You'll Never Know
1927 Lyrics


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Thinking about you oh-so much
I'm losing peace of mind
Scared there'd be a treasure lost all of the time
Whispering voices deep inside
Crying to be heard
Telling me to take the risk of love until it hurts
And baby
You'll never know

Know which choice to take
Take or break a hold
Which way to go
Say what you will
What you're willing to give
Give or take control
Will we ever know?

Standing on a corner
Like a victim of a crime
You nearly passed me by
Then you said you'd had your share of lies
And make believe
Now all you want from me is some kind of guarantee
You'll never know

Know which choice to take
Take or break a hold
Which way to go
Say what you will
What you're willing to give
Give or take control
Will we ever know?

You'll never know for sure
You spend all your life keeping score
And still never know

You'll never know
Know which choice to take
Take or break a hold
Which way to go
Say what you will
What you're willing to give




Give or take control
Will we ever know?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 1927's song You'll Never Know explore the complex feelings and fears that come with falling in love. The first verse describes how the singer is constantly thinking about the person they love to the point where they are losing their peace of mind. They are afraid that if they don't take a risk and express their feelings, they may lose out on a valuable treasure. The second verse introduces a dialogue within the singer's own mind represented by whispering voices crying to be heard. These voices are telling the singer to take the risk of love until it hurts. The chorus comprises a series of questions that express the uncertainty and anxiety the singer feels about their relationship, such as whether they will ever know which choice to make, whether they will ever know what someone is willing to give or take control, and whether they will ever find out which way to go.


The song's lyrics seem to be both frantic and paradoxical, expressing an intense desire to love and be loved but also a deep fear of being hurt or rejected. The message appears to be that no matter how much we try to protect ourselves, we can never be certain of the outcome of our choices when it comes to love. This theme is conveyed effectively through the song's harmonies, which alternate between a driving beat and softer, more thoughtful melodies. The use of vocal harmonies and guitar solos also gives the song an emotional depth and leaves a lasting impression on the listener.


Line by Line Meaning

Thinking about you oh so much
I can't stop thinking about you


I'm losing peace of mind
It's affecting my mental health


Scared there'd be a treasure lost all of the time
I'm afraid of losing something valuable


Whispering voices deep inside
My inner thoughts


Crying to be heard
They want to be expressed


Telling me to take the risk of love until it hurts
They're advising me to take a chance on love, no matter how much it may hurt


And baby
Addressing the other person affectionately


You'll never know
You will never truly understand


Know which choice to make
Decide the right thing to do


Take or break a hold
Whether to continue or not


Which way to go
Which path to take


Say what you will
Share your thoughts with me


What your willing to give
What you're prepared to offer


Give or take control
Take the lead, or let someone else


Will we ever know
Will we ever be certain


Standing on a corner
Waiting for something to happen


Like a victim of a crime
Feeling helpless and vulnerable


You nearly passed me by
Almost ignored me


Then you said you'd had your share of lies
You've been hurt before


And make believe
False happiness


Now all you want from me is some kind of guarantee
You want assurance from me


Chorus
Refrain that repeats the message of the song


You'll never know for sure
You will never truly be certain


You spend all your life keeping score
You're always keeping track of things


Still never know
But still unsure




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Armando Roberto Hurley, Garry Allan Frost

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I’m Aussie, a child of the 80s and NEVER knew these guys were ours! Love it 🥰

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@bobbyldy5911

One of the best Aussie bands in the 80s. Brings back those wonderful memories

@paulkaredis6713

You'll never know Baby girl. Te quiero siempre.

@jasonh.8754

Not bad for a band designed to sell Communism to the world. Look up the year 1927 in world history.

@Nebrox

A hugely underrated talented Aussie band.
I grew up with these guys.

@thedys70

Were they the shell of Moving Pictures, minus Alex Smith, or is my memory cactus?

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