Know
Johnny Q. Public Lyrics
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Shining in the air
It's almost beyond our grasp
I'm afraid if we wait
We won't be able to get it back
'Cause where there's life, there's hope
Where there's hope, there's got to be some innocence
Some innocence, some innocence
You see the truth
It's there, but do we really want it anymore
There's no black
There's no white
There's no pro
There's no choice
The truth is truth
The truth is truth
If you looked inside
Do you think you'd find any love
Or is it too late
To dream about peace, to dream about purpose
'Cause where there's life, there's hope
Where there's hope, there's got to be some innocence
Some innocence, some innocence
In "Know" by Johnny Q. Public, the lyrics revolve around finding the truth in life, which is often elusive and difficult to grasp. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song by stating that the truth is right in front of us but just out of reach. The use of light imagery suggests that truth is shining but still difficult to see. The singer expresses concern that if we do not act quickly, we may lose any chance of finding the truth.
The song's chorus emphasizes the importance of hope, which leads to innocence. The idea here is that life is full of hope and that we must hold onto it if we are to retain our innocence. The lyrics seem to suggest that innocence and hope are closely connected and that they are central to our ability to find the truth in life.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more philosophical, asking the listener to question whether love and peace are still possible in the world. The singer wonders if it is too late to dream about peace and purpose, indicating a sense of resignation and hopelessness. The song ends on a note of uncertainty, with the singer asking whether it is too late to find love and peace.
Line by Line Meaning
It's right out there
The truth is present and evident
Shining in the air
The truth is bright and clear
It's almost beyond our grasp
Although the truth is present, it is difficult to fully comprehend
I'm afraid if we wait
Delaying the pursuit of truth could be detrimental
We won't be able to get it back
When we lose sight of truth, it may be elusive to regain
'Cause where there's life, there's hope
Hope can be found where there is life
Where there's hope, there's got to be some innocence
Innocence is characteristic of hope
Some innocence, some innocence
Hope requires an element of purity
You see the truth
The truth is observable
It's there, but do we really want it anymore
Although the truth is present, we may not desire to acknowledge its existence
There's no black
There are no definite answers
There's no white
There are no simple solutions
There's no pro
There are no benefits to withholding the truth
There's no choice
Acknowledging the truth is the only option
The truth is truth
The truth is the only reality
If you looked inside
If we introspect
Do you think you'd find any love
Are we capable of loving others?
Or is it too late
Have we reached the point of no return?
To dream about peace, to dream about purpose
To hope for a harmonious future
'Cause where there's life, there's hope
Hope remains when life endures
Where there's hope, there's got to be some innocence
Hope is accompanied by a sense of purity
Some innocence, some innocence
Hope requires an element of purity and naivete
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: DANIEL J. FRITZ, ORAN JAMES THORNTON, SHAWN DAVID TURNER
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