I Know You Are But What Am I? Lyrics

Lyric discussion by demimondaine 

Cover art for I Know You Are But What Am I? lyrics by Mogwai

I agree with drmn. When I saw the title, I have to admit I thought of elementary school comebacks, but after I listened to the song I thought about it, and it made sense. I know you are - I know you exist; I know you're there; I know you're a person

But what am I?

Quite ingenious, actually.

@demimondaine they are talking about happiness. the song title, when you consider the album name, is supposed to say "I know you are happy, but what am I?" It is a sad song.