All That I know
Kensington Lyrics


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It's all that I know, it's all they've told us
A grasp at the gold is all that holds us
Down
This town is vile, its words are weak.
Still I contemplate and fall before its feet
Go down in style, head down the deep
You will never know what you just did to me
You'll never know what you just did to me
It's all that I know, it's all they've told us
A grasp at the gold is all that holds us
Down
We fake a smile, our noses bleed
With a losing hand disguising our defeat
You're in denial, so hard to reach
You will never know what you just did to me
You'll never know what you just did to me
It's all that I know, it's all they've told us
A grasp at the gold is all that holds us
It's all that I know, it's all they've told us
A grasp at the gold is all that holds us
It's all that I know, it's all they've told us




A grasp at the gold is all that holds us
Down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kensington's song All That I Know talk about the harsh reality of life and how we are conditioned to believe certain things without questioning their veracity. The opening lines suggest that the singer has been taught to believe a particular way of life, which revolves around the pursuit of money and material wealth. The line "A grasp at the gold is all that holds us down" implies that the constant pursuit of material gain is what keeps us grounded and prevents us from achieving true freedom.


The lyrics suggest a sense of disillusionment with the town and its people, and the singer finds it difficult to relate to their words and actions. The line "This town is vile, its words are weak" implies that he doesn't find any value in the town's culture and the way people interact. However, despite his cynicism, he still feels compelled to follow the same path as everyone else, and he falls before "its feet" like a supplicant.


The lyrics also suggest a sense of frustration and hopelessness that pervades the singer's life. He fakes a smile, but his nose bleeds, implying that he is hiding his pain and frustration from the outside world. The line "With a losing hand disguising our defeat" suggests that he and his fellow town people are fighting a losing battle and are aware of it, but they still try to put up a brave face. The song's chorus repeats the same lines, emphasizing the message that the singer feels trapped in a cycle of materialism and is uncertain about how to get out of it.


Line by Line Meaning

It's all that I know, it's all they've told us
The only knowledge I possess is what they have indoctrinated in me


A grasp at the gold is all that holds us down
Our desire for wealth is the only thing keeping us trapped in this situation


This town is vile, its words are weak.
The place I exist in is repugnant, and its language is insipid


Still I contemplate and fall before its feet
Despite my negative feelings, I am compelled to submit to this place


Go down in style, head down the deep
I will face my struggles with poise and grace, even if it means plunging into the unknown


You will never know what you just did to me
You have no idea how much your actions have affected me


We fake a smile, our noses bleed
We pretend to be happy, but we are actually suffering


With a losing hand disguising our defeat
We are trying to cover up our losses and failures, even though they are obvious


You're in denial, so hard to reach
You refuse to acknowledge the truth, making it difficult to communicate with you


It's all that I know, it's all they've told us
Once again, my limited knowledge and beliefs are a result of what has been taught to me


It's all that I know, it's all they've told us
Repetition of the idea that my understanding is limited to what I've been taught


A grasp at the gold is all that holds us
Once again, our fixation with wealth is what keeps us trapped




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Comments from YouTube:

DIY Danae

The opening notes of this song (and of the whole album) give me goosebumps. A good idea of what is to come

rona14rona

I love this! Thanks for uploading!

Caspar leus

Lekker nummer, vooral de intro!

Laszlo MUSIC

Wat een lekker introooo hadden jullie dit niet effe kunnen introduceren in de Ziggo dome mannen? ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿ‘Œ

Lucy โ€ข Black Hat White Hat

KIPPENVEL.

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