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I Know You
Lori McKenna Lyrics
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But you never spent the night alone
In your jacket is a flask of Southern Comfort
In your pocket you got a comb
I know you, I know you
you've been pushed right to the limit
Lived on a lonesome road
Chopped up an old barn dresser
To heat the house once in the cold
I know you, yeah, I know you
Well, I know where you go
When you want to be alone
I know just how hard you work
And how much money you bring home
You love the sound of church bells
But you hate sitting in a pew, baby, I know you
D. H. Lawrence would be your favorite poet
If you thought poetry was cool
You have too much pride to be a thief
And just enough gut to be a fool
Baby, I know you, I know you
Well, I know the sound of your thunder
And I know the smell of your rain
I know every time you walk out that door
You might stumble back in it again
Yeah, I know you, well, yes, I do
Baby blue, I know you
Well, I know that you feel bad
For every bad thing that you do
You got a scar in your right cheek
And the fear of God embedded in you
Your mother had a wooden spoon
And a shamrock tattoo, baby, I know you
Well, no other woman?s gonna feel
Beneath the skin that you are in
No other woman?s gonna read your mind
And be sorry for your sins
I know you, I know you
Well, I know what you look like
Just before you cry
I know how to make you sick
And I know how to make you die
The only thing I could never do
Is let you say goodbye, say goodbye to you
?Cause I know you, I know you
You never woke up beside a stranger
But you never spent the night alone
In your jacket is a flask of Southern Comfort
In your pocket you got a comb
The song "I Know You" by Lori McKenna is a poignant tribute to a mother's love and dedication to her family. The tender lyrics portray a mother who, despite being absent physically, takes care of her household and her loved ones with utmost love, care, and responsibility. The song describes the details of her day-to-day household chores, such as folding clothes, washing dishes, sweeping floors, making sure everything is in place before her family goes to bed, and leaving her notes for her partner to read. It's a song about the little things that a mother does every day to ensure her family's comfort and happiness, even if it means sacrificing her own needs.
Moreover, the song's theme of a mother's love is emphasized in the lines "I pray that every prayer I pray will reach you, every wish I make will keep you safe and warm." The mother's love extends beyond the household chores she performs and takes the form of selfless prayers for her family's well-being. The song is a reflection of a mother's love that's unconditional, forgiving, and always present, even when she's away from home.
Overall, "I Know You" is a beautiful tribute to motherhood, depicting the sacrifices mothers make for their families every day, and the unwavering love they have for their loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
I will watch you fold all your clothes
I'll sit and observe you fold all your clothes.
Sort them carefully into rows
You arrange them in neat rows with an utmost attention detail.
Spray the soap from the bathroom tiles
You clean and wash the bathroom tiles meticulously.
Cut the threads off the kitchen towel
You remove any loose threads from kitchen towels.
I'll wash the dishes in the sink
I will ensure the dishes are clean from the sink.
I could do it all in my sleep
I am so used to doing these things that I could do them even if I'm half asleep.
Make the beds and mail some bills
I will prepare the beds and send out some bills.
Make sure the cabinets are filled
I will refill cabinets with necessary items.
At five o'clock put the dinner I left for you on
I will heat up the dinner I prepared for you to be ready by five.
And you won't even know I'm gone
I will go do my business and make sure you won't notice my departure.
I sweep the dirt that the dogs brought in
I clean up the mess that the dogs make.
I let 'em out and then sweep again
I let them outside and sweep the floors again.
And while the sun is goin' our way
While it is still daytime.
Turn off the nightlight in the hallway
I would turn off the night light before you sleep.
Before you go to bed make sure to turn it back on
Please remember to turn it back on before you sleep.
And you won't even know I'm gone
I will be out of sight so you won't even know I'm gone.
I pray that every prayer I pray will reach you
I pray that my prayers transcend physical distance to reach you.
Every wish I make will keep you safe and warm, safe and warm
May you always be safe and free from harm as per my heartfelt wishes.
And may God forgive the things I do
May God give absolution for my actions.
That puts one mile between me and you
Even though these actions put us farther apart in distance.
To thine own self be true, to thine own self be true
Always stay true to yourself and your beliefs.
Everything is in its place
Everything is in order and where it should be.
Before your head hits the pillowcase
Before you go to sleep.
I wrote a note and left it by your bed
I left a note for you by your bedside.
I hope you smile when you're reading it
I hope the note brings a smile to your face.
If you can't sleep, turn the TV on
If you have trouble sleeping, feel free to turn on the TV.
And though I'm out here somewhere trying to get back home
Despite my absence while trying to return home.
Hoping you don't even know I'm gone
I hope that my absence is not a burden on you and that you don't notice.
Lyrics © MELANIE HOWARD MUSIC, INC.
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