You Don't Know
Exit 159 Lyrics


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You never look my way.
I never thought I would say, but it won't go away.
I never want it to.
Lately I've been run-run-running.
Save my ship, yeah.
Save myself today.
And it won't be long now.
I'll just be patient.
Yeah it'll come along soon.
No more waiting.
And if you're so smart then hang up the phone. (We will right an old wrong)
And if you know the words why don't you sing along? (We will right an old wrong)
And if it's too hard, then don't come home.
Lately I've been run-run-running.
Save my ship, yeah.
Save myself today.
And it won't be long now.
I'll just be patient.
Yeah it'll come along soon.
No more waiting.
And if you're so smart then hang up the phone. (We will right an old wrong)
And if you know the words why don't you sing along? (We will right an old wrong)
And if it's too hard, then don't come home.
Home.
No more waiting.
And if you're so smart then hang up the phone. (We will right an old wrong)
And if you know the words why don't you sing along? (We will right an old wrong)




And if it's too hard, then don't come home.
Home.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Exit 159's song "You Don't Know" seem to be about unrequited love and the frustrations that come with it. The singer is infatuated with someone who never pays attention to them and they know that they shouldn't feel this way but they can't help it. Despite this, the singer asserts that they won't give up on their feelings and they are willing to be patient until the person they are interested in notices them. The chorus seems to be directed at the object of the singer's affections, with the suggestion that they should either be supportive or stay out of the way altogether.


The repetition of the line "lately I've been run-run-running" suggests a certain level of anxiety or restlessness on the part of the singer, perhaps due to the frustration of unrequited love. The use of the phrase "save my ship" might be a metaphor for holding onto hope in the face of difficulty or uncertainty, which ties in with the overall theme of perseverance and determination.


Overall, the song seems to be about the push and pull of conflicting emotions, where the singer wants to give up on their feelings but can't bring themselves to do so. The chorus serves as a rallying cry for the singer to stay focused on their goals, despite the challenges that they may face along the way.


Line by Line Meaning

You never look my way.
I feel invisible and ignored by you.


I never thought I would say, but it won't go away.
Despite my attempts to shake it off, my feelings for you persist.


I never want it to.
My love for you is something I cherish and hold on to.


Lately I've been run-run-running.
I am feeling overwhelmed and need to escape from my emotions.


Save my ship, yeah.
Help me get through this difficult situation and stay afloat.


Save myself today.
I need to prioritize my own well-being and take care of myself.


And it won't be long now.
I am optimistic that things will improve soon.


I'll just be patient.
I am willing to wait for good things to come my way.


Yeah it'll come along soon.
I have faith that positive change is on the horizon.


No more waiting.
I am ready for things to start happening in my life.


And if you're so smart then hang up the phone. (We will right an old wrong)
If you think you have all the answers, don't bother trying to fix our past mistakes with me.


And if you know the words why don't you sing along? (We will right an old wrong)
If you understand where I'm coming from, let's work together to make things right.


And if it's too hard, then don't come home.
If you can't handle the effort it takes to work things out, then don't bother coming back to me.


Home.
A reminder of the comfort and safety I feel in familiar surroundings.




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