You Don't Know
Glow and Oliver Lang Lyrics

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You get thrown into this world,
You think you've had all the time to think.
The clock is ticking, a day, a week,
The world spins faster.
Even what your mommy told you
Couldn't help you now.
Faced with day-to-day decisions,
You should leave home now.

Too young for this, too old to quit.
Where are your friends? Is this the end?
Too young for this, too old to quit.
Where are your friends? Is this the end?

Get your first job at twelve,
Get your car at sixteen.
Drop out of school the next time
You can't stand this life routine.

You don't
(you don't)
You don't have a clue.

The money keeps coming in
Until the well runs dry,
Try to call your parents, man,
Now just sit in the corner and cry.
You get thrown into this world,
You think you've had all the time to think.
The clock is ticking, a day, a week,
The world spins faster.

Too young for this, too old to quit.
Where are your friends? Is this the end?
Too young for this, too old to quit.
Where are your friends? Is this the end?

Let's go!

You get thrown into this world,
You think you've had time to think.
The clock is ticking, a day, a week,
The world spins faster.

You don't
You don't have a clue.
Yeah, you don't
You don't have a fuckin' clue.

You don't have a clue.
I said you don't have a fuckin' clue!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to “You Don’t Know” by Glow and Oliver Lang speak to the overwhelming feeling of being thrown into the world and not knowing what to do. The first verse acknowledges that despite the advice given by our parents, we are faced with day-to-day decisions that we have to make on our own. As the world spins faster, we feel as though we are too young for this, but we can't quit because we are too old for a do-over. The second verse talks about how we try to fit into society's expectations of us by getting a job and a car, but ultimately drop out of school when we can’t take the monotony of life anymore.

The chorus emphasizes that we don't have a clue about what we are doing. We are just going through the motions of life until the well runs dry. The song ends with a final plea to understand that we truly don't have a clue and that we need guidance as we struggle to navigate the complexities of life.

In summary, the lyrics to “You Don’t Know” speak to the universal feeling of being lost and needing guidance as we navigate life. The fast-paced beat and energetic guitar riffs add to the urgency of the lyrics, driving home the message that life won't wait for us to figure things out.

Line by Line Meaning

You get thrown into this world,
You are born into this world, without having any prior knowledge or preparation.

You think you've had all the time to think.
You may think that you have enough time to make all the decisions you need to, but time is limited.

The clock is ticking, a day, a week,
Time passes quickly and each day brings you closer to your inevitable fate.

The world spins faster.
The pace of life seems to quicken as the years pass.

Even what your mommy told you
Even the advice and guidance given by your parents cannot prepare you for everything in life.

Couldn't help you now.
You are faced with situations which require immediate decision-making and your parent's advice is not sufficient anymore.

Faced with day-to-day decisions,
You are left to make day-to-day decisions that shape your future.

You should leave home now.
You need to take risks and leave the comfort and security of your home to experience life's challenges.

Too young for this, too old to quit.
You feel stuck in a situation where you are too young to have the necessary experience, but cannot quit due to responsibilities.

Where are your friends? Is this the end?
You may feel alone and some situations may seem like they are the end of the world.

Get your first job at twelve,
You may have to start working at a young age to support yourself or your family.

Get your car at sixteen.
At a young age, you are given a sense of independence through getting your own car, despite not having the same level of responsibility.

Drop out of school the next time
Life's struggles and monotony may lead you to make irrational decisions that affect your future education.

You can't stand this life routine.
Some people cannot handle the repetitive nature of life and feel the need to break free from traditional routines.

You don't have a clue.
You may not have all the answers or knowledge to succeed in life.

The money keeps coming in
Money may flow easily in the beginning, but it may not last forever.

Until the well runs dry,
The endless flow of money will eventually run out.

Try to call your parents, man,
When in trouble, people tend to turn to family for support.

Now just sit in the corner and cry.
When support is not available, a feeling of helplessness and despair may set in.

Let's go!
A call to action to motivate the listener into action despite their struggles.

You don't have a fuckin' clue.
The frustration of seeing someone struggle without direction or guidance.

I said you don't have a fuckin' clue!
Emphasizing the point made in a previous line, that someone may be struggling without the necessary knowledge or guidance to succeed.

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