What You Deserve
Ill Niño Lyrics


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It's too bad that you have made mistakes.
Too bad that I cannot relate.
When all else fails
And all else fades.
I kept my word through bitter days
(through bitter days)

What you don't know.
Won't leave a scar.
What you don't know.
Hasn't killed you so far.
But you don't know.
Just who you are.
Still I just give you something to talk about.
What you don't know.

It's too late that now.
I've changed my mind.
Too late somehow.
To recognize
When all else fails
And all I find.
Are all my words.
Perdido in time.
(Just lost in time)

What you don't know.
Won't leave a scar.
What you don't know.
Hasn't killed you so far.
But you don't know.
Just who you are.
Still I just give you something to talk about.

So you lost yourself.
Turn to someone else.
Now you've given up your will that wants to know.
Then you find yourself.
But you're someone else.
In the end you only get what you deserve.
(What you deserve)

What you don't know.
Won't leave a scar.
What you don't know.
Hasn't killed you so far.
But you don't know.
Just who you are.




Still I just give you something to talk about.
What you don't know.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ill Niño's "What You Deserve" present a recurring frustration with a person who makes mistakes but does not acknowledge or learn from them. The song's narrator expresses regret that they cannot relate to the other person's behavior and highlights their own commitment to keeping their word. The chorus addresses the idea that ignorance may be bliss, that not knowing something can protect a person from pain, but it also leaves them ignorant of who they truly are. The bridge references a struggle to find oneself, and a warning that seeking the wrong answers will lead to a loss of individuality. Ultimately, the song concludes with the idea that the other person will get what they deserve in the end.


Overall, this song explores themes of accountability, self-awareness, and individual authenticity. It critiques a lack of introspection and suggests that true understanding and growth come from confronting one's mistakes and flaws. The lyrics also question the value of avoiding pain if it means sacrificing personal growth and discovery.


Line by Line Meaning

It's too bad that you have made mistakes.
It's unfortunate that you have made mistakes in your life.


Too bad that I cannot relate.
Unfortunately, I cannot empathize with you.


When all else fails / And all else fades.
In times of despair and loss.


I kept my word through bitter days / (through bitter days)
I remained true to my promise through difficult times.


What you don't know. / Won't leave a scar.
What you are ignorant about will not harm you.


What you don't know. / Hasn't killed you so far.
Your lack of knowledge has not caused your demise yet.


But you don't know. / Just who you are.
You are unaware of your true identity.


Still I just give you something to talk about. / What you don't know.
I provide you with a topic of conversation based on what you don't know.


It's too late that now. / I've changed my mind.
It is now too late for me to change my decision.


Too late somehow. / To recognize
I failed to recognize the situation at the appropriate time.


When all else fails / And all I find. / Are all my words. / Perdido in time. / (Just lost in time)
In times of desperation, all I have left are my forgotten words.


So you lost yourself. / Turn to someone else.
You lost your sense of self and turned to another for guidance.


Now you've given up your will that wants to know. / Then you find yourself. / But you're someone else.
You relinquished your curiosity and sense of self in order to find yourself, but became someone else in the process.


In the end you only get what you deserve. / (What you deserve)
Ultimately, you only receive what you are entitled to.


What you don't know. / Won't leave a scar.
Your lack of knowledge will not hurt you.


What you don't know. / Hasn't killed you so far.
So far, your lack of knowledge hasn't harmed you.


But you don't know. / Just who you are.
You have yet to realize your true identity.


Still I just give you something to talk about. / What you don't know.
I provide a subject for conversation based on your lack of knowledge.




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@jensheister4264

Friday 15.3.2024 anyone here ? ❤

@marcoplata4972

April 4 2024👍

@VileMisanthrope

Cristian Machado, one of the best vocalists of today. Whether he's singing or screaming, he sounds the same both on the album and live. Now that's talent!

@jesusgalan8597

Yeah he ain't no punk either lmao 🤣

@JB-gn5ou

@@jesusgalan8597 tf are you Even talking about

@johndude2726

This song still sounds great after all this time.

@johndude2726

@0000 It was produced by Eddie Wohl, a six-time American Emmy Award winning songwriter, composer, music producer, and mixer, apparently.

@harryrichards6612

Yeah agreed

@nolandavis2927

Ill Nino gives me A KoRn Vibes

@zacharyvangilst4956

Amen bro 👊

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