This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Don't know if I want you to understand me
Don't know if I want you to understand me
Don't know if I want you to understand me
Or go
Don't know if I want you to see through me
I confess this heavy heart has me on my knees
Don't know if I want you to understand me
Or go
Or go
Or go
Love come and bless me with how to feel
I've been here a time before and it wasn't real
I don't know if I want you to understand me
Or go
Can't blame you dove when the blame is mine
To love and let go was never the design
Don't know if I want to let you see through me
Or go
Even as the my demons leave
Unsure if I want you to see through me
Don't know if I want you to understand me
Or go
Don't know if I want you to understand me
Don't know if I want you to understand me
Or go
Don't know if I want you to see through me
I confess this heavy heart has me on my knees
Don't know if I want you to understand me
Or go
Or go
Or go
Love come and bless me with how to feel
I've been here a time before and it wasn't real
I don't know if I want you to understand me
Or go
Can't blame you dove when the blame is mine
To love and let go was never the design
Don't know if I want to let you see through me
Or go
Even as the my demons leave
Unsure if I want you to see through me
Don't know if I want you to understand me
Or go
Lyrics submitted by djmosaic, edited by unlessyoucravedanger
Static Lyrics as written by Kenna Zemedkun
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
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i went through a relationship that didn't last, and on the surface it seemed like a relationship that could last. but deep down, i knew it wasn't going to last.
i'm now starting another relationship with another person, and this song means a lot to me right now because i'm just not sure if it's going to be the same sort of thing or if it can last.
i think he just realizes that love hurts. It seems he's afraid to get into a relationship because he's scared of losing his love. He wants love to last.
I think its about someone letting someone else go. He keeps repeating "Don't know if I want you to understand me," because obviously when someone is broken up with it seems they never understand why. He says "I confess this heavy heart.." meaning theres a lot of pressure coming from him too, he's letting someone go, probably for the good of everyone but it still hurts. "The blame is mine," he's the only one realizing it needs to happen. And "to love and to let go was never the design," meaning he never saw it coming and doesn't personally want it but its whats should happen. I don't know, wonderful song but painful lyrics. I love how it's simple too.
although i agree with all who previously commented, to me it seems a little off.. i think the message of this song is simple, beautiful, and one of those incredible songs that put feelings many of us have into words when we couldn't before. this is about love, certainly, but not the loss of it. it's about deciding whether to let someone in, to pull down your guards, or to let it go and move on. this song speaks to me on such a deep level. kenna is talking about that gray area that happens in some new relationships, where you want so badly to be with this one person but at the same time you just want to disengage yourself. at the same time it describes any relationship, regardless of how long it's lasted, still just talking about that gray area. the shadows. the world is not black and white.
i love it.
although i agree with all who previously commented, to me it seems a little off.. i think the message of this song is simple, beautiful, and one of those incredible songs that put feelings many of us have into words when we couldn't before. this is about love, certainly, but not the loss of it. it's about deciding whether to let someone in, to pull down your guards, or to let it go and move on. this song speaks to me on such a deep level. kenna is talking about that gray area that happens in some new relationships, where you want so badly to be with this one person but at the same time you just want to disengage yourself. at the same time it describes any relationship, regardless of how long it's lasted, still just talking about that gray area. the shadows. the world is not black and white.
i love it.
i agree w/ the above post.
it's about that time early in a relationship when you kinda panic and you could either totally jump in and go for it and let yourself be vulnerable, or...just build up your walls and choose not to let the person in.
it's unreal how much i love this song. "don't know if i want you to understand me, or go". that's pretty much me, all day everyday!
i freakin love Kenna:)
Kenna's awsome, but I found this song way to repetitive.