I Know A Place
Muna Lyrics
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When you told me you don't wanna go home tonight
And you tried to just shrug it off when I asked you why
Somebody hurt you
Somebody hurt you
But you're here by my side
And I knew
'Cause I can recall when I was the one in your seat
'Cause somebody hurt me
Somebody hurt me
But I'm staying alive
And I can tell
When you get nervous
You think being yourself means being unworthy
And it's hard to love with a heart that's hurting
But if you want to go out dancing
I know a place (ooh)
I know a place we can go (yeah)
Where everyone gonna lay down their weapon
Lay down their weapon
Just give me trust and watch what'll happen
'Cause I know (ooh)
I know a place we can run (yeah)
Where everyone gonna lay down their weapon
Lay down their weapon
Don't you be afraid of love and affection
Just lay down your weapon
Right now
It's like you're carrying all the weight of your past
I could tell all your bruises, yellow, dark blue, and black
But baby a bruise is, only your body
Tryna keep you intact
So right now
I think we should go get drunk on cheap wine
I think we should hop on the purple line
'Cause maybe our purpose
Is to never give up when we're on the right track
And I can tell
When you get nervous
You think being yourself means being unworthy
And it's hard to love with a heart that's hurting
But if you want to go out dancing
I know a place (ooh)
I know a place we can go (yeah)
Where everyone gonna lay down their weapon
Lay down their weapon
Just give me trust and watch what'll happen
'Cause I know (ooh)
I know a place we can run (yeah)
Where everyone gonna lay down their weapon
Lay down their weapon
Don't you be afraid of love and affection
Just lay down your weapon
(Lay down your weapon)
They will try to make you unhappy
Don't let them
They will try to tell you you're not free
Don't listen
I, I know a place where you don't need protection
Even if it's only in my imagination
I, I know a place we can go
Where everyone gonna lay down their weapon
Lay down their weapon
Just give me trust and anything can happen
'Cause I know (ooh)
I know a place we can go (yeah)
Where everyone gonna lay down their weapon
Lay down their weapon
Just give me trust and watch what'll happen
'Cause I know (ooh)
I know a place we can stay (yeah)
Where everyone gonna lay down their weapon
Lay down their weapon
Don't you be afraid of love and affection
Just lay down your weapon
The song "I Know a Place" by Muna is an uplifting and encouraging anthem for those who have experienced pain, trauma, or discrimination. The lyrics speak to the singer's understanding of the listener's pain and offer a solution to find a safe space where they can be themselves without fear of judgement or harm. The singer shares personal experiences of being hurt and still carrying the scars, but she also assures the listener that they can move forward and heal. The chorus reinforces the idea that there is a place where people can come together and feel accepted, without any weapons or animosity.
The song is essentially a call to action to those who feel excluded or marginalized in society. It is a message of hope, promoting love and acceptance. The verses highlight the struggles faced by those who have been hurt and the overcoming of those struggles, while the chorus emphasizes that the singer knows a place where people can go to feel safe and lay down their weapons. The song has a powerful, inspiring message and the upbeat melody and catchy chorus make it an empowering anthem.
Line by Line Meaning
I knew
I understood why you didn't want to go home tonight and tried to brush it off when I asked - somebody hurt you
Somebody hurt you
You're hurting because someone has hurt you
But you're here by my side
Despite the pain, you're still with me
'Cause I can recall when I was the one in your seat
I've been in your position before and I remember how it feels
I still got the scars and they occasionally bleed
The hurt is still there even if it's not always obvious
'Cause somebody hurt me
I've been hurt like you have now
But I'm staying alive
I'm surviving and thriving despite the hurt
And I can tell
I can see and understand
When you get nervous
Your anxiety is palpable
You think being yourself means being unworthy
You believe that you're not good enough just as you are
And it's hard to love with a heart that's hurting
It's challenging to open yourself up to love when you're in emotional pain
But if you want to go out dancing
If you're up for it, we can go dancing
I know a place (ooh)
I know of a place where we'll feel safe and free
I know a place we can go (yeah)
I know where we can find refuge from the pain we're feeling
Where everyone gonna lay down their weapon
A place where people let go of their aggression and harmful tendencies
Just give me trust and watch what'll happen
If you trust me, I promise good things will come your way
Right now
In this moment
It's like you're carrying all the weight of your past
You're burdened by the experiences you've had in the past
I could tell all your bruises, yellow, dark blue, and black
