I Don't Know
Pomplamoose Lyrics


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I don't know,
Where I am
La da da da
Da da da da da

I don't know, (I don't know)
Where to land (Ooo-ooo)
La da da da
Da da da da da

What's that noise?
Ticking clocks are,
Just winding toys.
La da da da
Da da da da da

I don't' know, (I don't know)
Where I am. (Ooo-ooo)
La da da da
Da da da da da

I don't know, (I don't know)
Where I stand. (Ooo-ooo)
La da da da
Da da da da da

What's that noise?
Ticking clocks are,
Just winding toys.
La da da da
Da da da da da

What's that noise?
Ticking clocks are,
La da da da
Da da da da da
Ooo-ooo

La da da da
Da da da da da
Ooo-ooo

La da da da
Da da da da da
Ooo-ooo

La da da da




Da da da da da
Ooo-ooo

Overall Meaning

The simple lyrics of "I Don't Know" by Pomplamoose evoke feelings of confusion, displacement, and uncertainty. The repetitive line "I don't know, where I am," seems to mirror the feeling of being lost and unsure of one's place in the world. The ticking clocks that are alluded to in the song also add to the sense of confusion, perhaps symbolizing the limited time we have on this earth, and the pressure to figure things out before it's too late.


Despite the sense of uncertainty that the song conveys, there is also a feeling of acceptance and surrender. The line "ticking clocks are just winding toys" seems to suggest that perhaps we are taking things too seriously, and that life is ultimately a game that we are simply playing until the end. The musical arrangement of the song with its upbeat tempo and cheerful melody contrasts with the somewhat bleak lyrics, creating an interesting contrast that leaves the listener with a sense of both confusion and acceptance.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know,
I am unsure


Where I am.
Of my physical location


La da da da
A nonsensical tune


Da da da da da
A continuation of the nonsensical tune


I don't know, (I don't know)
I am unsure (repeated)


Where to land (Ooo-ooo)
Of my destination or place to belong (a metaphorical landing)


What's that noise?
A question regarding an unclear sound


Ticking clocks are,
A possible source or explanation for the noise


Just winding toys.
A metaphor for the passing of time and how our efforts may just be temporary or ultimately meaningless


Where I stand. (Ooo-ooo)
Of my position or status


La da da da
A continuation of the nonsensical tune


Da da da da da
A continuation of the nonsensical tune


What's that noise?
A question regarding an unclear sound (repeated)


Ticking clocks are,
A possible source or explanation for the noise (repeated)


Ooo-ooo
A melodious extension of the previous line


La da da da
A continuation of the nonsensical tune


Da da da da da
A continuation of the nonsensical tune


Ooo-ooo
A melodious extension of the previous line


La da da da
A continuation of the nonsensical tune


Da da da da da
A continuation of the nonsensical tune


Ooo-ooo
A melodious extension of the previous line




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Comments from YouTube:

Paint

Thanks for letting me to showcase my voice/new audacious tucked-in-shirt-with-no-belt look. <333

Nous Lisons

Hey Jon, you did great!
Love your voice 😍

Reuben

I want that t-shirt :)

Angie

it’s the ultimate gay look I do it too

Chelsy

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Maxine L

Paint you did awesome 👏
You have more movement than last video
Keep up the good work

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PomplamooseMusic

Jon Cozart, you killed those vocals.

Half-Asleep Chris

This is amazing! I love this song, even saw Ben play it live. I remember when he was in one of your videos way back! Great cover, love it as usual!

robomartian88

I think my favorite part of these cover videos, aside from the videos themselves and hearing you and guest stars rock the songs, is that I haven't heard the original version of a lot of these songs. I get to discover new music in 2 different ways and I love it!

Colin Jensen

robomartian88 I hope you discover the heck out of Ben Folds.

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