Lyrics
There are things that you need to know about me
Expressing the presence of important information about the speaker.
And there are things that don’t mean a damn
Acknowledging that certain things hold little significance.
I hope you are what you claim to be
Expressing a hope that the other person is genuine and true to their claims.
I wish I could be more than I am
Expressing a desire for personal growth or improvement.
But you don’t need to pretend you’re anything more than you are
Encouraging authenticity, advising against pretending to be someone else.
I can’t believe you know the name of every single shooting star
Expressing disbelief that the other person is knowledgeable about every detail, possibly highlighting their uniqueness.
When I forget what I need to know but remember what I need to forget
Describing a situation where forgetting important information contrasts with remembering things that should be forgotten.
Just talk to me tell me who you are, talk to me
Encouraging communication and a genuine exchange of information.
Tell me something you don’t think you can
Encouraging honesty and openness by asking for information that may be challenging to share.
But you don’t need to pretend you’re anything more than you are
Reiterating the importance of authenticity and discouraging pretense.
I can’t believe you know the name of every single shooting star
Expressing surprise at the extent of the other person's knowledge.
There’s one thing that you need to know about me
Introducing another crucial piece of information about the speaker.
I love you
Declaring love for the other person.
We don’t need to pretend we’re anything more than we are
Emphasizing the importance of being genuine in the relationship.
Making believe we know the name of every single shooting star
Referencing a shared experience of pretending to know about celestial bodies, possibly symbolizing shared illusions.
There’s one thing that you need to know about me
Reiterating a key aspect of the speaker's identity.
I love you
Reaffirming love for the other person.
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