If I Know Me
George Strait [乔治史崔特] Lyrics
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And when I slammed the door tonight you wondered where I went.
If I know you, you're probably wonderin' what to do.
You're thinkin' that I'm gone for good, if I know you.
But if I know me, I'll turn this car around.
I won't get halfway through town, and I'll be sorry.
I'll stop and call, and you'll say you're sorry too,
Sometimes I lose my head, say things to break your heart,
Forgettin' if I lost your love, it would tear my world apart.
If I know you, you didn't mean one single thing you said.
Truth be known, you're dyin', cryin', lyin' there in bed.
But if I know me, I'll turn this car around.
I won't get halfway through town, and I'll be sorry.
I'll stop and call, and you'll say you're sorry too,
And I'll come runnin' back to you, if I know me.
If I know me, and I know me.
The lyrics of George Strait's "If I Know Me" can be interpreted as a reflection on a tumultuous relationship between two people who frequently argue and say things they don't mean. The singer acknowledges that both he and his partner have said hurtful things to each other, but believes that he knows his partner well enough to predict how they will react to his departure. He imagines them feeling lost and confused, but ultimately believes that they will forgive him and want him back. However, he also admits that he himself is prone to impulsive behavior and may end up regretting leaving in the first place, leading him to turn his car around and make amends.
The song therefore speaks to the cyclical nature of relationships and the difficulty of breaking free from patterns of behavior. Despite the hurt and pain caused by their arguments, both the singer and his partner are ultimately drawn back to each other out of a deep-seated love and a shared history. The repetition of the line "if I know me," which appears twice in the chorus, underscores the idea that the characters are not necessarily in control of their actions, but are instead compelled by their own personalities and emotions.
Overall, "If I Know Me" is a poignant and relatable exploration of the push and pull that can define romantic relationships, with George Strait's signature twang adding an extra layer of emotion to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
We both said some things I know we never meant,
We spoke harshly to each other and said things that we didn't actually mean in the heat of the moment.
And when I slammed the door tonight you wondered where I went.
When I angrily walked out and slammed the door, you probably wondered where I went and what I was doing.
If I know you, you're probably wonderin' what to do.
I believe that you must be wondering what you should do now in the wake of our argument and my departure.
You're thinkin' that I'm gone for good, if I know you.
I know that you're probably thinking that I've left you for good because of how intensely we fought.
But if I know me, I'll turn this car around.
I know myself well enough to predict that I'll turn my car around and come back to you.
I won't get halfway through town, and I'll be sorry.
I anticipate that I won't be able to get very far before feeling remorseful for having left you and hurting you.
I'll stop and call, and you'll say you're sorry too,
I will likely take a moment to call you and we'll both end up apologizing to each other for the things we said.
And I'll come runnin' back to you, if I know me.
I know that I don't want to be away from you for too long, and if I know myself, I'll come running back to you as soon as possible.
Sometimes I lose my head, say things to break your heart,
Sometimes I get so caught up in my emotions that I say things that are hurtful and break your heart.
Forgettin' if I lost your love, it would tear my world apart.
In those moments, I forget how important your love is to me and how devastating it would be for me to lose it.
If I know you, you didn't mean one single thing you said.
I believe that you didn't mean any of the hurtful things that you said during our argument, and that they were said in the heat of the moment.
Truth be known, you're dyin', cryin', lyin' there in bed.
In reality, I know that you must be upset and lying in bed, feeling sad and hurt by our argument.
If I know me, and I know me.
Ultimately, I think that I know myself well enough to be able to predict my own actions and emotions in this situation.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DEAN DILLON, PAM BELFORD
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@aleshiasaggese4297
Anyone who thinks Garth is the king is delusional. George is the one and only
@dannyzuko9686
Agreed 👑
@beachlady5284
Garth is crap!
@jeffroberts2279
Garth ain’t nowhere close to George. Ain’t a damn strait song I don’t like.
@noliberalzone1533
This was my mom and dad’s song when I was a little girl and now I’m all grown up and married to an awesome man it’s our song!!
@vi09
A very beautiful song, sung by the king 👑 of Country Music ❤️ I love him and his wife and family ❤️
@juliemunsch3165
I come from a family of 10...it seems that I am the only one that loves country music. I am going to stick with it for the rest of my life. Sing on George Strait
@MarcosBryant-gk1jv
What do you admire most about George
@Mianachtraaf
Julie, 54 cousins, nobody loved country music , they throw me out of thr family for it
@theresafox2816
Boy George Strait’s wife sure is blessed to have a beautiful man like him.