I Should Have Known Better
Unveiling Love's Awakening: A Journey of Realization with Roberta Flack
Lyrics
I should have known better with a girl like you
I regret not realizing the challenges associated with being involved with a girl like you.
That I would love everything that you do
I anticipated loving everything about you, and my expectations have proven true.
And I do, hey, hey, hey, and I do
I indeed love you, and this sentiment is emphasized with the repetition of "hey, hey, hey."
Whoa, oh, I never realized what a kiss could be
I never understood the depth and significance of a kiss until now.
This could only happen to me
The speaker acknowledges that such a profound experience can only happen to them.
Can't you see, can't you see
An appeal to the listener to recognize and understand this unique situation.
That when I tell you that I love you, oh
Expressing love, and anticipating reciprocal love when it is confessed.
You're gonna say you love me too, oh
Anticipating the expected response of mutual love when expressing affection.
And when I ask you to be mine
When proposing a commitment, expecting the other person to reciprocate with love.
You're gonna say you love me too
Anticipating the assurance of love when asking the person to be in a relationship.
So I should have realized a lot of things before
Reflecting on the past and acknowledging the need for awareness in various aspects.
If this is love you've got to give me more
If this is love, the speaker desires more depth and commitment in the relationship.
Give me more, hey hey hey, give me more
The request for more is emphasized with the repetition of "hey, hey, hey."
Whoa, oh, I never realized what a kiss could be
Reiteration of the realization of the profound nature of a kiss.
This could only happen to me
Emphasizing the uniqueness of the speaker's experience with love.
Can't you see, can't you see
An appeal for the listener to recognize and understand the extraordinary nature of their love.
That when I tell you that I love you, oh
Reaffirming love and expecting mutual affirmation when expressing it.
You're gonna say you love me too, oh
Anticipating the expected response of mutual love when expressing affection.
And when I ask you to be mine
When asking for commitment, expecting the other person to reciprocate with love.
You're gonna say you love me too
Anticipating the assurance of love when asking the person to be in a relationship.
You love me too, you love me too
Repetition emphasizing the certainty of mutual love.
You love me too
Reiteration of the confidence in the reciprocation of love.
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