What You Don't Know
Exposé Lyrics
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One that I might try to understand you see
Love is only letters
Until you prove your love is here inside for me
Can you feel it
Or can't you see
I'll never love someone as much I know
What you see
Until I know it's real it won't change how I feel
What you don't know
Might hurt you
What you don't know
If you don't know
It won't hurt you
What you don't know
You, you play with fire
I know one day you're gonna be the one to burn
Love is like a game
What goes around comes around you wait your turn
It's a feeling
You change with time
We'll always be together wait and see
If you know me
That's what you'll get
Until I know it's real it won't change how I feel
What you don't know
Might hurt you
What you dot know
If you don't know
It won't hurt you
What you don't know
What you don't know, no never know
What you don't know, no never know
What you don't know, no never know
What you don't know, no never know
What you don't know
Might hurt you
What you dot know
If you don't know
It won't hurt you
What you don't know
The lyrics to Exposé's song "What You Don't Know" touch upon the idea that ignorance is bliss. The chorus repeatedly states that what you don't know won't hurt you, suggesting that sometimes it's better to not be aware of certain things. However, the rest of the song offers a slightly different perspective. The verses allude to the need for trust and communication in relationships. The singer insists that until she knows someone truly loves her, her feelings won't change. The lyrics also caution against playing with fire and taking risks in relationships, as love can come full circle and ultimately hurt the person who was playing with it.
The song is ultimately about the complexities of love and trust, and how the fear of pain can sometimes lead to ignorance. It's easy to turn a blind eye to certain things in order to avoid being hurt, but sometimes that approach can create more problems in the long run. Exposé's poppy sound may make the lyrics seem light and carefree, but the message is quite deep and thought-provoking.
Line by Line Meaning
No is not an answer
I won't accept a negative response
One that I might try to understand you see
I'm willing to make an effort to comprehend your perspective
Love is only letters
Words alone are not enough to express love
Until you prove your love is here inside for me
Demonstrate that love for me exists within you
Can you feel it
Are you able to sense this connection?
Or can't you see
Do you lack the perception to recognize its existence?
I'll never love someone as much I know
I'm certain that I won't ever love anyone as much as I currently do
What you see
The image of me that you observe
It's what you'll get
That is the reality of what I'm presenting
Until I know it's real it won't change how I feel
Unless I'm convinced that it's genuine, my emotions won't shift
What you don't know
Unseen information
Might hurt you
It's plausible that it could cause emotional harm
If you don't know
Lacking knowledge of the hidden particulars
It won't hurt you
It can't create pain if you are unaware of it
You, you play with fire
You are gambling with danger
I know one day you're gonna be the one to burn
I'm confident that the risk you're taking will eventually have negative consequences
Love is like a game
Exploring the realm of love is similar to playing a competitive contest
What goes around comes around you wait your turn
Eventually, you'll receive the same treatment you've given
It's a feeling
Love is an emotive experience
You change with time
As you age and grow, your personality evolves
We'll always be together wait and see
We'll remain in each other's company, but only the future can tell how things will turn out
If you know me
If you are familiar with my true self
That's what you'll get
You can expect that I'll remain consistent with my character
What you don't know
The undisclosed elements that you are unaware of
Might hurt you
There is potential for emotional pain stemming from this unknown information
What you dot know
A typo, should be 'What you don't know'
If you don't know
In the event of your lack of comprehension
It won't hurt you
The absence of knowledge can't cause pain
What you don't know
More information that is being hidden
What you don't know, no never know
There is always the potential for undisclosed data that you will never discover
What you don't know
Further reference to unavowed information
Might hurt you
The concealed data could lead to emotional harm
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LEWIS A MARTINEE
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RF Strait
No is not an answer
One that I might try to understand, you see
Love is only letters
Until you prove your love is here inside for me
Can you feel it (feel it) or can't you see? (can't you see?)
I'll never love someone as much I know
When you see me (see me), it's what you'll get (what you'll get)
Until I know it's real, it won't change how I feel
What you don't know might hurt you
What you don't know
If you don't know, it won't hurt you
What you don't know
You, you play with fire
I know one day, you're gonna be the one to burn
Love is like a game
What goes around, comes around, you wait your turn
It's a feeling (feeling) to change with time (change with time)
We'll always be together, wait and see
If you know me (know me), that's what you'll get (what you'll get)
Until I know it's real, it won't change how I feel
What you don't know might hurt you
What you don't know
If you don't know, it won't hurt you
What you don't know
What you don't know might hurt you
What you don't know
If you don't know, it won't hurt you
What you don't know
What you don't know no never know
What you don't know no never know
What you don't know no never know
What you don't know no never know
What you don't know might hurt you
What you don't know
If you don't know, it won't hurt you
What you don't know
What you don't know might hurt you
What you don't know
If you don't know, it won't hurt you
What you don't know
(What you don't know)
So, baby, what you don't know won't hurt you now
I don't wanna hurt you, baby, no
I don't wanna hurt you, baby, no
I don't wanna hurt you, baby, no no no
And if you don't know, you won't let go
What you don't know
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Songwriters
Martinee, Lewis A
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juice
Her voice is awesome
jeff Gebarowski
Goia had THE voice
Michael Johnson
@jeff Gebarowskii saw her in person once. Got a signed autograph. Immediately lost it - I was super drunk as usual in those days.
Philip Bowen
Still a hit! Very powerful message. The 80s was golden 👍
Jon Hohensee
No, not still a hit.
Mondegreen
There's a message? 🤔
dawn ward
@Mondegreenright lol the message would be in the song tell me why
alexandria nguyen
Best of the 80's. Expose- Legendary band. Extraordinary music.
Marlo Alvarez
One of the best female groups of all time. Love these girls so much! ❤
Purple40Ice
what I loved about this group besides the vocals,, is that they all did sing a song or two,, not just one main person every time,, they all have great voices,,