about the need to escape and start a new life away from their critics, and the repeated line "baby put that hammer down" signifies the need to take action and leave their old life behind.
Overall, "Understand" is a commentary on the price of fame and how people are quick to judge, even when they don't know the full story. The song encourages the need to break free from the expectations of others and find understanding within oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
You and I always had the dreams of going away
From the beginning, we both had a deep longing for adventure and escape
Never thought anybody listened to a word we'd say
We never believed that anyone took our ideas or aspirations seriously
Now everybody's fighting cuz they wanna know your name
People are now jealous and competitive, clamoring to know who you are
We just laugh and tell them its always been the same
We simply shrug off their obsession with us, knowing that this is nothing new
Cuz nobody knows your heart
Despite the rumors and speculation, nobody truly understands the emotions and desires inside of you
They see you around town, think your whole worlds falling apart
People make assumptions based on appearances, assuming that your life is in shambles
We just laugh at who they are
We find their behavior and attitudes to be amusing and misguided
Cuz the walls been broken, chains aint holding
The barriers and obstacles that once held us back are now gone and we are free
Lines been drawn in the sand
Boundaries have been set and lines have been clearly defined, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
And theres no more lying, tears aint crying
We have left behind the dishonesty and pain of the past, and are now experiencing true happiness
Baby wont you take my hand
I am asking you to join me in this life of real and genuine happiness
Cuz theyre never gonna understand
We both know that despite their efforts, they will never fully comprehend what we have
Eleven years now and they still keep looking your way
Even after all this time, people are still interested in and trying to figure out your life
Theyre hoping and praying that theyll find something new to say
They are desperate for new gossip or information about you to feed their curiosity
And the ring on your hand says theres so much left to say
Despite their assumptions, there is still so much about your life and future that they do not know
We just laugh when they talk all around this town
We find it humorous when people continue to speculate and gossip about us
Maybe we should get away, put the hammer down
Perhaps it's time for us to take a break from this town and leave our past behind
Chorus
The chorus reiterates the fact that we have left behind our old life and found genuine happiness, but that others will never truly understand what we have
Contributed by Emily W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.