Cromok is a famous Malaysian band in the late 80's which, at the time, were… Read Full Bio ↴Cromok is a famous Malaysian band in the late 80's which, at the time, were known as one of the pioneers of underground bands in Malaysia. Cromok was formed in Australia by 4 Malaysian students who studied in Australia. At that time the line up was: Din, Karl, Miji and Sam. Currently only Karl, Miji and Sam are left from the original line-up. After Din left the group, he formed his own band known as D'Cromok. Unfortunately, Din passed away after D'Cromok released their eponymous debut album around 1997. May God Bless him. Their music has been described as "more to speed thrash with Malay elements", good examples being their songs 'Siblings' and 'Metallurgical'. And who can forget their most popular song: 'Another You'...

Current line-up:
Miji - drums
HIllary - guitars
Sam - bass, vocals

Former/past members:
Karl - guitars
Man Puck - guitars
Din (RIP) - guitars, vocals

I Do
Cromok Lyrics

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Lyric: Sam)
Do I
have a chance to change my destiny?
Am I included in the stands
waving from the crowd?
Left alone and pushed aside
No one here to recognize my face
Do I

have a word to say it back to me?
After all the burden that will carry me
Straight into the deepest
Swallow my misery
Do I
smile when something happens to me?
Will I cry,
pretend to be sad
Begging for sympathy
Reward me for what I deserve
Seen it before late at night
Troubled me but that's alright
Don't ask me why I don't know why
Push me down and chased away
Nothing done nothing to say
Don't ask me why I don't know why
Another day another task
Time flies it's gone so fast
Don't ask me why I don't know why
Whistle blows,
I'm far away from home?
I'm alone
Train has gone,
where I'll go?
I'm alone
Do I
know if tomorrow be damp and cold?
Definitely I'm prepared for worse to come
Definitely I won't be lying on the ground
I don't want to wake up
I don't want to wake up
I don't want to wake up
I don't wantI don't want to wake up
I don't want to know

I don't need my freedom
I don't want

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "I Do" by Cromok seem to be a reflection on the singer's feelings of being unimportant and unrecognized, and their uncertainty about their place in the world. The beginning of the song questions whether the singer has any control over their destiny and whether they will be acknowledged by others or simply left in the shadows. The following verses explore different scenarios of happiness, sadness, and recognition, but all seem to end in a feeling of doubt and ambiguity. The chorus repeats the phrase "I don't want to wake up" several times, possibly referring to a desire to escape reality or a feeling of hopelessness.

Throughout the song, there is a sense of resignation and acceptance of whatever fate may bring. The singer appears to be searching for meaning and purpose in their life but is unsure of how to find it or even if it exists at all. The use of metaphors such as being pushed down and chased away, and the whistle blowing indicating the singer is far from home, give the impression of a person lost and disconnected from the world.

Overall, "I Do" seems to be a lament on the uncertainty of life and the struggles of finding one's place in it. The lyrics express feelings of hopelessness and resignation, but there is also a hint of longing for something more.

Line by Line Meaning

Do I have a chance to change my destiny?
Am I able to alter the course of my life?

Am I included in the stands waving from the crowd?
Do I belong among the masses, cheering on from the sidelines?

Left alone and pushed aside No one here to recognize my face
Feeling isolated and neglected, with no one to acknowledge my presence.

Do I have a word to say it back to me?
Am I capable of expressing my thoughts and feelings?

After all the burden that will carry me Straight into the deepest Swallow my misery
Despite the weight of my struggles, I will persevere and endure the depths of my pain.

Do I smile when something happens to me?
Do I react positively to good news or events?

Will I cry, pretend to be sad Begging for sympathy
Do I put on a facade of sorrow to gain pity from others?

Reward me for what I deserve Seen it before late at night Troubled me but that's alright Don't ask me why I don't know why
I expect to be recognized and compensated for my efforts, even though I don't fully understand my own emotions on the matter.

Push me down and chased away Nothing done nothing to say Don't ask me why I don't know why
Feeling rejected and silenced with no reason as to why.

Another day another task Time flies it's gone so fast Don't ask me why I don't know why
Every day brings new responsibilities and time seems to pass by quickly, without explanation.

Whistle blows, I'm far away from home? I'm alone
Feeling isolated and distant from home as the train leaves the station.

Train has gone, where I'll go? I'm alone
Questioning where the train will take me and feeling alone in the uncertainty.

Do I know if tomorrow be damp and cold?
Am I aware of what the future holds?

Definitely I'm prepared for worse to come Definitely I won't be lying on the ground
I am mentally and emotionally ready for adversity and refuse to be defeated by it.

I don't want to wake up I don't want to wake up I don't want to wake up I don't wantI don't want to wake up I don't want to know I don't need my freedom I don't want
Expressing a desire to escape from the trials and tribulations of life, without the yearning for freedom.

Contributed by Ellie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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