Don't You Know

Yearning Echoes: Unveiling the Emotion Behind Devo's 'Don't You Know'
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Lyrics

Every move I make

Expressing the impact of every move made.

Every rule I break

Acknowledging breaking rules and the consequences.

Makes me want it more

Increased desire resulting from actions taken.

Every step I take

Highlighting the significance of each step.

Every new mistake

Emphasizing the learning aspect of new mistakes.

Each revolving door

Using a revolving door as a metaphor for repetitive experiences.

Keeps me searching for you

Continuously searching for someone or something.

There's nowhere for you to hide

Stating there's nowhere to hide, possibly addressing obstacles.

'Cause a feelin's got me reelin'

Describing a strong emotional sensation causing disorientation.

And I'm twisted up inside

Feeling mentally and emotionally entangled.


Don't you know I got a thing that looks for you

Expressing possession of a quality that seeks the other person.

Don't you know the way you make me feel about you

Describing the profound impact the person has on emotions.

Don't you know I got a place that waits for you

Having a designated space or role reserved for the person.

Don't you know that I'm always thinking of you

Constantly thinking about the person.


I got a rocket in my pocket

Metaphorically mentioning having potential energy or readiness.

But I don't know what to do

Expressing uncertainty about how to act on the potential.

Like a plug without a socket

Comparing oneself to a plug without a socket, indicating incompleteness.

I'm just waitin' 'round for you

Waiting in anticipation for the person.


Don't you know I got a thing for you

Reiterating the possession of a strong attraction.

Don't you know the way you make me feel about you

Reaffirming the profound impact of the person on emotions.

Don't you know I got a thing that looks for you

Restating the possession of a quality that seeks the other person.

Don't you know that I'm always thinking of you

Reaffirming constant thoughts about the person.


I got a rocket in my pocket

Repeating the metaphor of potential energy or readiness.

I don't know what to do

Expressing confusion or indecision about how to proceed.

Like a plug without a socket

Reiterating the feeling of incompleteness or waiting.

I'm just waitin' 'round for you

Continuing to wait in anticipation for the person.

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