I'm Not A Know It All
Frankie Lymon The Teenagers Lyrics
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Don't know why the grass is tall.
Don't know why there's morning dew,
I only know that I love you.
I'm not a know-it-all,
Don't know why the raindrops fall.
Don't know what's beyond the blue,
With things that are not of you alone,
I'm not so wise.
And still I could write a book of my own,
When I look in your eyes!
I'm not a know-it-all,
Yet I know I'll run to you,
The very moment that you call.
I love you, know you know it all!
The song "I'm Not a Know It All" by Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers is a love song in which the singer is admitting that they may not know everything about the world, but they do know one thing: their love for the person they are addressing. The opening lines "I'm not a know-it-all, Don't know why the grass is tall. Don't know why there's morning dew, I only know that I love you" demonstrate the singer's lack of knowledge about even simple things like why the grass is tall or why there is morning dew. However, the one thing they do know is their deep love for the person they are addressing.
The second verse continues with the singer admitting their lack of knowledge about why raindrops fall or what is beyond the blue. However, the one thing they do know is that they love this person. In the bridge, the singer admits that when it comes to things that are not related to this person, they may not be so wise, but when they look into their eyes, they could write a book of their own. The final verse reiterates the singer's love for this person and their willingness to run to them the very moment they call.
Overall, the song is a declaration of love from someone who may not know everything about the world, but they do know that they love this person with all their heart.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not a know-it-all,
I don't claim to know everything
Don't know why the grass is tall.
I don't have an explanation for every aspect of nature
Don't know why there's morning dew,
I don't understand why certain natural phenomena occur
I only know that I love you.
I am certain of my feelings towards you
Don't know why the raindrops fall.
I cannot explain all of nature's mechanisms
Don't know what's beyond the blue,
I lack full comprehension of the world around me
I only know that I love you.
I am confident of my feelings towards you
With things that are not of you alone,
Regarding matters outside of my relationship with you
I'm not so wise.
I do not possess all the answers
And still I could write a book of my own,
Despite not being knowledgeable on everything, I can still create my own story
When I look in your eyes!
You inspire and provide me with the guidance and knowledge I might lack
I'm not a know-it-all,
I don't have all the solutions
Yet I know I'll run to you,
I am certain that I will seek refuge in you
The very moment that you call.
I am ready to be by your side at all times
I love you, know you know it all!
My love for you is unconditional and unwavering
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: BUDDY KAYE, FRED SPIELMAN
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