Don't Wanna Know
Lloyd · Other Songs - Lloyd
With informercials sinkin' in
And I can't find my remore
I won't accept the terms of this surrender
'Cause there is something bigger
And I feel it here today
I can't just stand around and wait for somethin'
'Cause I know there is nothing here that I know I can believe
There's a lady on the television telling me
That I can find my destiny if I look up to the stars
But I can see that it's right in front of me
It's here and it's clear
[chorus]
I don't wanna know if the world will end tomorrow
'Cause I feel just fine
I don't wanna know all the answers on this earth
All I need to know is that You're always right there
That's all I need to know
Well I know they say they've figured out the questions
But it's hardly ever mentioned that they always change their minds
The psychics on the phone are always selling me
The future they can see for me, well they can sell to someone else
'Cause I can see that it's right in front of me
It's here and it's clear
[chorus]
[bridge]
Everything we kow is nothing more than drops into an ocean
You're the only thing that never fades away
[chorus]
Don't Wanna Know
Lloyd's "Don't Wanna Know" stands as a quintessential example of his late 1990s New York hip-hop sound, characterized by its gritty production and introspective lyricism. Released during the height of the East Coast boom-bap era, the track exemplifies Lloyd's ability to blend raw storytelling with a distinct, rhythmic flow that became a hallmark of his discography. The song reflects the personal struggles and observational nature often found in his work from that period, capturing the mood of urban life without relying on explicit lyrical content. As part of his broader catalog of solo recordings, the track remains a significant representation of the genre's evolution in the mid-to-late 90s, showcasing Lloyd's contribution to the authentic, unpolished aesthetic that defined the era's most influential independent artists.