Don't You
Jill & Kate Lyrics
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What it means to be heard?
Did you ever feel like a jerk?
Did you ever give up
On you pride
Just to have him by your side?
Well, if you don't know
What I'm talking about
You don't nothing
You don't know
You don't know nothing
About love
When the night time comes
Do your tears fall like rain
And in the morning, do they fall all over again
Tell me do you get down
On your knees and pray
That should never, never never go away
Well if you don't know
What I am talking about
You don't know nothing
You don't know nothing
You don't know nothing, nothing
About love
Oh love, hmm
Don't try to tell me
That I am out of my mind
'Cause anywhere the man goes
I'll be right behind
You don't know nothing
You don't know nothing, you don't know nothing
You don't know, you don't know
You don't know
You don't know nothing
You don't know nothing
Boy you don't know
You don't know nothing
You don't know
You don't know
Oh you don't know
You don't know, you don't know nothing
About love
You don't know nothing
About love
About love
About love
You don't know, oh oh, oh oh
You don't know nothing
About love
The lyrics of Jill & Kate's song "Don't You" explore the theme of love and the complexities that come with it. The opening lines suggest that the singer is questioning if the listener has ever truly understood what it means to be heard and to feel like a fool in love. They ask if the listener has ever sacrificed their pride just to keep someone they love by their side. The repeated phrase, "You don't know nothing about love," implies a sense of frustration and disbelief towards someone who claims to understand love but doesn't truly comprehend its depth.
In the next section, the lyrics delve into the emotional turmoil that can occur at night. The singer asks if tears fall like rain in moments of vulnerability, and if they continue to fall every morning, indicating a prolonged state of sadness or heartbreak. They question if the listener finds themselves on their knees praying for love to endure, never wanting it to fade away. This further emphasizes the intensity of the emotions being experienced.
The following verses express the singer's determination and loyalty. They claim that regardless of what others may say about their devotion, they will always stand by the person they love. The repetition of the phrase "You don't know nothing about love" serves as a reminder that the listener lacks true understanding in this aspect. It implies that they may not have experienced the depth and commitment that real love requires.
The closing lines of the song reiterate the message of the chorus. The phrase "You don't know nothing about love" is repeated once more, emphasizing the singer's frustration and perhaps their disappointment in the listener's lack of comprehension. The repetition of the phrase, combined with the emotional delivery, further emphasizes the intensity of the emotions at play.
Overall, "Don't You" explores the idea that true understanding of love comes with a depth of experience and emotional vulnerability. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration towards someone who claims to know love but lacks the depth of understanding and commitment that the singer has.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you ever know
Have you ever had the understanding or awareness?
What it means to be heard?
The experience of being listened to and understood.
Did you ever feel like a jerk?
Have you ever felt foolish or regretful?
Did you ever give up
Have you ever surrendered or abandoned?
On your pride
Your ego or self-importance.
Just to have him by your side?
Only to be with the person you desire.
Well, if you don't know
If you lack the knowledge or awareness
What I'm talking about
Regarding the subject I am discussing
You don't know nothing
You have no understanding or knowledge
You don't nothing
You have no idea or comprehension
You don't know
You lack understanding or familiarity
You don't know nothing
You have no knowledge or awareness
About love
Regarding the concept of love
When the night time comes
During the evening hours
Do your tears fall like rain
Are your tears abundant and continuous
And in the morning, do they fall all over again
And do they reoccur once more in the morning
Tell me do you get down
Inform me, do you kneel or pray
On your knees and pray
Taking a humble position and supplicating
That should never, never never go away
Desiring that love should always endure or remain
Don't try to tell me
Do not attempt to convince me
That I am out of my mind
That I am crazy or irrational
'Cause anywhere the man goes
Because wherever the man travels
I'll be right behind
I will be closely following or supporting
You don't know nothing
You have no knowledge or understanding
Boy you don't know nothing
My dear, you have no knowledge or understanding
You don't know
You lack knowledge or awareness
You don't know nothing
You have no understanding or knowledge
You don't know nothing
You lack knowledge or awareness
You don't know
You have no understanding or familiarity
Oh you don't know
Oh, you have no knowledge or understanding
You don't know, you don't know nothing
You have no knowledge or understanding
About love
Regarding the concept of love
You don't know nothing
You have no understanding or knowledge
About love
Regarding the concept of love
About love
Regarding the concept of love
You don't know, oh oh, oh oh
You have no knowledge or understanding, oh oh, oh oh
You don't know nothing
You have no understanding or knowledge
About love
Regarding the concept of love
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Aaron Pearce, Jill H Scott
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