I Don't Even Know You
Unmasking Shadows: A Tale of Deception in Dante Palminteri's 'I Don't Even Know You'
Lyrics
You sure can put them back for someone who doesn’t go drinking
You're able to consume alcohol proficiently despite not being known for drinking.
And smoke a cigarette as if you were a true Parisian
Engaging in smoking with a Parisian flair, presenting a sophisticated image.
Hearing stories from your friends about you living in London
There are stories about your life in London from your friends.
Got to say that ain’t the way you are when you’re next to me
Your behavior with me is different from what I've heard or seen elsewhere.
Now I hear the drum and bass coming from your speakers
Hearing energetic music from your speakers, possibly indicating a lively atmosphere.
And I can taste the salt on your skin
Sensing the essence of the sea or perspiration on your skin.
Nightclub drinks every day of the weekend
Regularly drinking nightclub beverages over the weekend.
When I thought you were sleeping in
Assuming you were asleep when, in fact, you were not.
I don’t even know you oh oh oh oh
Repeated emphasis on not truly knowing you despite the relationship.
I don’t even know you oh oh oh oh
-I don’t even know you oh oh oh oh
-I don’t even know you I don’t even know you
-A lot of bouncers think you two are on a first name basis
Bouncers assume familiarity between you and others.
Well baby can you introduce me if you know them so well
Asking for an introduction to those you seem to know well.
It’s time I live a life that’s full of mysterious faces
Expressing a desire for a life filled with enigmatic individuals.
Got to say that ain’t the way I thought I’d turn out to be
Realizing that your character contrasts with what was expected.
Now I see the small white bag peeking out of your bra
Noticing a substance hidden in your clothing, possibly drugs.
And all your friends seem to have one too
Observing similar behavior in your circle of friends.
Leaving me here just to go to the back room
Being left alone while you go elsewhere, creating distance.
And right when I thought I knew you
Realizing the lack of true understanding despite feeling close.
I don’t even know you oh oh oh oh
Repeated acknowledgment of the lack of genuine knowledge about you.
I don’t even know you oh oh oh oh
-I don’t even know you oh oh oh oh
-I don’t even know you I don’t even know you
-Now you’re telling me to toe the line
You're dictating certain behavioral expectations to conform to your ideal life.
To make your picture-perfect paradise
Attempting to create an idealized version of life, possibly not authentic.
Fake a smile as I try to hide that
Forced to feign happiness while concealing the lack of true connection.
I don’t even know you I don’t even know you
Reiterating the lack of genuine familiarity and understanding.
I don’t even know you oh oh oh oh
-I don’t even know you oh oh oh oh
-I don’t even know you oh oh oh oh
-I don’t even know you I don’t even know you
-I don’t even know you oh oh oh oh
Repetition emphasizing the theme of not truly knowing you.
I don’t even know you oh oh oh oh
-I don’t even know you oh oh oh oh
-I don’t even know you I don’t even know you
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