Understanding
Primal Scream Lyrics


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(feat. PP Arnold)

When people ask me what love's all about
There's one thing I can say
Some people believe just what I'm putting down
Understand your troubles away

(Chorus)
You got to do this thing we're feeling
You got to know just what I'm meaning
You gotta believe just what I'm handing
Understanding, understanding

Yeah, alright alright
Hey hey
You see I love this life I lead
And I wanna love it with you
But people you don't understand
Just what I'm putting down
There's no more I can do

Chorus

Yeah, alright, come on
Just don't lose it
Come on children, I wanna hear you one more time

Chorus

You know what I'm singing about
My baby's gonna care, gonna make it alright
With a little understanding
We can make it through the night, yeah
Baby, baby give me some
You know I got to have some
All you know we need is just a little understanding
You can talk to me baby
Tell me what's on your mind
With a little understanding
Everything will be just fine





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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Understanding" by Primal Scream are about the importance of communication and empathy in relationships. When people ask the singer what love is all about, he answers by saying that understanding each other's troubles is essential. The chorus repeats the importance of understanding, emphasizing that it requires not only belief but also action: "You gotta do this thing we're feeling."


The second verse brings a personal dimension to the song, as the singer expresses his desire to share his life with someone who understands him. He acknowledges that not everyone can relate to his perspective, hence the repeated refrain of "you don't understand just what I'm putting down." Nevertheless, the song remains hopeful, as the singer encourages listeners to strive for understanding instead of giving up.


Overall, "Understanding" is a simple but effective song that conveys a universal message about the challenges and rewards of human connection. The addition of PP Arnold's soulful vocals and the catchy hooks make it a standout track on Primal Scream's 1991 album "Screamadelica."


Line by Line Meaning

When people ask me what love's all about
When people inquire about love and its essence


There's one thing I can say
I have a single response


Some people believe just what I'm putting down
A few individuals comprehend the message I'm conveying


Understand your troubles away
Grasp the concept to alleviate your problems


You got to do this thing we're feeling
Experience the emotion we're undergoing


You got to know just what I'm meaning
Comprehend my implication


You gotta believe just what I'm handing
Have faith in what I'm offering


Understanding, understanding
Insight, comprehension


You see I love this life I lead
I cherish the existence I pursue


And I wanna love it with you
I aspire to share it with you


But people you don't understand
However, people, you don't comprehend


Just what I'm putting down
The point I'm conveying


There's no more I can do
I can't do anything more about it


You know what I'm singing about
You understand the subject of my song


My baby's gonna care, gonna make it alright
My beloved will care and make everything fine


With a little understanding
With a small amount of comprehension


We can make it through the night, yeah
We can pull through the night


Baby, baby give me some
Darling, please provide some


You know I got to have some
You know I require it


All you know we need is just a little understanding
All we require is comprehension


You can talk to me baby
You can converse with me


Tell me what's on your mind
Inform me of your thoughts


With a little understanding
With a touch of comprehension


Everything will be just fine
All will be well




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