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There's nothing in the way I walk that can tell you where I'm going
There's nothing in the words I speak that can betray anything I'm knowing
Don't think about the way I dress, you can fit me on a labeled shelf
Don't pretend that you know me, 'cause I don't even know myself
Ooh, I don't know myself

I don't mind if you try once in a while
I don't mind if I cry once in a while
The doors aren't shut as tight as they might seem
I'm just trying to fight my way out of this dream

Don't listen to the words I say, weighing up if I'm enlightened
Don't shiver as you pass me by, 'cause mister, I'm the one who's frightened
The police just came and left, they wanted me and no one else
Don't pretend that you know me 'cause I don't even know myself
Ooh, I don't know myself

I don't mind if you try once in a while
I don't mind if I cry once in a while
The doors aren't shut as tight as they might seem
And I'm just trying to fight my way out of this dream

Don't pretend that you know me, 'cause I don't even know myself
Ooh, I don't know myself

Do you remember me, I don't remember you
Do you still love me, you know I think you do
I have been gone, and some prison warder knows my scream
I'm just trying to fight my way out of this dream

There's only five who know my real name
And my mother don't believe they know it
What she called me is the way I'm staying
And no one'll ever know it
Come on all of you big boys, come on all of you elves
Don't pretend that you know me 'cause I don't even know myself
Ooh, I said I don't know myself





I don't mind if you try once in a while
I don't mind if I cry once in a while

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Who's song "Know" express a sense of detachment and confusion in the singer's identity. The opening lines suggest that there are no outward signs that reveal where the singer is heading in life, and none of their words betray what they truly know. The second verse is a plea not to judge based on external appearances, as the singer does not even know themselves. The chorus repeats the message that the doors are not as tightly shut as they appear, perhaps hinting at a sense of hope for self-discovery.


The third verse reveals a sense of fear, perhaps of being misunderstood or persecuted by society, as the singer describes the police coming for them. The bridge brings up a sense of lost love and imprisonment, adding to the theme of searching for identity and meaning. The final verse suggests that only a select few know the singer's true name, and they will never reveal it, reinforcing the idea that the singer may be trying to hide or escape from their past.


Overall, the lyrics of "Know" convey a sense of confusion and a search for identity, as the singer grapples with their own identity and fears of being misunderstood or persecuted by society.


Line by Line Meaning

There's nothing in the way I walk that can tell you where I'm going
My physical appearance cannot reveal my true intentions or destination


There's nothing in the words I speak that can betray anything I'm knowing
The words I say do not disclose any hidden knowledge or emotions


Don't think about the way I dress, you can fit me on a labeled shelf
My clothing and appearance are stereotypical and do not define me as an individual


Don't pretend that you know me, 'cause I don't even know myself
Do not assume that you understand who I am, as I am still trying to figure that out myself


I don't mind if you try once in a while
It's okay for you to attempt to understand me, even if it is challenging


I don't mind if I cry once in a while
It's acceptable for me to express my emotions, even if it results in tears


The doors aren't shut as tight as they might seem
There is still a chance for me to be open and reveal my true self


I'm just trying to fight my way out of this dream
I am struggling to escape my current situation and create a new reality for myself


Don't listen to the words I say, weighing up if I'm enlightened
Do not analyze my words to try to determine my level of understanding or intelligence


Don't shiver as you pass me by, 'cause mister, I'm the one who's frightened
Do not fear me, as I am actually the one who is scared and vulnerable


The police just came and left, they wanted me and no one else
Law enforcement only targeted me specifically, not anyone else around me


Do you remember me, I don't remember you
I may not recognize you, even if we have met before


Do you still love me, you know I think you do
I suspect that you still have feelings for me, but I am not certain


I have been gone, and some prison warder knows my scream
While I was absent, only those who worked in confinement heard the desperation of my cries for help


There's only five who know my real name
Only a select few individuals are aware of my true identity


And my mother don't believe they know it
Even my own mother doubts the knowledge of those who claim to know my name


What she called me is the way I'm staying
I am content with the name my mother gave me and choose to stick with it


And no one'll ever know it
I am determined to keep my real name a secret from everyone


Come on all of you big boys, come on all of you elves
I am addressing everyone, regardless of social status or background


Ooh, I said I don't know myself
I am still struggling to understand my own identity




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Peter Dennis Blandfor Townshend

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