Embracing an effortless eloquence and cocoa butter smooth persona, the music of Brian McKnight has defined the true meaning of an American soul-man since 1991. Like his spiritual Motown godfathers, this upstate New York native has a velvety voice and silky style that captures the vibe of vintage soul without being old fashion. On his latest disc Ten, that blend can be clearly heard.
While Brian’s aspirations might have seemed like a lofty ambition, the longevity of his career is a testament to the purity of his vision. With the release of Ten, McKnight’s first disc for his new label Warner Bros Records, the Grammy-nominated singer could not be more pleased with the outcome. Without a doubt, the landscape of soul music has gotten younger, but that fact did not hinder McKnight’s creative process.
After 16 million albums sold since his self-titled debut, it would have been too easy for McKnight to simply follow the R&B template of rote romanticism. But on Ten, the artist in him felt the need to be more revealing. Though McKnight has been friends with producers Tim & Bob for over ten years, this is the trio’s first collaboration.
Though Brian has never been the kind of singer/songwriter that one would call political that didn’t stop him from penning “Red, White & Blue,” a heart wrenching ode for the men and women currently at war, teaming up with country star Rascal Flatts.
Currently working on a variety of projects including a talk show and soundtracks for two upcoming Tyler Perry projects, the veteran soul singer could not be happier with the outcome of Ten. For fans of real music, Ten is the perfect addition to the soul cannon.
She Doesn't Know
Brian McKnight Lyrics
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She looks like she just stepped out of a magazine
She’s got style, she’s got class,
She’s not just naughty
She’s legs for days, she got the body
She ain’t the type to give it up quick
She won’t fall for that every day stick
I’m about to make er mine
And she doesn’t know ah ah oh oh
She doesn’t know ah ah oh oh
Oh oh oh ah ah oh oh
She doesn’t know ah ah oh oh
When she walks, oh man it’s something to see
She’s the object of my grown man fantasy
She’s got curves, she’s got taste and she works it
Did I mention her face? She’s damn near perfect
She ain’t the type to give it up quick
She won’t fall for that every day stick
This may take a little more time, aha
I’m about to make er mine
And she doesn’t know ah ah oh oh
She doesn’t know ah ah oh oh
Oh oh oh ah ah oh oh
She doesn’t know ah ah oh oh
She makes my heart beat like a big bass drum
All she has to do is look my way and say something
She could be all that I’ll ever need
She’ll all I ever wanted
She doesn’t know ah ah oh oh
Oh oh oh ah ah oh oh
She doesn’t know ah ah oh oh
Oh oh oh ah ah oh oh
She doesn’t know
She shakes my nerves and she rattles my brain
Her love could drive a man insane
I’ll be wishin' and wishin' and wishin' and wishin' and wishin'
I’ll be wishin' and wishin' and wishin'
But she doesn’t know ah ah oh oh
She doesn’t know ah ah oh oh
Oh oh oh ah ah oh oh
She doesn’t know ah ah oh oh
She doesn’t know ah ah oh oh
She doesn’t know ah ah oh oh
She doesn’t know ah ah oh oh
She doesn’t know ah ah oh oh
She, she
The lyrics to Brian McKnight's song "She Doesn't Know" are about a man who is infatuated with a woman who works in the cubicle next to him. He is drawn to her beauty and elegance and finds her to be the object of his fantasy. The man is aware that this woman is not the type to give in easily to his charms and that it will take more effort to win her heart. Despite this, he is willing to put in the time and effort to make her his.
The man finds her to be perfect in every way and her mere presence makes his heart beat like a big bass drum. He is unable to resist her charms and is wishing and hoping that he can win her heart. However, the woman seems to be oblivious to his feelings and is unaware of the effect that she has on him.
Overall, the lyrics depict a man who is consumed by his desire for a woman who he perceives as being perfect in every way. His infatuation with her is so intense that it borders on obsession, and he is willing to do whatever it takes to win her heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh she works in the cubical next to me
There is a woman who works in the cubicle beside me.
She looks like she just stepped out of a magazine
She is incredibly attractive and looks like she could be a model.
She’s got style, she’s got class,
She has a great sense of fashion and manners.
She’s not just naughty
She is not just someone who is easy to hook up with.
She’s legs for days, she got the body
She has incredibly long legs and a great physique.
She ain’t the type to give it up quick
She is not someone who gives in to romantic advances quickly or easily.
She won’t fall for that every day stick
She won't easily fall for the typical romantic lines or gestures.
This may take a little more time, aha
It may take longer to win her heart, but the artist is willing to try.
I’m about to make er mine
The artist is determined to win her over and make her his.
When she walks, oh man it’s something to see
The way she walks is incredibly mesmerizing and attractive to the artist.
She’s the object of my grown man fantasy
The singer has a mature attraction towards her.
She’s got curves, she’s got taste and she works it
She has a great body shape, stylish taste in fashion, and knows how to flaunt it.
Did I mention her face? She’s damn near perfect
Her face is almost flawless in the singer's eyes.
She makes my heart beat like a big bass drum
The singer's heart races when he's around her.
All she has to do is look my way and say something
Her presence and attention towards the singer makes his day.
She could be all that I’ll ever need
The artist believes she could be his ideal romantic partner.
She’ll all I ever wanted
She is everything the artist has ever wanted in a partner.
She shakes my nerves and she rattles my brain
Her presence and effect on the singer is overwhelming and nerve-wracking.
Her love could drive a man insane
The singer is fully aware of the potential consequences of falling deeply in love with her.
I’ll be wishin' and wishin' and wishin' and wishin' and wishin'
The artist is expressing his deepest desires to be with her.
But she doesn’t know ah ah oh oh
The woman is unaware of the artist's feelings towards her.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brian Kelly McKnight
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