Don't Wanna Know
Incognito Lyrics


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Say what you wanna say about her
'Cause you can't change my mind
What seems wrong for you might be right for me
So step back behind the line

This bond is invisible, yeah
No need to get cynical
Can't break what's unbreakable
No matter what you do, you can't succeed because

I don't wanna know, I don't wanna know
I don't wanna know, no, no
I don't wanna know, I don't wanna know
So maybe you should let it go
Now please don't take this personal
But I just don't wanna know, don't wanna know

So talk to whoever you need to talk to
You can't take away my smile
Neither rain nor thunder, not even a hurricane
Could change my joy inside

This bond is invincible, yeah
No point being critical, no, no
Can't break what's unbreakable
No matter what you do, you can't succeed because

Hush now, sshhh, keep it low
He just doesn't wanna know
Maybe you should let it go...

If you could see what I see
You'd simply give up and turn around
So don't waste your time on this, I keep telling you




There is no way that I will ever change my mind
'Cause I don't wanna know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Incognito's "Don't Wanna Know" exude confidence and independence, as the singer refuses to allow the opinions and criticisms of others to sway their own beliefs and happiness. The opening lines "Say what you wanna say about her/Cause you can't change my mind," set the tone for the rest of the song - that the singer is secure enough in themselves that the opinions of others do not affect them. They highlight that what seems "wrong" or "right" to others may be the opposite for the singer, and therefore, it is important for others to "step back behind the line."


The chorus repeats the phrase "I don't wanna know," emphasizing the singer's desire to remain uninfluenced by the opinions of others. They tell the other person to let it go and not to take it personally, indicating that the singer may have encountered this type of criticism before - making them an experienced and wise individual.


The bridge of the song switches the perspective, with the singer telling the other person that if they were to see what the singer sees, they would give up their attempts to change the singer's mind. The allusions to "rain, thunder, and hurricanes" symbolize the obstacles that the singer is prepared to weather, implying that they have their mind made up on the matter.


Overall, "Don't Wanna Know" is an empowering song that reinforces the importance of being confident in oneself and not allowing the opinions of others to impact one's personal beliefs and happiness.


Line by Line Meaning

Say what you wanna say about her
Feel free to voice your opinions about this person


'Cause you can't change my mind
But know that I have my own perspective and it cannot be swayed


What seems wrong for you might be right for me
Just because it doesn't align with your values doesn't mean it's not valid for me


So step back behind the line
So please refrain from interfering with my life choices


This bond is invisible, yeah
This emotional connection cannot be seen or changed by outside forces


No need to get cynical
There's no reason to doubt the strength of this bond


Can't break what's unbreakable
Nothing can harm or dissolve this bond


No matter what you do, you can't succeed because
No matter how hard you try, you won't be able to come between us


I don't wanna know, I don't wanna know
I don't want to hear your negative opinions or criticisms


So maybe you should let it go
Perhaps it's best if you stop trying to change my mind


Now please don't take this personal
I hope you understand that my decision is not a personal attack against you


But I just don't wanna know, don't wanna know
Simply put, I don't care to hear it


So talk to whoever you need to talk to
If you still feel the need to discuss this, feel free to find someone else


You can't take away my smile
Your negativity won't put a damper on my happiness


Neither rain nor thunder, not even a hurricane
No matter what adversity comes my way


Could change my joy inside
It won't have an impact on my contentment


This bond is invincible, yeah
Once again, this emotional connection is strong and unbreakable


No point being critical, no, no
So there's no use in being negative or judgmental about it


Hush now, sshhh, keep it low
Please stop talking about it and keep it to yourself


He just doesn't wanna know
I have made it clear that I do not want to be involved in this conversation


If you could see what I see
If you could understand my perspective


You'd simply give up and turn around
You would realize that it's a futile effort to change my mind


So don't waste your time on this, I keep telling you
I keep reiterating that this is not worth your time or energy


There is no way that I will ever change my mind
Understand that my decision is final


'Cause I don't wanna know
Because I simply do not want to be involved




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Why is this great song so underrated?!

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this band is fantastic..Mo Brandis has a good voice!

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