You Don't Know
Jim Byrne Lyrics

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You don't know like I know
What that woman has done for me
In the morning she's my water
In the evening she's my cup of tea

As long as I live
Whenever troubles arise
I go to her and like a miracle everything feels alirght

You don't know like I know
What that woman has done for me
She brings her lovin' home now
Just the way it's supposed to be
What she wants
She can get
Tender lovin'
Til she ready
Til she ready
Til she ready to break

Huh!

Somebody help me now

SAX SOLO

As long as I live
Whenever troubles arise
I go to her and like a miracle everything is alright

You don't know like I know
What that woman has done for me
In the morning she's my water
In the evening she's my cup of tea

Nobody knows
Nobody knows
Nobody knows like I know
You don't know the woman like I know the woman
Nobody knows

You don't know the woman like I know the woman
Nobody knows

You don't know like I know

I said you don't know like I know
Nobody knows

Aaaaaaah!

Overall Meaning

The song "You Don't Know" by Jim Byrne is about a woman who has provided the singer with love and support throughout his life. He sings about how she is his "water" in the morning and his "cup of tea" in the evening, emphasizing how important she is to him. The singer also talks about how he turns to this woman whenever he faces troubles and how his problems magically disappear when she is around. The lyrics also suggest that this woman is quite powerful as she "gets what she wants" and she can even "break" someone with her "tender lovin'."

The song is a tribute to a woman who has been a beacon of hope and love for the singer. The repeated line "you don't know like I know" implies that others may not fully appreciate what this woman has done for him. The sax solo in the middle of the song adds to the mood and helps to convey the emotion of the singer. The last lines of the song emphasize that there is no one who knows the woman like the singer does.

Overall, the song celebrates the influence and importance of a woman in the singer's life. It highlights the power of love and the strength that a supportive partner can bring to someone's life.

Line by Line Meaning

You don't know like I know
You lack knowledge about what I've experienced

What that woman has done for me
How that woman has helped me in my life

In the morning she's my water
She is my hydration and refreshment in the morning

In the evening she's my cup of tea
She brings me comfort and relaxation in the evening

As long as I live
Throughout my entire life

Whenever troubles arise
When challenges and difficulties occur

I go to her and like a miracle everything feels alright
I seek her comfort and support and miraculously feel better

She brings her lovin' home now
She brings her love and affection to our home

Just the way it's supposed to be
In a satisfying and expected manner

What she wants
Her desires and wishes

She can get
She is capable of obtaining what she wants