I Know
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters Lyrics
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That you and I will never meet again
Woah, for you, for you were meant for somebody else
(Somebody else)
Woah, woah, woah, that night, oh, yes, that night
That night when first we met I fell in love with you
And now I simply can't forget
(I can't forget)
Oh, darling, what if
We never meet again beneath the moonlit sky
But I know that my love will follow you
As the years go passing by
Oh, I know, oh, yes, I know
That you and I will never meet again
For you, for you were meant for somebody else
(Somebody else)
These lyrics explore the themes of longing, loneliness, and the search for oneself. The singer expresses a sense of dissatisfaction with their current circumstances, feeling that things have not improved over time. They acknowledge that it's best for them to walk away from their current situation, as they believe they are on a lonely road. The singer admits to blaming themselves for these circumstances but has made up their mind to go away and wander in order to find the soul they left behind.
The second paragraph delves into the toll that time takes when there is no one else to lean on. The singer describes the difficulty in remembering how to cope and how their eyes become cloudy, refusing to shine in the face of the fear that arises when it's cold outside. This could be interpreted as not being able to see clearly or find joy when faced with loneliness and hardship. The hunger and chill that come from being alone for too long are also mentioned.
The third paragraph reflects the impact that another person has on the singer's emotions. When this person is present ("inside"), the singer feels their face becomes full, free from emptiness. However, when this person is not around ("outside"), the singer feels as though they are dying. This person keeps the pain at bay when they are together, but their absence brings about a great deal of suffering. The repetition of "All I know, All I want, All I have" in this section signifies the depth of the singer's dependence on this person for emotional stability and fulfillment.
The final repetition of "All I know, All I want, All I have" suggests that the singer's sole focus and desire lie in this connection with the other person. Despite their longing and desperation, they are afraid to believe that this person found them outside, as if it is too good to be true. This implies that the singer may have felt undeserving of companionship or may have previously struggled to find meaningful connections. The repetition emphasizes the intensity and importance of this connection in the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
All I know
The only thing I am certain of
All I want
The only thing I desire
All I have
The only possession I possess
It's a long time ago, but it's no better now
In the past, things were not good, and they haven't improved
And I feel it's best that I walk away
I believe it's better for me to leave
It's a lonely road you say I'm on
You claim I am traveling a path of isolation
And I blame myself, but I've made my mind
I hold myself responsible, yet I am resolute in my decision
That I had to go away to wander
I had to depart in order to explore aimlessly
To find the soul that I left behind, but it's
To rediscover the essence I abandoned, but it remains elusive
Time isn't always kind when there's nobody else
Time can be harsh when there is no one by your side
And sometimes it's hard to remember how to cope
Occasionally, it becomes difficult to recall how to deal with things
My cloudy eyes refuse to shine
My dim eyes refuse to radiate light
For the fear that comes when its cold outside
Due to the fear that arises in chilly conditions
I had no way to hold off the hunger
I had no means to stave off the hunger
And the chill that comes when it's been too long, and it's
And the coldness that sets in after an extended period of time, and it remains
My face is empty when you're inside
My countenance is devoid of expression when you are present
I feel like dying when you're outside
I experience a sensation akin to dying when you are absent
You keep the pain away when inside
You prevent the pain from affecting me when you are in my presence
I can't believe you found me outside, and you're
I cannot fathom how you discovered me out here, and yet, you are
All I know (My face is empty when you're inside)
The only thing I am certain of (My expression lacks emotion when you are present)
All I want (I feel like dying when you're outside)
The only thing I desire (I feel extreme distress when you are absent)
All I have (You keep the pain away when inside)
The only possession I possess (You shield me from suffering when you are here)
All I know (I can't believe you found me outside)
The only thing I am certain of (I am astonished you discovered me out here)
All I want (I can't believe you found me outside)
The only thing I desire (I am astounded you located me out here)
All I have
The only possession I possess
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@berthadaniels4050
Thanks for posting. my first time hearing this song. Mr Clyde Mcphatter..my favorite singer..❤
@jeanpierrevanzandberghe3843
Greats!!!goldmine!thanks !!!!!!!!!!!!!
@bftime1
The flip side Deep Sea Ball is one of my favorites.!
@rolandjohansson2714
Mine too
@genie42078
another great one by clyde
@kazy2f
My favorite
@Shoknifeman
my all-time fave Drifters song
@emmyphish
THANK YOU!
@正志-b6y
Boogieで踊れば心も躍る
@mspto935
Anyone in 2020