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They Don't Know
Jon B. Lyrics


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Heard about my past things I used to do
The games I used to play
The girls that didn't last
I know what's on your mind
You think I'm doing wrong
Can I say what is real
You are the only one
When I'm not around
Do you think of me or what the jealous ones
Are claiming me to be
You should know by now
That it's gonna take
A lot of trust from you
For us to make it through

You should know baby you're my angel
Nothing's gonna make you fall from heaven
Girl I just want to love you love you

Don't listen to what people say
They don't know about you and me
Put it out your mind cause it's jealousy
They don't know about this here
Don't listen to what people say
They don't know about you and me
Put it out your mind 'cause it's jealousy
They don't know about this here

Girl lets talk about what your friends told you
That I'm a selfish man
Want my cake and eat it to
Maybe in my past but you changed me now
Now that I've learned to love
It's you that showed me how
Your love so real
I'd be a fool to play
Play around on you I want to stay with you
You should know by now
That it's gonna take
A lot of trust from you
For us to make it through

You should know baby you're my angel
Nothing's gonna make you fall from heaven
Girl I just want to love you love you
Don't listen to what people say
They don't know about you and me
Put it out your mind 'cause it's jealousy
They don't know about this here
Don't listen to what people say
They don't know about you and me
Put it out your mind 'cause it's jealousy
They don't know about this here

Don't listen to what people say
They don't know about you and me
Put it out your mind 'cause it's jealousy
They don't know about this here

Don't listen to what people say
They don't know about you and me
Put it out your mind 'cause it's jealousy
They don't know about this here

You're my angel
Don't listen to what people say
They don't know about you and me (I don't wanna hurt you baby)
Put it out your mind 'cause it's jealousy
They don't know about this here

Don't listen to what people say
They don't know about you and me
Put it out your mind 'cause it's jealousy
They don't know about this here

Don't listen to what people say
They don't know about you and me
Put it out your mind 'cause it's jealousy
They don't know about this here

Don't listen to what people say

Overall Meaning

In Jon B.'s song They Don't Know, the singer is addressing his partner's concerns about his past relationships and if he is being unfaithful. He acknowledges that he has a history of playing games and not being faithful to his previous partners. He knows his partner is anxious about their relationship and may believe the rumors about him that are circulating around them. Despite this, he reassures her that she is the only one he thinks about when he is away and that he has changed for the better since being with her. He tells her not to listen to what other people are saying because they do not know the truth about their relationship and how much he cares for her. He emphasizes the importance of trust in their relationship.


The lyrics of this song reflect a common issue in relationships, which is jealousy and how it can affect people's behavior and thoughts. Jon B. addresses this issue by emphasizing that it is important to trust your partner and not let the opinions of others influence your relationship.


Overall, the song conveys a message of love and loyalty, and the need for trust and communication in relationships. It offers encouragement to those experiencing doubts and insecurities in their relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Heard about my past things I used to do
You have heard about my past and the activities I previously engaged in


The games I used to play
The manipulative behaviors I used to exhibit


The girls that didn't last
The previous failed relationships I had


I know what's on your mind
I am aware of the doubts you have about me


You think I'm doing wrong
You believe that I am acting inappropriately


Can I say what is real
May I express the truth as it is


You are the only one
You are my significant other


When I'm not around
During the times when I am absent


Do you think of me or what the jealous ones
Do you think of me, or do you give credence to the rumors that envious people spread


Are claiming me to be
Are alleging that I am someone I am not


You should know by now
You ought to comprehend at this point


That it's gonna take
It will demand


A lot of trust from you
A significant amount of confidence from you


For us to make it through
To enable us to endure


You should know baby you're my angel
You should grasp that darling, you are my blessed messenger


Nothing's gonna make you fall from heaven
Nothing will cause you to lose your angelic status


Girl I just want to love you love you
Baby, I only wish to love you


Don't listen to what people say
Do not hearken to the words of others


They don't know about you and me
They are unaware of our relationship


Put it out your mind cause it's jealousy
Forget about it because it is fueled by envy


They don't know about this here
They do not know about what we have


Girl lets talk about what your friends told you
Honey, let's discuss what your friends told you


That I'm a selfish man
That I am a self-centered person


Want my cake and eat it to
I desire to have my cake and eat it too


Maybe in my past but you changed me now
Possibly, my past reflects my tendencies, but you have transformed me now


Now that I've learned to love
Presently that I have learned to love


It's you that showed me how
It is you who demonstrated to me how to love


Your love so real
The love you have for me is authentic


I'd be a fool to play
I would be foolish to indulge in playful behavior


Play around on you I want to stay with you
Cheating on you is not what I intend; I wish to remain with you


You're my angel
You are my heavenly being


I don't wanna hurt you baby
I do not want to cause you pain, darling




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dallas Austin, Dallas L Austin, Xavier Hargrove, Tim Kelley, Bob Robinson, Bob Hope Robinson

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@Xian127

I lost my older sister 2 days ago and
every love song i dedicate to her, I
love you so much Jada, from deep in
my heart to the depths of my soul I
love you Jada forever, one day I
know I will see you again, she was 10
years older than me, and was a pre
teen in the early 90's I know all those
good r&b songs because of her I remember watching this video with her



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@teocardenas7449

I remember dedicated this song to my girlfriend when I was 17 before leaving to the ARMY now we are married and have 4 kids...
.Love you babe

@lenoramyers7031

Love this

@MM-bb6mp

Love this too! Thank you for your service to our country. 🙏🏼🇺🇸❤

@sarachristine2434

AWWWWWWW

@ericasant84

Teo Cardenas beautiful

@nanderson5066

wow! some songs are truly the soundtrack of our lives.  God bless you and that beautiful family!

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@LightingLotusLove

Jon B is the only white man that sang R&B that married a black woman and didn’t just suck from the black community. He gave so much love back to us ❤

@8thhousemoonrabbit205

I think he's still married, to her and she's happy- lol where else they do that @in R&B???

@chianecreamer2803

Married twice I believe and both to black women.

@JodyMay05

Jack Harlow would never

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