Star 69
Timo Maas/Fatboy Slim/Martin Buttrich Lyrics
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They know what is what,
But they don't know what is what,
They just strut.
What the fuck?
They just know,
What they don't know,
What is what.
The lyrics to Timo Maas, Fatboy Slim, and Martin Buttrich's song Star 69 are both curious and angst-ridden. The repeated phrase "What the fuck?" is a way of expressing frustration with the status quo. The lines "They know what is what, but they don't know what is what, they just strut" seem to be aimed at people who think they have everything figured out, but in reality, they are just going through the motions.
The next set of lyrics, "They just know, what they know, what they don't know, what is what," seems to be a commentary on the limits of human knowledge. We can only know what we know, and there are many things we don't know. The question "What the fuck?" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's confusion and anxiety. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of frustration with the world and a desire for deeper understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
What the fuck?
Expressing confusion and frustration towards a situation.
They know what is what,
The individuals involved have knowledge of certain things.
But they don't know what is what,
However, there are other things they lack understanding of.
They just strut.
Despite their limited knowledge, they still present themselves confidently.
They just know,
The individuals involved possess a limited understanding.
What they know,
Their knowledge is limited to certain things.
What they don't know,
There are other things they lack understanding of.
What is what.
Their knowledge is restricted to only the basics, lacking a deeper understanding.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID GIBBS, STEVE HURLEY, PHILIP D. HURLEY, FREDERIC JAMES ELTRINGHAM
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