Where Nobody Knows
Kings of Leon Lyrics

Put your hands in the air
The song starts with a command to put your hands up in the air, setting the tone for a high energy track.

You look like the girl from the fair with the bubbly eyes
The singer is addressing a particular person in the crowd, stating that they resemble someone from the fair with a distinct set of eyes.

Stood and watched you, pulling at a rock, But her rock don't compromise
The singer has noticed the person he is addressing, who seems to be pulling at a rock. They are struggling to move the rock, as if it is somehow important to them, but it won't budge.

Come up to me say why are you so skinny I'm pretty for a boy, Said thanks for the insult and complement
The person the singer is addressing has come up to him and made a comment about his appearance, to which he responds by sarcastically thanking them for the insult and compliment.

Y'all never forget my face no more
The singer seems to believe that he has made a lasting impression on the person he is addressing, claiming that they will never forget his face.

I can hardly beat you
The singer is struggling to keep up with something or someone, suggesting that it's difficult to compete.

And I know it's getting harder to beat you
The singer recognizes that it's becoming even more challenging to come out on top against this particular opponent.

So I'll be driving you where nobody knows
The singer decides to take the competition elsewhere, driving the other person to a location where they won't be recognized or interrupted.

City I could take you, it'll take a little second to break you
The singer is confident that he can outlast the other person in a city setting, and it won't take long for him to come out on top.

Looking pretty pinks, Sitting on a swing, That don't mean a thing at all
The singer observes a group of people sitting on a swing set, noting that their appearance is superficial and meaningless.

The heels of my feets are barking like a pack of dogs, Skinning with a cone what I saw
The singer's feet are sore and painful, as if they have been barking like a pack of dogs. He seems to be scraping something away with a cone or similar tool.

Take it for your word, Take it for a ride, Take it for the evening dead or alive
The singer suggests that others should believe what he's saying, take a chance with him, and ride out the night with him.

Warming up the car packin us some powder to play
The singer is preparing to embark on a journey with someone, and mentions getting some sort of powder or substance to play with along the way.

Jessica
The singer randomly says the name 'Jessica,' perhaps as a nod to someone he knows.

Head like a stone, Stoned like a rock, Clogging up your nose again
The singer paints a vivid picture of someone whose head feels heavy and unmoving, as if it's 'like a stone', and yet they are still somehow 'stoned like a rock'. They seem to be dealing with a stuffy nose or congestion.

Poppa's are searching, Devil was a knocking, Juice swimming over my face
The lyrics take a dark turn here, with references to people searching and the devil knocking. The singer's face is described as having juice swimming over it, perhaps indicating sweat or other fluids.

Here it goes now
The song ends on a somewhat ominous note, with the singer leaving listeners with the impression that something big or significant is about to happen.