The song "Know One" by Unloco speaks about feelings of self-realization, suffocation, and the struggles of a failing relationship. The lyrics express the narrator's inner turmoil and their struggle to understand the changes they've undergone. The opening lines, "Look back inside, Will I ever realize, That this thing, This man was me," suggest a sense of introspection and the narrator questioning their own actions and choices. They are trying to come to terms with the fact that they have changed and perhaps lost themselves in the process. The lyrics continue with phrases like "It's not the same life that we knew it" and "Everything's my fault," implying that the relationship they were once part of has deteriorated, possibly due to their actions. The narrator feels responsible for the crumbling of the relationship and blames themselves for the problems. The repeated lines "And here I can find out that you're nothing better, And here I can find out that you just don't care" reflect the narrator's realization that the other person in the relationship may not be as committed or invested. They feel neglected and abandoned by their partner. The lyric "Left outside, Left to dry, Don't know all the reasons why, Everything's my fault" signifies the narrator feeling abandoned and left alone without understanding why. They feel disconnected from their partner and unable to comprehend the reasons behind their actions. The phrase "I'm dying deep within" suggests that the narrator's emotional turmoil is taking a toll on them. They feel like they are slowly losing themselves and are suffocating under the weight of their own emotions. The chorus, "I bleed my life, I shed my skin, I'm dying deep within, Cause everything's my fault," portrays the narrator's feelings of self-blame and self-destruction. They feel responsible for the state of the relationship and believe that their actions have led to its downfall. The line "And here I can find out that you are nothing better, And here I can find out that you just don't seem to care" echoes the previous sentiment of feeling neglected and unimportant to their partner. The narrator realizes that their partner may not be capable of providing the love and support they need. The final lines, "I'm here, I'm here, I'm here in soul, You give, I take this soul from me, It's all I've got," depict the narrator's desperation and longing for their partner to recognize their pain and make amends. They express the deep emotional connection they once shared and the emptiness they feel without it. Overall, the song "Know One" by Unloco explores the themes of self-realization, suffocation, and the breakdown of a relationship. It delves into the feelings of guilt, abandonment, and longing for understanding and connection.
