Her debut album, "For Lovers, Dreamers & Me", sets Rock & Pop music along a vocal landscape that evokes influences from a broad spectrum of artists such as, Patti Labelle, Nina Simone, Fiona Apple, Tina Turner, Barbra Streisand, and Billie Holiday. It's a happy marriage of her bluesy, soulful vocals balanced by mid-tempo grooves.
Know That I...
Alice Smith Lyrics
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You know that I'd give love every single day of my own design
The more that I try to the harder to get through every single day of my own design, of my own design just to make you my love in the end
It's what's on the inside that keeps me from outside every single day of my own design
It's not that I lose faith; but what if it's too late? Every single day just to make you mine and to keep you mine and I know we'll find love in the end
Love in the end
So I'm lost and accept it
Is it something my heart did? Every single day just to make you mine and to keep you mine, I know we will find love in the end
The lyrics of Alice Smith's "Know That I..." are essentially about the struggles of love and the lengths one would go through to keep it. It starts off by conveying the message that the person singing, knows what real love feels like, and would willingly give it every day of her life, and shaping it up to her liking. Despite her efforts, however, coming to terms with the fact that their love does not seem to materialize is becoming increasingly challenging as each day passes by. Her strong desire to turn things around and make this love a reality is all she wants; hence every day becomes a battle to achieve just that. The persona struggles with the paradox that appears, where what's inside of them keeps them from the outside, making their intention hard to interpret or communicate effectively.
As the song progresses, the persona admits to accepting the situation instead of fighting against it. By asking herself if it's something she did or her heart's fault that put her in a predicament, the persona is coming to terms with the reality that love just may not be as easy to get as she initially thought. Nonetheless, she remains optimistic and believes that their love will eventually find a way, and things will work out in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
You know that I feel love
I am deeply and truly in love with you, and I hope you are aware of it.
You know that I'd give love every single day of my own design
I am willing to give you my love each and every day, in my own way.
The more that I try to the harder to get through every single day of my own design, of my own design just to make you my love in the end
Despite my constant efforts to win your love, it seems to be getting harder every day. But I will continue trying to make you mine in the end.
It's what's on the inside that keeps me from outside every single day of my own design
I am focused on your inner qualities, and it is what keeps me from being deterred by external factors every day.
It's not that I lose faith; but what if it's too late? Every single day just to make you mine and to keep you mine and I know we'll find love in the end
I have not lost my belief in our love, but sometimes I worry that it might be too late for us. Nevertheless, I will keep trying every day to win your heart, and I have faith that we will find love in the end.
Love in the end
Despite the challenges we face, I know that our love will ultimately prevail.
So I'm lost and accept it
I am lost and confused about what to do, but I accept that this is how things are.
Is it something my heart did? Every single day just to make you mine and to keep you mine, I know we will find love in the end
I wonder if it is something about me that is preventing us from being together. But despite this uncertainty, I will keep trying every day to make you mine, and I believe we will eventually find love.
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