Maybe I Know
Love's Turmoil: Unraveling the Emotions in 'Maybe I Know'
Lyrics
Maybe I know that she's been a-cheating
The speaker acknowledges the possibility that someone (she) has been unfaithful.
Maybe I know that she's been untrue
Reiteration of the suspicion that the person in question has been dishonest in the relationship.
But what can I do
The speaker expresses a sense of helplessness or lack of control over the situation.
I hear them whispering as I walk by
The speaker overhears people talking about the potential betrayal as they walk by.
She's gonna break his heart and make him cry
Others predict that the person being cheated on will experience heartbreak and tears.
I know it's me they're talking about
The speaker realizes that they are the subject of the gossip and speculation.
I bet they all think I'll never find out
People might believe the speaker is unaware of the infidelity.
But maybe I know that she's been a-cheating
Reiteration of the suspicion that the person has been unfaithful.
Maybe I know that she's been untrue
Restating the belief that the person has been untrue in the relationship.
But what can I do
Reiteration of the speaker's sense of helplessness or inability to change the situation.
Deep down inside she loves me
The speaker believes that, deep down, the person still loves them despite the infidelity.
Though she may run around
Acknowledgment that the person may engage in romantic activities outside the relationship.
I know someday she'll love me
The speaker anticipates that, eventually, the person will love them again.
Someday she'll settle down
Expectation that the person will settle down in a committed relationship someday.
But maybe I know that she's been a-cheating
Reiteration of the suspicion that the person has been unfaithful.
Maybe I know that she's been untrue
Restating the belief that the person has been untrue in the relationship.
But what can I do
Reiteration of the speaker's sense of helplessness or inability to change the situation.
Oh, maybe I know that she's been a-cheating
Once again acknowledging the possibility that the person has been unfaithful.
Maybe I know that she's been untrue
Reiteration of the suspicion that the person has been untrue in the relationship.
But what can I do
Reiteration of the speaker's sense of helplessness or inability to change the situation.
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