Don't You Think I Ought to Know
Unveiling Heartache: Ella Fitzgerald's Plea for Truth in "Don't You Think I Ought to Know
Lyrics
What they're saying, is it true
Expressing uncertainty about the accuracy of rumors or statements about the state of the person's love.
That your love is burning low?
Questioning whether the intensity of love is diminishing.
If you've found somebody new,
Inquiring if the person has found a new romantic partner.
Don't you think I ought to know?
Asserting the right to be informed if the person's romantic feelings have changed.
Dining at the club alone,
Describing a solo experience at a social venue, sensing judgment from others.
I can feel the people stare;
Feeling the gaze of people in the club while dining alone.
Do you think I'm made of stone?
Challenging the perception of emotional unresponsiveness, questioning if emotions are being perceived as cold.
Don't you think I ought to care?
Expressing the need for concern and emotional involvement in the relationship.
You know, darlin', I've always had
Affirming historical trust and confidence in the person, referring to the stories they've shared.
Such faith in you and the yarns you've spun,
Highlighting past belief in the person's words and promises.
But, like a fool, I've lived and learned
Admitting to past naivety and the realization that incomplete love is more painful than none at all.
That half a love is worse than none
Stressing the emotional difficulty of experiencing only a partial or incomplete love.
If I can't have all of you,
Expressing the desire for a complete and all-encompassing love.
Though I can't believe it's so,
Expressing disbelief at the possibility of not having the entirety of the person's love.
If you really mean you're through,
Addressing the possibility of the person ending the relationship and seeking confirmation.
Don't you think I ought to know?
Reiterating the request for open communication about the status of the relationship.
You know, darlin', I've always had
Repeating the theme of historical trust and belief in the person.
Such faith in you and the yarns you've spun,
Reaffirming past faith in the person's words and stories.
But, like a fool, I've lived and learned
Acknowledging past mistakes and lessons learned regarding incomplete love.
That half a love is worse than none
Emphasizing the emotional pain of experiencing only a fraction of love.
If I can't have all of you,
Expressing the desire for the entirety of the person's love.
Though I can't believe it's so,
Expressing disbelief at the possibility of not having complete love.
If you really mean you're through,
Addressing the possibility of the person ending the relationship and seeking confirmation.
Don't you think I ought to know?
Reiterating the request for open communication about the status of the relationship.
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