After signing a contract with the Atlantic Records label Lava Records in 1994, his first major-label album, Honor Among Thieves, was issued in 1995. His second album, Misguided Roses, spawned I'll Be, a major single in 1998. Two more albums (Messenger and Far from Over) followed, but at the end of 2001, he split from Lava. In 2003 he released a collection of acoustic versions of songs both old and new called The Austin Sessions via ATC Records, a Nashville-based independent record label (at which McCain was the first artist signed following its creation in 2001). Mid-2004 saw the arrival of his first studio album in three years, entitled Scream & Whisper, which was released on another indie label, DRT Entertainment.
He has released two DVDs to date. The first was through ATC records in late 2002, called Mile Marker: Songs and Stories from the Acoustic Highway, and it consisted of interviews, live performances, and other material. The other was in late 2004, Tinsel & Tap Shoes. It was his first live concert DVD, recorded at The House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
A new CD was released in April, 2006 titled, Lost in America. Edwin recently signed a contract with Vanguard Records. This album (#8) is said to be a true "rock 'n roll" collection.
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You Don't Know What You Mean To Me
Edwin McCain Lyrics
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I'll be comin' home just as soon as I can
I got love in the palm of my hand
Got to get back to you as soon as I can
You don't know what you mean to me
You don't know what you mean to me
You don't know
I've got lovin' you on my mind
I'm startin' right now so I will be on time
I wanna do all that I can
Just to prove to you that I'm a livin' soul man
You don't know what you mean to me
You don't know what you mean to me
You don't know
No, no, you don't know
Gonna love you 'cause that's the way I planned it
I'm gonna kiss you 'cause that's the way I planned it
I'm gonna love you 'cause that's the way I planned it
I'm gonna love you, love you, love you as hard as I can
Let's go
Baby, don't you worry about your man
I'll be comin' home just as soon as I can
I got love in the palm of my hand
Got to get back to you as soon as I can
You don't know what you mean to me
You don't know what you mean to me
You don't know
No, no, you don't know
You don't know what you mean to me
You don't know what you mean to me
No, you don't know, baby, no, no, no, no
You don't know what you mean, baby
No, no, no, no, no, no
You don't know
In the song "You Don't Know What You Mean to Me," Edwin McCain sings about his love for his partner and how important they are to him. He reassures them that he will be back soon and that he has them on his mind. He expresses his desire to love and prove himself to them as a "livin' soul man." Through the lyrics, it is clear that the person means everything to him, and he wants to show them that through his actions.
The chorus, "You don't know what you mean to me," is repeated multiple times throughout the song, emphasizing the magnitude of his feelings. He believes that his partner cannot fully comprehend the depth of his love, hence the lyrics "No, no, you don't know." McCain promises to love his partner as hard as he can and shows his commitment to their relationship.
Overall, the song is a declaration of love and a reassurance of commitment. Edwin McCain paints a beautiful picture of how much his partner means to him and how much he cares for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, don't you worry about your man
I want to reassure you that I will come back home to you as soon as I can.
I'll be comin' home just as soon as I can
I promise to make it back to you as soon as possible.
I got love in the palm of my hand
I have so much love to give you and I am ready to show you that.
Got to get back to you as soon as I can
I have to get back to you because I can't stand being away from you for so long.
You don't know what you mean to me
You are the most important person to me and I cherish everything we have together.
I've got lovin' you on my mind
All I can think about is how much I love you and how I want to give you all that I have.
I'm startin' right now so I will be on time
I am going to start loving you right now and forever so that I never miss a chance to show you how much you mean to me.
I wanna do all that I can
I am willing to do everything I can to make you feel loved and appreciated.
Just to prove to you that I'm a livin' soul man
I want to show you that my love is real and that I am committed to being the best partner I can be for you.
Gonna love you 'cause that's the way I planned it
I am going to love you with every part of me because loving you is the one thing I have always planned to do.
I'm gonna kiss you 'cause that's the way I planned it
Kissing you is one of the ways I express my love for you and I plan to keep doing it for as long as possible.
I'm gonna love you 'cause that's the way I planned it
Loving you is not just a feeling but a conscious decision I made and I plan to never stop doing it.
I'm gonna love you, love you, love you as hard as I can
I am going to love you with all that I have and give my all to our relationship.
Let's go
Let's embark on this journey of love together and create an amazing future for us.
No, no, you don't know
I don't think you fully grasp how much you mean to me and how much I am devoted to you.
No, you don't know, baby, no, no, no, no
You are yet to see the depth of my love for you and how much you truly mean to me.
You don't know what you mean, baby
You are the most important person to me and I hope to show you that every day.
No, no, no, no, no, no
I cannot stress enough how much you mean to me and how much I am dedicated to our relationship.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDDIE FLOYD, STEVE CROPPER
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