From a first single in 1979, the group successfully combined a pop rock and power pop (and sometimes, a blues rock) influenced backing with harmony side-vocals and Lewis' strident voice, and the band had numerous hit songs during the 1980s and early 1990s. These include "The Power of Love" and "Back in Time" (both of which were featured in the film "Back to the Future"), "I Want a New Drug", "Doin' It All (For My Baby)", "Do You Believe in Love?" "Hip to Be Square", "Stuck With You", and "Jacob's Ladder". Huey Lewis shared three Grammy awards, an American Music Award, and a People's Choice Award along with several artists for his role singing the 1985 charity song "We Are the World" as well.
=Albums=
Huey Lewis & the News (1980)
Picture This (1982) [#13 U.S. Gold]
Sports (1983) [#1 U.S. 7x Platinum]
Back to the Future Soundtrack (1985) [Gold]
Fore! (1986) [#1 U.S. 3x Platinum]
Small World (1988) [#11 U.S. Platinum]
Hard at Play (1991) [#27 U.S. Gold]
The Heart of Rock & Roll - The Best of Huey Lewis and The News (1992)
Four Chords & Several Years Ago (1994) [#55 U.S.]
Time Flies: The Best of Huey Lewis and the News (1996) [#185 U.S.]
Plan B (2001) [#165 U.S.]
Live at 25 (2005)
Greatest Hits & Videos (2006) [#70 U.S.]
www.hueylewisandthenews.com
He Don
Huey Lewis & The News Lyrics
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But it's still mine
He took all the things that I loved best
But you still ain't got happiness
Gave you everything girl money can buy
He's a real big spender and a generous guy
You gave up on me, can't understand
[Chorus:]
(He don't know what to do for you) He don't know
(He don't know what to do for you) He don't know
(He don't know what to do for you) But I do
You know I do, yeah
I passed your house today
I took it real hard
There was a brand new Mercedes
Parked right in front of your yard
He buys you things from A to Z
But no one, no one can satisfy you like me
(He don't know what to do for you) He don't know
(He don't know what to do for you) He don't know like I know
(He don't know what to do for you) But I do
You know I do
You had the world
But you wanted more
But nothin' can be better than what you had before
But you still got a chance to let him go
Gave you all of the best love
One man can give (check it out)
Girl, you're gonna feel it
Just as long as I live
Gave you all the love he could
But don't you know that
I spoiled you too good
(He don't know what to do for you) He don't know
(He don't know what to do for you) He will never know
(He don't know what to do for you) and I do
You know I do
(He don't know what to do for you) He don't know what to do
(He don't know what to do for you) for a girl like you
(He don't know what to do for you) he will never know
Never never know like I know
The song “He Don’t Know” by Huey Lewis and The News is a classic love song with a twist. It tells the story of a man who lost his girlfriend to another man, who seems to have more to offer her in terms of materialistic things. However, despite all the things that the other man has given her, she still remains unhappy. The singer of the song is still in love with her and believes that he can give her the love and happiness she deserves far better than the other guy. He passes her house and sees the fancy cars and all the luxurious things that the other man has given her, but he still believes that he is the better man for her.
The chorus of the song, with the repetition of the lyrics “He don't know what to do for you,” is a direct reference to the other man being unable to make the singer’s ex-girlfriend as happy as he thinks he can. The song has a subtle message that true love is not about material things but about genuine emotional connections. The lyrics showcase that the other man might be able to provide things that are bought with money, but the singer believes that he can give her the love and attention she deserves that no amount of money can buy.
Line by Line Meaning
He took your love
He stole your heart
But it's still mine
But I still hold a special place in your heart
He took all the things that I loved best
He took away everything that made me special to you
But you still ain't got happiness
But he still can't make you truly happy
Gave you everything girl money can buy
He showered you with expensive gifts
He's a real big spender and a generous guy
He's rich and likes to show it off
You gave up on me, can't understand
You gave up on our love, and I don't know why
Deep down inside girl, I'm still the man
But I still believe that I'm the one who's right for you
(He don't know what to do for you) He don't know
He doesn't know how to make you happy
(He don't know what to do for you) But I do
But I know how to make you happy
I passed your house today
I drove by your house earlier
I took it real hard
It hurt me to see him with you
There was a brand new Mercedes
He bought you a new luxury car
Parked right in front of your yard
It was parked outside your house
He buys you things from A to Z
He buys you everything you could want
But no one, no one can satisfy you like me
But I know that I can make you truly happy
But you still got a chance to let him go
But you still have the chance to choose me instead
Gave you all of the best love
I gave you all the love I had
One man can give (check it out)
More than any other man could give
Girl, you're gonna feel it
You'll know that what I'm saying is true
Just as long as I live
I'll always love you
Gave you all the love he could
He tried to love you the best he could
But don't you know that
But you should know that
I spoiled you too good
I treated you too well to be replaced
(He don't know what to do for you) He will never know
He'll never know how to make you as happy as I could
Never never know like I know
He'll never know you like I do
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adamweishaupt81
Their "Hard at Play" album was absolutely wonderful and way too underrated.
Xennial Hipster Bern
Saw this on VH1 like maybe three times as a kid back in 1992. Such a shame nobody knows it, since it's one of Huey's best. Great slow song with a bluesy sound.
Teresa Elmore
This is one the best songs from them. One of my favorites.
Jaded Emotions
How have I never seen this before? Great song. Love Huey's vocals and the soulful approach to the song!
lambziepie
This is a great song.
Alexandra Z
very underrated song and album
ddt99
This is an interesting side to the band that was not often seen. Up until this point, I think this video and the one for Bad is Bad were the only ones of theirs that were straightforward and no-nonsense - all of their other videos had a lighthearted or humorous side to them.
JPMcFly1985 Retro Videos
Old post but shit you're right. I think this is their only "not humorous" video (even though "Hip to be square" and "Jacob's ladder" were just performances too), and it was a straight up ballad, instead of a pop rock or middle tempo song.
Renata Cerqueira
He is so soulful n damn when he sings sexy as can be,!! That's 1 underated musician. Come on ppl listen to him incredible. Lyrics are legit truth. I've lived it..
disneylover333
Love it! Chris is looking gorgeous in it! Ty for posting :)