They Don't Understand
Sawyer Brown
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A mother, riding on a city bus Kids are yelling, kicking up a fuss Everybody's staring, not knowing What she's going through Somebody said, "Don't you even care Do you let 'em do that everywhere" She slowly turned around, looked up and stared She said, "Please forgive them But they've been up all night Their father struggled But he finally lost his fight He went to heaven in the middle of the night So please forgive my children" [Chorus] {They don't understand} Everybody's busy with their own situation Everybody's lost in their own little world Bottled up, hurry it up Trying to make a dream come true {They don't understand} Everybody's living like there ain't no tomorrow Maybe we should stop and take a little time 'Cause you never really know What your neighbor's going through {They don't understand} A man driving on the interstate Slowing down traffic, making everybody late Everybody's staring, not knowing What he's going through Somebody hollered, from the passing lane Yelled out the window, "Hey, ain't got all day" The old man looked around and caught his eye He said, "Please forgive me You know it's been a long life My wife has passed away And my kids don't have the time I've been left all alone And it's getting hard to drive So please forgive me children" A man, hanging on a wooden cross Giving everything to save the lost Everybody's staring, not knowing What he's going through Somebody said, "You don't have a prayer If you were keen, you'd come down from there" The man just turned his head, looked up and stared He said, "Please forgive them For they have not seen the light They'll come to know me when I come back to life Go to heaven to make everything alright So please forgive your children" A mother, riding on a city bus Kids are yelling, kicking up a fuss Everybody's staring, not knowing What she's going through
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Written by: DEAN CHANCE, JEFF WOOD, STEVE MILLER, TERESA CHANCE
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"They Don't Understand" is a song recorded by American country music group Sawyer Brown.
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Album DetailsThe song is featured in the band's 2002 album "Can You Hear Now?" under the label Curb Records.
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Song MeaningThe song has a powerful message about love and understanding, highlighting that judgments are often formed on appearances without understanding the inner struggles of individuals.
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Artist InformationSawyer Brown originated in 1981 and is a renowned country music band. It has released several albums with Curb Records.
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Chart PerformanceThough the song was not released as a single and didn't chart, it has been appreciated by fans for its touching lyrics and the impactful performances of the band members.
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Song DurationThe length of the song is 3 minutes and 43 seconds.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Mark Miller, the lead vocalist of Sawyer Brown, and songwriter Greg Hubbard.
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Live PerformancesWhile it may not be one of their biggest hits, "They Don't Understand" is often included in Sawyer Brown's live performances due to its emotional resonance with fans.
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Album SuccessSawyer Brown's album "Can You Hear Now?" achieved considerable success, and "They Don't Understand" played a part in that, demonstrating the band's continued ability to deliver meaningful country music.
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Award-Winning GroupWhile "They Don't Understand" itself didn't win individual awards, Sawyer Brown has been a recipient of numerous accolades throughout their career, including the Academy of Country Music's top vocal group award and a CMT award for "Group Video of the Year".
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