I Know
Embracing Goodbyes: The Unspoken Farewell in 'I Know' by The Geo Band
Lyrics
I know
The speaker acknowledges awareness or understanding of a situation.
Yes I know
Confirmation of the speaker's knowledge or awareness.
I know
Reiteration of the speaker's awareness or understanding.
We don't have to deny
Suggesting that there is no need to hide or pretend; honesty is preferable.
I know
The speaker affirms awareness and rejects the need for dishonesty.
There's no reason to lie
Emphasizing that there is no justification for lying.
So we
Introducing a discussion or acknowledgment of a shared experience.
So we'd better admit
Suggesting the importance of acknowledging the truth in the shared experience.
So we
Reiterating the need for acknowledgment in the shared experience.
So we'd better split
Suggesting that separation is the appropriate course of action.
And it sure
Repeating the idea that there is no reason for sorrow or sadness.
And it sure
-And it sure
-Ain't no reason to cry
Emphasizing the absence of a need to cry in the given situation.
This time,
Indicating that this is the moment of farewell or parting.
I know it's goodbye
Acknowledging the finality of the goodbye.
Well this time, this time, this time
Repetition emphasizing that trying to salvage the situation is unnecessary.
There's no need to try
Stating there is no reason to make an effort to continue the relationship.
And it sure
Reiterating the absence of a need for sadness or tears.
And it sure
-And it sure
-Ain't no reason to cry
Emphasizing the lack of justification for expressing sorrow.
And it sure
Repeating the idea that there is no reason to feel down or depressed.
And it sure
-And it sure
-Ain't sure ain't no reason to let your head hang down
Expressing that there is no need to be disheartened or upset.
It's been a good time, been a good good time
Reflecting on the positive experiences and friendship shared.
And we were good friends, oh yeah
-It's been a good good time, been a good good time
-So let's stay good friends, let's stay good friends again
Expressing a desire to maintain the friendship despite the separation.
I saw it all
Recalling the speaker's observation of the situation from the beginning.
Right from the start
-I saw it all, I saw it all, I saw it all,
-We would have to part
Acknowledging the inevitability of parting ways.
And it sure
Repeating the idea that there is no reason for despair or low spirits.
And it sure
-And it sure
-Ain't no reason to let your head hang down
Emphasizing the absence of a need to feel downcast or dejected.
It's been a good time, been a good good time
Reflecting on the positive times and the speaker's acknowledgment of friendship.
And we were good friends, oh yeah
-It's been a good good time, been a good good time
-So let's stay good friends, stay good friends
Expressing a desire to maintain a positive friendship despite the separation.
We had some good days, we'll go our separate ways
Recalling the good days shared and accepting the need to go separate ways.
There's nothing left to say
-We had some good good days, we'll go our separate ways
-There's nothing left, nothing left to say
Emphasizing that there is nothing more to be said about the separation.
Well I know
Reaffirming the speaker's knowledge and understanding of the situation.
Yes I know, I know, I know, I know,
-Yes I know
-I know
-I know
Final confirmation of the speaker's awareness or understanding.
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