You Don't Know
Fidelity Feat Colette Colby Lyrics

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sometimes everything seems awkward and large
imagine a Wednesday evening in March
future and past at the same time
I make use of the night and start drinking a lot
although not ideal for now it's all that I've got
it's nice to know your name

You don't know you don't know

you don't know anything bout' me

an ocean a lake I need a place to drown
let's freeze the moment because we're going down
tomorrow you'll be gone
you're laughing too hard this all seems surreal
I feel peculiar now what do you feel
do you think there's a chance that we can fall

you don't know you don't know
you don't know anything about me
what do I know I know your name
you don't know you don't know
you don't know anything about me anymore

I gave up dreaming for a while
I gave up dreaming for a while

I've noticed these are mysterious days
I look at it like a jigsaw puzzle and gaze
with wide open mouth and burning eyes
if only I could start to care
my dreams and my Wednesdays ain't going nowhere
baby baby baby you don't know

you don't know you don't know
you don't know anything about me
what do I know I know your name

you don't know you don't know
you don't know anything about me

Overall Meaning

In Fidelity Feat Colette Colby's song You Don't Know, the lyrics paint a picture of someone who is feeling lost and disconnected from their surroundings. They describe a scene that is both awkward and overwhelming, where the concept of time seems to be collapsing in on itself. But even in the midst of this chaos, the singer finds comfort in the simple fact that they know the name of the person they are addressing.

As the song progresses, the tone becomes more urgent and desperate. The singer is looking for a way to escape, to "drown" in a sea of emotion and forget their troubles. They question whether there is any hope for them to form a connection with the person they are addressing, and whether they will ever truly be understood.

Ultimately, the song is about the need for human connection and the struggle to find it. Even though the singer may feel lost and adrift, they still cling to the hope that they can find a way to connect with someone, and that they can be "seen" and understood for who they truly are.

Line by Line Meaning

sometimes everything seems awkward and large
Sometimes, things are uncomfortable and overwhelming.

imagine a Wednesday evening in March
Picture a specific moment in time.

future and past at the same time
Feeling caught between what has happened and what may happen.

I make use of the night and start drinking a lot
Using alcohol to cope with emotions or escape reality.

although not ideal for now it's all that I've got
Acknowledging that drinking may not be the best solution, but it's the only one available at the moment.

it's nice to know your name
Finding comfort in meeting someone new and learning their name.

you don't know you don't know you don't know anything bout' me
The person being addressed has no knowledge or understanding of the singer's thoughts, emotions, or experiences.

an ocean a lake I need a place to drown
Feeling overwhelmed and needing a way to escape or numb emotions.

let's freeze the moment because we're going down
Wanting to cling to a moment or situation that feels good, even though it may be temporary.

tomorrow you'll be gone
Knowing that the good feeling or situation is fleeting and will not last.

you're laughing too hard this all seems surreal
Feeling disconnected from reality and questioning the validity of the current situation.

I feel peculiar now what do you feel
Feeling a sense of unease and wanting to know if the other person is experiencing something similar.

do you think there's a chance that we can fall
Wondering if there is potential for a deeper connection or relationship.

I gave up dreaming for a while
Feeling defeated and giving up on hopes or aspirations.

I've noticed these are mysterious days
Feeling uncertain or confused about the current state of things.

I look at it like a jigsaw puzzle and gaze with wide open mouth and burning eyes
Trying to make sense of the situation, but feeling overwhelmed and unable to fully comprehend it.

if only I could start to care
Feeling apathetic and wishing for the ability to care about something again.

my dreams and my Wednesdays ain't going nowhere
Feeling stuck and unsure of how to achieve personal goals or move forward in life.

baby baby baby you don't know
Continuing to emphasize that the other person has no understanding of the singer's experiences or emotions.

what do I know I know your name
Acknowledging that the only thing the artist knows about the other person is their name.

you don't know you don't know you don't know anything about me anymore
Repeating the idea that the other person has lost any understanding they may have had about the artist's experiences or emotions.

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