You Don't Know Me
Unspoken Longings: The Hidden Depths of 'You Don't Know Me'
Lyrics
You give your hand to me then you say hello
You extend a gesture of familiarity by offering your hand and a greeting.
And I can hardly speak my heart is beating so
Your emotional state intensifies, making it difficult to express yourself as your heart races.
And anyone can tell you think you know me well
Despite appearances, anyone observing might believe that you have a deep understanding of who I am.
But you don't know me
Contrary to the assumption, you lack true knowledge about me.
No you don't know the one who dreams of you at night
You remain oblivious to the person who dreams of you, yearning for your affection.
Who longs to kiss your lips and longs to hold you tight
Expresses the longing for intimate moments like kissing and holding the person closely.
I guess I'm just a friend that's all I've ever been
Recognizes a role as a mere friend, never progressing beyond that.
'Cause you don't know me
The repeated affirmation that genuine understanding of the speaker is absent.
For I never knew the art of making love
Admits a lack of expertise in the art of romantic love.
Though my heart aches with love for you
Despite intense feelings, the speaker struggles with expressing love.
Afraid and shy I let my chance go by
Regret over missed opportunities due to fear and shyness.
A chance that you might love me too
Reflects on a lost chance where reciprocated love was possible.
You give your hand to me and then you say goodbye
The cycle repeats – offering of a hand, followed by a goodbye.
I watch you walk away beside the lucky one
Observing the departure of the person beside someone fortunate in love.
Oh you'll never know how much I love you so
The unrequited love is emphasized, hidden from the person walking away.
Well you don't know me
Reiterates the lack of true understanding despite appearances.
For I never knew the art of making love
Repeats the admission of not being skilled in the art of love.
Though my heart aches with love for you
Despite heartache, the speaker struggles with expressing love.
Afraid and shy I let my chance go by
Reiteration of regret over missed opportunities due to fear and shyness.
A chance that you might love me too
Emphasizes the lost chance for mutual love.
You give your hand to me and then you say goodbye
The repetitive pattern of offering a hand and saying goodbye continues.
I watch you walk away beside some lucky guy
Witnessing the departure, this time beside another person who is considered lucky in love.
And you'll never know how much I love you so
Underscores the depth of unrequited love concealed from the departing person.
Mmmm you don't know me
A soulful expression of the unacknowledged love towards the person.
No you don't know me
Reaffirmation that the person remains oblivious to the speaker's true feelings.
You'll never know the one who loves you so
The person will never realize the intensity of the love directed towards them.
'Cause you don't know me
Reiterates the theme of the person's lack of understanding about the speaker.
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