I Don't Know
Damage feat. Emma Bunton Lyrics
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He's gotta take control
So I'm going for what I want
And yes I'm being bold
I think that you should be
Someone that I can see
And well I just gotta say
Don't wanna pressure you
If I, tell you
All the things you make me feel
Will you show me that you can keep it real
I don't know if you want to but I do
Say here's my name and number I'll leave it up to you
Hope you call me 'cause I think you're kind of cute
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
You know that I don't know if you want to but I
But I do
It ain't easy for girls like me
To find somebody cool
So I'm just gonna be upfront
Forget about the rules
I think that you and me
Have a sudden chemistry
There's one more thing I must say
I'd like to know you better starting from today
If I, tell you
All the things you make me feel
Will you show me - you know I'll keep it real
I don't know if you want to but I do
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) (Emma & Jade)
Say here's my name and number I'll leave it up to you
(Leave it up to you)
Hope you call me 'cause I think you're kind of cute
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
You know that I don't know if you want to but I (but I)
But I do (but I do)
I don't know if you want to but I do
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) (Emma & Jade)
Say here's my name and number I'll leave it up to you
(Leave it up to you)
Hope you call me 'cause I think you're kind of cute
(Think you're kinda cute, yeah)
You know that I don't know (yeah) if you want to but I
But I do
Yeah - hey
You know I'll keep it real (Emma & Jade)
I don't know if you want to but I do
(I don't know, know that)
Say here's my name and number I'll leave it up to you
(Leave it up to you)
Hope you call me 'cause I think you're kind of cute
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
You know that I don't know if you want to but I, but I do
(Said I don't know, oh)
I don't know if you want to but I do
(Do you wanna, I said ah)
Say here's my name and number I'll leave it up to you
(Said I'd like to, ooh yeah)
Hope you call me 'cause I think you're kind of cute
(Sha-da-doo, sha-da-doo, oh, oh)
You know that I don't know if you want to but I, but I do
(Said I don't know, oh)
I don't know if you want to but I do
(I know I, oh-whoa I)
Say here's my name and number I'll leave it up to you
(Leave it on up, said I)
Hope you call me 'cause I think you're kind of cute
(Think you're kinda cute)
You know that I don't know if you want to but I, but I do
The song I Don't Know by Damage feat. Emma Bunton is a catchy and lively pop tune about two people who are attracted to each other but are not sure if the feeling is mutual. The lyrics are sung by both male and female vocals, with the male vocals expressing his desire to take control and go after what he wants, which is the girl. He acknowledges that he doesn't want to pressure her, but he wants to know if she feels the same way. The female vocals express her frustration in finding a cool guy, and her willingness to break the rules to express her feelings.
The chorus, which is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizes the uncertainty of the situation. Both singers express that they don't know if the other person wants to pursue a relationship, but they both want to take the chance and explore their chemistry. The chorus ends with the male vocals promising to keep it real, implying that he will be honest and committed if the girl decides to give him a chance.
Overall, the song is a cheerful and upbeat expression of romantic desire tempered with a sense of uncertainty. Both singers are willing to take a chance on each other, but they are also aware that they may be rejected. The song's catchy melody and lively beat make it a fun and enjoyable piece of pop music.
Line by Line Meaning
When a guy sees a girl like you
When a man sees a woman with your qualities
He's gotta take control
He feels compelled to take the lead
So I'm going for what I want
So I am pursuing what I desire
And yes I'm being bold
And I am doing so without hesitation or fear
I think that you should be
I believe that you should be
Someone that I can see
Someone with whom I can envision a future
And well I just gotta say
And I must express this to you
Don't wanna pressure you
I do not want to coerce you
But will you come my way
But would you be interested in pursuing something with me?
If I, tell you
If I reveal to you
All the things you make me feel
The emotions that your presence elicits in me
Will you show me that you can keep it real
Will you demonstrate the capacity to be authentic and genuine?
I don't know if you want to but I do
I am not certain if you share my interest, but I am drawn to you
Say here's my name and number I'll leave it up to you
Here is my contact information; the decision whether to initiate contact is up to you
Hope you call me 'cause I think you're kind of cute
I desire you to contact me because I find you attractive
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
You know that I don't know if you want to but I
You are aware that I am uncertain if you share my desire, but
But I do
I do have feelings for you
It ain't easy for girls like me
Women like me face difficulties in finding suitable partners
To find somebody cool
Finding someone desirable and compatible
So I'm just gonna be upfront
So I am going to be honest and direct
Forget about the rules
Disregard traditional societal norms
I think that you and me
I believe that we
Have a sudden chemistry
Share a connection or attraction
There's one more thing I must say
There is one more statement that I need to make
I'd like to know you better starting from today
I want to become better acquainted with you starting now
Yeah - hey
You know I'll keep it real
You know that I will always be honest and genuine
(Do you wanna, I said ah)
(Said I'd like to, ooh yeah)
(Sha-da-doo, sha-da-doo, oh, oh)
(I know I, oh-whoa I)
(Leave it on up, said I)
(Think you're kinda cute)
(Said I don't know, oh)
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ESCOFFERY, UDDIN, MICHELLE ANDREA ESCOFFERY, MUSHTAQ UDDIN
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