Spock's Beard play a brand of progressive rock with pop music leanings, drawing much influence from Genesis and the Beatles. They are also well known for their intricate multi-part vocal harmonies and use of counterpoint much in the vein of Gentle Giant. They've released records like the acclaimed The Kindness of Strangers and V before releasing the epic concept album Snow, which also marked the departure of leader and main composer Neal Morse for a solo career as a Christian artist.
After the departure of Neal Morse, the frontman role was taken on by Nick D'Virgilio. The 'new' lineup has released four more studio albums: Feel Euphoria, Octane, Spock's Beard and X.
On tour, the band is supported by drummer Jimmy Keegan, leading to occasional drum duets/duels between him and Nick D'Virgilio (which can be compared to Phil Collins and Chester Thompson at Genesis concerts; drummer Collins also took the lead singer role, after original frontman Peter Gabriel left the band).
On November 21, 2011 news was announced that Nick D'Virgilio would discontinue working with the band (due to his work commitments with "Cirque du soleil"), with Ted Leonard (former Enchant and Thought Chamber) replacing him on vocals and former tour drummer Jimmy Keegan replacing him on drums permanently.
The band was named for the Star Trek episode "Mirror, Mirror," where the crew enters a parallel universe in which the parallel Mr. Spock is differentiated by his beard.
You Don't Know
Spock's Beard Lyrics
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But no one ever wants to hear mine
No no one ever wants to hear mine
Sometimes it's like I don't exist
I'm number one on everyone's most hated list
Tearing me down is something no one can resist
What it's like to sink so far below
The truth is there
I just need someone to show me where
I need someone to lead me there
There was time when I knew love
But I can't remember when it was
No I can't remember when it was
I couldn't have been born this way
It's been building up day after day
A little bit of pain can go a long way
You don't know
What it's like to sink so far below
The truth is there
I just need someone to show me where
I need someone to lead me there
Spock's Beard's song You Don't Know is a melancholic and introspective piece that speaks about being misunderstood and feeling neglected. The song opens with the lines "Every story has two sides, but no one ever wants to hear mine," which sets the tone for the song's theme of being hidden and unheard. The singer goes on to express how they feel invisible, and despite being number one on everyone's most hated list, no one tries to understand them. They express their desperation for someone to acknowledge their pain and lead them to the truth that lies within them.
The second verse delves further into the singer's emotions, revealing how they have been suffering day after day, and how a little bit of pain can go a long way. They lament that they can't remember the last time they experienced love, and that they couldn't have been born this way, but that their suffering has been building up over time. The chorus repeats the message that the singer is sinking and needs help to find the truth and a way out of the darkness they find themselves in.
Overall, You Don't Know is a powerful and emotive song that speaks to anyone who has ever struggled with being misunderstood or feeling neglected. The lyrics are introspective and honest, and the music only adds to the melancholic mood of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Every story has two sides
There are always two perspectives to every story
But no one ever wants to hear mine
Unfortunately, no one seems to care about my side
No no one ever wants to hear mine
I feel unheard, no matter how much I try
Sometimes it's like I don't exist
I feel invisible and insignificant at times
I'm number one on everyone's most hated list
It seems like everyone dislikes me
Tearing me down is something no one can resist
People seem to enjoy criticizing me and bringing me down
You don't know
No one truly understands
What it's like to sink so far below
How it feels to be so defeated and low
The truth is there
I know the truth, but it's hard to see
I just need someone to show me where
I need someone to guide me towards understanding
I need someone to lead me there
I require someone to take me there
There was time when I knew love
I used to know love, but I can't remember when
But I can't remember when it was
It's been so long since I felt love
I couldn't have been born this way
I wasn't always like this and something caused my current state
It's been building up day after day
My current issues have slowly developed over time
A little bit of pain can go a long way
Even a small amount of pain can have a significant impact
Contributed by Gabriella S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.