Understanding
River & Chad Lyrics


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You say you understand
What you think you understand
But you don't understand
Everything is moving
Moving all around
But it never touches ground
You think you will be found
If you try to leave the ground
But you circle back around
Everything is high
Everything is low
I don't know where to go
I don't understand
How you think you are right
And I don't understand
Why you think we need to fight
If you look around
Maybe you will see
That there is something wrong
Is something wrong with me?
I don't understand
How you think you are right
And I don't understand
Why you think we need to fight
If you look around
Maybe you will see




That there is something wrong
Is something wrong with me?

Overall Meaning

The song "Understanding" by River & Chad is a reflective piece that speaks about the futility of trying to comprehend the complexities of life. The repeated line, "You say you understand, what you think you understand, but you don't understand," is a reminder that although we may believe that we comprehend a situation or a person, we may not be seeing the whole picture. The uncertainty of life is highlighted by the lyrics, "Everything is moving, moving all around, but it never touches ground." This line touches on the idea that change and uncertainty are constants in life, and we must learn to navigate them.


The song also touches on the theme of conflict and disagreement. The lines, "How you think you are right, and I don't understand why you think we need to fight," demonstrate the frustration that comes with not being able to see eye-to-eye with someone. The vocals of the song dynamically alternate between the two singers, further emphasizing the sense of conflict between two people trying to find a common ground.


In conclusion, "Understanding" is a thought-provoking song that emphasizes the complexities of life and the constant change and uncertainty that come with it. It is a reminder that sometimes the best we can do is to accept that we may never fully understand everything, and that's okay.


Line by Line Meaning

You say you understand
You claim to have complete comprehension


What you think you understand
But you're only grasping a fraction of the truth


But you don't understand
You lack understanding of the full picture


Everything is moving
The world is in constant motion


Moving all around
It's changing in every direction


But it never touches ground
Yet it remains in a perpetual state of flux


You think you will be found
You believe you'll discover the answer


If you try to leave the ground
By venturing beyond your comfort zone


But you circle back around
Only to find yourself back where you began


Everything is high
Some things are elevated


Everything is low
Other things are lowered


I don't know where to go
I'm lost and unsure of my direction


I don't understand
I'm struggling to comprehend


How you think you are right
Your certainty is puzzling to me


And I don't understand
I'm still trying to make sense of it all


Why you think we need to fight
I see no reason to engage in conflict


If you look around
Perhaps if you take a broader view


Maybe you will see
You might notice


That there is something wrong
There's an issue within our society or interpersonal relationships


Is something wrong with me?
Am I personally responsible for this problem?




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Luke Martin

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Mega Chad 😅

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Cool!

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