I Know
Corona Lyrics

In Corona's song "I Know," the singer seems to be reflecting on a failed romantic relationship, and the complicated feelings that come with it. The opening lines, "The owner of the lonely hearts, a toast to being apart," suggest that the singer and their partner were never really in sync, and that they may have been better off alone. The next few lines express a sense of frustration - the singer admits that they "never sought to really try too much," but they now "have a good mind to start," perhaps meaning that they wish they had put more effort into the relationship, but feel it's too late now.

The song then shifts to a section where the singer seems to be addressing someone specific - perhaps a mutual friend or someone they both know. They muse about what might happen if the person's current partner were to let them down - would the singer have a chance to ask them out? They express a hope that this person "knows the truth" - though it's not entirely clear what that means. It could suggest that the singer wants the other person to be aware of their feelings, or it could be a more general statement about the nature of relationships and human emotions.

The final section of the song seems to be addressed to the singer themselves. They encourage themselves to "try not to let it show" - perhaps referring to their feelings of sadness or bitterness about the failed relationship. They acknowledge that it's hard to trust oneself, and they urge themselves to think about others and to try to be open to new experiences. The closing lines of the song suggest that despite the difficulties of the relationship, the singer has learned something from the experience and feels that it was ultimately worthwhile.