I Don't Know
Jack Blades / Reb Beach / Jeff Pilson / Bobby Blotzer / Paul Taylor Lyrics
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Long before the Springtime is due?
And even though it's snowing, violets are growing
I know why and so do you
Why do breezes sigh every evening whispering your name as they do?
And why have I the feeling stars are on my ceiling?
I know why and so do you
When you smile at me I hear gypsy violins
I can see the sun when it's raining, hiding every cloud from my view
And why do I see rainbows when you're in my arms?
I know why and so do you
Why do robins sing in December
Long before the springtime is due?
And even though it's snowing, violets are growing
I know why and so do you
Why do breezes sigh every evening whispering your name as they do?
And why have I the feeling stars are on my ceiling?
I know why and so do you
When you smile at me I hear gypsy violins
When you dance with me, I'm in heaven when the music begins
I can see the sun when it's raining, hiding every cloud from my view
And why do I see rainbows when you're in my arms?
I know why and so do you
The lyrics of this song, I Don't Know, by Jack Blades, Reb Beach, Jeff Pilson, Bobby Blotzer, and Paul Taylor, express the wonder and amazement the singer feels when he is in love. The song uses metaphors of nature to describe the beauty and joy that comes from being with his loved one. Specifically, he uses the example of robins singing in December, when it is not yet springtime, to show that love can bring joy even in the darkest or coldest of times. The mention of violets growing in the snow reinforces the idea that love can bring unexpected beauty and growth.
The second verse continues with the theme of nature and romance, describing how the winds seem to whisper his lover's name and how he feels as though stars are right above him. The chorus repeats the main theme of the song, with the declaration that the singer knows why these magical things are happening - because he is in love. The bridge provides a powerful image of the happiness and enchantment that love can bring, describing how the singer feels as though he can see the sun even when it is raining, and that rainbows appear when he holds his lover.
Overall, this song is a joyful celebration of the wonders of love, with imagery drawn from the natural world to depict the magic and beauty that comes from being with someone you care about deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do robins sing in December
What causes robins to sing in December?
Long before the Springtime is due?
Why do they start singing so early?
And even though it's snowing, violets are growing
How can violets grow in the snow?
I know why and so do you
I have an explanation, and so do you
Why do breezes sigh every evening whispering your name as they do?
What causes the wind to whisper your name every night?
And why have I the feeling stars are on my ceiling?
Why do I feel like the stars are right above me?
When you smile at me I hear gypsy violins
Your smile makes me hear romantic music
When you dance with me, I'm in heaven when the music begins
Dancing with you feels like heaven, especially when the music starts
I can see the sun when it's raining, hiding every cloud from my view
Your presence helps me see the beauty even in the gloomiest of days
And why do I see rainbows when you're in my arms?
Why do I feel complete and see all the colors of life when I hold you close?
I know why and so do you
I have the answer, and so do you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MACK GORDON, HARRY WARREN
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