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I Don't Know by Lennon714 [Email]
Genre: Indie Rock

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SONG STATS:
Hits: 531
Comments: 38
Votes: 4
Plays: 62
Last Played: Sep 25, 2008 - 02:46:32 PM
Downloads: 24
Fans: 13
Uploaded: Mar 04, 2008 - 04:53:54 PM
Last Updated: Mar 27, 2008 - 04:32:35 PM
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Keywords:
bad lyrics (1), a beat you can dance to (1)
Description:
This is another Ex-Kings song. It turned out the best out of all the songs we recorded. Lyrically it's a mess and the song is essentially meaningless. We wanted the riff to be the focus and the lyrics to just kind of be background noise.

Lyrics:
I Don't Know © 2007

Heart attack. No empty promise shall prevail
Dirty cash. Redemption comes from what you sell
Take it back and burn this soulless effigy
Paint it black and turn this house in to debris
I don't know. I don't know. I don't know
Why I'm feeling so spread thin.
I don't know. I don't know. I don't know
Why I'm feeling so spread thin.
I don't know I don't know I don't know, mama
I don't know.

Take it back. You'll never get what you put in.
Watch your back. They're gonna tear you limb from limb
It's like a holy war that no one cares enough to fight.
Give me more cause I don't care who's wrong or right.I don't know. I don't know. I don't know
Why I'm feeling so spread thin.
I don't know. I don't know. I don't know
Why I'm feeling so spread thin.
I don't know I don't know I don't know, mama
I don't know.

Take it back, etc.

I don't know, etc.
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dig it &mdash 03/04/08 - 05:15:05 PM
I do know I like it. Its got such great energy. The riff rocks and the vocals add great flavor. The sound on the bass is excellent. Nice and edgy.

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thanks! &mdash 03/19/08 - 11:41:19 AM
I'm glad you liked it.

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I Don't Know &mdash 03/04/08 - 06:25:58 PM
full of power, exciting track, great beat, congrats!

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Thanks &mdash 03/19/08 - 11:43:07 AM
You're a busy man on this site! Always quick with the flattery! Thanks!

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rockin' out &mdash 03/05/08 - 03:45:28 AM
Dig it Lennon. Just a true rockin' song. No creme or sugar, please.
LL

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Thanks, LL &mdash 03/19/08 - 11:44:48 AM
I'm not all that comfortable with writing rock songs so it's good to hear that this doesn't come off like Kathie Lee trying to rock out. Thanks!

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Great &mdash 03/05/08 - 04:24:54 AM
This is great... i like the happy style of music, this is.... And a good rock guitar.... This sounds great.... Thanks for sharing...

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lightman &mdash 03/19/08 - 11:46:20 AM
Thanks for stopping by and giving it a shot. I'm glad you liked it!

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nice one &mdash 03/05/08 - 01:05:43 PM
loving the feedback and that bass sound. you guys sound great. almost like a rock version of Tones on Tail, very cool. great job.

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bass sound &mdash 03/19/08 - 11:48:47 AM
Thanks. The bass really holds it together. You can thank my drummer for that idea. Originally it was just a mess of guitar doing the riff. I'm glad and flatter that you liked it. Thanks for coming by!

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awesome bass &mdash 03/05/08 - 10:46:05 PM
This rocks man. Reminds me of the Hives. Love this style of music. Great bass and riffs.

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thanks &mdash 03/19/08 - 11:51:39 AM
I'm always interested to hear what my songs sound like to other people. I'm awful at that and it's good to know it doesn't sound like total garbage. Thanks!

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This Rawks &mdash 03/06/08 - 12:06:18 AM
Power, attitude, penache. Great track and the sound fits well, perhaps the bass holds it all down. Enjoyed a lot. Regards

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bass &mdash 03/19/08 - 11:54:03 AM
You're the third person to comment on the bass... which is great. I think you're dead on about that. The bass focuses the listener in on the riff and hopefull inspires them to get in to the song. Thanks for stopping by and for listening!

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very nice. &mdash 03/08/08 - 11:50:14 PM
I'm headbanging.
Great party song. Full of attitude and the Bass sounds kickass!
This song makes me feel like hanging out and just having a blast.

This track rocks hard.

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Thanks! &mdash 03/19/08 - 11:56:22 AM
That's the idea. Have a good time and rock out! Thanks for listening and commenting!

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well right then &mdash 03/11/08 - 09:04:43 AM
excellent little rocker here ... personally i love the mix and the bass line is killer ... I DO KNOW ... this rocks!

