With this personal stamp, her musical and vocal versatility and the incredible warmth and clarity of her songs, Sara has created a fan-base in Germany that extends far beyond the borders of the guitar genre. Her desire for perfection, both in the studio and on stage, has also enabled her to sing and play her way into the hearts of the hi-fidelity gourmets.
What You Don't Know
Sara K. Lyrics
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It finally blows away
There′s nothing I can do
Nothing I can say
I could open up your eyes
But I can't make you realize
What you don′t know
For begging you to stop running to that place you call
The edge
Roses in the kitchen
Last night's money gone
I would've if I could′ve but I can′t so I won't
We just don′t get along
Oh, all the while
When our baby smiles
What she don't know
Storm blowing out of nowhere
There ain′t no time to dance
Leaving you was a life issue that I still don't understand
Thank you for not asking
Thank you for your time
Thank you for not bringing me back to the bottom
Line
Oh, all the while
When our baby smiles
What she don′t know
Leave it in the wind too long
It finally blows away
And there's nothing I could do
Nothing' I could say
I can open up your eyes
But I can′t make you realize
What you don′t know
What you don't want to know
The lyrics to Sara K.'s song What You Don't Know speak to the futility of trying to change someone who refuses to change. The song centers on a failing relationship where the singer feels helpless in their attempts to make their partner see what they refuse to address. The opening lines "You leave it in the wind too long, it finally blows away" suggest that time has been squandered, and any chance at fixing the problem is lost. The chorus repeats "what you don't know," emphasizing the idea that the partner is in denial or unaware of the issues at hand, and the singer cannot force them to see it.
The second verse introduces a sense of desperation, with the singer feeling backed into a corner and at a loss for what to do. The imagery of roses in the kitchen and last night's money gone suggest neglect and financial instability in the relationship. The line "we just don't get along" acknowledges that the issues go deeper than just one incident, and the couple's incompatibility has come to a head. The mention of their baby smiling highlights the sadness of watching the relationship crumble while still trying to maintain some sense of normalcy for their child.
The final verse brings a sense of resignation as the singer acknowledges that leaving the relationship was the best decision, though it still hurts. The thank yous in the lyrics seem to be sarcastic, as if the partner did nothing to earn them, but the singer is grateful to be free. The final lines "What you don't know, what you don't want to know" show that sometimes it's easier to remain in ignorance than to face the harsh realities of our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
You leave it in the wind too long
If you neglect something important for too long, it may be lost forever
It finally blows away
When something is neglected or ignored, it will eventually disappear or become lost
There's nothing I can do
Unfortunately, there is no way for me to change or fix the situation
Nothing I can say
No matter what I try to communicate, nothing I say will make a difference
I could open up your eyes
I have the ability to help you see things in a new or different way
But I can't make you realize
However, it's ultimately up to you to recognize and understand the truth of the situation
What you don't know
What you're unaware of or unwilling to acknowledge
Put me in a corner with a hat upon my head
I'm making myself vulnerable and humbled to ask for your attention and help
For begging you to stop running to that place you call the edge
I'm pleading with you to stop making dangerous decisions or taking risky actions
Roses in the kitchen
Despite the difficulties and tension, there is still beauty and love in our home
Last night's money gone
We have financial struggles and hardships that are not easily resolved
I would've if I could've but I can't so I won't
I wish I could fix these problems, but I don't have the ability or resources to do so
We just don't get along
Our relationship and communication is strained and difficult
Oh, all the while
Throughout all of this, there is still something good or positive happening
When our baby smiles
Our child brings us joy and happiness even in the midst of difficult times
What she don't know
However, our child is unaware of the struggles and difficulties we face as her parents
Storm blowing out of nowhere
Unexpected and uncontrollable events can cause chaos and difficulty
There ain't no time to dance
In times of crisis, there is no room for celebration or enjoyment
Leaving you was a life issue that I still don't understand
The decision to leave was a significant and complicated issue that I still struggle to come to terms with
Thank you for not asking
I appreciate that you are giving me space and not prying into my personal issues
Thank you for your time
I value and appreciate the time you have given me, even if we don't always see eye to eye
Thank you for not bringing me back to the bottom line
I'm grateful that you don't try to force me to confront the harsh reality of my situation.
What you don't know
There are certain things that you are not aware of or don't understand about my situation
Leave it in the wind too long
If something important is ignored, it will eventually disappear or be lost forever
Nothing' I could say
Regardless of what I say, it won't change or fix the situation
I can open up your eyes
I have the ability to help you see things in a new or different way
But I can't make you realize
It's ultimately up to you to recognize and understand the truth of the situation
What you don't know
What you're unaware of or unwilling to acknowledge
What you don't want to know
Perhaps there are certain unpleasant truths that you don't want to confront or acknowledge
Writer(s): Sara K.
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