I Don't Know
King's X Lyrics


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I can see it's not the ending
Maybe it's my new beginning
'Cause I don't know what I was saying
I don't know

Who is looking in my mirror
Thought he knew things so much clearer
But I don't know what I was saying
I don't know

Please forgive me if I ever said to you
Anything pretending
That I knew what you should do
'Cause I don't know what I was saying
I don't know me anymore

Did I say you need forgiveness
Tell me that it's not my business
'Cause I don't know what I was saying
I don't know

Yeah I know it's not the ending
Feels just like a new beginning
'Cause I don't know what I was saying
I don't know

Please forgive me if I ever said to you
Anything pretending
That I knew what you should do
'Cause I don't know what I was saying
I don't know me anymore





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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "I Don't Know" by King's X seem to be about a mixture of self-reflection and apologies. The opening line suggests that what may seem like an ending is really a new beginning. The following lines indicate a sense of confusion or uncertainty with the repetition of "I don't know what I was saying." The mention of a mirror implies introspection, and the singer seems to be plagued by a sense of self-doubt. The lyric "I don't know me anymore" adds to this introspective theme.


The chorus features an apology and admission of uncertainty, specifically in regards to telling someone else what to do. The singer acknowledges that they may have pretended to know what was best for someone else when, in reality, they did not have all the answers. The final verse of the song further highlights uncertainty, indicating that the singer is unsure whether they ever even told someone they needed forgiveness.


Overall, this song seems to be about the complexity of the human experience, particularly in regards to self-reflection and interpersonal relationships. The lyrics are raw and vulnerable, allowing the listener to connect with the uncertainty and introspection displayed in the song.


Line by Line Meaning

I can see it's not the ending
I realize that this situation is not the end, but rather a new beginning.


Maybe it's my new beginning
Perhaps this is the start of something better for me.


'Cause I don't know what I was saying
I now realize that I was speaking without truly understanding or knowing what I meant.


Who is looking in my mirror
I am questioning my own identity and wondering who I truly am.


Thought he knew things so much clearer
I used to be confident in my understanding of my life and my surroundings.


But I don't know what I was saying
But now I see that I was mistaken and unsure about what I truly meant or believed.


Please forgive me if I ever said to you Anything pretending That I knew what you should do
I am sorry if I ever acted as if I had all the answers and told you what to do based on my own limited knowledge.


'Cause I don't know what I was saying I don't know me anymore
Because now I realize that I was not true to myself and my own beliefs, and I am no longer sure of who I am.


Did I say you need forgiveness Tell me that it's not my business
Did I tell you to forgive someone else? Please let me know if I overstepped my bounds and it was not my place to say.


Yeah I know it's not the ending Feels just like a new beginning 'Cause I don't know what I was saying I don't know
I am aware that this is not the end, but rather a fresh start for me. And now that I recognize my confusion and uncertainty, I must admit that I do not know for sure what lies ahead.




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