No One Knows
Oliver Libaux feat Inara George Lyrics
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That and this, these and those
No one knows
We get these pills to swallow
How they stick in your throat
Taste like gold
Oh, what you do to me
No one knows
I realize you're mine
Indeed a fool am I
I realize you're mine
Indeed a fool am I
I journey through the desert
Of the mind with no hope
I follow
I drift along the ocean
Dead lifeboat in the sun
And come undone
Pleasantly caving in
I come undone
I realize you're mine
Indeed a fool am I
I realize you're mine
Indeed a fool am I
Heaven smiles above me
What a gift here below
But no one knows
The gift that you give to me
No one knows
In Oliver Libaux feat Inara George's song No One Knows, the lyrics speak of rules and pills to swallow that no one knows fully. The singer is infatuated with someone and realizes this person is theirs, but feels like a fool. The next part speaks of a journey through the desert of the mind with no hope and drifting along an ocean in a dead lifeboat. The singer comes undone yet feels pleasantly caving in. The song ends with a reminder that heaven smiles above, and the gift this person gives is unknown to others.
The first verse speaks of the rules and pills of life, the things we do or take that nobody fully understands. The second verse speaks of a journey through the desert of the mind, which represents a difficult and challenging time in life. The third verse refers to drifting along the ocean in a lifeboat which represents being adrift and lost in life. The chorus then repeats that indeed the person is theirs, but the singer feels like a fool.
The bridge section of the song is a reflection on how the person makes the singer feel, and how heaven smiles upon them but nobody else knows the gift that this person bestows on the singer. Overall, the lyrics speak of how our lives are filled with rules and pills, and journeys through the desert and deep oceans. We come undone, but then can be reminded of the gifts we have been given by certain individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
We get some rules to follow
There are societal norms and expectations that we are supposed to adhere to.
That and this, these and those
These expectations can be confusing and contradictory.
No one knows
Despite these rules, no one truly knows the secret to happiness or success.
We get these pills to swallow
In an attempt to cope with life, many people turn to medication.
How they stick in your throat
While these pills may provide temporary relief, they can also be difficult to take.
Taste like gold
Despite their unpleasantness, some find value in these pills when they provide relief.
Oh, what you do to me
Love can have a powerful impact on our lives.
No one knows
Despite the intensity of these feelings, it can be difficult to express them to others.
I realize you're mine
The artist has come to the realization that they are in love with someone.
Indeed a fool am I
The artist acknowledges that love can make us feel foolish and vulnerable.
I journey through the desert
Life can sometimes feel like a barren and hopeless wasteland.
Of the mind with no hope
This can especially be true when dealing with our thoughts and emotions.
I follow
Despite feeling lost and hopeless, the singer continues to move forward.
I drift along the ocean
Like a ship without a clear destination, life can feel aimless and directionless.
Dead lifeboat in the sun
Even in the midst of beauty and light, we can still feel broken and lost.
And come undone
At times, everything can feel like it's falling apart.
Pleasantly caving in
Despite the chaos, there can still be moments of peace and acceptance.
Heaven smiles above me
In moments of deep gratitude, it can feel like everything is going right.
What a gift here below
Despite the struggles of life, there are still blessings to be found on earth.
But no one knows
These blessings can often go unrecognized or unappreciated by others.
The gift that you give to me
The love and support of someone special is a priceless gift.
No one knows
At times, it can feel like this love and support goes unnoticed by others.
Contributed by Thomas K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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[Verse 1]
We get some rules to follow
That and this, these and those
No one knows
We get these pills to swallow
How they stick in your throat
Tastes like gold
Oh, what you do to me
No one knows
[Chorus]
And I realize you're mine
Indeed a fool am I
And I realize you're mine
Indeed a fool am I
[Verse 2]
I journey through the desert
Of the mind with no hope
I follow
I drift along the ocean
Dead lifeboat in the sun
End come undone
Pleasantly caving in
I come undone
[Chorus]
And I realize you're mine
Indeed a fool am I
And I realize you're mine
Indeed a fool am I
[Guitar Solo]
[Outro]
Heaven smiles above me
What a gift here below
But no one knows
A gift that you give to me
No one knows.
@chloenewell7876
We chose to play this at the end of my brother's funeral. It will always be special.
@UncoveredQOTSA
We are very sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences. We are honored that this song holds a special place in your heart.
@roberttopham5251
Brilliant Cover. Sounds like it could be a bond song
@Wicks91
EXACTLY what I was thinking.
@Yerkface
WHY AREN'T WE FUNDING THIS?!
@obnoxiousdave
View To A Kill in a better universe
@grg1703
Actually during summer this version is even better.
@triskut
This is amazing, I love the original song too. Inara's cover puts you in a very chill mood.
@mariandrummer
Qotsa fan here. In love with this!
@marksharpe9132
Inara is so good No One Knows, There are no words.......you realize she a ray of Sound heaven sent..........