I Must Know
Unveiling Love's Mystery with Shirley Bassey: I Must Know
Lyrics
Are you the type of a-gentleman I
Is the person being addressed the type of gentleman the singer wants to spend her life with?
Want to spend my life with?
Expressing a desire to spend her life with the mentioned gentleman.
The kind to share all my happiness
Asking if the person is willing to share both joy and difficulties.
My troubles and my strife with?
Questioning if the person is supportive in times of trouble.
Do you have all of the qualities
Asking if the person possesses all the qualities the singer hopes for in a partner.
A girl could ever hope for?
Expressing the desire for qualities important to the singer.
Can't rush 'cause the situation is
Not rushing because the current situation is significant enough for potential elopement.
A-one I might elope for
Continuing the consideration of the importance of the situation.
I must know, I must know
Emphasizing the necessity to know the character of the person.
Will you be good for me or be bad?
Asking whether the person will be a positive or negative influence in the singer's life.
I must know, I must know
Reiterating the importance of knowing the person's nature.
The very thought is driving me mad
Expressing anxiety and stress caused by the uncertainty of the person's character.
If you should feel pretty sure of
Inquiring about the person's reaction if confident about the singer's commitment.
Me will you become demanding?
Asking if the person will become demanding when the singer makes decisions.
When I decide what is right for
Asking if the person will be understanding of the singer's choices.
Us will you be understanding?
Questioning contentment with a simple life or having ambitious goals.
Are you content with the simple
Asking about the person's satisfaction with a modest life.
Life or loaded with ambition?
Inquiring if the person has a strong drive for success.
Where is that secret ingredient
Searching for the mysterious quality known as intuition in the person.
That's known as intuition?
Questioning the presence of intuition in the person.
I must know, I must know
Reiteration of the imperative need to know the person's character.
Will you be good for me or be bad?
Reiterating the question of whether the person will have a positive or negative impact.
I must know, I must know
Emphasizing the urgency and mental distress caused by the uncertainty.
The very thought is driving me mad
Expressing the emotional turmoil caused by the unknown nature of the person.
Are you the type of a-gentleman I
Repetition of the initial inquiry about the person's character.
Want to spend my life with?
Repetition of the desire to spend life with the mentioned gentleman.
The kind to share all my happiness
Repetition of the willingness to share both joy and difficulties.
My troubles and my strife with?
Repetition of the question about support during troubled times.
Do you agree very easily
Asking if the person easily agrees and is open to suggestions.
And listen to suggestions?
Emphasizing the importance of the person's willingness to listen.
If I'm the one girl you've waited for
If the person is the awaited one, asking to skip previous questions.
Forget the former questions
Suggesting to focus on the relationship if the person is the awaited one.
I must know, I must know
Reiteration of the urgency to know the person's character.
Will you be good for me or be bad?
Reiterating the question about the person's positive or negative influence.
I must know, I must know
Emphasizing the mental distress caused by the uncertainty.
The very thought is driving me mad
Continuation of the emotional impact of the uncertainty.
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