Released in May, 2013, Young’s Dark Star EP received immediate label interest and blog acclaim upon its release – being featured by the likes of Nylon Magazine, Earmilk, and Noisey, as well as topping the #1 spot numerous times on Hype Machine’s “Most Popular Tracks” list.
Having just finished a North America & UK tour this fall with British indie pop trio London Grammar, Young sets to work on his much anticipated debut album, set to be released in 2014.
Don't You Know
Jaymes Young Lyrics
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I got nobody but my shadow to give me through
So put your lips on my scars and teach me to love
Give my slow heart the rhythm of a blood drum
I don't want you to go
I need more of you in my life
Nobody should be alone
Oh, don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
And every night I call for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
I'd do anything to touch you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know that I'm going mad
And in the moment I fall for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad (so bad)
I'd do anything to love you
Take a look at these mountains I'm moving for you
I'm gonna light the dynamite, I'm gonna break through
'Cause I know all the ways to appreciate your design
I'm a damn good lover, shivers up your spine
I don't want you to go
I need more of you in my life
Nobody should be alone
Please let me take you home tonight
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
And every night I call for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
I'd do anything to... oh
Don't you know that I
Don't you know that I'm going mad (going mad)
And in the moment I fall for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
I'd do anything to love you
Ohh, ohh
Oh, don't make me beg you please
Ohh, ohh
When I know you are meant for me
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
I would fight in a war for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
Oh, don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
And every night I call for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
I'd do anything to touch you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know that I'm going mad
And in the moment I fall for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
I'd do anything to love you
The lyrics to Jaymes Young's "Don't You Know" are a heartfelt plea for love from someone who feels lost and alone without the person they desire. The singer is wandering in the moonlight, searching for this person, but finding only their own shadow to keep them company. The request to "put your lips on my scars and teach me to love" reveals that they have been hurt in the past and are looking for someone to heal their wounds. The desire to have their slow heart beat to the rhythm of a blood drum further emphasizes their longing for connection and passion.
The chorus repeats the message that the singer wants and needs the person they are addressing. They are willing to do anything - fight in a war, light dynamite, move mountains - to prove their love and win the object of their affection. The repeated statement "Don't you know that I want you so bad" reinforces the singer's desperation and desire for this person.
Overall, "Don't You Know" is a song about yearning for love and the lengths one is willing to go to find it. The lyrics express vulnerability, passion, and a desire for connection with another person.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been walking in the moonlight looking for you
I have been searching for you in the dark, lonely nights.
I got nobody but my shadow to give me through
I have only myself to rely on to get through this difficult time.
So put your lips on my scars and teach me to love
Help me heal my emotional wounds and teach me how to love.
Give my slow heart the rhythm of a blood drum
Help my heart beat with passion and excitement.
I don't want you to go
I want you to stay with me.
I need more of you in my life
I crave more of you in my life because you bring joy and happiness.
Nobody should be alone
It is sad and difficult to be alone in life.
Please let me take you home tonight
Let me take care of you and have you close to me tonight.
Oh, don't you know that I
You should already know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
I desire you deeply.
And every night I call for you
Every night I long for you and wish you were with me.
I'd do anything to touch you
I would do anything to be able to touch you and feel your presence.
Don't you know that I'm going mad
My feelings for you are driving me crazy.
And in the moment I fall for you
I am falling more in love with you in each moment.
I'd do anything to love you
I would do anything to be able to love and cherish you.
Take a look at these mountains I'm moving for you
I am willing to go to great lengths and overcome obstacles for you.
I'm gonna light the dynamite, I'm gonna break through
I will take risks and break through any barriers to be with you.
'Cause I know all the ways to appreciate your design
I am aware of your unique qualities and appreciate you for who you are.
I'm a damn good lover, shivers up your spine
I am confident in my ability to love and pleasure you to the point of ecstasy.
Don't make me beg you please
I don't want to have to beg for your affection.
When I know you are meant for me
I strongly believe that we are destined to be together.
I would fight in a war for you
I would go to great lengths and take on any challenge to protect and care for you.
Writer(s): Jaymes Young
Contributed by Riley I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@VertexRecords
I tried to write out the lyrics :)
I've been walking in the moonlight looking for you
I got nobody but my shadow to give my through
So put your lips on my scars and teach me love
Give my slow heart the rhythm of a blood drum
I don't want you to go
I need more of you in my life
Nobody should be alone
Please let me take you home tonight
Oh, don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
And every night I call for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
I'd do anything to touch you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know that I'm going mad
And in the moment I fall for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad (so bad)
I'd do anything to love you
Take a look at these mountains I'm moving for you
I'm gonna light the dynamite, I'm gonna break through
'Cause I know all the ways to appreciate your design
I'm a damn good lover, shivers up your spine
I don't want you to go
I need more of you in my life
Nobody should be alone
Please let me take you home tonight
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
And every night I call for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
I'd do anything to... oh
Don't you know that I
Don't you know that I'm going mad (going mad)
And in the moment I fall for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
I'd do anything to love you
Ohh, ohh
Oh, don't make me beg you please
Ohh, ohh
When I know you are meant for me
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
I would fight in a war for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
Oh, don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
And every night I call for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
I'd do anything to touch you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know that I'm going mad
And in the moment I fall for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
I'd do anything to love you
@nellad6310
yaaaas finally
just 1 day left
can't wait anymore
too awesome
heart strings struggling
thnx Jaymes Young
don't ever stop your passion no matter how ugly the world gets
your dark star be shining with them northern lights
")
love from Jamaica
@lalocaDaze
"Don't You Know"
I've been walking in the moonlight looking for you
I got nobody but my shadow to get me through
So put your lips on my scars and teach me to love
Give my slow heart the rhythm of a blood drum
I don't want you to go
I need more of you in my life
Nobody should be alone
Please let me take you home tonight
Oh, don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
And every night I call for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
I'll do anything to touch you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know that I'm going mad
And in the moment I would fall for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad (so bad)
I'll do anything to love you
Take a look at these mountains I'm moving for you
I'm gonna light the dynamite, I'm gonna break through
'Cause I know all the ways to appreciate your design
I'm a damn good lover, shivers up your spine
I don't want you to go
I need more of you in my life
Nobody should be alone
Please let me take you home tonight
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
And every night I call for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
I'll do anything to... oh
Don't you know that I
Don't you know that I'm going mad (going mad)
And in the moment I would fall for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
I'll do anything to love you
Ohh, ohh
Oh, don't make me beg you please
Ohh, ohh
When I know you were meant for me
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
I would fight in a war for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
Oh, don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
And every night I call for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
I'll do anything to touch you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know that I'm going mad (going mad)
And in the moment I would fall for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad (so bad)
I'll do anything to love you
@Loveburningheart
I promise, Jaymes Young doesn't have one bad song . Don't you know?
@nagisafurukawa8864
True ♡♡♡
@SIEGS
He's underrated that i like it that he is but at the same time i want him to be known :(
@staniorMG
he doesnt
@jnickygrin1995
Ofc i know, hes tied down to good music 👀
@natd602
Honestly! Every song is a vibe or a banger
@Pluhh69
Its so hard not to move while listening to this song.
@dorakt6323
So so true😂🕺🏼
@tikihead
Fr. I'm literally bobbing my head and moving side to side in my chair
@Juliahorvathovaa
fr omg