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I Don't Know
The Mitch Hansen Band Lyrics
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Does she even know the truth
Of what happened here tonight?
Does she remember who she was?
Brothers, sisters, parents?
Does she even have a name?
Will she change my mind? (change my mind)
Do I want to be that way?
Will I want to every day?
Does the future that I want mean
Losing all the present?
I think in this case that it does
Though I picture myself there when
I see her tremble
The picture starts to fade away
Is it worth the price? (worth the price)
Will I make it past the pain?
Leave it all behind (all behind)
Can I live an endless day?
She stares at me
Peircing my soul
Is it worth losing all I know?
She stares at me
How can I tell
A reflection of my future self
I don't know
Is it worth the price? (worth the price)
Will I make it past the pain?
Leave it all behind (all behind)
Can I live an endless day?
She stares at me
Peircing my soul
Is it worth losing all I know?
She stares at me
How can I tell
A reflection of my future self
I don't know
Is it worth the price? (She stares at me peircing my soul)
Will I make it past the pain? (Is it worth losing all I know?)
Leave it all behind (She stares at me, how can I tell)
Can I live an endless day? (A reflection of my future self)
I don't know (I don't know)
The lyrics to The Mitch Hansen Band's song "I don't know" suggest a sense of uncertainty and doubt from the perspective of the singer. The song describes a person who is questioning their choices and the consequences they may face. The focus of the song is a woman who the singer is observing, wondering if she remembers who she was and if she will change his mind. The singer's ultimate concern is whether the future they want is worth the price of losing their present, their identity, and their family.
The singer is struggling with his desire for a new future, yet he is afraid of what it will cost him. The woman represents the uncertainty that comes with change, and the singer is not sure if he is ready to face that. The line "she stares at me, piercing my soul" suggests that the woman is aware of the singer's inner turmoil, and she is a mirror reflecting his future self. The singer is afraid of the unknown and the pain that comes with it, but he is also afraid of missing out on what his future could hold.
Overall, the lyrics to "I don't know" are introspective and ask thought-provoking questions about the cost of change, the uncertainty of the future, and the importance of holding onto one's identity and family.
Line by Line Meaning
As she sits there so consumed
The girl in question seems lost in thought.
Does she even know the truth
The singer wonders if the girl is aware of what really happened.
Of what happened here tonight?
The singer is questioning the events of the night.
Does she remember who she was?
The artist is wondering if the girl has any sense of identity or history.
Brothers, sisters, parents?
He is curious if the girl has any family or loved ones.
Does she even have a name?
The singer wonders if the girl has a name or if she is just a stranger.
Will she change my mind? (change my mind)
The singer is questioning if the girl's presence or circumstances will alter his thoughts or beliefs.
Do I want to be that way?
He is contemplating if he wants to become like the girl.
Will it pass in time? (pass in time)
The artist is questioning if his current emotions and mindset will eventually fade away.
Will I want to every day?
He is pondering if he will want to experience this type of situation every day.
Does the future that I want mean
The singer is wondering if his desired future will come at a cost.
Losing all the present?
He is questioning if achieving his future goals will require him to give up everything in his current life.
I think in this case that it does
The singer believes that his desired future does require him to sacrifice his present.
Though I picture myself there when
He imagines himself in his future, but his mind is interrupted.
I see her tremble
The girl is visibly shaken or scared.
The picture starts to fade away
His thoughts of the future become less clear due to the girl's current state.
Is it worth the price? (worth the price)
The artist is questioning if the cost of his future is truly worth it.
Will I make it past the pain? (pass in time)
He is wondering if he can endure the pain of achieving his future and if it will eventually lessen over time.
Leave it all behind (all behind)
He is contemplating if he needs to abandon his current life to achieve his desired future.
Can I live an endless day?
The artist is wondering if he is capable of experiencing the same situation every day forever.
She stares at me
The girl is looking directly at the artist.
Peircing my soul
Her gaze is intense and has a profound effect on him.
How can I tell
The singer isn't sure how to interpret the girl's stare or what it means.
A reflection of my future self
The artist realizes that the girl may represent his future self, with similar struggles or circumstances.
I don't know
The song concludes with the singer admitting uncertainty about his future and how to proceed.
Contributed by Penelope H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.