No One Knows
Beck/Josh Homme/Mark Lanegan Lyrics


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Laser Animator
Add another to the breaker
On a broken escalator
We could get what we need
'Cause it's a night of confessions
Electric digressions
Honorable mentions get a bouquet of weeds
And everybody moving
Like they know what they're undoing
Pushing weight against the wall
In a stifling room
Cities in shambles Untangling tangles
People get together
To uncover the ruins

This girl that I know
I met her at a Minuteman show
(She used to work for a literary journal but she's really into guitar)
This girl that I know
I met her at a Booker T. Show
(She kind of brushed me off I think she likes movies from France)

Just like a lone dancer
In lonesome disaster
With a chrome ghetto blaster
We just do what we feel
Even if it's atrocious
There's no hope for the hopeless
If there's nothing to cope
We get a rhythm that's real
Like a Tuesday commuter
With a dirty computer
We see the future hanging out
In a monoxide cloud
Habits are forming
Like cigarettes boring
To a smoker in the morning
Pulling butts from the ground

This girl that I know
I met her at a Sonic Youth show
(I like her style she has got that ?)
This girl that I know




I met her at a Jodeci show
(She was looking good you know)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Beck, Josh Homme, and Mark Lanegan's song No One Knows revolve around a chaotic and surreal night, where people are confessing their innermost thoughts and engaging in digressions. The verse "Laser Animator, add another to the breaker, on a broken escalator, we could get what we need" suggests the idea of being stuck in a static state and trying to find ways out of it. It is like the people are stuck on a broken escalator and need to find a way to reach the top through unconventional means.


The lyrics also mention the girl the singer meets at different music shows, and how he struggles to connect with her. The lines "This girl that I know, I met her at a Minuteman show. She used to work for a literary journal but she's really into guitar" and "This girl that I know, I met her at a Booker T. Show. She kind of brushed me off I think she likes movies from France" depict the singer's attempts to impress the girl with his knowledge of literature and music but failing to make a connection due to their differences.


Line by Line Meaning

Laser Animator
Let's do something cool and innovative.


Add another to the breaker
Let's add another element to this project to make it better.


On a broken escalator
We're not making progress in the typical way, but we're still getting closer to our goal.


We could get what we need
We have the potential to succeed if we work together.


'Cause it's a night of confessions
We're being honest with ourselves and each other about our goals and struggles.


Electric digressions
Our creative process is unpredictable and sometimes unconventional.


Honorable mentions get a bouquet of weeds
We're recognizing and rewarding effort and creativity, even if it doesn't lead to immediate success.


And everybody moving
We're all working together to achieve our goals.


Like they know what they're undoing
We're taking risks and breaking rules, but doing it intentionally and thoughtfully in pursuit of something greater.


Pushing weight against the wall
We're pushing hard to make progress despite difficult obstacles.


In a stifling room
We're working in an environment that's not ideal, but we're still making progress.


Cities in shambles Untangling tangles
We're working to improve the world and our communities despite difficult circumstances.


People get together
We're working collaboratively to achieve our goals.


To uncover the ruins
We're trying to fix and rebuild things that are broken.


This girl that I know I met her at a Minuteman show (She used to work for a literary journal but she's really into guitar)
I met a cool girl who has diverse interests and skills.


This girl that I know I met her at a Booker T. Show (She kind of brushed me off I think she likes movies from France)
I met a girl who is hard to read, but still intriguing in her own way.


Just like a lone dancer
We're taking risks and doing things our own way, even if it means standing out or looking foolish.


In lonesome disaster
We're pushing ourselves to the limit despite difficult circumstances or lack of support from others.


With a chrome ghetto blaster
We're expressing ourselves boldly and loudly despite what others may think.


We just do what we feel
We're following our instincts and creativity rather than solely relying on logic or reason.


Even if it's atrocious
We're not afraid of failure or criticism and are willing to experiment and try new things.


There's no hope for the hopeless
Success may not be guaranteed for everyone, but we're still trying our best and giving it our all.


If there's nothing to cope
We need to address and face our problems head-on rather than ignoring or repressing them.


We get a rhythm that's real
We're finding our own unique voice and style that feels authentic to us.


Like a Tuesday commuter
We're just going through the motions of everyday life and trying to make the best of it.


With a dirty computer
We're not fancy or high-tech, but we're still making progress in our work.


We see the future hanging out In a monoxide cloud
The future is uncertain and obscured, but we're still moving forward and striving for success.


Habits are forming
We're establishing routines and habits to help us achieve our goals.


Like cigarettes boring
These habits may be mundane or unexciting, but they're necessary for success.


To a smoker in the morning
We're relying on these habits and routines to start our day and keep us going.


Pulling butts from the ground
We're making the best of what we have and using all available resources to achieve our goals.


This girl that I know I met her at a Sonic Youth show (I like her style she has got that ?)
I met a girl who has a unique and intriguing style that caught my attention.


This girl that I know I met her at a Jodeci show (She was looking good you know)
I met a girl who caught my eye and seemed attractive to me.




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Comments from YouTube:

@konstantinosharden9233

R.I.P. to one of the greatest rock voices of all time, Mark Lanegan. You will be missed!

@goalieg3391

The is the video I had to listen to . Heard of his passing at work, and took a bullet hearing that. Powerful voice he had

@ryanvandyke5898

RIP dark mark

@goosecampbell5110

That is the nutshell, know doubt. Seen him perform with QOTSA at Glasgow on the Green years ago; privileged. Sad times but he has left behind an absolute treasure trove for the ear

@elpelukasapbe

Damn, i didn't know he passed away. RIP Layne's friend, dear Mark Lanegan

@jimlthor

Damn. I didnt know he died =(

So.. I Googled it, and I guess a bunch of idiots thought the Queen of England died. Kinda funny because "of the Stone Age" implies that's she's old as dirt

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@iliketrains3495

Don’t let this awesome performance distract you from the fact the setlist by Dave Grohl is in Comic Sans MS

@Rurikpaon

That’s hilarious xd

@IMN602

Shit we use to just write it out in sharpie on whatever we could find. Plates, napkins, cardboard ,each other LOL

@travismarshall633

Haha This comment wins YouTube comments today! Everytime I watch this video I notice that and try to read the song titles

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