I Know
Sarah Slean Lyrics

Loud mouth, suits and ties
People who are wealthy, powerful and often deceitful

Liars, with money and girls
These people are often dishonest and use their wealth and power to take advantage of others

The kind you fit in your pocket
These people are easily manipulated and controlled

I can't save them from this darkness
It is impossible for the artist to rescue these people from their immoral ways

My sisters, I love them all
The artist cares deeply for other women, empathizes with them and wants to see them flourish

My faeries pinned against the wall
The singer sees other women as delicate creatures who are often overlooked by society

I know what you want
The singer understands the motives of those who are wealthy and powerful

And I know what you want
The artist acknowledges that these people have multiple desires and often prioritize their own interests above others

Doll, made of paint and china
The artist is referring to the societal image of women that is often artificial and forced

Your worth lies only in these
Women are often defined by their physical beauty and appearance

But you're real to me
The singer sees the humanity in all women, despite societal pressure to conform to an ideal image

Little bones, will you break these legs like twigs now?
The artist is questioning whether the societal pressure to conform will break the physical and mental health of these women

There's pain here you'll never have to feel
The singer is emphasizing that men are often exempt from the societal pressures and consequences that women face

And I would fight a thousand men
The singer is willing to fight against those who perpetuate the oppression and inequality of women

I'd fight fire and wind and rain
The singer is willing to persevere through all obstacles to achieve equality for women

I'd cry a river of tears for them
The artist is deeply empathetic towards women and their struggles

The bodies floating there
The artist is referencing the prevalence of violence and harm towards women

Christ-like and bare
The singer is drawing a comparison between the suffering of women and the crucifixion of Christ

Tell me, is that fair?
The singer questions the morality of a society that perpetuates the suffering of women

There are some things I can't forgive
The artist acknowledges that there are actions that are too heinous to be forgiven

Some things I just can't forgive
The artist further emphasizes that certain actions are unforgivable

Jesus, I thought we had an understanding
The artist is referencing the moral teachings of Christianity and questioning why these transgressions continue to occur

The fact that you can buy a woman
The singer is criticizing the societal belief that women can be bought and sold like commodities

Makes me want to die
The artist is deeply saddened by the reality of the commodification and exploitation of women

Where were you last night?
The singer is questioning why the teachings of Christianity are not being upheld to prevent the oppression of women

I know what you want
The singer reiterates their understanding of the motives of wealthy and powerful individuals

I know it all too well
The singer is intimately familiar with the consequences of societal inequality and the oppression of women

And I know
The artist stands firm in their understanding, empathy, and desire for change