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You Know What I Mean
Jeff Beck Lyrics


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Shouldn't we two be together
You know what I mean
To be with you is something like a dream (you know what I mean)
And if you want me to
I'll bring sunshine to you only

You better stop, take a look about
You know what I mean
If only you could see the dreams that seem to mean so much to me
Then you'd know the reason why
I would love to "I do" than say
Goodbye and let you go forever
Wouldn't we two be together

Can't you see that I want you
For me forever
Wouldn't we two be together

Do you know what I mean, can't you read in between the lines
Sometimes I'm talking and it doesn't seem too clear
But if you have to know
I'm in love if only you know what I mean

Overall Meaning

In Jeff Beck's song, "You Know What I Mean," the singer is expressing his desire to be with someone he loves. He believes that they should be together because to him, being with this person is like a dream. The singer is willing to bring sunshine to this person's life if they allow him to. The lyrics suggest that the singer feels that both he and the person he loves should be able to recognize that they should be together.


Throughout the song, the singer repeats the phrase, "You know what I mean," emphasizing that he wants this person to understand the intensity of his emotions. He asks the person to stop and take a look about them, implying that they should take a step back and see what they could have if they were together. The lyrics suggest that the singer's love for this person is so strong that he would rather marry them than say goodbye and let them go forever.


The song's powerful, heartfelt lyrics are set to guitar-driven rock music, making it a classic song of its era, beloved by many. The song's message is clear, and it evokes emotions of longing and desire. It is often seen as a plea to a loved one to recognize what they have in the relationship and to work towards staying together.


Line by Line Meaning

Shouldn't we two be together
Do you not see what I see? We should be together.


You know what I mean
I am sure you understand what I am saying.


To be with you is something like a dream (you know what I mean)
Being with you is wonderful and surreal, I am sure you feel the same.


And if you want me to I'll bring sunshine to you only
I would do anything for you, even bring light to your life if you so desire.


You better stop, take a look about You know what I mean
You need to focus and see what's happening around us, I am sure you understand why.


If only you could see the dreams that seem to mean so much to me Then you'd know the reason why
If only you could see what I see, you would understand how important these dreams are to me.


I would love to "I do" than say Goodbye and let you go forever Wouldn't we two be together
I would rather commit to you forever than say goodbye and lose you, wouldn't that be wonderful?


Can't you see that I want you For me forever Wouldn't we two be together
It's clear that I want to be with you forever, wouldn't that be great?


Do you know what I mean, can't you read in between the lines Sometimes I'm talking and it doesn't seem too clear But if you have to know I'm in love if only you know what I mean
Do you truly understand what I am saying? Sometimes I struggle to express myself, but ultimately, I am in love with you and hoping you feel the same.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEFF BECK, MAX MIDDLETON

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