You Never Know
James Snyder Lyrics
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How badly this could go
I've got disaster written on my cheek
The odds are I'm some two-faced lying freak
Who will whisper pretty things then leave you flat
And steal your cat
It might not be that bad
But even so,
You think you do cuz you've been hurt before
Another hurt might hurt you that much more
And odds are I would do what most men do
And hurt you too
Cuz men are men and odds are odds
Although, you never know
You may think you know the end and the beginning
But the truth is there's no mortal way to tell
And the game's not over till the final lining
And I'm grinning cuz this game might just end well
You never know
If I only want your dough,
I might be on the lamb or on the dole
Of my meds or my nut or on parole
Or even worse
I might be someone who
Is meant for you
And maybe that's the thing to lay you low
You never know
If I'm a drunkard
Or a dullard to kales or to clever
Or if I might just be the man who's meant to be with you forever
You never know
You never ever know
In "You Never Know," James Snyder expresses uncertainty and the unpredictable nature of relationships. He warns his partner that things may not always be how they seem, and that even though he may seem like a decent person, he could end up hurting her just like other men. He acknowledges that the future is unknown and that the true nature of a person cannot be predicted. At the same time, he expresses hope and the potential for a happy ending. He recognizes that even though there are potential pitfalls in the relationship, there is also the possibility that they are meant for each other and that things will work out in the end.
The lyrics of "You Never Know" portray an honest and vulnerable side of relationships. They acknowledge the unpredictability of love and the potential for failure, while also recognizing the possibility for happiness and fulfillment. James Snyder's words caution us to be open-hearted while being mindful of the unpredictable nature of human relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
You never know
You never know what could happen in a relationship, it's unpredictable
How badly this could go
The potential for the relationship to fail is great
I've got disaster written on my cheek
The singer recognizes that he might not be the best partner
The odds are I'm some two-faced lying freak
There's a probability that the singer might be untrustworthy
Who will whisper pretty things then leave you flat
There's a possibility the singer will say sweet things and then hurt their partner
And steal your cat
This line is meant to be humorous and shows the unpredictability of the situation
It might not be that bad
There's a chance things could turn out well
But even so,
Despite the possibility of things turning out well, the singer is still unsure
You never see the worst that things can be
One can never truly know how bad things can get in a relationship
You think you do cuz you've been hurt before
Past experiences shape our beliefs and perceptions of relationships
Another hurt might hurt you that much more
Experiencing heartbreak can make it harder to trust someone new
And odds are I would do what most men do
The singer recognizes that some men do hurt their partners
And hurt you too
This line is straightforward, the singer may hurt their partner
Cuz men are men and odds are odds
Men are not perfect, and there is a chance the singer may make a mistake
Although, you never know
Despite the possibilities, there is still uncertainty
You may think you know the end and the beginning
People may feel confident in their judgments, but they could be wrong
But the truth is there's no mortal way to tell
No one can predict how a relationship will end
And the game's not over till the final lining
A relationship can keep going until the end
And I'm grinning cuz this game might just end well
Despite the potential issues, the singer is optimistic that the relationship might work out
If I only want your dough,
The singer is acknowledging that there are people who are only interested in money
I might be on the lamb or on the dole
The singer could be a fraud or a scammer
Of my meds or my nut or on parole
The singer might have mental or legal issues
Or even worse
The singer is listing off worst-case scenarios
I might be someone who
The singer is admitting that there's a chance they could be a difficult person to be with
Is meant for you
However, it's possible that the singer and their partner are meant to be together
And maybe that's the thing to lay you low
This line is indicating that there could be challenges in the relationship, but it could ultimately be worth it
If I'm a drunkard
The singer is bringing up a potential flaw
Or a dullard to kales or to clever
The singer might not be the most exciting or intelligent person
Or if I might just be the man who's meant to be with you forever
Despite the singer's potential flaws, they believe they could have a lasting relationship with their partner
You never know
The song ends with a reminder that relationships are unpredictable
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