Supermax is a project of the Austrian musician and producer Kurt Hauenstein… Read Full Bio ↴Supermax is a project of the Austrian musician and producer Kurt Hauenstein, best known for "Love Machine", a 1979 German number four single that peaked at #6 in Switzerland, #9 in Austria and #96 in U.S. The members of the band were Hauenstein, Hans Ochs (g), Ken Taylor (bg), Lothar Krell (Keyboard), Peter Koch (dr) and the singers Cee Cee Cobb and Jean Graham. In 1981 Supermax toured as the first mixed-race band through South-Africa and Venda. 21 concerts were played by the band. Despite warnings and death threats, Supermax finished the tour, but this made some countries refuse permits for entry and consequently the group was black-listed by some political organizations.

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Nobody Knows
Supermax Lyrics

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Who is he? and who is he?
Nobody knows nobody knows nobody knows nobody knows
Nobody knows nobody knows nobody knows nobody knows

Who is he? and who is he?
Nobody knows nobody knows nobody knows nobody knows
Nobody knows nobody knows nobody knows nobody knows

He always believes but he never knows
He always knows but never believes
He always tries but he never shoots
He always shoots but he never tries

So, tell me who is he and who is he?
Nobody knows nobody knows nobody knows nobody knows
Nobody knows nobody knows nobody knows nobody knows

So, tell me who is he and who is he?
Nobody knows nobody knows nobody knows nobody knows
Nobody knows nobody knows nobody knows nobody knows

He always talks but he never thinks
He always thinks, but never talks
He always stares but he seems like blind
He searches but he'll never find

So, tell me who is he and who is he?
Nobody knows nobody knows nobody knows nobody knows
Nobody knows nobody knows nobody knows nobody knows

Who is he and who is he?
Nobody knows nobody knows nobody knows nobody knows
Nobody knows nobody knows nobody knows nobody knows

Tell me who is he and who is he?

Nobody knows nobody knows nobody knows nobody knows
Nobody knows nobody knows nobody knows nobody knows

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Supermax's song "Nobody Knows" are both repetitive and enigmatic, calling into question the identity and behavior of a mysterious figure referred to as "he." The chorus repeats the phrase "nobody knows" over and over, suggesting that this individual is a enigma to those around him. The lyrics then go on to describe the ways that this person behaves and interacts with the world, creating a sense of contradiction and ambiguity.

The first verse states that "he always believes but he never knows / He always knows but never believes / He always tries but he never shoots / He always shoots but he never tries." These lines suggest a confused and uncertain individual who is caught in a cycle of thought and action. The repeated question "who is he?" implies that the identity of this person is unknown, perhaps even to himself.

The second verse continues in this vein, describing him as someone who "always talks but he never thinks / He always thinks, but never talks / He always stares but he seems like blind / He searches but he'll never find." The emphasis on contradiction and paradox in these lyrics adds to the sense that "he" is an enigmatic figure who defies easy understanding.

Overall, "Nobody Knows" is a song about the mystery of identity and the elusive nature of knowledge. Through its repetitive chorus and intriguing lyrics, it invites listeners to ponder the nature of the unknown and the ways in which we try to comprehend the world around us.

Line by Line Meaning

Who is he? and who is he?
The person being referred to in this song is unknown and mysterious

Nobody knows nobody knows nobody knows nobody knows
No one has any information or understanding about the person

He always believes but he never knows
He has faith but lacks knowledge or certainty

He always knows but never believes
He has information but lacks conviction or trust

He always tries but he never shoots
He makes an attempt but fails to follow through

He always shoots but he never tries
He takes action but without genuine effort or intent

He always talks but he never thinks
He speaks without considering or reflecting on his words

He always thinks, but never talks
He contemplates but does not express his thoughts adequately

He always stares but he seems like blind
He gazes but appears oblivious or unaware of his surroundings

He searches but he'll never find
He seeks but will never discover the answer or solution

So, tell me who is he and who is he?
The question of his identity remains unanswered