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great! &mdash 03/19/08 - 11:58:48 AM
I'm glad you liked it so much. And just like everyone's been saying, the bass does bring it all together and make it work.

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i dont know &mdash 03/12/08 - 02:32:34 PM
i listened to this yesterday and it's still in my head, so i thought i'd better come back. great song and super catchy (I don't know I don't know I don't know, mama
I don't know!) and rocking. Reminds me of The Hives and The Vines too. Youve tapped into something very current with this and imo could be a big hit if the 'right' ears listen. please keep posting more like this I LOVE it! faved and downloaded.

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l &mdash 03/19/08 - 12:01:45 PM
Looks like this song has earned a superfan! :). This is going to sound like a kiss ass comment, but I think the right ears are listening to it. I appreciate your comments and your coming to listen, but above all I appreciate your zeal!

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I like the guitar &mdash 03/13/08 - 05:34:14 PM
This song has a cool Fugazi feel to it. Pop with a good fuzzy guitar. Like it.

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Fugazi &mdash 03/19/08 - 12:02:58 PM
Great, great band. I'm honored we even came close! Thanks for stopping by

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this is damn good man! &mdash 03/19/08 - 12:22:24 AM
kick *ss song you have here! i haven't read the other responses yet, but it reminds me of queens of the stone age...which is a band i love dearly. great job!

age

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thanks &mdash 03/19/08 - 09:13:56 AM
I've never heard a comparison to Queens of the Stone Age, but I'll certainly welcome it! Thanks for stopping by and keep rocking!

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great feedback sound on the intro. &mdash 03/25/08 - 01:10:30 PM
Reminds me of The Hives. I LIKE it.... good hook -' I don't know', to me that phrase is totally on the mark - for everyone. Lyrically sound. Quality.

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We're cheaters &mdash 03/26/08 - 09:51:38 PM
The feedback is actually a keyboard (B) run through a Tweak Fuzz pedal. It does add a little extra. I'm glad you liked it!

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Got the blood going! &mdash 03/25/08 - 09:21:15 PM
If a tune can get this 43-year old dude to bang his head a little, then it has to be terrific! Nice song! Love the groove and the energy--and as others have said, the "I don't know" fits beautifully with the frenetic pace of the song. Glad I caught this!

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Thanks! &mdash 03/26/08 - 09:54:20 PM
I'm glad you found it, too. I'm pretty self-conscious about the lyrics because they were changed at the last minute and don't make a lot of sense. On purpose, but still I get a lot of "What does this song mean" from friends. "uh.. nothing". At least it works!

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I Dont Know &mdash 04/02/08 - 10:18:32 AM

Got this link from the forum post. I am shaking my booty :)
fantastic great rocking tune.
Peace Dee.

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right &mdash 04/02/08 - 01:41:57 PM
then... mission accomplished. Glad you stopped by and shook your butt.

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Great! &mdash 05/26/08 - 08:22:53 AM
Cool, liked the drums very much and what a great guitar work. Very fine piece... excellent production too!

Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi

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&mdash &mdash 05/26/08 - 11:25:49 AM
Thanks for stopping by and listening!

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Spread thin &mdash 07/05/08 - 06:16:43 PM
The lyrics on this are great actually, even when pushed so far back. Great licks, tenuous breaks. This would have been great on the CBGB's challenge a few weeks ago. Lots of rpm's to spare. Love it.

Philip

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Thanks! &mdash 07/06/08 - 01:36:01 PM
I really want to get involved with the challenges, but finding time to commit to a project is kind of rare these days. I'm thinking of doing the challenges anyway - just for fun. We'll see. Thanks for listening and I'm glad you dug it.

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VERY NICE &mdash 07/18/08 - 10:11:11 AM
This song is AMAZING. I'm in love with the bass line. Like. you have no idea. This is a very good song! I love the sound you get! It sounds a lot like the Hives, but then at the same time it doesn't..

Love this song!

>>KURTIS

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. &mdash 07/18/08 - 11:18:29 AM
Thanks man! I'm glad you dig the tune. I've been impressed with what you've been throwing out there. Keep it coming!

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Beef-A-Roni &mdash 09/03/08 - 02:19:20 PM
I love the beefy riff. You accomplished the task you set out on, but the vocals are nothing close to background noise. I downloaded this a while ago and just never made the time to comment.

For some strange reason, I think of Leonard Graves Phillips - the lead singer for the Dickies when I hear this song. The vocals are fantastic and very expressive.

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thanks &mdash 09/03/08 - 03:20:25 PM
I likes my riffs like I likes my women. BEEFY and FUZZY.

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