You Don't Know My Name
Alicia Keys Lyrics


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Baby, baby, baby
From the day I saw you
I really, really wanted to catch your eye
Somethin' special 'bout you
I must really like you
'Cause not a lot of guys are worth my time, oh
Ooh, baby, baby, baby
It's getting kind of crazy
'Cause you are taking over my mind

And it feels like, ooh
You don't know my name
I swear, it feels like, ooh
You don't know my name
('Round and 'round and 'round we go, will you ever know?)

Oh, baby, baby, baby
I see us on our first date
You're doing everything that makes me smile
And when we had our first kiss
It happened on a Thursday
Ooh, it set my soul on fire
Ooh, baby, baby, baby
I can't wait for the first time
My imagination's running wild

It feels like, ooh
You don't know my name
And I swear it, baby, it feels like, ooh
You don't know my name
('Round and 'round and 'round we go, will you ever know?)

I'm sayin', he don't even know what he's doin' to me
Got me feelin' all crazy inside
I'm feelin' like, oh
Doing more than I've ever done
For anyone's attention
Take notice of what's in front of you
'Cause did I mention (oh)
You bout' to miss a good thing?
And you'll never know how good it feels
To have all of my affection
And you'll never get a chance to experience my lovin' (oh)
'Cause my lovin' feels like

Ooh
You don't know my name
('Round and 'round and 'round we go)
And I swear (will you ever know?)
It feels like
Ooh
You don't my name
('Round and 'round and 'round we go) oh
(Will you ever know?)

Will you ever know it?
No, no, no, no, no
No, no
Will you ever know it?

Well, I'ma have to just go 'head and call this boy
Hello?
Can I speak to, to Michael?
Oh hey, how you doing?
Uh, I feel kinda silly doing this, but, uh
This is the waitress from the coffee house on 39th and Lennox
You know, the one with the braids?
Yeah, well, I see you on Wednesdays all the time
You come in every Wednesday on your lunch break, I think
And you always order the special with the hot chocolate
My manager be tripping and stuff
Talking 'bout we gotta use water but
I always use some milk and cream for you 'cause
I think you're kinda sweet
Anyway, you always got on some fly blue suit
And your cuff links are shining all bright
So, what you do? Oh, word? Yeah, that's interesting
Look, man, I mean, I don't wanna waste your time, but
I know girls don't usually do this
But I was wondering if maybe we could get together
Outside the restaurant one day?
You know 'cause I do look a lot different outside my work clothes and
I mean, we could just go across the street to the park right here
Wait, hold up, my, my cell phone breaking up, hold up
Can you hear me now? Yeah
So, what day did you say?
Oh, yeah, Thursday's perfect, man

And it feels like ooh
You don't know my name
('Round and 'round and 'round we go) baby
(Will you ever know?) Baby, I swear, it's like, ooh
But you don't know my name
('Round and 'round and 'round we go, will you ever know?) No, no, no
And it feels like, ooh
But you don't know my name
('Round and 'round and 'round we go, will you ever know?)
And I swear on my mother and father it feels like, ooh




You don't know my name
('Round and 'round and 'round we go, will you ever know?)

Overall Meaning

The song "You Don't Know My Name" by Alicia Keys is about a girl who is deeply interested in a guy that comes to a diner every day; she has never talked to him, but she makes up scenarios of what their first date could be like. She is infatuated with him, and it's driving her crazy that he doesn't even know her name. Despite that, she is still hopeful that he might notice her and fall in love with her someday. The song has a romantic feel to it, and it expresses the angst and nervousness of someone having a crush on another person for the first time.


The lyrics in the song convey a message of longing, and they epitomize the feeling of being in love but not having the courage to express it to the other person. The chorus is repetitive and emphasizes the feeling of being invisible or unimportant to someone who you are entirely enamored with. The song offers a wish to the listener that the other person falls in love with them at some point.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, baby, baby
An expression of affection or yearning


From the day I saw you
From the moment I first laid my eyes on you


Really, really wanted to catch your eye
I was eager to get your attention


Somethin' special 'bout you
There is something unique and appealing about you


I must really like you
I am strongly attracted to you


'Cause not a lot of guys are worth my time, ooh
I am very selective about the guys I pay attention to


Oh baby, baby, baby
An expression of affection or yearning


It's getting kind of crazy
My feelings for you are becoming overwhelming


'Cause you are taking over my mind
You are constantly on my thoughts


And it feels like ooh
And it gives me the sensation of


You don't know my name
You are not aware of my presence or existence


I swear, it feels like ooh
I really mean it when I say it makes me feel like


(Round and round and round we go, will you ever know)
We keep going around in circles, and I wonder if you'll ever find out


Oh, baby, baby, baby
An expression of affection or yearning


I see us on our first date
I envision us on a romantic outing


Doing everything that makes me smile
Engaging in activities that bring joy to my face


When we had our first kiss
When we shared our first intimate moment


It happened on a Thursday
It occurred on a specific day of the week


Ooh it set my soul on fire
It ignited a passionate feeling in me


Ooh baby, baby, baby
An expression of affection or yearning


I can't wait for the first time
I am eagerly anticipating the first instance of


My imagination's running wild
My mind is filled with vivid thoughts and images


You don't know my name
You don't know who I am


And I swear it baby, it feels like ooh
And I truly feel like


I'm sayin', he don't even know what he's doin' to me
I'm expressing that he's unaware of how he's affecting me


Got me feelin' all crazy inside
Has me experiencing conflicting feelings that affect me emotionally


I'm feelin' like, oh
I'm experiencing a strong emotional response that's like


Doing nothing I've ever done
I'm acting outside of my normal behavior


For anyone's attention
I'm doing this to gain someone's notice


Take notice of what's in front of you
Pay attention to what's before you


'Cause did I mention (oh)
I don't know if I made it clear before


You bout' to miss a good thing
You're about to let go of something valuable


And you'll never know how good it feels
You won't be privy to the experience of the feeling, sensation, or emotion


To have, all my affection
To receive all of the love, care, and attention I can give


And you'll never get a chance to experience, my lovin' (oh)
You won't have the opportunity to feel my intense love and affection


'Cause my lovin' feels like
My love is akin to


And I swear on my mother and father it feels like
I'm saying with all seriousness that it feels like


Will you ever know?
Will you ever find out?




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alicia J Augello-Cook, Harold Lilly Jr, J.r. Bailey, Kanye Omari West, Mel Kent

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Comments from YouTube:

@hannahheath8258

I love when Alicia starts talking in her songs! Her voice is so calming and soothing! This song is a classic!

@3rteenthdisciple

Perfect instrumental for a spoken word piece

@3rteenthdisciple

Perfect instrumental for a spoken word piece

@maybethisthis8280

Anyone know any other song where she speaks

@lookhowshegobbledthat

@maybethis this only "little drummer girl" i think

@lluxery

EXACTLY RIGHT!

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@HBKFuckingOwns

That piano is insane, its like a drug. I liked this song when I was 12. Im 32 now and I just absolutely can't get enough of it. Every year that passes, I love it more and more. Its honestly one of my favorite songs of all time. Call me crazy but sometimes it makes me cry.

@cardoantonio3942

🔮Our legacies will be vibing to this timeless classic a hundred years from now

@benjaminhammock8817

Probably cause this song was produced by kanye

@jnrbshp

​@@benjaminhammock8817y'all know it's a sample right? It's not like he played the piano himself...great song nonetheless

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