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I Don't Know
Ruth Brown Lyrics


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Why do robins sing in December
Long before the Springtime is due?
And even though it's snowing, violets are growing
I know why and so do you
Why do breezes sigh every evening whispering your name as they do?
And why have I the feeling stars are on my ceiling?
I know why and so do you
When you smile at me I hear gypsy violins
When you dance with me, I'm in heaven when the music begins
I can see the sun when it's raining, hiding every cloud from my view
And why do I see rainbows when you're in my arms?
I know why and so do you

Why do robins sing in December
Long before the springtime is due?
And even though it's snowing, violets are growing
I know why and so do you
Why do breezes sigh every evening whispering your name as they do?
And why have I the feeling stars are on my ceiling?
I know why and so do you
When you smile at me I hear gypsy violins
When you dance with me, I'm in heaven when the music begins
I can see the sun when it's raining, hiding every cloud from my view
And why do I see rainbows when you're in my arms?
I know why and so do you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ruth Brown's "I Know Why" speak of the inexplicable feelings of love and the magic it brings to one's life. The singer questions why robins sing in December before spring has even arrived, and why, despite the snow, violets are still able to grow. These are things beyond explanation but love makes them beautiful. The breezes sigh with the name of the beloved, and the stars shining above make the singer feel like she is under the vast sky. In the presence of the beloved, sounds of gypsy violins are heard, and the world around seems to transform triggering beautiful feelings. The music fills the minds, and every moment becomes heaven in the company of the beloved. The rain and the sun get vibrant beautiful colors, and rainbows appear mysteriously when the beloved is in the arms. The song portrays the feelings of pure joy and wonder that love can bring to one's life, and nothing makes perfect sense.




Line by Line Meaning

Why do robins sing in December
Why do unexpected events occur when they're not supposed to?


Long before the Springtime is due?
Before it is time for certain things to happen


And even though it's snowing, violets are growing
Strange or impossible things are happening or appearing


I know why and so do you
We both understand the reason for these occurrences


Why do breezes sigh every evening whispering your name as they do?
Why do simple things or occurrences remind us of someone or something?


And why have I the feeling stars are on my ceiling?
Why do we feel like we are in a fantasy or magical world?


When you smile at me I hear gypsy violins
Love and admiration can make us feel like we're in a dreamlike state or another world


When you dance with me, I'm in heaven when the music begins
Being with someone we love can make us feel blissful and happy


I can see the sun when it's raining, hiding every cloud from my view
Love can make everything seem better, even in difficult situations


And why do I see rainbows when you're in my arms?
Being in love can make us see the beauty in things that we might not normally notice


I know why and so do you
We both understand the power of love and how it can make everything feel magical




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MACK GORDON, HARRY WARREN

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