Her playing attracted the attention of bass player Ray Brown, who brought her into touch with influential teachers and producers. At the age of seventeen, she won a scholarship from the Vancouver Jazz Festival to study at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. After three terms she moved to Los Angeles to study with Jimmy Rowles, with whom she also began to sing. In 1990, Krall relocated to New York. She is married to British musician Elvis Costello.
I Don’t Know Enough About You
Diana Krall Lyrics
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About a lot of things
But I don't know enough about you
Just when I think you're mine
You try a different line and
Baby, what can I do?
I read the latest news
Baby, I'm confused about you
You've got me in a spin and
What a spin I'm in
Cause I don't know enough about you
Jack-of-all-trades, master of none
And isn't it a shame
I'm so sure that you'd be good for me
If you'd only play my game
You know I went to school and
I'm nobody's fool
That is to say until I met you
You've got me in a spin and
What a spin I'm in
Cause I don't know enough about you
I know a bit about biology
A little more about psychology
I'm a little gem in geology
But I don't know enough about you
The lyrics to Diana Krall's song "I Don't Know Enough About You" express the singer's frustration and confusion about the person they are interested in. The song starts by acknowledging that the singer knows a little bit about many things, but this knowledge is not enough to understand the complexities of this person. Despite thinking that they understand the person and their motives, the singer is continually surprised and left confused by their actions. The reference to "no buttons on my shoes" implies that the singer is not concerned with the trivialities of fashion, but rather understanding the person they are pursuing.
The pre-chorus introduces the idea that the singer feels like a "Jack-of-all-trades, master of none," and wonders if they are missing out on something. The chorus repeats the idea that the person has the singer "in a spin" due to their unpredictability, and that the singer still feels like there is much to learn about them. The bridge emphasizes the singer's intelligence and expertise in various fields, but again points out that they still do not know enough about the person they are interested in.
Overall, the song expresses the frustration and confusion of trying to understand someone who is unpredictable and mysterious. The singer feels out of control, and even their intelligence and experience cannot help them understand the person they want to know better.
Line by Line Meaning
I know a little bit
I have some knowledge about several things
About a lot of things
I have a general knowledge about various topics
But I don't know enough about you
I don't have enough knowledge about you personally
Just when I think you're mine
When I feel like I have figured you out
You try a different line and
You say something that makes me see you differently
Baby, what can I do?
I don't know how to react to your constantly changing persona
I read the latest news
I keep up with current events
No buttons on my shoes
I am not wealthy or fashionable
Baby, I'm confused about you
I am uncertain about who you are
You've got me in a spin and
You have me feeling dizzy and confused
What a spin I'm in
I am really turned around by your behavior
Cause I don't know enough about you
My lack of understanding about you is causing my confusion
Jack-of-all-trades, master of none
I have a wide range of skills but no specializations
And isn't it a shame
It is unfortunate
I'm so sure that you'd be good for me
I believe that you and I would get along well
If you'd only play my game
If you acted in ways that were predictable or comfortable for me
You know I went to school and
I received an education
I'm nobody's fool
I am not easily deceived
That is to say until I met you
I was confident in my abilities to read people until I met you
I know a bit about biology
I have some understanding of biological sciences
A little more about psychology
I have a slightly better understanding of psychology
I'm a little gem in geology
I have a small amount of knowledge about geology
But I don't know enough about you
My limited knowledge in these areas pales in comparison to the lack of knowledge I have about you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David M. Barbour, Peggy Lee
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raphael j.
Thank you Frank for sharing this wonderful performance by Diana. Wonderful. Like :)
Olga Novakauskiene
Thank you dear Frank !!!
Awesome music and singing
Have a wonderful day and love
comeacross9
I have been listening to jazz for over sixty years and this quartet is one of the tightest I've ever had the pleasure of hearing.
Thanks for posting.
Tito Battaglia
I concur. I know of some great quartets that may be said to be as good, but no example of "better" occurs to me.
Brian Smith
Saw this same crew last night in Oakland on July 15, 2023. She was giddy to have the band back together.
comeacross9
@Brian Smith I look forward to a YouTube post on the concert.
Thanks for the info.
serena0001912
Fascinating music and wonderful upload...so beautiful, absolutely thumbs up!
Evenstar - ELVIS
What a COOL song and performance! Love it! =)
hanyaa11
Diana Krall ... Beautiful voice,nice to hear
great singer....
Thank you, Frank!
Fernanda Campos
Great performance....super!