You Don't Know
Bob Andy/Marcia Griffiths Lyrics
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Have you anything to say to me?
Won't you tell me where my love can be?
Is there a meadow in the mist
Where someone's waiting to be kissed?
Skylark
Have you seen a valley green with spring?
Over the shadows and the rain
To a blossom covered lane
And in your lonely flight
Haven't you heard the music in the night?
Wonderful music, faint as a will o' the wisp
Crazy as a loon, sad as a gypsy serenading the moon
Oh skylark
I don't know if you can find these things
But my heart is riding on your wings
So if you see them anywhere
Won't you lead me there?
Oh skylark
I don't know if you can find these things
But my heart is riding on your wings
So if you see them anywhere
Won't you lead me there?
The song "You Don't Know" by Bob Andy and Marcia Griffiths is a classic love ballad that speaks to the longing of the human heart for love and companionship. The song is essentially a conversation between the singer and a Skylark, a bird known for its beautiful singing voice, as the singer seeks guidance in finding their true love. The Skylark is asked if it knows where the singer's love can be found, and if there is a magical meadow or blossom-covered lane where they can go to be together. The lyrics are poetic and romantic, painting a picture of a world full of beauty and wonder where love is possible, but elusive.
The Skylark is also asked if it has heard the music of love in the night, and the lyrics describe the music as "wonderful" and "crazy" and "sad," capturing the complex emotions that love can bring. The singer acknowledges that they don't know if the Skylark can help, but they put their faith in the bird's ability to lead them to their love, asking it to guide them wherever they may be.
Line by Line Meaning
Skylark
Addressing the bird, Skylark
Have you anything to say to me?
Asking if the bird has any message for the singer
Won't you tell me where my love can be?
Requesting the bird to reveal where the singer's lover is
Is there a meadow in the mist
Asking if the bird has seen a meadow shrouded in mist
Where someone's waiting to be kissed?
Enquiring if there is anyone present in the meadow seeking a romantic embrace
Skylark
Addressing the bird, Skylark
Have you seen a valley green with spring?
Asking if the bird has witnessed a green valley during spring
Where my heart can go a journeying
Desiring a place where the singer's heart can start an adventure
Over the shadows and the rain
The singer is willing to travel through challenging conditions
To a blossom covered lane
Desiring a path laden with flowers and romance
And in your lonely flight
Referencing the bird as it flies alone in the sky
Haven't you heard the music in the night?
Asking whether the bird has noticed the music played during the night
Wonderful music, faint as a will o' the wisp
Describing the music as enchanting, but elusive
Crazy as a loon, sad as a gypsy serenading the moon
Comparing the music to a lunatic act or a sorrowful performance by a travelling vagabond
Oh skylark
Addressing the bird, Skylark
I don't know if you can find these things
Uncertain if the bird can locate these places or things
But my heart is riding on your wings
Trusting in the bird's ability to take the singer where they need to go
So if you see them anywhere
Requesting the bird to show the singer these desired locations if encountered
Won't you lead me there?
Urging the bird to guide the singer to their desired destination
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HOAGY CARMICHAEL, JOHNNY MERCER
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