Don't Know Much
Aaron Neville Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Look at this face I know the years are showing
Look at this life I still don't know where it's going

I don't know much but I know I love you
That may be all I need to know

Look at these eyes they never seen what matters
Look at these dreams so beaten and so battered

I don't know much but I know I love you
That may be all I need to know

So many questions still left unanswered
So much I've never broken through
And when I feel you near me,sometimes I see so clearly
That only truth I'll never know is me and you

Look at this man so blessed with inspiration
Look at this soul still searching for salvation

I don't know much but I know I love you
That may be all I need to know

I don't know much but I know I love you
That may be all I need to know





I don't know much but I know I love you
That may be all there is to know

Overall Meaning

Aaron Neville's song "Don't Know Much" is a poignant reflection on love, loss, and the uncertainty of life. The first two lines set the stage for the song's central themeβ€”time and uncertainty. Neville sings, "Look at this face I know the years are showing / Look at this life I still don't know where it's going." These lines evoke a sense of longing and uncertainty as Neville looks back on his life and tries to make sense of it.


The chorus of the song is simple and powerful. Neville sings, "I don't know much but I know I love you / That may be all I need to know." These lyrics speak to the power of love and its ability to transcend the uncertainty and chaos of life. Love may not provide all the answers or solutions, but it can serve as a guiding force in difficult times.


The verses of the song further explore the ideas of uncertainty and search for meaning. Neville sings about his eyes and dreams not seeing what matters, and his soul still searching for salvation. He acknowledges that there are many questions left unanswered and much he has never broken through. The final verse is a hopeful note, with Neville reflecting on the inspiration and blessings in his life.


Overall, "Don't Know Much" is a soulful and introspective song that celebrates the power of love in the face of life's immense uncertainties.


Line by Line Meaning

Look at this face I know the years are showing
I am aware that I am aging and time is passing by


Look at this life I still don't know where it's going
I am uncertain about the direction of my life


I don't know much but I know I love you
Despite my lack of knowledge and uncertainty, I am sure that I love you


That may be all I need to know
My love for you is enough for me to keep going


Look at these eyes they never seen what matters
I have not always been able to see what is truly important


Look at these dreams so beaten and so battered
My hopes and aspirations have been through difficult times


So many questions still left unanswered
I am still grappling with many uncertainties


So much I've never broken through
I have yet to overcome many obstacles and challenges


And when I feel you near me, sometimes I see so clearly
When I am close to you, it is like everything becomes clear


That only truth I'll never know is me and you
The only thing I can be sure of in life is my love for you


Look at this man so blessed with inspiration
Despite my struggles, I am blessed with creativity and inspiration


Look at this soul still searching for salvation
My spiritual journey is ongoing and I am still seeking salvation


I don't know much but I know I love you
Despite my lack of knowledge and uncertainty, I am sure that I love you


That may be all I need to know
My love for you is enough for me to keep going


I don't know much but I know I love you
Despite my lack of knowledge and uncertainty, I am sure that I love you


That may be all there is to know
My love for you may be the only truth in life that truly matters




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION, Cloud9
Written by: Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, Tom Snow

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@BruceLee-zd9bw

This live performance, of this now legendary classic is absolutely brilliant.

Both artists are absolutely incredible.

This is when singing was singing, just pure magic.

Total respect to the two of them for creating an evergreen masterpiece.

πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘



@oil35693255

Look at this face I know the years are showing
Look at this life I still don't know where it's going
I don't know much but I know I love you
That may be all I need to know
Look at these eyes they never seen what matters
Look at these dreams so beaten and so battered
I don't know much but I know I love you
That may be all I need to know
So many questions still left unanswered
So much I've never broken through
And when I feel you near me, sometimes I see so clearly
That only truth I'll never know is me and you
Look at this man so blessed with inspiration
Look at this soul still searching for salvation
I don't know much but I know I love you
That may be all I need to know
I don't know much but I know I love you
That may be all I need to know
I don't know much but I know I love you
That may be all there is to know



All comments from YouTube:

@coenbobb5579

Who's watching in 2024 in the month of march?? ❀

@barriehunter3203

I am, my husband Barrie died in April 23, this time last year was my very last month of March with him.

@VenuslockScript

Present

@syellasantosa1051

πŸ–πŸΌ

@thatguyedits1920

Someone born well after this era πŸ‘ŒπŸ½πŸ”₯✨️

@charlesgreen2542

πŸ™‹

31 More Replies...

@rosemungai3269

Who's still loving this masterpiece in 2024?

@simeon5943

Thought it was just me.

@mrstrange7350

You should listen to: La Toya Jackson - Be My Lover 🌹

@AmbroseHoona-sn7mb

Here I am watching heaven on earth. The beauty surpass time zone

More Comments

More Versions