I Guess
clark hawkes Lyrics


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I guess I could try
To know what It means
I guess I could try to know what it all means
I guess I could try
I guess I could
But I can't
So I won't
No I can't
So I won't
I guess I could try
To know what It means
I guess I could try
Look at the stars
Or look at my hands
Read some cards
Make some demands
But I won't
Even though I guess I could
No I Won't
Even though I guess I
Could
I guess I could try
To know what It means
I guess I could try to know what it all means
I guess I could try
I guess I could
But I can't
So I won't
No I can't
So I won't
I guess I could try
To know what It means
I guess I could try
Look at the stars
Or look at my hands
Read some cards
Make some demands
But I won't
Even though I guess I could
No I Won't




Even though I guess I
Could

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Clark Hawkes' song "I Guess" seem to express a feeling of being overwhelmed by the complexities of life and the universe that may ultimately be impossible to fully understand. The repetition of "I guess I could try to know what it all means" and "I guess I could try to know what it means" indicates a desire to understand, but also an acknowledgement that this may be an impossible task. The verses also suggest different methods that the singer could use to try to gain understanding, such as looking at the stars, reading cards, or making demands, but ultimately they decide not to pursue these options.


The chorus, "But I can't, so I won't, no I can't, so I won't", reinforces the idea that the singer feels incapable of truly understanding the mysteries of the universe. The final lines of the song repeat the same verses, suggesting a cyclical pattern of questioning and ultimately resigning oneself to the fact that some things may never be fully understood.


Overall, the song seems to express a common human struggle with the limitations of knowledge and understanding. It suggests that sometimes we must accept that we cannot know everything, and that this acceptance can bring a sense of peace.


Line by Line Meaning

I guess I could try
I am aware that I could attempt to understand something


To know what It means
To comprehend the significance of something


I guess I could try to know what it all means
I recognize that there is a larger, all-encompassing meaning that I could strive to understand


I guess I could
I have the ability to do it


But I can't
Despite my capability, I lack the necessary knowledge or understanding


So I won't
Therefore, I choose not to make an attempt


No I can't
Again, I want to emphasize that I am unable to do it


Look at the stars
One possible way to gain insight or understanding is to observe the universe


Or look at my hands
Another way to attempt to comprehend is to study oneself


Read some cards
It is possible to use divination or symbolic tools, like tarot cards, to try and gain understanding


Make some demands
Asserting authority or control over a situation could also lead to greater understanding


Even though I guess I could
Despite recognizing potential paths to understanding, I still choose not to attempt them


I guess I could try to know what it all means
I reiterate the fact that there is a larger, unknown meaning that I could try to grasp


But I can't
Once again, I emphasize my lack of ability


So I won't
Therefore, I choose not to try


No I won't
I want to reiterate my decision not to attempt understanding




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Written by: Clark Hawkes

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