Don't Know What to Do Don't Know What to Say
Erik Santos Lyrics


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I have loved you only in my mind
But I know that there will come a time
You feel this feeling I have inside

"You′re a hopeless romantic" is what they say
Falling in and out of love just like a play
Memorizing each line, I still don't know what to say
What to say

Don′t know what to do whenever you are near
Don't know what to say, my heart is floating in tears
When you pass by, I could fly (when you pass by, I could fly)
Every minute, every second of the day
I dream of you in the most special way
You're beside me all the time (you′re beside me)
All the time (all the time)
All the time (all the time)

I have loved you and I always will
Call it crazy but I know, someday, you′ll feel
This feeling I have for you inside

I'm a hopeless romantic, I know I am
Memorized all the lines and here I am
Struggling for words, I still don′t know what to say
What to say

Don't know what to do whenever you are near
Don′t know what to say, my heart is floating in tears
When you pass by, I could fly (when you pass by, I could fly)
Every minute, every second of the day
I dream of you in the most special way
You're beside me all the time (you′re beside me all the time)

All the time
All the time, oh, time




All the time
All the time

Overall Meaning

In Erik Santos's song Don't Know What to Do Don't Know What to Say, the singer admits to being a hopeless romantic who has developed a deep feeling of love for someone they have only loved in their mind. The singer believes that the person they love will feel the same way eventually, and they struggle to find the right words or actions to express their feelings. The singer has memorized all of the lines but still cannot find the courage to say what they want to say.


The first verse talks about loving someone only in the mind, which implies that the love is unspoken or unacted upon. The singer is hopeful that the person they love will eventually feel the same way, but in the meantime, they struggle to find the right words to express what they feel. The second verse speaks to the singer's struggles with expressing their feelings, as they call themselves a "hopeless romantic" and admit to memorizing all the lines but still not knowing what to say. The repeated refrain of "Don't know what to do, don't know what to say" highlights the singer's struggle to convey their feelings.


The chorus uses imagery of flying to express the singer's feelings when the person they love is near. The dream-like state of being "beside me all the time" implies that the singer is consumed by thoughts of their love interest. Finally, the last verse is a reaffirmation of the singer's love, which they call "crazy," but believe will eventually be reciprocated. Overall, the song is a heartfelt ode to unspoken love and the struggle to express one's feelings to a loved one.


Line by Line Meaning

I have loved you only in my mind
I have feelings for you, but I have not expressed them to you. I keep them only inside my thoughts.


But I know that there will come a time
I am certain that someday, you will feel the same way about me as I do about you.


You feel this feeling I have inside
I hope that one day you can sense the emotions I have for you.


"You’re a hopeless romantic" is what they say
Others describe me as someone who is overly idealistic when it comes to matters of the heart.


Falling in and out of love just like a play
I have a tendency to frequently fall in love, only to quickly lose interest or get hurt.


Memorizing each line, I still don't know what to say
Despite knowing how to articulate my feelings in theory, I struggle to express them in reality.


Don't know what to do whenever you are near
I become flustered and uncertain when I am in your presence.


Don't know what to say, my heart is floating in tears
My emotions become overwhelming and difficult to put into words when I think of you.


When you pass by, I could fly (when you pass by, I could fly)
Seeing you fills me with such joy and excitement that I feel as if I could soar through the air.


Every minute, every second of the day
Throughout my waking hours, I think about you constantly.


I dream of you in the most special way
Even in my subconscious mind, you are always on my thoughts, feelings, and dreams.


You're beside me all the time (you're beside me)
Even when we're not physically together, you occupy a significant place in my heart and mind.


All the time (all the time)
Without exception, my feelings towards you remain constant and strong.


I have loved you and I always will
My love for you will never wane or diminish. It is a constant and enduring emotion.


Call it crazy but I know, someday, you'll feel
Despite how unlikely it may seem, I am confident that one day you will reciprocate my feelings.


I'm a hopeless romantic, I know I am
I acknowledge that I am someone who holds affectionate and sentimental views about love.


Memorized all the lines and here I am
Even though I have prepared myself with various things to say, I still find myself struggling to express my feelings.


Struggling for words, I still don't know what to say
No matter how many times I try to articulate my emotions, I continue to feel at a loss for words.


All the time, oh, time
Time plays a significant role in my love story. Despite the years that may pass, my feelings for you remain steadfast.




Writer(s): Quesada Odette, Quesada Odellavania

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Comments from YouTube:

Jenessa she

Love this song ❤️❤️❤️

櫻井Sho

Thank you po 💗💗💗💗
I love this version 😍!!
Erik✨💕💕

Irene Grace

hi

Mary Rose Luzon

Love it😍😍

DANNY JR CISNERO

finally, nandito na sa youtube, ang tagal kong inaAbangan ito, ganda talaga ng version ni eric santos sa lahat ng kanta nya. narinig ko ito sa til i met you ng jadine

Cristene Linsangan

Waaah grabeee nakita ko na rin tong song na toh <3 masyado ako na bibitin sa timy pagpinapatugtug toh ❤️❤️❤️

Jherume Abanador

ang ganda talaga ng song na ito.. relate much!!!!!

Melaine Capistrano

😍kakainlove ang version na to!

Leah Santos

FINALLH! been waiting talag for this. Kakainlove yung version ni papa erik 😍😍😍

Aina S A

OMG!!! I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!!! THANK GOD!! <3

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