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credits
released 16 August 2011
Produced, recorded, and mixed by Jeff Quimby
For Q Productions
www.qmusicproduction.com
Vocals - Jeff Carl
Bass – Sam Pierce
Guitars – Andrew Timothy
Drums – Q
Keys - Jeff Carl
BGV’s – David Chatel, Abby Merkel
Mastering by Scott Sanchez at Spy Mastering Labs
Assistant recording engineers - Scott Sanchez and Kyle Bergman
Recorded at Integrity Studio Mobile, AL and Studio Q Mobile, AL
http://jeffcarl.bandcamp.com/
Know It All
Jeff Carl Lyrics
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V1: Bein' young doesn't make you young.
Bein' old doesn't make you done.
You make you, and you're always changin',
But only you control your makin'.
V2: Lost or won, what all have you done?
Who are you, and why should they listen?
Well it's not you that needs the reason.
CH: You'll never reap what you don't sow.
You're always thinkin' that you know it all,
And you do, you do, you do.
You know it all. Sure, nothing's new.
V3: Yet another day turned into night.
Just another baby bird postponin' flight.
Isn't it absurd you're living up so high
When no one has heard you, and you won't try?
CH: You'll never reap what you don't sow.
You're always thinkin' that you know it all,
And you do, you do, you do.
You know it all.
V4: It's true that it hurts every time you fall,
That before you run, you've gotta learn to crawl,
That before you get, you gotta give it all,
That the tallest mountain started out small.
CH: You'll never reap what you don't sow.
You're always thinking that you know it all,
And you do. You do. You do.
You know it all. Sure, nothin's...
CH: You'll never reap what you don't sow.
You're always thinkin' that you know it all,
And you do. You do. You do.
You know it all. Sure, nothing's new
In Jeff Carl's song "Know It All," he explores the concept of self-awareness and takes the listener on a journey of self-discovery. He opens the song with the statement, "Bein' young doesn't make you young. Bein' old doesn't make you done," suggesting that age is just a number and it's up to the individual to shape their own identity. He continues to say, "You make you, and you're always changin'," emphasizing the importance of personal growth and evolution.
The chorus of the song contains the powerful lyrics, "You're always thinkin' that you know it all, and you do, you do, you do. You know it all. Sure, nothing's new." Through this repetition, Jeff Carl stresses the message that one's perspective can be limiting if they believe they already know everything. The verses also touch upon the theme of taking action and not just thinking about one's potential. He asks the listener, "Who are you, and why should they listen?" and acknowledges that "no one has heard you, and you won't try."
As a whole, "Know It All" is an introspective piece that encourages the listener to reflect on their own beliefs and limitations. It's a reminder to not get caught up in thinking that one knows everything but to continue to learn and grow.
Line by Line Meaning
Bein' young doesn't make you young.
Being young and being youthful aren't the same. Your age doesn't limit who you can be; you're always changing, and you're in control of who you become
Bein' old doesn't make you done.
Getting old doesn't mean you're finished. You still have the power to change yourself and make a difference
You make you, and you're always changin',
You have control over who you are, and you're constantly evolving and growing
But only you control your makin'.
You're the only one who can control your destiny and shape your life
Lost or won, what all have you done?
Reflect on your life and ask yourself what you've accomplished, regardless of whether you've succeeded or failed
How many of your songs have you sung?
How much of yourself have you put out into the world? How many experiences have you had, and how much have you shared them with others?
Who are you, and why should they listen?
Figure out who you are and what you stand for, and why others should pay attention to what you have to say
Well it's not you that needs the reason.
You don't need to justify yourself to anyone else. You are who you are, and that's enough
You'll never reap what you don't sow.
You can't expect to achieve success or happiness without putting in the work
You're always thinkin' that you know it all,
Don't let your ego get in the way. Always be willing to learn and grow, and don't assume that you have all the answers
And you do, you do, you do.
Despite what you may think, you don't actually know everything
Yet another day turned into night.
Time keeps moving forward, and it's up to you to make the most of each day
Just another baby bird postponin' flight.
Don't be afraid to take risks and pursue your dreams. Otherwise, you'll be stuck in one place forever, just like a bird that never learns to fly
Isn't it absurd you're living up so high
Don't let your success or achievements go to your head. Stay humble and grounded
When no one has heard you, and you won't try?
It's pointless to act like you're a big deal if you haven't actually done anything meaningful, or aren't willing to put yourself out there and take chances
It's true that it hurts every time you fall,
Failure can be painful, but it's a necessary part of the learning and growing process
That before you run, you've gotta learn to crawl,
Success doesn't happen overnight; you need to start from the beginning and work your way up
That before you get, you gotta give it all,
If you want to achieve something, you need to put all of your effort into it and make sacrifices along the way
That the tallest mountain started out small.
Even the biggest successes and accomplishments begin with small steps and hard work
Sure, nothin's...
Despite everything you've accomplished or experienced, there's always more to learn and more to explore in life
Contributed by Kaitlyn G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.