Know It all
Rising Above Negativity: Mr. Know It All's Lesson
Lyrics
Mr. Know It All, tell me why you always hide behind the wall
Addressing someone as "Mr. Know It All" who hides behind a wall, possibly suggesting arrogance or a defensive attitude.
In hindsight, it's someone else's fault
Reflecting on past events with the implication that the person tends to blame others for their mistakes.
Talking real big buy we know you're small
Accusing the person of talking big despite being small in actions or significance.
You talk big, man you're bound to fall
Suggesting that boasting without substance will lead to failure.
Your comments leaving us appalled
Expressing disapproval for the person's comments, finding them shocking or offensive.
Despite your negativity we'll have a ball
Despite negativity, the speaker and others will enjoy themselves.
Positivity will trump them all
Believing that positivity will triumph over negativity.
Nothing good to say, don't say it at all
Encouraging not to speak if there's nothing good to say.
Nothing good to say, don't say it at all
Reiteration of the importance of refraining from negative speech.
Don't say it at all
Emphasizing the instruction not to speak negatively at all.
You're trying to prove a point, don't say it at all
Advising against trying to prove a point if it involves negativity.
Don't say it at all
Repeating the advice not to speak negatively.
Go on change your ways
Encouraging a change in behavior or attitude.
You don't have to try and explain what you say
Suggesting that explanations for negative statements are unnecessary.
You're trying to prove a point but nothing stays
Implying that the person's attempts to prove a point are futile.
Open up your mind
Encouraging the person to broaden their perspective.
Think you know it all but every time you're leaving me amazed
Acknowledging the person's claim to know everything but expressing surprise at their actions.
'Cause in your mind it's your time we waste
Criticizing the person for wasting time in their own mind.
Acting real cool but you're filled with hate
Pointing out a contradiction in the person's behavior—acting cool but filled with hate.
You fire shots, I remain unphased
Remaining unaffected by the person's negative comments or actions.
You're never gonna win this race
Asserting that the person won't succeed in a competition or conflict.
Despite your negativity, we'll keep our pace
Determined to maintain a positive pace despite the person's negativity.
Positivity will trump them all
Reiterating the belief in the power of positivity over negativity.
Nothing good to say, don't say it at all
Repeating the advice not to speak if there's nothing good to say.
Nothing good to say, don't say it at all
Reiteration of the importance of refraining from negative speech.
Don't say it at all
Emphasizing the instruction not to speak negatively at all.
You're trying to prove a point, don't say it at all
Advising against trying to prove a point if it involves negativity.
Don't say it at all
Repeating the advice not to speak negatively.
Go on change your ways
Encouraging a change in behavior or attitude.
You don't have to try and explain what you say
Suggesting that explanations for negative statements are unnecessary.
You're trying to prove a point but nothing stays
Implying that the person's attempts to prove a point are futile.
Open up your mind
Encouraging the person to open up their mind and be more receptive.
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