You Don't Know
Monty Are I Lyrics


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What's up, mother fuckers...

There's too many things on your mind
Yeah, not enough space, you're too confined
But you gotta stay focused and keep your way
Do you really wanna get out
But to do it right you gotta stay, yeah (here we go)
And I said, please don't worry about everything you have to do
'Cause in the end you'll find that you've lost yourself too, 'cause

(You don't know just where you've been)
No, you don't know just where you've been
(You don't know just where you've been)
No, you don't know just where you've been
Gotta slow down take a look around
Just stay calm and you'll win
(You don't know just where you've been)
No, you don't know just where you've been

Everyone around me is doing fine
But I'm such a wreck it seems everything is outta line
And I can't stand here and shout
And I know I'm trying to pout
But it seems that I am running outta time, woah yeah, oh yeah
And I found that life really isn't as easy as it seems
Gotta go for it strong and follow every one of your dreams, 'cause

(You don't know just where you've been)
No, you don't know just where you've been
(You don't know just where you've been)
No, you don't know just where you've been
Gotta slow down take a look around
Just stay calm and you'll win
(You don't know just where you've been)
No, you don't know just where you've been...

(You don't know just where you've been)
No, you don't know just where you've been
(You don't know just where you've been)
No, you don't know just where you've been
In your life, yeah, please don't try
'Cause if you do, then you'll never win




(You don't know just where you've been)
Yeah, you don't know...just where you've been...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Monty Are I's song You Don't Know delve into the pressures of modern society and the struggles of staying focused and staying true to oneself. The song begins with the singer addressing the audience as "mother fuckers", which is a bold move, breaking the fourth wall and catching the listener off guard. The opening verse talks about how there are too many things on our minds and how there isn't enough space as we are too confined. The singer urges himself and the listeners to stay focused and keep their way, to move forward and take risks even if it's not an easy path. The chorus repeats the phrase, "You don't know just where you've been" which suggests that we all may be lost in the confusion of our lives and not fully aware of the path we've taken.


In the second verse, the singer expresses his feeling of inadequacy compared to those around him as he sees everything out of line while everyone else seems to be doing fine. He acknowledges his struggles to try and keep up as he's running out of time. The lyrics suggest that life isn't easy as it may seem, and it's essential to go for it strong and follow your dreams. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the need to slow down, take a look around, stay calm, and eventually win. The final verse urges the listeners to please not try too hard as it may lead to a loss, suggesting that it may be more important to stay true to oneself and follow one's passion rather than trying to keep up with the societal standards.


Line by Line Meaning

There's too many things on your mind
Your mind is cluttered with too many thoughts


Yeah, not enough space, you're too confined
You feel limited and restricted


But you gotta stay focused and keep your way
You need to stay on track and not lose sight of your goals


Do you really wanna get out
Do you really want to escape your current situation?


But to do it right you gotta stay, yeah (here we go)
To succeed, you need to commit and persevere


And I said, please don't worry about everything you have to do
Don't stress about all the tasks on your to-do list


'Cause in the end you'll find that you've lost yourself too, 'cause
Because if you focus solely on your responsibilities, you might lose sight of what truly matters in life


(You don't know just where you've been)
You're not fully aware of your past experiences and how they've shaped you


Gotta slow down take a look around
You need to pause and reflect on your surroundings


Just stay calm and you'll win
By staying composed and focused, you'll achieve your goals


Everyone around me is doing fine
Others seem to be succeeding while you feel like a mess


But I'm such a wreck it seems everything is outta line
You feel like your life is in disarray


And I can't stand here and shout
You feel powerless and unable to make things better


But it seems that I am running outta time, woah yeah, oh yeah
You feel pressure to succeed quickly before it's too late


And I found that life really isn't as easy as it seems
You've realized that life is full of obstacles and challenges


Gotta go for it strong and follow every one of your dreams, 'cause
You need to pursue your goals with determination and persistence


In your life, yeah, please don't try
Don't half-heartedly attempt to achieve your dreams


'Cause if you do, then you'll never win
If you don't fully commit to your goals, you'll never succeed


Yeah, you don't know...just where you've been...
You might not fully understand your past experiences and their impact on your present




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MyMomCallsMeDork

You have done gods work uploading this my friend

Bryan Monaghan

Still buzzing from their reunion show this past weekend. Unbelievable.

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