I Know You Have A Girlfriend
Carly Rae Jepsen Lyrics


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Baby I don't need to look far
Everywhere I turn there, there you are
Somebody should sound the alarm
'Cause when you try to get me alone
You talk to me in riddles
You treat me like a crime

I know you have a girlfriend
So don't kiss me on the lips
I know you have a girlfriend
Oh don't you tell me what I did
I know you have a girlfriend
And every time you speak
You're lying through you're t-t-teeth
I know you have a girlfriend
And I hear she's kinda nice
I know you have a girlfriend
So don't give me those eyes
I know you have a girlfriend
Oh won't you let me be
I'm beggin' you, stop beggin' me

Tip-toein' around all the facts
Tease me till I laugh and I relax
I know there's a reason for that
'Cause you've been tryin' to get me alone
And talk to me in riddles
You cover me in rhymes

I know you have a girlfriend
So don't kiss me on the lips
I know you have a girlfriend
Oh don't you tell me what I did
I know you have a girlfriend
And every time you speak
You're lying through you're t-t-teeth
I know you have a girlfriend
And I hear she's kinda nice
I know you have a girlfriend
So don't give me those eyes
I know you have a girlfriend
Oh won't you let me be
I'm beggin' you, stop beggin' me

You're sick with dreams about it
Didn't I, didn't I blush
I think, I think, I think
I want it way too much

I know you have a girlfriend
And it cuts me like a knife
I know you have a girlfriend
And she's gonna be your wife
I know you have a girlfriend
And every time you speak
You're lying through you're t-t-teeth
I know you have a girlfriend
Tell me where is she tonight
I know you have a girlfriend
'Cause I heard you had a fight
I know you have a girlfriend
Oh won't you let me be
I'm beggin' you, stop beggin' me
I know you have




I'm beggin' you, stop beggin' me
I know you have, I know you have a girlfriend

Overall Meaning

Carly Rae Jepsen's "I Know You Have A Girlfriend" is a song about an individual in a complicated love triangle. The lyrics suggest that Carly is falling for someone who already has a girlfriend, and she knows it. However, the person in question is still pursuing her, even though they should not be. Carly is asking her love interest to stop giving her mixed signals and stop begging her to be with them. In the lyrics, she says, "I know you have a girlfriend, so don't kiss me on the lips," which directly confronts her love interest's infidelity.


Throughout the song, the lyrics suggest a sense of helplessness and confusion on Carly's part. The person she loves talks to her in riddles and treats her like a crime, which creates a sense of frustration on her part. She is continuously being teased until she laughs and relaxes, even though she knows she shouldn't. The lyrics suggest that Carly is a willing participant in the relationship with her love interest, even though she knows that she is in a situation she should not be in.


One of the song's main themes is the concept of infidelity and the emotional fallout that comes with it. The lyrics in the song show Carly's conflicting emotions between wanting to be with her love interest, despite his infidelity, and knowing deep inside that it is not right.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby I don't need to look far
You are always around and present.


Everywhere I turn there, there you are
I can't avoid you, you're always nearby.


Somebody should sound the alarm
This situation is a warning sign for something bad.


'Cause when you try to get me alone
You are pursuing me individually and privately.


You talk to me in riddles
You speak in a mysterious or confusing way.


You treat me like a crime
You make me feel like I'm doing something wrong.


I know you have a girlfriend
I am aware that you are in a committed relationship.


So don't kiss me on the lips
I don't want to engage in an intimate act with someone who is taken.


Oh don't you tell me what I did
I am not interested in hearing excuses for your behavior.


And every time you speak
I am skeptical about everything you say.


You're lying through you're t-t-teeth
You are telling blatant lies, even though I see through them.


And I hear she's kinda nice
I have heard good things about your girlfriend and don't want to interfere.


So don't give me those eyes
I don't want to be seduced or drawn to you.


Oh won't you let me be
Please respect my boundaries and leave me alone.


I'm beggin' you, stop beggin' me
I am asking you to stop pursuing me.


Tip-toein' around all the facts
You are being evasive and not straightforward.


Tease me till I laugh and I relax
You use humor to disarm me and make me feel comfortable.


I know there's a reason for that
I suspect that you have ulterior motives for your actions.


You cover me in rhymes
You use poetic language to charm me and make me feel special.


You're sick with dreams about it
You are obsessed with the idea of being with me.


Didn't I, didn't I blush
I flirted with you, but that doesn't mean I want to act on it.


I think, I think, I think
I am unsure about my feelings and don't want to lead you on.


I want it way too much
I am attracted to you, but I know it's not right.


And it cuts me like a knife
Your actions hurt me and make me feel emotional pain.


And she's gonna be your wife
Your girlfriend is someone you are committed to and will likely marry.


Tell me where is she tonight
I am curious about her whereabouts, but it's not my place to know.


'Cause I heard you had a fight
I am aware of your personal problems, but I don't want to get involved.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Matthew Bair, Carly Jepsen

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Baby I don't need to look far
Everywhere I turn there, there you are
Somebody should sound the alarm
Cause when you try to get me alone
You talk to me in riddles
You treat me like a crime

I know you have a girlfriend
So don't kiss me on the lips
I know you have a girlfriend
Oh don't you tell me what I did
I know you have a girlfriend
And every time you speak
You're lying through you're t-t-teeth
I know you have a girlfriend
And I hear she's kinda nice
I know you have a girlfriend
So don't give me those eyes
I know you have a girlfriend
Oh won't you let me be
I'm beggin' you, stop beggin' me

Tip-toein' around all the facts
Tease me till I laugh and I relax
I know there's a reason for that
Cause you've been tryin' to get me alone
And talk to me in riddles
You cover me in rhymes

I know you have a girlfriend
So don't kiss me on the lips
I know you have a girlfriend
Oh don't you tell me what I did
I know you have a girlfriend
And every time you speak
You're lying through you're t-t-teeth
I know you have a girlfriend
And I hear she's kinda nice
I know you have a girlfriend
So don't give me those eyes
I know you have a girlfriend
Oh won't you let me be
I'm beggin' you, stop beggin' me

You're sick with dreams about it
Didn't I, didn't I blush
I think, I think, I think
I want it way too much

I know you have a girlfriend
And it cuts me like a knife
I know you have a girlfriend
And she's gonna be your wife
I know you have a girlfriend
And every time you speak,
You're lying through you're t-t-teeth
I know you have a girlfriend
Tell me where is she tonight
I know you have a girlfriend
Cause I heard you had a fight
I know you have a girlfriend
Oh won't you let me be
I'm beggin' you, stop beggin' me
I know you have
I'm beggin' you, stop beggin' me
I know you have, I know you have a girlfriend



All comments from YouTube:

Gerardo Zavala Alvarez J.r.

I'll make one thing clear Carly Rae Jepsen is not a one hit wonder, & she is really talented, has catchy songs, there isn't a song she's made that has ever disappointed me, she has one of the best voices I have ever heard, & I don't care how much hate I get from those who judge me, I love her music, & I always will, Jepsenator from now till forever

Gerardo Zavala Alvarez J.r.

Yes, for more Carly Rae Jepsen and if I can't find enough there, I'll shop online, etc., thanks for the suggestion, I will go to the store 🙂

Thanti Malonda F

Agreee... So true

ashy .w.

agreed agreed

Anna Adams

Gerardo Zavala Alvarez J.r. ツ to the store

LIL DOOP

Couldn't agree more man. Glad to see another hardcore jepsenator like myself. :D

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Oh Naing Sha

Perfect!.. I love this song.

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me too!

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i'm addicted to this song

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love this song!

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