Sweet girl panda takes a bullet
Dancing in the woods in a paper hat
Old men whimpering in their bourbon
The young man wondering how he can help
Cheetah Cat stalking through the underbrush
Meets a Mongoose at the edge of a cliff
He said
"Brother
You're gonna take me home
Or I'm gonna do it myself"
They don't know themselves
They don't know themselves
They don't know themselves
They don't know themselves
All the people go to hell
(They) They don't know themselves
(They) They don't know themselves
(They) They don't know themselves
They don't know themselves
[instrument]
Sweet girl panda takes a bullet
Dancing in the woods in a paper hat
Old men whimpering in their bourbon
The young man wondering how he can help
Cheetah Cat stalking through the underbrush
Meets a Mongoose at the edge of a cliff
She said
“Father
You’re gonna show me faith
Or I’m gonna find it myself.”
They don't know themselves
They don't know themselves
They don't know themselves
They don't know themselves
All the people go to hell
(They) They don't know themselves
(They) They don't know themselves
(They) They don't know themselves
They don't know themselves
They are their own slaves
They are their own slaves
They are their own slaves
All the people, Go to hell
(They) They don't know themselves
(They) They don't know themselves
(They) They don't know themselves
They don't know themselves
They don't know themselves
- Lyricist
9JACK
- Composer
9JACK
- Co-Producer
Azuma Masaaki
- Guitar
9JACK, ryumamami
- Bass Guitar
KasadaMayu
- Drums
TARO
- Vocals
KOKESSSI
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They don't know themselves
THE LUM
THE LUM release their latest single, "They don't know themselves."
This track marks the first release with their new drummer, and deliberately strips everything back to a raw, straight-up rock sound. While the band is currently working on an album that incorporates synths, strings, and broader sonic elements, this song serves as a starting point-presenting the core impulse and ideology of THE LUM in its purest form.
As the title suggests, "They don't know themselves" is a sharp critique of a society where people avoid confronting themselves, instead indulging in criticism and commentary toward others. At the same time, the song functions as a warning to the band themselves-not to fall into that same state.
A key lyrical shift occurs between
"All the people go to hell."
and
"All the people, go to hell."
With only a comma, the meaning transforms-from an observation of inevitable decline to an impulsive, almost reckless outburst of anger. This subtle change highlights both the unconscious nature of humanity and the volatility within it.
Stripped down yet intense, the track captures THE LUM's current state with clarity and force.
Spotify • New Music Everyday - tuneTracks (curated by TuneCore Japan) • 2 Apr 2026Artist Profile
THE LUM
By changing too much from track to track, THE LUM turns that excess into a critique of an increasingly uniform music scene. Within a few songs, the intent becomes clear a post-alternative band from Osaka. - Centered around a female vocalist, THE LUM moves across pop, rock, electronic, and industrial, restructuring each track to create a distinct sonic texture. Built primarily on English lyrics while incorporating multiple languages, their work spans from social critique to personal fragments - forming a counterpoint to todays increasingly uniform music scene. Drawing from roots in music from the 1960s through the 1990s, they reinterpret those influences through a contemporary lens. Without conforming to trends, they refine their sound into something uniquely their own evolving from a hidden presence into a band whose guitar riffs resonate on a global scale.
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