I Don't Get It
Coil Lyrics


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Hello! (repeated at various pitches)




Overall Meaning

The opening line "Hello!" in Coil's song "I Don't Get It" sets the tone for the cryptic and enigmatic lyrics that follow. The song seems to explore themes of identity, longing, and an inability to connect with the world around us.


The line "I don't get it, but oh well" suggests a sense of resignation or defeat in the face of this disconnect. The repetition of "I don't get it" reinforces this feeling of confusion and alienation. The lyrics "I don't belong here, in fact, I never did" further emphasize this sense of not fitting in, of being an outsider looking in on a world that doesn't make sense.


Later in the song, the lyrics become more surreal, with references to stars, worms, and angels. The line "I'm a star in some place" suggests a search for significance or purpose. The refrain of "hello" takes on a more desperate tone, as if the singer is calling out into the void, hoping for some kind of response or connection.


Overall, the lyrics to "I Don't Get It" are open to interpretation, but convey a sense of existential confusion and longing for meaning or connection. The repetition of certain phrases and the surreal imagery create a dreamlike, disorienting atmosphere.


Line by Line Meaning

Hello! (repeated at various pitches)
A simple greeting to the listener


I don't get it
The singer is confounded by a particular situation or circumstance


Explain it to me, please
The singer requests clarification and assistance in understanding the situation


I'm not sure what's going on
The artist is uncertain and confused about the situation at hand


I heard your voice repeating
The artist has heard the same message or explanation multiple times


My mind's not made up
The singer hasn't decided on a course of action or formed a definite opinion


Oh yes it is
Contrary to the previous line, the singer believes they have made a decision or formed an opinion


No, it's not
Contrary to the previous line and with a sense of frustration or disagreement, the artist believes they have not made a decision or formed an opinion


What's the point? I don't get it
The artist questions the purpose or significance of the situation being discussed, and is still confused




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