You Know Better
You Know Better: Emotionally Charged Tale of Past Love and Regret
Lyrics
I see the way she touches you
The speaker observes how another person interacts physically with someone they used to be close to.
The same way I used to
Comparing the current interaction to their past relationship.
But she don't know what's missing
The person the other is with doesn't comprehend what's lacking in the relationship.
She leans in and you hold back
There's hesitance or reservation from one person while the other tries to get close.
I can tell your hearts off track
The observer senses that the person's emotions or intentions are not aligned.
She whispers in your ear but you ain't listening
Despite trying to communicate, there's a lack of true connection or understanding.
She's laughing like she's so in love
The new person seems happy, seemingly in love, while the person they're with may be pretending.
And you're pretending good is good enough
One person settling for a relationship that's not fulfilling.
You know better
Encouragement to remember what they once had and to recognize their current situation.
We used to have it all
Recollection of a past relationship filled with intense emotions and commitment.
The fire the passion
Remembering the strong emotions and deep connection they shared.
The forever kind of fall
The depth of the relationship was profound and long-lasting.
Don't settle for a kiss that's second best
Advising not to accept a love that's inferior to what they once had.
After what we had together
Highlighting the uniqueness and strength of their previous bond.
Baby you know better
Emphasizing that the person should be aware of what's better for them.
I spent some time looking in your eyes
The speaker spent time trying to understand the other person's feelings but sees a lack of similarity in the current partner's actions.
And she just can't make them shine
The current partner fails to evoke the same emotions as the speaker did in the past.
Like when I used to hold you
Comparing the emotional intensity of holding the person between the past and present.
I'm sure you told her all about me
Assuming the current partner knows about the past relationship but possibly misinterprets its conclusion.
And i bet that she believes
The current partner may believe that the past relationship is truly over.
You and me are really over (but it ain't over)
Contradicting the belief that the past relationship has completely ended.
You know better
Reiteration of the idea that the person should recognize their past and present situations.
We used to have it all
Recollection of the intense emotions and depth of their previous relationship.
The fire the passion
Reminiscing about the passionate and enduring aspects of their past relationship.
The forever kind of fall
Highlighting the profound nature of their previous bond.
Don't settle for a kiss that's second best
Advising against settling for a love that is less fulfilling.
After what we had together
Emphasizing the strength and uniqueness of their past relationship.
Baby you know better
Encouraging the person to remember what they once had.
She's laughing like she's so in love
Reiteration of the current partner's happiness compared to potential pretense from the other person.
And you're pretending good is good enough
One person accepting something less than fulfilling in the relationship.
You know better
Encouragement to recognize the disparity between past and present relationships.
We used to have it all
Recollection of the intensity and passion in their previous relationship.
The fire the passion
Reminiscing about the depth and longevity of their past connection.
The forever kind of fall
Highlighting the profound and lasting nature of their past bond.
Don't settle for a kiss that's second best
Advising against accepting a love that is inferior to what they once had.
After what we had together
Emphasizing the strength and uniqueness of their past relationship.
Baby you know better
Encouraging recognition of what was once better for them.
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