I Know You
Unveiling Intimate Depths: Decode Melissa Etheridge's 'I Know You' Meaning
Lyrics
You do not touch me as you rise
You do not physically engage with me while you get up
Your silent footsteps on the floor
Your quiet steps on the floor
Could you be believing the harsh words and the cries?
Are you possibly believing hurtful words and cries?
All the weapons from the night before
All the aftermath of the previous night's conflicts
Oh no, no, oh no
Expressing disbelief or surprise
I think I know you
Feeling a sense of recognition or understanding about someone
Inside the vacuum of our signs
Within our shared expressions and gestures
The crushing of all our years
The overwhelming pressure of our collective experiences
Instantly, I find my mind
Immediately, I regain my consciousness
In the morning after light, it's so clear
After the night, clarity dawns
I know you
Confirmation of recognizing someone
Baby, I know you
Affirmation of recognizing someone, endearingly
Oh, I know you
Strong assertion of recognizing someone
Baby, I know you
Reiteration of recognizing someone, affectionately
Last night, the lightning in your eyes
Reflecting on the intense emotions displayed previously
Flashes of anger, we disagree
Outbursts of anger and disagreement
I know the heat when our thoughts and our fears collide
Understanding the passionate clash of thoughts and fears
Comes from the same fire when you are underneath me, yeah
The same passion arises when we're intimate
I know you
Confirmation of recognition
Come on, lover, look me in the eyes
A call for intimate connection, eye contact
You know I'd never do you no harm
Assurance of not intending harm
Don't let the fear drag you down
Encouragement to overcome fear's influence
Come closer now, honey
Inviting closeness and offering comfort
Let me keep you warm, let me keep you warm
Willingness to provide warmth and support
'Cause I know you
Reiteration of recognition with confidence
Baby, I know you
Affirmation of recognizing deeply
'Cause I know you so well
Claiming an intimate knowledge of the person
I know you
Reassertion of recognition
Baby, I know you
Reaffirming recognition, with endearment
Yes, I know you so well
Strong assertion of deep recognition
Oh, we will forget everything that we whispered
Promising to forget past conversations and conflicts
We will forget everything that we screamed
Intent to erase memories of intense arguments
Come closer now, closer now
Encouraging closeness and reconciliation
We'll go back, it's gone like a bad dream
Assurance of returning to normalcy after turmoil
Oh, I know you
Reaffirming deep recognition
Baby, I know you
Affirming recognition affectionately
Baby, I know you so well
Emphasizing intimate knowledge and understanding
Baby, I know you
Reiteration of recognition, with endearment
Baby, I know you
Reaffirming recognition, with affection
I know you so well
Confident declaration of intimate understanding
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