I Don't Know
Jimmy Bruno & Joe Beck Lyrics
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But I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!
I thought at last I'd found you, but other lovers surround you
And "I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!"
If you'd surrender just for a tender kiss or two
You might discover, that I'm the lover meant for you
And I'd be true, but what's the good of scheming
I know I must be dreaming
The lyrics to Jimmy Bruno's song "I Don't Stand A Ghost of A Chance With You" speak to the desperation and longing of unrequited love. The singer is deeply in love with their object of affection, expressing a need and desire for their love. However, they feel helpless in the face of competing lovers and the realization that they don't stand a chance with the person they love. Despite this, the singer clings to hope, suggesting that if they were granted even a small amount of affection, they could prove themselves as the true and faithful lover. The final line, "I know I must be dreaming," perhaps suggests that the singer knows deep down their love will never be returned.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of unrequited love and the pain and desperation that can come with it. The singer longs for a love that they know they can never have, and while they continue to hope, they also seem to recognize the futility of their feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
I need your love so badly, I love you, oh, so madly
I cannot imagine life without your love and affection, as I feel an intense and passionate love for you
But I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!
Despite my deep feelings for you, I know I have no realistic hope of being with you
I thought at last I'd found you, but other lovers surround you
I thought I had finally found someone who reciprocated my love, but it seems like you have many other suitors
And 'I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you!'
The reality is that I have no chance of being with you, no matter how much I may wish otherwise
If you'd surrender just for a tender kiss or two
If you were willing to give in to your desires and share a moment of intimacy with me
You might discover, that I'm the lover meant for you
You could see that I am the one who truly loves and cares for you
And I'd be true, but what's the good of scheming
I would be faithful and loyal to you if given the chance, but there is no point in trying to manipulate the situation for my benefit
I know I must be dreaming
I realize that my hope of being with you is nothing more than a fantasy
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Written by: NICKY SKOPELITIS
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