I Know
Unrequited Melodies: Longing and Patience in 'I Know' by Harry Gill
Lyrics
I get a little excited every time I hear you name
I feel a rush of excitement whenever I hear your name
You got me listening to every little thing you say
I pay close attention to everything you say
But why don't you feel the same
Questioning why your feelings toward me aren't mutual
Do you think about me at nightly
Wondering if you think about me during the night
Do I keep you up awake
Do I keep you awake thinking about me?
Do you stop and think about me every single day
Do thoughts of me cross your mind daily?
Baby why don't you feel
Expressing confusion over your lack of reciprocal feelings
The same
Reiterating the desire for mutual feelings
The same
-Every night I lay awake
Struggling with sleep due to thoughts of you
Making moves that I could make
Actively considering various actions and choices but choosing to wait for you
Taking chances I could take
-But I will wait and I will wait
-For there's no timer on your fate
Understanding that waiting for your response has no set time
It'll take however long it takes
-I would do all that I can
Willing to do anything for the chance to be with you
For the chance to hold your hand
-For the chance to be your man
-Hold you tight never let go
Regretting not expressing feelings earlier, fearing rejection
Should've asked you long ago
-But you see you'll never know
-'Cus I know, that you'll say no
Anticipating a negative response from you
I dread the day I see you walking arm in arm with another guy
Fearing the sight of you with someone else, wishing you were together
I'll be watching I'll be wishing that you were mine
-So why can't I try
Questioning why it's difficult to take a chance on pursuing you
Try
Emphasizing the importance of trying despite uncertainties
Every night I lay awake
Repeating the sentiments of waiting and uncertain timing for your response
Making moves that I could make
-Taking chances I could take
-But I will wait and I will wait
-For there's no timer on your fate
-It'll take however long it takes
-I would do all that I can
Expressing the strong desire to be with you
For the chance to hold your hand
-For the chance to be your man
-Hold you tight never let go
Reflecting on missed opportunities to confess feelings
Should've asked you long ago
-But you see you'll never know
-Every night I lay awake
Reiteration of waiting and willingness to do anything for you
Making moves that I could make
-Taking chances I could take
-But I will wait and I will wait
-For there's no timer on your fate
-It'll take however long it takes
-I would do all that I can
Expressing the desire to hold you and regretting not asking earlier, suspecting rejection
For the chance to hold your hand
-For the chance to be your man
-Hold you tight never let go
-Should've asked you long ago
-But you see you'll never know
-'Cus I know, that you'll say no
Convinced of an anticipated rejection from you
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