Kotipelto is the heavy/power metal solo project of Timo Kotipelto, Stratova… Read Full Bio ↴Kotipelto is the heavy/power metal solo project of Timo Kotipelto, Stratovarius's current singer.

Timo Kotipelto (born March 15, 1969) is the vocalist of the Finnish power metal band Stratovarius. He studied vocals at the pop/jazz conservatory in Helsinki, briefly singing for an amateur cover band named Filthy Asses. In summer of 1994, he applied to Stratovarius. In late 2003, Kotipelto split from Stratovarius after intra-band disagreements, notably with guitarist Timo Tolkki. After much turmoil throughout 2004, he rejoined the band in January 2005.

So far he has released three albums: "Waiting For The Dawn" , "Coldness" and the latest one, released 20th April 2007, "Serenity".

Mr. Know-It-All
Kotipelto Lyrics

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Funny how I have realized
People like you so high and wise
Telling us how to live our lives
Speaking 'bout things you just surmise

(Chorus)
They call you Mr. Know-it-all
So proud contriving in your clever mind

But do you really have the balls
Or could it be you're weak inside
And that you've got something to hide

Seems like you always know it all
What ever I say you're never wrong
If this was a game you'd own the ball
Time and again the same ol' song
Look at you you're never wrong

There are people who want ot be
At the centre of every scene

Hard as they try, fail to impress me
I'm telling you now, you're not supreme

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kotipelto's song Mr. Know-It-All speak out against a particular type of person who seems to have all the answers and is constantly pushing their opinions onto others. The lyrics are an indictment against people who believe themselves to be intellectually superior to others and who constantly try to impose their beliefs on others. The person being addressed in the song is “Mr Know-It-All”. He is seen as one who is constantly telling people how to live their lives, but all of his advice is based on nothing but his opinions, rather than factual evidence. The lyrics are saying that people like this are not as smart as they believe themselves to be.

The chorus of the song speaks to the arrogance of “Mr. Know-It-All” and the idea that he believes he is always right. He is so sure of himself and his opinions that he never considers the possibility that he might be wrong. The lyrics question whether this is actually confidence or if there is something else behind it. The song suggests that this attitude could be hiding a weakness or insecurity, that “Mr. Know-It-All” may have something to hide. In summary, the lyrics of the song are warning people against falling victim to the manipulations of those who believe they know everything, without questioning the truth of their claims.

Line by Line Meaning

Funny how I have realized
It's amusing that I've come to a realization

People like you so high and wise
People such as yourself who project themselves as being knowledgeable

Telling us how to live our lives
Dictating to others how they should lead their lives

Speaking 'bout things you just surmise
Talking about things you only assume to be true

They call you Mr. Know-it-all
You are referred to as someone who knows everything

So proud contriving in your clever mind
Feeling proud of your crafty thoughts

But do you really have the balls
Are you truly courageous

Or could it be you're weak inside
Perhaps you are emotionally frail

And that you've got something to hide
There may be something you're keeping hidden

Seems like you always know it all
It appears as though you never lack knowledge

What ever I say you're never wrong
Regardless of what I say, you maintain that you're correct