The song "You Don't Know Me" by Gorilla Zoe is about being misunderstood and not being fully recognized for who you truly are. The lyrics depict a person who feels judged and misunderstood by others, particularly by their partner. Both Gorilla Zoe and D.Woods express their frustrations about being seen in a certain light, specifically from their hood upbringing. The chorus emphasizes the idea that despite how others may perceive them, they don't truly know the person behind the facade. The verses talk about the dual nature of their lives, highlighting the hustle and struggle they've experienced, as well as the desire for love and understanding. Gorilla Zoe's verses reveal his ambition and success, symbolized by his possession of a luxurious car and the keys to the city, but he believes there is more to him than just material wealth. He expresses the need for others, especially his partner, to truly know and understand him beyond surface-level appearances. D.Woods adds her perspective, explaining that people often judge based on external factors like cars and diamonds, without understanding the person behind them. She conveys the importance of revealing one's true self and struggles to be fully understood. In the third verse, Gorilla Zoe acknowledges that there is a different side of him that most people don't see. He refers to himself as having multiple personalities, comparing his complexity to the characters Jekyll and Hyde. He suggests that deeper connections and understanding are necessary to see beyond a person's surface and understand their true nature. Overall, "You Don't Know Me" is a song that explores the feeling of being misunderstood and the desire to be seen and understood for who you truly are, not just based on appearances or stereotypes.
