They Don't Understand

Sawyer Brown

About They Don't Understand

"They Don't Understand" is a song recorded by American country music group Sawyer Brown. It was released in August 2005 as the second single from the album Mission Temple Fireworks Stand. The song reached #36 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The song was written by Dean Chance. Teresa Chance, Steve Miller and Jeff Wood.


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2005
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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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Sawyer Brown

Sawyer Brown is an American country music band founded in 1981 in Apopka, Florida, by five members of country pop singer Don King's road band: Bobby Randall (guitar) and Jim Scholten (bass guitar), both from Midland, Michigan; Joe Smyth (drums), Gregg "Hobie" Hubbard (keyboards), and Mark Miller (lead vocals). After King retired in 1981, the five members decided to form a band, first choosing the name Savanna before switching to Sawyer Brown, also the name of a road near where they practiced. more »

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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.
Album Details
The song is featured in the band's 2002 album "Can You Hear Now?" under the label Curb Records.
Song Meaning
The song has a powerful message about love and understanding, highlighting that judgments are often formed on appearances without understanding the inner struggles of individuals.
Artist Information
Sawyer Brown originated in 1981 and is a renowned country music band. It has released several albums with Curb Records.
Chart Performance
Though 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.
Song Duration
The length of the song is 3 minutes and 43 seconds.
Songwriters
The song was written by Mark Miller, the lead vocalist of Sawyer Brown, and songwriter Greg Hubbard.
Live Performances
While 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.
Album Success
Sawyer 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.
Award-Winning Group
While "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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