I Don't Know
Mesh StL Lyrics

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I don't know
I don't know
Soul searching for the things I never realize
Everything has been so strange up to these lies
Just keep saying everything I want to hear

Is this the face that you wanted to see?
Is this the place that you want to be?

Is there anybody out there who can help me?
Help me

I don't know
Don't you think that this is driving me insane?
I don't know
Don't you think that I will find another way?

Soul searching for the things I never realize
Everything has been so strange up to these lies
Just keep saying everything I want to hear

'Cause I don't know
Don't you think that this is driving me insane?
I don't know
Don't you think that I will find another way?
I don't know
It's hard to think that I will never live again
It's hard to think that you don't like the things I've said
Don't you think that it's driving me insane?

Is this the place that you want to see?
Is this the face that you want to be?
Is there anybody out there who can help me?
Help me

I don't know
Don't you think that this is driving me insane?
I don't know
Don't you think that I will find another way
I don't know
It's hard to think that I will never live again
It's hard to think that you don't like the things I've said
Don't you think that it's driving me insane?

I don't know
I don't know

I don't know
I don't know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mesh StL's song "I Don't Know" holds emotions of confusion and despair. The song's theme revolves around a speaker who finds himself searching for answers to questions he can’t seem to find, even after a great deal of self-examination. He had been lied to and deceived. He finds it hard to believe that the life he's living now is the one he wanted to see or be in. He seems to seek help from someone who understands his situation but feels helpless and stranded.

The repetitive phrases “I don’t know” reflect his confusion, helplessness and inability to understand what is happening in his life. The line “Just keep saying everything I want to hear” highlights his realization that people seem to tell him only what he wants to hear, instead of the truth. The chorus “Is this the face that you wanted to see? Is this the place that you want to be?” speak to the singer’s feeling of inadequacy and wonder if the life he is living is the one he is meant to live.

The song is a reflection of the deep-seated emotions that people often find they have difficulty expressing. The artist creates a powerful musical presentation of internal struggles and helps listeners feel less alone in their own struggles.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't know
The singer is unsure and lacks clarity and direction

I don't know
The singer reiterates their uncertainty and lack of clarity

Soul searching for the things I never realize
The singer is trying to find meaning and purpose but is struggling to do so

Everything has been so strange up to these lies
The artist feels that everything has been abnormal and that they have been deceived in some way

Just keep saying everything I want to hear
The artist feels that they are being placated and not truly listened to

Is this the face that you wanted to see?
The singer questions if the version of themselves they present is the one that the listener desires

Is this the place that you want to be?
The singer questions if the current situation is where the listener truly desires to be

Is there anybody out there who can help me?
The artist is seeking assistance and support from outside sources

Help me
The artist requests help from the listener or anyone who can provide assistance

Don't you think that this is driving me insane?
The artist feels that their lack of clarity and direction is causing them to become mentally unstable

Don't you think that I will find another way?
The singer questions if they will be able to find a different path or solution to their current situation

It's hard to think that I will never live again
The artist is struggling with feelings of hopelessness and despair

It's hard to think that you don't like the things I've said
The singer is feeling rejected and is questioning their own thoughts and opinions

I don't know
The singer reiterates their uncertainty and lack of clarity

Don't you think that it's driving me insane?
The singer feels that their lack of direction and purpose is causing them to become mentally unstable

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