Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: funk
Song Meaning of “They Don’t Understand” by Monophonics
‘They Don’t Understand’ is a song that speaks to the struggles of feeling misunderstood. The narrator reflects on a love lost with a person who couldn’t understand them, either due to their own lack of understanding or inability to appreciate the narrator’s complexities. The song is an emotional plea to make the other person understand, and acknowledges that sometimes the deepest love just can’t be expressed and fully appreciated. The narrator expresses that they will continue to love the other person despite their inability to understand.
The narrator has learned from this experience, understanding that life isn’t about finding someone who won’t step on your fragile heart or understand all of your flaws, but someone who can appreciate the real you, quirks and all. The song serves as a reminder that true love doesn’t mean trying to change someone, but rather embracing them for who they are, even if they don’t understand themselves.