Stevie Knows
Olly Murs Lyrics

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The door's are locked
The night is ready for you
Dinner's still hot
You don't want dessert to spoil

So baby come home, come home
Come home, come
Baby come home, come home

Oooooh
Baby come home
Come home, come home
Soon as you come in this house
I'm gonna take you to higher ground
'Cause Stevie don't wonder
Stevie knows
Stevie don't wonder
Stevie knows
Stevie don't wonder (Stevie don't wonder)
Stevie knows (Stevie knows)
Soon as you come in this house
I'm gonna take you to higher ground

The bed's undressed
Like you it's looking gorgeous
Lay on my chest
Then ride out into the morning

So baby come home, come home
Come home, come
Baby come home, come home
Oooooh
Baby come home
Come home, come home
Soon as you come in this house
I'm gonna take you to higher ground
Stevie don't wonder
Stevie knows
Stevie don't wonder
Stevie knows
Stevie don't wonder (Stevie don't wonder)
Stevie knows (Stevie knows)
Soon as you come in this house
I'm gonna take you to higher ground

(Stevie don't wonder)
Woahh oohhh ohh
Stevie don't
Woahh oohhh ohh
He knows what we're doing when this record's on
Woahh oohhh ohh
Ha ha
Woahh oohhh ohh
He knows what we're doing when this record's on
Stevie don't yeah

Stevie
Wooo
(Stevie don't wonder)
Stevie don't wonder
(Stevie knows)
Stevie knows

Stevie don't wonder
Stevie knows
Stevie don't wonder
Stevie knows
Stevie don't wonder (Stevie don't wonder)
Stevie knows (Stevie knows)
Soon as you come in this house
I'm gonna take you to higher ground
Stevie don't wonder
(Woahhh ooohhh oohh)
Stevie don't wonder
(Woahhh ooohhh oohh)
He knows what we're doing when this record's on
Stevie don't wonder
(Stevie knows)
Soon as you come in this house

I'm gonna take you to higher ground
Stevie don't wonder

Overall Meaning

"Stevie Knows" by Olly Murs is a playful and seductive song about a couple wanting to have a passionate night together. The lyrics create an atmosphere of anticipation and desire as they set the scene for a romantic evening. The locked doors and hot dinner represent a readiness and a longing for the partner to come home. The mention of dessert not spoiling suggests a sense of urgency and a need to seize the moment.

The repeated refrain of "Stevie don't wonder, Stevie knows" adds to the playful nature of the song. Stevie is portrayed as a character who is all-knowing and experienced in matters of love and pleasure. The idea is that once the partner comes home, they will be taken to "higher ground," implying an intense and passionate experience.

Overall, "Stevie Knows" is a song that celebrates the excitement and anticipation of a romantic encounter, while also hinting at the expertise and confidence that comes with experience in love.

Line by Line Meaning

The door's are locked
The entrance to the house is secured, preventing anyone from entering without permission

The night is ready for you
The evening is prepared and waiting for your presence

Dinner's still hot
The meal that was prepared is still warm and ready to be enjoyed

You don't want dessert to spoil
You do not wish for the sweet dish to become ruined before you have the chance to savor it

So baby come home, come home
My dear, please return to our shared dwelling, it is where you belong

Come home, come
Come back to me as soon as possible

Oooooh
Expressing a yearning or desire for your presence

Soon as you come in this house
As soon as you enter the boundaries of this abode

I'm gonna take you to higher ground
I will guide and elevate you to a state of greater joy and contentment

'Cause Stevie don't wonder
Because Stevie is not curious or unsure

Stevie knows
Stevie possesses knowledge and understanding

The bed's undressed
The bed is devoid of its coverings

Like you it's looking gorgeous
Similar to your appearance, the bed appears splendid and beautiful

Lay on my chest
Lie upon my torso

Then ride out into the morning
Then embark on a journey together into the early hours of the day

He knows what we're doing when this record's on
Stevie is aware of our activities when we play this song

Stevie
Referring to Stevie, the individual who possesses knowledge and insight

Stevie don't wonder
Stevie is not in a state of perplexity or uncertainty

Stevie don't wonder
Stevie is not curious or speculative

Stevie knows
Stevie possesses understanding and awareness

Stevie don't yeah
Stevie does not engage in questioning or doubting

Woahh ooohhh oohh
An exclamation of surprise or excitement

He knows what we're doing when this record's on
Stevie is aware of our actions when we listen to this track

Stevie knows
Stevie possesses knowledge and comprehension

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEXANDER IZQUIERDO, IAN KIRKPATRICK, SAMUEL MARTIN

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