You Don't Know Me
Unveiling Hidden Longings: You Don't Know Me by Emmylou Harris
Lyrics
You give your hand to me and then you say hello and I can hardly speak
You extend a gesture of greeting, but my emotional response is inhibited, and I struggle to articulate.
My heart is beating so
My heart is pounding intensely.
And anyone could tell you think you know me well
Despite appearances, anyone observing would realize that your perception of me is not accurate.
But you don't know me
Contrary to what you believe, you lack a deep understanding of who I truly am.
No you don't know the one who dreams of you at night
You are not acquainted with the person who dreams about you in the nighttime.
And longs to kiss your lips and longs to hold you tight
I yearn to kiss your lips and embrace you tightly.
I'm just a friend that's all I've ever been
I am merely a friend, and that is the extent of our relationship.
But you don't know me
Your perception of me is superficial, and you do not comprehend my true feelings.
For I never knew the art of making love
I lack the skill or knowledge to express romantic love.
Though my heart aches with love for you
Despite the pain in my heart, I am unable to convey my love for you effectively.
Afraid and shy I let my chance go by
Fearful and reserved, I allowed a crucial opportunity for love to pass me by.
The chance that you might love me too
I missed the chance for you to reciprocate my love.
For I never knew the art of making love
Reiteration of the lack of knowledge in the art of expressing romantic love.
Though my heart aches with love for you
Despite the emotional pain, I remain inept in expressing my love for you.
Afraid and shy I let my chance go by
Once again, I allowed fear and hesitation to prevent me from expressing my feelings.
The chance that you might love me too
A repetition emphasizing the missed opportunity for mutual love.
You give your hand to me and then you say goodbye
You bid farewell after another encounter, and I silently mourn the missed connection.
I watch you walk away and in my heart I cry
Observing you walk away, I experience deep emotional pain and sadness in my heart.
To never never know the one who loves you so cause you don't know me
To never know the depth of the love I have for you because you lack understanding and awareness of my true feelings.
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