I Don't Understand
London Elektricity Lyrics
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All these things, I don't understand (Yeah yeah!)
Making small talk till there's nothing left to say
Make believing that it's just another day
My heart keeps telling me that come what may
There's something going wrong
People smiling in their usual vacant way
I'll be a fool you can lead my heart astray
There's something going wrong
All these things, I don't understand (I don't understand…)
All these things, I don't understand (Oh all these things…)
Get home early, take some time to unwind
Just for a while we'll leave the world behind
Wake up your heart and open your mind
There's something going wrong
Still pretending we'll have ourselves a ball
Ignore the writing that is written on the wall
Cards on the table, I wish I knew it all
I wish I knew it all
All these things, I don't understand (I don't understand)
All these things, I don't understand (No! All these things that I don't understand)
All these things, I don't understand (All these things yeah)
All these things, I don't understand (All these things oh…ohhhhhhhh!!!! Yeaahhh)
Do do do do, do do, do do do do
Do do do do, do do, do do do do
Then I sidetrack, what are these thoughts?
What are these feelings?
What is these doubts? What is the meaning?
It's hard to tell, whether it's night or day, bright or grey
Should this bird fly away?
Right away - I try and fight today
If it's lost then I would truly grieve
Cos it's not what I truly need
Cos it's not what I want to believe
So I ask myself, is it me, is it she, is it we
Is it us or is it him?
Now who's him? God knows
Tears run down my nose, my body froze
I suppose I should really ask the question
What's wrong? Where's the love gone?
What's with the tension? Who's on the phone?
Is there something you need to mention?
My heart's beating heavily
What you not telling me?
Why you're not belling me?
Is he standing next to me?
Keeping our cool, and playing so polite
Something telling me it just ain't right
You'd get an Oscar if you weren't so uptight
There's something going on
The resolution to this ain't gonna be
The word denial seems appropriate to me
You'll never change so I guess it's up to me
There's something going on
All these things, I don't understand (I don't understand)
All these things, I don't understand (oh no, I don't understand, aaaaowww)
Do do do do, do do, do do do do
Do do do do, do do, do do do no!
(Don't try to understaaand…)
The lyrics of London Elektricity's "I Don't Understand" convey the message of confusion and uncertainty in relationships. The song talks about the struggle to comprehend the behavior of the people around him, as he sees them pretending that everything is okay even when things aren't. The singer is confused about the dynamics of his relationship with his partner, as he contemplates whether the problem is him, her, or them together. He is also frustrated about the lack of honesty and communication between them, which leads to his feeling excluded and lost.
The lyrics follow a stream-of-consciousness format as the singer navigates his thoughts and emotions that are running through his head. He is analyzing his relationship, questioning what is going wrong, and what he needs to do to fix it. The choruses repeatedly start with "All these things, I don't understand," emphasizing the confusion and frustration he feels with the situation, as he tries to make sense of it all.
"I Don't Understand" reflects the struggles people face in their relationships, when their perceptions and expectations do not align with reality. The song suggests that sometimes, even with effort, we may not be able to understand everything in relationships, especially when the communication between the parties involved is not fully honest and authentic.
Line by Line Meaning
All these things, I don't understand
The singer expresses confusion and lack of understanding about various aspects of life and relationships.
Making small talk till there's nothing left to say
Engaging in superficial conversation until there's nothing meaningful left to say.
Make believing that it's just another day
Pretending that everything is normal and routine when it's not.
My heart keeps telling me that come what may
Despite the confusion and uncertainty, the artist's intuition urges them to pay attention to the situation.
There's something going wrong
The artist senses that something is not right in the situation.
People smiling in their usual vacant way
People are pretending to be happy and content when they are not.
As if implying that everything's ok
Implying that everything is fine without acknowledging the underlying problems and tensions.
I'll be a fool you can lead my heart astray
The artist realizes that they can be easily misled and misled by others.
Get home early, take some time to unwind
Going home early and taking some time to relax and decompress.
Just for a while we'll leave the world behind
Taking a temporary break from the stresses and problems of the world.
Wake up your heart and open your mind
Encouraging oneself to be more aware and receptive to the world and its problems.
Still pretending we'll have ourselves a ball
Continuing to pretend that everything is fun and enjoyable when it's not.
Ignore the writing that is written on the wall
Ignoring the clear warning signs and indicators that something is wrong.
Cards on the table, I wish I knew it all
Expressing a desire to know everything and have clarity about the situation.
Then I sidetrack, what are these thoughts?
Getting sidetracked and distracted by confusing and unclear thoughts and emotions.
What are these feelings?
Feeling confused and unsure about one's emotions and feelings.
What is these doubts? What is the meaning?
Questioning one's doubts and the meaning behind them.
It's hard to tell, whether it's night or day, bright or grey
Feeling disoriented and unsure about the state of the world and one's place in it.
Should this bird fly away?
Questioning whether it's time to leave the situation behind and move on.
Right away - I try and fight today
Resolving to take action and fight against the problems and tensions in the situation.
If it's lost then I would truly grieve
Expressing deep sadness and regret if the situation is lost and cannot be salvaged.
Cos it's not what I truly need
Realizing that the situation is not fulfilling one's true needs and desires.
Cos it's not what I want to believe
Admitting that the situation is not what one wants to believe it is.
So I ask myself, is it me, is it she, is it we
Wondering whether the fault lies with oneself or with others in the situation.
Is it us or is it him?
Questioning whether the problems and tensions are caused by oneself or by someone else.
Now who's him? God knows
Acknowledging confusion and uncertainty about who is causing the problems and tensions.
Tears run down my nose, my body froze
Feeling a deep sense of sadness and shock about the situation.
I suppose I should really ask the question
Realizing the need to ask the hard questions and face the truth about the situation.
What's wrong? Where's the love gone?
Asking what's wrong and where the love and connection has disappeared to.
What's with the tension? Who's on the phone?
Asking about the tension in the situation and who might be causing it.
Is there something you need to mention?
Asking if there is something important that needs to be said or addressed.
My heart's beating heavily
Feeling intense emotions and physical sensations as a result of the situation.
What you not telling me?
Wondering what is being kept hidden or left unsaid.
Why you're not belling me?
Questioning why someone is not communicating with the artist openly and honestly.
Is he standing next to me?
Feeling paranoid and suspicious about someone who might be causing the problems and tensions.
Keeping our cool, and playing so polite
Pretending to be calm and composed and acting polite towards others despite the problems and tensions.
Something telling me it just ain't right
Sensing that something is wrong and the situation is not as it should be.
You'd get an Oscar if you weren't so uptight
Jokingly suggesting that someone is acting so well they could win an Oscar if they weren't so tense and anxious.
The resolution to this ain't gonna be
Acknowledging that the situation will not be resolved easily or quickly.
The word denial seems appropriate to me
Describing the situation as one of denial and avoidance rather than honesty and communication.
You'll never change so I guess it's up to me
Realizing that change must come from within oneself and not from others.
Do do do do, do do, do do do do
Instrumental break.
(Don't try to understaaand…)
(Final chorus repeating the main theme of the song: not understanding the situation and the problems and tensions within it.)
Contributed by Madelyn T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.