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They Don't Know
The Cootees Lyrics
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Everything will work out fine but people have their doubts
Fire in the hole there is nowhere to go
And they don't know
Fire in the hole there is nowhere to go
When I gain control
Everyone is tellin' me how to live my life
They think they know how to live mine
The Cootees's song “They Don't Know” is a powerful statement on the struggle of finding oneself in a world where everyone has an opinion on what you are and what you should be. The song is sung by someone who is unsure of what they are doing but is confident in themselves, even though others doubt them. The repeated line “Fire in the hole there is nowhere to go” is used to drive home the feeling of being trapped and powerless in a situation that is beyond one's control.
The lyrics denote that despite the chaos and uncertainty, the singer is confident that things will work out in the end. However, the people around them have their doubts and concerns, and the singer is unable to please everyone around them. The song is a commentary on how people tend to judge others but fail to listen to their inner voice.
The chorus of the song states that "they don't know" what it feels like to live your life, and they have no right to tell you what to do. It is a defiant message that urges people to believe in themselves and not be swayed by the opinions of others. The song ends with a powerful punchline – “When I gain control,” indicating that the singer will take charge of their life and not let others dictate their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know what I'm doing but I'm sure of myself
Although uncertain of the path I'm taking, I still possess unwavering self-confidence.
Everything will work out fine but people have their doubts
Despite my optimism, others lack faith in my abilities and success.
Fire in the hole there is nowhere to go
A volatile situation has arisen with no clear escape route.
And they don't know
Others are unaware of the danger or struggle I am facing.
Fire in the hole there is nowhere to go
The hazardous predicament remains with no evident solution.
When I gain control
Once I have command over the situation.
Everyone is tellin' me how to live my life
Others feel entitled to dictate how I should conduct myself.
They think they know how to live mine
Despite lacking insight into my personal goals and aspirations, others believe they possess the knowledge to govern my life.
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