You'll Never Know
Unspoken Longing: Rod Stewart's Heartfelt Confession in 'You'll Never Know'
Lyrics
You'll never know just how much I miss you
Expresses deep regret that the person will never fully comprehend the intensity of the speaker's longing.
You'll never know just how much I care
Highlights the inability of the person to grasp the extent of the speaker's genuine concern and affection.
And if I tried, I still couldn't hide my love for you
Emphasizes the futility of any attempt to conceal the speaker's profound love, suggesting its overwhelming nature.
You ought to know, for haven't I told you so
Puts forth a rhetorical question, prompting the person to acknowledge the repeated declarations of love by the speaker.
A million or more times?
Reiterates the frequency of the speaker's avowals, underlining the magnitude of their feelings, stated countless times.
You went away and my heart went with you
Describes the emotional impact of the person's departure, signifying a deep connection between their absence and the speaker's heartache.
I speak your name in my every prayer
Reveals that the person is a constant presence in the speaker's thoughts, mentioned in every prayer as a testament to their significance.
and if there is some other way to prove that I love you
Expresses a desire to find alternative ways to demonstrate love, indicating the speaker's commitment to proving their affection.
I swear I don't know how
Conveys the difficulty the speaker faces in identifying alternative means to prove love, emphasizing the sincerity of their emotions.
You'll never know if you don't know now
Issues a poignant statement, suggesting that the person will remain oblivious to the depth of the speaker's feelings unless they recognize it now.
And if I tried, I still couldn't hide my love for you
Reiterates the challenge of concealing the profound love for the person, echoing the sentiment expressed in line 3.
You ought to know, for haven't I told you so
Recalls previous declarations, reinforcing the notion that the person should be aware of the speaker's love due to repeated assurances.
One million or more times?
Mirrors line 5, further emphasizing the frequency of expressing love in the hope that it has been acknowledged.
You went away and my heart went with you
Continues the theme of emotional attachment, symbolizing the intimate connection between the person's departure and the speaker's heartache.
I speak your name in my every prayer
Reiterates the person's constant presence in the speaker's thoughts, reinforced by mentioning them in every prayer.
and if there is some other way to prove that I love you
Restates the commitment to finding alternative ways to demonstrate love, echoing the sentiment expressed in line 9.
I swear I don't, I don't know how
Reiterates the challenge of identifying alternative means to prove love, underscoring the genuine struggle faced by the speaker.
You'll never know if you don't know now
Reemphasizes the urgency for the person to recognize the depth of the speaker's feelings, echoing the sentiment in line 11.
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Introduces an emotional exclamation, possibly representing the intensity of the speaker's emotions in response to the person's lack of awareness.
if you don't know now
Reiterates the plea for immediate recognition of the depth of the speaker's emotions, employing a sense of urgency and importance.
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Reemphasizes the emotional exclamation, reinforcing the idea that the person will remain unaware unless they acknowledge the feelings now.
you'll never, ever know
Asserts that the person will never truly understand the depth of the speaker's emotions unless they grasp it at the present moment.
if you don't know now
Reiterates the idea that the person's awareness of the speaker's feelings is crucial and must be realized in the immediate present.
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