Need To Know
Aberfeldy Lyrics
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There is something that I want to say
I know it sounds like over-confidence
But I gotta a lot of common sense
And I need you to know that I'm wise now
Can't you tell from my eyes now
How I wish I could take my own advise now
Don't disappear
I remembered what I want you to hear
I know you think I acted a bit naively
But I'm really, really hip believe me
I need you to know that I'm wise now
Can't you tell from my eyes now
How I wish I could take my own advise now
It's all I can take
If you call me a fake
So I need you to know that I'm nice now
Wish I knew why you would say goodbye
Oh I need you to know that I'm wise now
And I need you to know that I'm wise now
Can't you tell from my eyes now
How I wish I could take my own advise now
In Aberfeldy's song "Need to Know", the singer is expressing a desire for their partner not to leave and assures them that they have gained wisdom and common sense. They acknowledge their past naivety and express regret for not having followed their own advice. The repetition of "I need you to know that I'm wise now" indicates the singer's desperation to convince their partner to stay and also suggests a level of self-doubt. The lyrics could be interpreted as reflecting a relationship where the singer has made mistakes and is attempting to make amends by emphasizing their personal growth and newfound wisdom.
The line "Can't you tell from my eyes now" suggests a heightened emotional state, perhaps one of vulnerability or desperation. The mention of calling them a fake indicates a fear of being misunderstood or not taken seriously. The final line "How I wish I could take my own advice now" highlights the singer's self-awareness and desire for self-improvement.
Overall, "Need to Know" is a song about self-reflection, growth, and the desire for a second chance in a relationship. It explores themes of vulnerability, self-doubt, and the struggle to reconcile past mistakes and regrets.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't go away
Please stay here because I have something important to tell you
There is something that I want to say
I have a message that I need to share with you
I know it sounds like over-confidence
I understand that what I'm about to say may seem too assured
But I gotta a lot of common sense
However, I possess a great deal of practical wisdom
And I need you to know that I'm wise now
I want to inform you that I have become smarter over time
Can't you tell from my eyes now
Can't you see the evidence of my intelligence on my face?
How I wish I could take my own advise now
I wish I could apply my own wisdom to my own life
Don't disappear
Please don't leave yet
I remembered what I want you to hear
I recalled what I need to tell you
I know you think I acted a bit naively
I'm aware that you believe I behaved in a foolish way
But I'm really, really hip believe me
But the truth is that I'm very cool and trendy, trust me
It's all I can take
I can't handle anymore
If you call me a fake
If you accuse me of being insincere
So I need you to know that I'm nice now
Thus, I must inform you that I'm kind and pleasant now
Wish I knew why you would say goodbye
I wish I understood the reason behind you leaving me
And I need you to know that I'm wise now
It's important for you to be aware that I've become wiser
Can't you tell from my eyes now
Can't you see the proof of my intelligence in my eyes?
How I wish I could take my own advise now
I desire the ability to follow my own wise counsel
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