They Don't Know
Zach Ashton Lyrics


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Well I was
Travelling to
All the places
That you and I know

And I saw
People I've never seen before
Looking at me standing by the door
Looking for you

And they stared
Like I wasn't supposed to be there
But I didn't care
I didn't care 'cause they don't know
They don't know




They don't know
No, they don't know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Zach Ashton's song They Don't Know can be interpreted in a few different ways, but one possible meaning is that the singer is reminiscing about a past relationship and the places they used to go together. As they travel back to these places, the singer sees people who don't recognize them and who may have never known about their relationship. These people look at the singer with curiosity, as if wondering why they're there.


Despite the attention, the singer doesn't care what these people think because they don't know about the singer's history and connection to the places they're visiting. The singer is able to enjoy the memories and experiences without being weighed down by the opinions of outsiders. The repetition of the phrase "they don't know" emphasizes this detachment from others' perceptions.


Another possible interpretation of the lyrics is that the singer is feeling lost or disconnected in their travels and seeking a sense of familiarity. The people around them represent the unfamiliarity of the unknown places the singer is visiting, and the singer's defiance in the face of their stares is a way of asserting their own presence and identity. The phrase "they don't know" becomes a mantra of self-assurance in this context, reminding the singer that they have their own reasons for being where they are.


Line by Line Meaning

Well I was
At some point in time, I was engaged in a certain activity.


Travelling to
I was on the move or journeying towards a destination.


All the places
I was visiting all the different locations that are relevant to our shared memory.


That you and I know
Those were places that both you and I are familiar with.


And I saw
During my travels, I had a visual experience of observing something.


People I've never seen before
I noticed a group of persons whom I had no prior acquaintance with.


Looking at me standing by the door
As I stood by the entrance, they had their attention focused on me.


Looking for you
They appeared to be searching for you in my company.


And they stared
They looked at me for an extended length of time, in a manner that was noticeable to me.


Like I wasn't supposed to be there
They gave off an impression as though I was not authorized or welcomed to be present in that location.


But I didn't care
Despite their reaction, I was not perturbed by their actions or opinions of me.


I didn't care 'cause they don't know
Their lack of understanding of the situation or their unfamiliarity with me gave me a sense of confidence and assurance.


They don't know
Their ignorance of the facts kept them from making accurate assumptions about me.


They don't know
Their perception of me was limited by their unfamiliarity with me and the circumstances.


No, they don't know
Their lack of knowledge or comprehension caused them to form an incorrect impression about me.




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