I Don't Know But I've Been Told
The U.S. Navy Seals Lyrics


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Out of blood and guts we grew
Out of blood and guts we grew
We′re a rough and ready crew
We're a rough and ready crew
Sound off
One, two
Sound off
Three, four
Sound off
One, two, three, four, one, two-three, four!

I don′t know but I've been told
I don't know but I′ve been told
A frog man′s money is good as gold
A frog man's money is good as gold
Sound off
One, two
Sound off
Three, four
Sound off
One, two, three, four, one, two-three, four!

GI? is really grand
GI? is really grand
Marching through the mud and sand
Marching through the mud and sand
Sound off
One, two
Sound off
Three, four
Sound off
One, two, three, four, one, two - three, four!

Lift your hands up in the sky
Lift your hands up in the sky
? Is slippin′ by
? Is slippin' by
Sound off
One, two
Sound off
Three, four
Sound off
One, two, three, four, one, two - three, four!

If I should die in a?
If I should die in a?
Bury me in an old beer can
Bury me in an old beer can
Place my fins up on my chest
Place my fins up on my chest
And bury me in?
And bury me in?
Sound off
One, two
Sound off
Three, four




Sound off
1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2 - 3, 4

Overall Meaning

The U.S. Navy Seals song "I Don't Know But I've Been Told" is a military cadence that is often used during basic military training runs. The lyrics are intended to motivate troops and instill a sense of pride and toughness. The first few lines of the song, "Out of blood and guts we grew, we're a rough and ready crew" suggest that the soldiers are battle-hardened and ready for any challenge. The repetition of the phrases "I don't know but I've been told" and "Sound off" create a sense of unity and a call-and-response structure.


The second verse, "A frog man's money is good as gold," refers to the elite group of U.S. Navy Seals who are trained in underwater operations and often referred to as "frogmen." The line suggests that the rewards for their hard work and dedication are significant. The third verse, "GI? is really grand, marching through the mud and sand," speaks to the sacrifices that soldiers make in the name of their country. The line suggests that despite the difficult conditions they may face, the soldiers take pride in their work and are committed to their mission.


The final verse, "If I should die in a?, bury me in an old beer can," is a darker reference to the reality of war and the possibility of death. The line suggests that even in death, the soldiers remain steadfast and committed to their mission. The repetition of "Sound off" throughout the song serves as a reminder of the soldiers' sense of unity and purpose.


Line by Line Meaning

Out of blood and guts we grew
We have come into existence after great struggle and perseverance


We're a rough and ready crew
We are a group of people who are tough and always prepared


A frog man's money is good as gold
Being a U.S. Navy Seal is a valuable and rewarding occupation


GI? is really grand
Being a part of the U.S. military is a great honor


? Is slippin' by
Time is quickly passing us by


Bury me in an old beer can
If I die, bury me in a way that is unconventional and unique


Place my fins up on my chest
As a U.S. Navy Seal, even in death, I want to be recognized for my achievements




Writer(s): Traditional, Ella Blicker, Elena Schloss

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