When I'm With You
The Why Store Lyrics


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All of your life you're sitting inside
Watching the world go by
Taking your time oh never mind
There's really no reason to try
What do you know?
Taking the risk, oh taking the time
Nobody seems to oblige
Waiting for someone to show you the way
It's hard to see hope in their eyes
And then they tell you about the things you've done
They know the answers, but really, what do they know?
What do you know?
Woops, oh what's your mistake?
I know it's so hard to try
They beg you to leave, oh they beg you to stay
It's never an easy ride
What do you know?
So here's a chance to show to you
All of the things in your way
The message is clear but it's hard to hear




So listen to what we say
What do you know?

Overall Meaning

The Why Store's song What do You Know is about the struggles of finding one's own purpose and direction in life. The opening lines describe a person who is content with just watching the world go by and not making any effort to achieve anything. They are willing to let life pass them by without trying to reach for their goals. The lyrics question the value of taking risks and trying to make a change in one's life when no one seems to be willing to help or guide them.


The chorus "What do you know?" is a rhetorical question, highlighting the fact that nobody really has all the answers or knows what the best path to take is. The second verse touches on the frustration of being judged by others who claim to know what's best for them. The message of the song is that although it may be difficult to find one's way through life, it's important to keep trying and not give up.


Line by Line Meaning

All of your life you're sitting inside
You've spent your entire life in your comfort zone, never venturing outside to explore the world.


Watching the world go by
You've been a passive observer of life, rather than an active participant.


Taking your time oh never mind
You've been complacent about life, not really caring whether you make the most of it or not.


There's really no reason to try
You see no point in making an effort to improve your life, because you believe it won't make any difference.


What do you know?
This line is a rhetorical question, challenging your belief that you know everything, when in fact you know very little.


Taking the risk, oh taking the time
To succeed, you must be willing to take a risk and invest time in pursuing your dreams.


Nobody seems to oblige
Sometimes, the people around you won't support you, and you must rely on yourself to achieve your goals.


Waiting for someone to show you the way
You're waiting for someone else to guide you, rather than taking charge and forging your own path.


It's hard to see hope in their eyes
The people you look to for guidance may not actually have the answers or the hope you're seeking.


And then they tell you about the things you've done
The people you look to for guidance may criticize your past mistakes, rather than helping you learn from them.


They know the answers, but really, what do they know?
This line challenges the notion that anyone has all the answers for your life, except for yourself.


Woops, oh what's your mistake?
This line reflects the idea that making mistakes is a natural part of life, and shouldn't be seen as a failure.


I know it's so hard to try
The singer acknowledges that trying to improve your life can be difficult, but it's necessary for growth.


They beg you to leave, oh they beg you to stay
Your loved ones may not always understand your desire to improve your life, and may try to sway your decisions in either direction.


It's never an easy ride
The journey to success is often fraught with challenges, but it's important to persevere through them.


So here's a chance to show to you
The song presents an opportunity for you to learn from its message.


All of the things in your way
There may be obstacles blocking your path to success, but they can be overcome with effort and determination.


The message is clear but it's hard to hear
The lessons necessary for personal growth are often difficult to accept and understand.


So listen to what we say
The song urges you to pay attention to the message it's conveying, in order to improve your life.




Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Harry Revel, Mack Gordon

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