You Know
GEE$ Lyrics
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You know I tried you know it's true
You know I tried you know it’s true
Maybe it’s too late for me and you
I’ll be outta town pretty soon
So make your move you gotta choose
I had this one girl I really believed in
I cared about her for all the wrong reasons
I had 4 seasons to grow so I’m back now
But I can’t stay to hold you
That time passed girl I cared about you I told you yeah
Somethings don’t change oh well
That’s just life I guess
Don’t care about you no more
But you're still stuck inside my head
If I could just for this one time put it all to rest
I would I would in a heartbeat
Don’t you try to call me
There’s no place for sorrys
Sorrys been done before
Don’t you try to call me
Don’t you try to call me
It's too late for sorrys
Sorrys been done before
You know I tried you know it’s true
Maybe it’s too late for me and you
I’ll be outta town pretty soon
So make your move you gotta choose
I had this one girl I really believed in
I cared about her for all the right reasons
Everything was going so well
Till the truth the came that shit hurt me like hell
So no I can’t stay to hold you
That time passed I don’t care about you I told you
Yeah cold emotions yeah she had me open
But that times long gone
So are the times for hoping yeah
Sincerely yours but I'm no longer yours
You know I tried
You know I tried
You know I tried
You know I tried
You know I tried you know it’s true
Maybe it’s too late for me and you
I’ll be outta town pretty soon
So make your move you gotta choose
In the song "You Know" by GEE$, the lyrics express the singer's reflections on a past relationship and the realization that it may be too late to salvage it. The repeated line "You know I tried, you know it's true" conveys the singer's efforts and sincerity in attempting to make the relationship work.
The first paragraph delves into the singer's emotional journey after the heartbreak. They mention having believed in and cared deeply for someone in the past, but the relationship ended, leaving them hurt. The use of "4 seasons ago" suggests that a significant amount of time has passed, during which the singer has had the opportunity to grow and learn. They acknowledge that they can no longer stay and hold onto the relationship; however, the person is still on their mind, signifying that the emotional impact remains.
In the second paragraph, the singer emphasizes their emotional growth and newfound perspective. They state that they no longer care about the person in the same way they once did, but they are still haunted by their presence in their mind. Despite this, the singer wishes they could put the past to rest and move on quickly, highlighting their desire to emotionally detach from the situation.
The third paragraph introduces a shift in the narrative, hinting at a different relationship experience. The singer refers to having cared about someone for all the right reasons, indicating a healthier dynamic. However, there is a turning point marked by the revelation of a painful truth that affected the singer deeply. This discovery shattered their trust and caused substantial emotional pain, leading to the decision to let go and move on. The mention of "cold emotions" and "times for hoping" conveys a sense of resignation and closure to the relationship.
The final paragraph reiterates the repeated line of trying and acknowledges the potential for reconciliation but also acknowledges the reality of the situation. The singer acknowledges that it may be too late for them and their partner to make amends, as the singer will be leaving town soon. They encourage their partner to make a choice, perhaps implying that it is now their turn to invest effort into the relationship. The repetition of the phrase "You know I tried" serves to emphasize the singer's sincerity and effort throughout the song.
Overall, "You Know" captures the emotions of trying, reflecting, and accepting the realities of past relationships and how they influence the singer's present state of mind.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I tried you know it's
I made an effort and you are aware of it
You know I tried you know it’s true
I made an effort and it is a fact
Maybe it’s too late for me and you
Perhaps our chance for a relationship has passed
I’ll be outta town pretty soon
I will be leaving soon
So make your move you gotta choose
Take action and decide what you want
I had this one girl I really believed in
I had strong faith in a particular girl
I cared about her for all the wrong reasons
My affection for her was based on misguided motives
She broke my heart that was 4 seasons ago
She caused emotional pain in the past
I had 4 seasons to grow so I’m back now
I had time to mature and now I have returned
But I can’t stay to hold you
However, I cannot remain to be with you
That time passed girl I cared about you I told you yeah
That period is over, girl. I expressed my feelings to you, yes
Somethings don’t change oh well
Certain things remain constant, oh well
That’s just life I guess
That's simply how life happens, I suppose
Don’t care about you no more
I no longer have feelings for you
But you're still stuck inside my head
However, thoughts of you still occupy my mind
If I could just for this one time put it all to rest
If only I could finally let go of everything
I would I would in a heartbeat
I would do it immediately and without hesitation
Don’t you try to call me
Do not attempt to contact me
There’s no place for sorrys
Apologies have no space here
Sorrys been done before
Apologies have already been given in the past
Don’t you try to call me
Do not attempt to contact me
Don’t you try to call me
Do not attempt to contact me
It's too late for sorrys
Apologies have no significance anymore
Sorrys been done before
Apologies have already been given in the past
You know I tried you know it’s true
I made an effort and it is a fact
Maybe it’s too late for me and you
Perhaps our chance for a relationship has passed
I’ll be outta town pretty soon
I will be leaving soon
So make your move you gotta choose
Take action and decide what you want
I had this one girl I really believed in
I had strong faith in a particular girl
I cared about her for all the right reasons
My affection for her was based on genuine motives
Everything was going so well
Things were progressing positively
Till the truth came that shit hurt me like hell
However, when the truth emerged, it caused me immense pain
So no I can’t stay to hold you
Therefore, I cannot remain to be with you
That time passed I don’t care about you I told you
That period is over, and I no longer have feelings for you, as I previously expressed
Yeah cold emotions yeah she had me open
Emotions devoid of warmth, yes, she had a significant hold on me
But that times long gone
But that period is long in the past
So are the times for hoping yeah
So are the times for having hope, yes
Sincerely yours but I'm no longer yours
Sincerely yours, but I am no longer in a romantic relationship with you
You know I tried
You are aware that I made an effort
You know I tried
You are aware that I made an effort
You know I tried
You are aware that I made an effort
You know I tried
You are aware that I made an effort
You know I tried you know it’s true
I made an effort and it is a fact
Maybe it’s too late for me and you
Perhaps our chance for a relationship has passed
I’ll be outta town pretty soon
I will be leaving soon
So make your move you gotta choose
Take action and decide what you want
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Written by: Alejandro Gomez
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