Lyrics
I wish that you knew (I wish that you knew)
The singer desires for the person to understand something
How I'm in love with you (How I'm in love with you)
The singer expresses deep affection for the person
All the shit you put me through (All the shit you put me through)
The singer acknowledges enduring hardship caused by the person
I don't mind it 'cause it's you (I don't mind it 'cause it's you)
The singer accepts the hardship because it's connected to the person
You're the one I want girl, got nowhere to go
The person being addressed is the singer's desired partner, with no alternative options
Promise when I hold baby, you'll never let go
A promise of eternal commitment and not letting go when together
Can't stand I'm in love with you, I just hope you know
The singer is uncomfortable with being in love but hopes the person is aware
Told you I'm in love with you, just need time to show
Reiterating love and requesting time to demonstrate it fully
You
Direct reference to the person being addressed
Oh you, baby, oh you
Reaffirmation of affection towards the person
Don't pick up the phone when I call you
Desire for the person not to answer calls, possibly due to complicated circumstances
I was at the at the show, girl i'll be home soon
Assurance of returning home after an event, implying a desire for reunion
When I'm back, we'll take a trip to Rome (Oh)
Plans to travel together to Rome upon return
(Oh)
Reiteration of the desire to visit Rome
Take a trip to Rome
Repeating the intention to visit Rome
(Oh)
-Take a trip to Rome
The singer desires for the person to understand something
I wish that you knew
Repetition of the desire for understanding
How I'm in love with you
Reiteration of deep affection despite enduring difficulties caused by the person
All the shit you put me through
Acceptance of enduring difficulties because of the emotional attachment to the person
I don't mind it 'cause it's you
-I-I-I wish that you knew (I wish that you knew)
Repetition of the desire for the person to understand
How I'm in love with you (How I'm in love with you)
Reiteration of deep affection for the person
All the shit you put me through (All the shit you put me through)
Acknowledgment of enduring hardship caused by the person
I don't mind it 'cause it's you (I don't mind it 'cause it's you)
Acceptance of enduring difficulties because of the emotional attachment to the person
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