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Jack Johnson (Children\'s) Lyrics


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Questions, I've got some questions
I want to know you
But what if I could ask you only one thing
Only this one time, what would you tell me?
Well maybe you could give me a suggestion
So I could know you, what would you tell me?
Maybe you could tell me what to ask you
Because then I'd know you, what would you tell me
Please tell me that there's time
To make this work for all intents and purposes
And what are your intentions, will you try?

Impressions, you've made impressions
They're going nowhere
They're just going to wait here if you let them
Please don't let them
I want to know you
And if they're going to haunt me
Please collect them
Please just collect them
And now I'm begging
I'm begging you to ask me just one question
One simple question
Because then you'd know me
I'll tell you that there's time
To make this work for all intents and purposes
At least for my own
What is a heart worth if it's just left all alone?
Leave it long enough and watch it turn into stone
Why must we always be untrue?
Be untrue




Be untrue
Be untrue

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jack Johnson's "Questions" open with the singer expressing a desire to know the listener better. However, they also acknowledge that they may only have the chance to ask one question. Despite this limitation, they implore the listener to give them a suggestion of what to ask, so they can gain some insight into who the listener truly is. The singer wants to know whether there is enough time to build a meaningful connection and what the listener's intentions are in regard to this relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Questions, I've got some questions
I am curious and want to know more.


I want to know you
I am interested in getting to know you deeply.


But what if I could ask you only one thing
If I had the chance to ask you just one question, what would it be?


Only this one time, what would you tell me?
If you could only say one thing to me, what would it be?


Well maybe you could give me a suggestion
Perhaps you could offer a suggestion to help me get to know you.


So I could know you, what would you tell me?
If you had to give me one piece of information to help me get to know you, what would it be?


Maybe you could tell me what to ask you
Can you guide me in asking you questions that would help me get to know you better?


Because then I'd know you, what would you tell me
If I knew what to ask, it would help me understand you more deeply. What would you suggest?


Please tell me that there's time
Let me know that we have time to get to know each other better.


To make this work for all intents and purposes
To ensure that we can form a meaningful relationship.


And what are your intentions, will you try?
What do you hope to achieve in this relationship? Are you willing to put in the effort to make it work?


Impressions, you've made impressions
You have left an impression on me.


They're going nowhere
But I don't know where this is going.


They're just going to wait here if you let them
My thoughts and emotions about you will stay with me unless something changes.


Please don't let them
I don't want to be stuck in this limbo of not knowing what's going on between us.


And if they're going to haunt me
If my feelings for you will continue to trouble me.


Please collect them
Please acknowledge how I feel and help me process these emotions.


And now I'm begging
I am pleading for your attention and help in understanding our relationship.


I'm begging you to ask me just one question
Please engage with me and ask me questions so we can better understand each other.


One simple question
It doesn't have to be complicated; just show an interest in me.


Because then you'd know me
By asking me questions, you would gain a deeper understanding of who I am.


I'll tell you that there's time
We have the opportunity to continue building our connection.


To make this work for all intents and purposes
To continue the growth of our relationship and ensure it meets our goals and desires.


At least for my own
While I cannot speak for you, I know that I want this relationship to work out.


What is a heart worth if it's just left all alone?
What is the point of a meaningful relationship if it's just going to wither away to nothing?


Leave it long enough and watch it turn into stone
If a relationship is neglected for too long, it will become cold and lifeless.


Why must we always be untrue?
Why must we hold back from being completely honest with each other? Only then can we truly know each other.


Be untrue
Don't pretend to be someone you're not; be genuine and open with me.


Be untrue
And don't accept anything less from me; we owe it to each other to be authentic.




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