We'll Never Know
The Draft Lyrics


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It's ok
it'll be alright ok
Just might be better off this way
if so and I for one am ready
Just might be better off this way
We'll never know
No, we will never know
It might take
a while but I can wait
A rotten air stunk up the place
So long and I'm half gone already
Just might be better off this way
We'll never know
No, we will never know

I'm on to figure out our chances
Testing out all our inventions
Taking all the changes on

Woke to different destinations
Wasting on our good intentions
Never waking us up

Always it is all up to us

No, we will never know




No, we will never know
No, we will never know

Overall Meaning

The Draft’s song “We’ll Never Know” seems to be about accepting change and moving on, even if it means that we will never truly know what could have been. The beginning of the song provides reassurance that things will be okay in the end, and that it may even be better that way. The lyrics suggest that the singer is ready for whatever comes their way, and that perhaps there is some sort of relief in not always knowing what lies ahead. The repetition of the phrase “We’ll never know” emphasizes the theme of uncertainty and the unpredictability of life.


The second stanza seems to highlight the idea that change can be messy and uncomfortable, and that it may take some time to adjust. The line “A rotten air stunk up the place” suggests that change can be unpleasant at times, but that it is still necessary for growth. The phrase “So long and I’m half gone already” conveys a sense of acceptance and a willingness to move on, even if it means leaving some part of oneself behind. This stanza, like the first, emphasizes the fact that we can never truly know the outcome of our choices and that sometimes all we can do is take the chance and see where it leads us.


The final stanza seems to suggest that we are responsible for our own happiness and that we should always be striving to better ourselves. The line “Always it is all up to us” emphasizes the importance of taking control of our lives and making the most of the opportunities that come our way. The repetition of the phrase “No, we will never know” at the end of the song serves as a reminder that life is unpredictable and that sometimes we just have to accept that we can’t control everything.


Line by Line Meaning

It's ok
Everything is going to be okay.


it'll be alright ok
We'll make it through somehow.


Just might be better off this way
Things could improve by making changes.


if so and I for one am ready
If this is the case, I'm prepared for it.


We'll never know
We may never fully understand the outcome.


No, we will never know
The truth may be beyond our grasp.


It might take
This process may take some time.


a while but I can wait
I can be patient and endure the wait.


A rotten air stunk up the place
Something unpleasant has contaminated the environment.


So long and I'm half gone already
I've already lost a lot of time and energy.


I'm on to figure out our chances
I'm trying to gauge our likelihood of success.


Testing out all our inventions
We're experimenting with different ideas.


Taking all the changes on
We're embracing new possibilities.


Woke to different destinations
We've ended up in unexpected places.


Wasting on our good intentions
We're not making progress despite our efforts.


Never waking us up
Our situation isn't prompting a change.


Always it is all up to us
It's up to us to make a change happen.




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