Musical influences include Antonio Carlos Jobim and Keith Jarrett.
More Than You Know
Carol Welsman Lyrics
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Whether you are false or true
Whether you remain or wander,
I'm growing fonder of you
Even though your friends forsake you,
Even though you don't succeed
Wouldn't I be glad to take you,
Give you the break you need
More than you know, more than you know
Girl of my heart, I love you so
Lately I find you're on my mind
More than you know
Whether you're right, whether you're wrong
Girl of my heart, I'll string along
You need me so
Much more than you'll ever know (ever know)
Loving you the way that I do
There's nothing I can do about it
Loving may be all you can give
But baby I can't live without it
Oh, how I'd cry, oh, how I'd cry
If you got tired and said "Good-bye"
More than I'd show
More than you'd ever know
The lyrics to Carol Welsman's "More Than You Know" speak to the deep emotions that come with being in love with someone. The song is essentially about the singer expressing their love for someone who may not love them back in the same way, yet they continue to pine for their affection. The lines "Whether you are here or yonder, whether you are false or true, whether you remain or wander, I'm growing fonder of you" suggest that the singer's love for this person is unconditional and unwavering, no matter the circumstances.
The chorus of the song, with the repetition of "More than you know," reinforces the idea that the singer's emotions for this person are perhaps greater than they can express. The subsequent lines "Loving you the way that I do, there's nothing I can do about it" speak to the helplessness the singer feels in their love for this person. The idea that "loving may be all you can give, but baby I can't live without it" echoes the notion that sometimes love is all we can offer someone, but for the singer, it's enough to sustain them.
Despite the vulnerability and raw emotion expressed in the lyrics, "More Than You Know" is a beautiful love song that captures the feeling of being in love with someone who may not feel the same. It's a reminder that often, love isn't just about receiving someone else's affection, but also about giving it freely, regardless of the outcome.
Line by Line Meaning
Whether you are here or yonder,
Whether you're near or far away from me
Whether you are false or true
Whether you're lying or telling the truth
Whether you remain or wander,
Whether you stay or leave
I'm growing fonder of you
I'm starting to like you more every day
Even though your friends forsake you,
Even if your friends abandon you
Even though you don't succeed
Even if you don't achieve your goals
Wouldn't I be glad to take you,
I would be happy to support you
Give you the break you need
Give you the opportunity you require
More than you know, more than you know
I love you more than you realize
Girl of my heart, I love you so
I love you very much
Lately I find you're on my mind
I've been thinking about you frequently
Whether you're right, whether you're wrong
Regardless of whether you're correct or incorrect
Girl of my heart, I'll string along
I'll support and follow you
You need me so
You require my assistance
Much more than you'll ever know (ever know)
You need me more than you realize
Loving you the way that I do
I love you deeply
There's nothing I can do about it
I can't change the fact that I love you
Loving may be all you can give
You may only be able to give love
But baby I can't live without it
But I can't live without your love
Oh, how I'd cry, oh, how I'd cry
I would cry a lot
If you got tired and said "Good-bye"
If you became tired and left me
More than I'd show
I love you more than I express
More than you'd ever know
You have no idea how much I love you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edward Eliscu, Billy Rose, Vincent Youmans
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