1) Dusted is a Ca… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name, including:
1) Dusted is a Canadian band based in Toronto, Canada.
2) Dusted is the joint venture of two UK record producers, Rollo Armstrong (Faithless, and brother of the singer Dido) and Mark Bates (Guy Ornadel).
3) Dusted is a Czech hardcore-nu-metal band from Olomouc.
4) Dusted is an American Death Metal/Crust Punk band from Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A. that formed in 2012.
1) After six years of constant Holy Fuck touring, Brian Borcherdt emerged from the tangled cables and broken drum machines with a slew of new songs. Looking to explore a different sound, Borcherdt teamed with drummer Leon Taheny and recorded in a converted garage under the name Dusted.. It draws on Women's tantalising, elegiac lo-fi moments; 'Candy Says'-era the Velvet Underground; and cavernous Microphones-style production, and a debut album was released through Hand Drawn Dracula / Polyvinyl in July 2012. The band is based in Toronto, Canada.
2) Dusted is the joint venture of two producers, Rollo Armstrong (Rollo Armstrong, who has produced New Order, Pet Shop Boys, Faithless) and Mark Bates (Guy Ornadel).
Their best remembered track was "Always Remember to Respect and Honour Your Mother Part One" (Go! Beat Records/Polydor Records) in 2001, which reached #31 on the UK Singles Chart. The song featured a 12-year old schoolboy vocal from Alan Young.
3) Dusted is a Czech hardcore-nu-metal band from Olomouc.
4) Dusted is a Death Metal/Crust Punk band from Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A. that formed in 2012.
They Don't Know You
Dusted Lyrics
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Throw it over your shoulder but you’ll never let it go… slowly drags you back home
They don’t know you
They don’t know you like I do
Highway exit underpass
The moment you know is your last
Look over your shoulder, with an awkward laugh, ‘I may never come back’
They don’t know you like I do
Ooh baby
Ooh baby
Oh, nobody knows, seventeen years and you can’t crack the code
Oh, nobody knows, sink so deep that you can’t climb out
Ooh baby, carve your name in the wall you’ve been raising
Ooh, baby, carve your name in your own grave
Oh, nobody knows, seventeen years and you can’t crack the code
Oh, nobody knows, sink so deep that you can’t climb out
They don’t know you
They don’t know you like I do
In these lyrics, Dusted explores the theme of feeling misunderstood and unseen by others. The first paragraph sets the stage by describing a situation where the singer feels tied to the coastal region by a metaphorical thin black rope. This rope represents some kind of burden or responsibility that they carry with them, which they can't seem to let go of. It slowly drags them back home, indicating that they are constantly drawn back to their past or origins. The repetition of the line "They don't know you" emphasizes that others cannot fully grasp the extent of this burden or the singer's true self.
The second paragraph introduces a highway underpass, which serves as a metaphorical space where the singer realizes that this is their final chance to make a change or break free. Looking over their shoulder, they acknowledge the significance of this moment with an awkward laugh, expressing a mix of uncertainty and determination. The line "I may never come back" suggests that the singer understands the difficulty of their journey and the possibility of not returning. Again, the repetition of "They don't know you" highlights the disconnect between the singer and others.
The following chorus delves deeper into the emotions experienced by the singer. The repetition of "Ooh baby" adds a sense of vulnerability and intimacy to the lyrics. The line "Oh, nobody knows, seventeen years and you can't crack the code" suggests that the singer has been carrying this burden for a long time, without anyone truly understanding them or their struggles. The image of sinking so deep that one can't climb out portrays a feeling of being trapped. The lyrics imply that despite the passage of time, the singer's true self remains a mystery to those around them, emphasizing once again the line "They don't know you like I do."
The final paragraph reinforces the idea that others don't truly understand the singer's inner world. The repetition of "They don't know you" serves as a reminder that despite any appearances or assumptions, only the singer possesses a deep knowledge and understanding of themselves. The concluding line emphasizes the unique connection the singer has with their own identity, distinct from the perceptions others may have. Overall, these lyrics express a sense of longing for true understanding and an acknowledgment of the singer's unique, often unacknowledged, experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Tethered me to the coast, a thin black rope
You are bound to the coast by a fragile connection, like a delicate black rope
Throw it over your shoulder but you’ll never let it go… slowly drags you back home
You may try to leave, but you always find yourself drawn back home, as if the rope pulls you back
They don’t know you
Others do not truly understand who you are
They don’t know you like I do
Only I have a deep knowledge and understanding of who you really are
Highway exit underpass
A place where you contemplate leaving behind the life you know
The moment you know is your last
You recognize that this could be your final chance to make a change
Look over your shoulder, with an awkward laugh, ‘I may never come back’
You glance back, pretending it's a joke, but deep down acknowledge that you may never return
Ooh baby
Expressing affection or endearment
Oh, nobody knows, seventeen years and you can’t crack the code
No one understands the secret that has been keeping you locked for seventeen years
Oh, nobody knows, sink so deep that you can’t climb out
You have become trapped in a situation that feels impossible to escape from
Ooh baby, carve your name in the wall you’ve been raising
Leave your mark on the walls you have built around yourself, symbolizing the barriers you have created
Ooh, baby, carve your name in your own grave
In the process of protecting yourself, you are inadvertently burying your true self
They don’t know you
Others do not truly understand who you are
They don’t know you like I do
Only I have a deep knowledge and understanding of who you really are
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Brian Borcherdt
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ZBDH_WTCH
this is absolutely wonderful. such a vibe.
thank you❣️
Matthew Gillis
Favourite song on the album !
Laura Hermiston
So cool!!!!
Oğuzhan Durukan
I'll listen it at sunset as soon as possible.
lolly orbell
LOVE