Some Things I Know
Embracing Life's Certainties: Some Things I Know
Lyrics
There's some things I know to be true
Expressing certainty in certain truths or facts.
Snow is white, and the ocean is blue
Stating common and undeniable observations about nature.
Rain is wet, and it falls from the sky
Describing the nature of rain as wet and its origin from the sky.
And the stars come out every night
Highlighting the regular occurrence of stars appearing at night.
And just as sure as the sun will rise
Comparing the certainty of love to the rising of the sun.
This love is real, you see in my eyes
Asserting the reality of love through the speaker's eyes.
Plant a seed and it will grow
Using the metaphor of planting a seed to convey the growth of love.
Some things I know
Reiterating the certainty of certain truths in life.
There's some things in life I need
Listing essential elements for survival.
Water to drink, air to breathe
Enumerating basic needs like water and air.
A place to rest when I need sleep
Expressing the need for a place to rest during sleep.
When I'm hungry, food to eat
Stating the need for food when hungry.
As sure as I need the Lord above
Expressing a deep need for a higher power, possibly spiritual.
That's how much I need her love
Comparing the importance of the speaker's love to their need for a higher power.
And I need shelter from the cold
Expressing a need for shelter and protection.
Some things I know
Reiterating the certainty of important aspects in life.
There's some things in life I want
Expressing desires beyond basic needs.
To be thankful for all I've got
Acknowledging gratitude for what the speaker possesses.
A friend to talk with, a hand to hold
Expressing a desire for companionship and emotional support.
To still be young when I grow old
Desiring to maintain a youthful spirit as one ages.
And I want all my dreams to come true
Expressing aspirations and dreams.
And I want to share them all with you
Desiring to share dreams with a significant other.
And I just had to tell you so
Conveying a strong need to communicate these feelings.
Some things I know
Reiterating the certainty of certain knowledge in the speaker's life.
Oh, I just had to tell you so
Emphasizing the importance of sharing these feelings.
There's some things I know.
Repeating the affirmation of certain knowledge and truths.
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