Your emotional wounds are visible to me
But baby a bruise is, only your body
Physical bruises are just injuries to the body
Tryna keep you intact
I'm trying to keep you whole despite the pain
So right now
In this very moment
I think we should go get drunk on cheap wine
Let's indulge ourselves and forget our troubles for a little while
I think we should hop on the purple line
We should go somewhere new and exciting
'Cause maybe our purpose
Perhaps our reason for being here
Is to never give up when we're on the right track
Maybe we're supposed to persevere even when things get tough, as long as we're doing what we believe is right
They will try to make you unhappy
Some people will try to bring you down
Don't let them
But don't allow them to succeed
They will try to tell you you're not free
Some people will try to convince you that you're not truly free
Don't listen
But don't believe them
I, I know a place where you don't need protection
I know of a place where you'll be safe and don't have to be vigilant
Even if it's only in my imagination
Even if it doesn't physically exist, it's a concept we can believe in and aspire to
I, I know a place we can go
I know where we can go to find peace and security
Where everyone gonna lay down their weapon
A place where people will choose peace instead of violence and aggression
Don't you be afraid of love and affection
You don't have to fear opening up to positive emotions
Just lay down your weapon
Let go of whatever has been hurting you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Catherine Gavin, Naomi McPherson, Josette Maskin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rebecca Aquilina
[LYRICS]
I knew
When you told me you don't wanna go home tonight
And you tried to just shrug it off when I asked you why
Somebody hurt you
Somebody hurt you
But you're here by my side
And I knew
'Cause I can recall when I was the one in your seat
I still got the scars and they occasionally bleed
'Cause somebody hurt me
Somebody hurt me
But I'm staying alive
And I can tell
When you get nervous
You think being yourself means being unworthy
And it's hard to love with a heart that's hurting
But if you want to go out dancing
I know a place (ooh)
I know a place we can go (yeah)
Where everyone gonna lay down their weapon
Lay down their weapon
Just give me trust and watch what'll happen
'Cause I know (ooh)
I know a place we can run (yeah)
Where everyone gonna lay down their weapon
Lay down their weapon
Don't you be afraid of love and affection
Just lay down your weapon
Right now
It's like you're carrying all the weight of your past
I could tell all your bruises, yellow, dark blue, and black
But baby a bruise is, only your body
Tryna keep you intact
So right now
I think we should go get drunk on cheap wine
I think we should hop on the purple line
'Cause maybe our purpose
Is to never give up when we're on the right track
And I can tell
When you get nervous
You think being yourself means being unworthy
And it's hard to love with a heart that's hurting
But if you want to go out dancing
I know a place (ooh)
I know a place we can go (yeah)
Where everyone gonna lay down their weapon
Lay down their weapon
Just give me trust and watch what'll happen
'Cause I know (ooh)
I know a place we can run (yeah)
Where everyone gonna lay down their weapon
Lay down their weapon
Don't you be afraid of love and affection
Just lay down your weapon
(Lay down your weapon)
They will try to make you unhappy
Don't let them
They will try to tell you you're not free
Don't listen
I, I know a place where you don't need protection
Even if it's only in my imagination
I, I know a place we can go
Where everyone gonna lay down their weapon
Lay down their weapon
Just give me trust and anything can happen
'Cause I know (ooh)
I know a place we can go (yeah)
Where everyone gonna lay down their weapon
Lay down their weapon
Just give me trust and watch what'll happen
'Cause I know (ooh)
I know a place we can stay (yeah)
Where everyone gonna lay down their weapon
Lay down their weapon
Don't you be afraid of love and affection
Just lay down your weapon
Dustin Kloeppel
I just want you to know how proud I am of you for creating this gorgeous song. It's an anthem. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I am so grateful. Art like this is the best kind. It preaches love and acceptance and safety, and after Pulse, we need all of that. xoxo.
James Ger
What's the meaning of the 'IA' at the end of LGBTQ?
Kay VanAntwerpen
Intersex and asexual.
Zac Simmons
I could not agree more. It hits me in all the right places. This song is amazing in every beat and every lyric.
Aayush Nepal
best kind for me *
Finn Peters
Dustin Kloeppel lgbt+ what’s the point of saying qia at the end. The plus is there for a reason.
Quizoid Z
To anyone who has felt unsafe at home, this song is a reminder that you can leave, burn away the defense mechanisms you once had, and be free of that cycle.
Thanks to Muna.
there's a mushroom on my shirt
this did not age well
Gowon’s Orbitch
rubiyarchives why? Did something happen?
Quizoid Z
@Curiostory Yup! ☺️