1) Joanne is a Ca… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist under this name:
1) Joanne is a Caribbean singer. Joanne burst into the music spotlight with her gospel debut single "I fell in love".
2) Joanne (죠앤) Korean pop also known as Lee Yeon Ji originally debuted in 2001. At the time, she was under the spotlight for being one of the few young, rising female solo artists along with BoA, Rottyful Sky, Dana and others. On 26 Nov 2014 Joanne got into a car accident in Los Angeles, California. Falling into a coma afterwards, she passed away on December 2 at the age of 26.
3) Joanne is an Australian pop singer. Joanne burst into the music spotlight with her smash hit 1998 debut single “Jackie”.
I Don't Know
Joanne Lyrics
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Said I was happy for you
So you got to go away
And do what you got to do
But in my mind I keep asking myself why
Why do I have to let you go
Why must i say goodbye
And wishing you well
But I'm dying on the inside
Its hurting me like hell
Don't know how to let you go
I just don't know
Chorus
I don't know what to do
I don't know what to say
Don't know if I'd get thru
Or if this pain will go away
don't know if I can breathe
Just don't know what to feel
Cos I don't know anything but you
Its time to say goodbye
I wished you would just walk away
If you touch me one more time
I'd breakdown and beg you to stay
Now I'm letting all my heart
is breaking up in two
And I close the door
And I turn around
I just want the best for you
I'd be smiling on the outside
And wishing you well
But I'm dying on the inside
It's hurting me like hell
I don't know how to let you go
I just don't know
REPEAT CHORUS
Don't know what to do
Don't know what to say
Will I get thru
When you go away
Don't know what to do
Living without you
I don't know anything
Anything but you
Don't know if I can breathe
Just don't know what to feel
Cos I don't know
Anything but you
Repeat Chorus X 3
In Joanne's song "I Don't Know," the singer is expressing the pain they're feeling after getting the news that their loved one will be leaving. The singer is trying to come to terms with the fact that they will have to let their loved one go, even though it's tearing them apart. The singer is struggling to come to a decision on how to deal with this situation. They want to show happiness and support to their loved one on the outside, but inside, they feel like they're dying. The singer finds themselves in a dilemma as they don't know what to do or say, and they're not even sure if they will get through this experience without their loved one.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's state of confusion and emotional turmoil. They don't know what to feel, say or do, and they're not sure if the pain will go away. The singer's world revolves around their loved one, and they don't know anything else outside of that.
The second verse of the song describes how the singer had hoped for a different outcome, but they are now facing the reality that their loved one will be leaving. They're attempting to come to terms with the fact that this is the best option for them. Lastly, the song ends with a final chorus, reiterating the singer's pain and confusion.
Line by Line Meaning
You Got the news today
You received some significant news today
Said I was happy for you
I expressed happiness for you upon hearing the news
So you got to go away
You need to go away as a result of the news
And do what you got to do
You have some necessary obligations to take care of
But in my mind I keep asking myself why
I keep questioning myself internally about the situation
Why do I have to let you go
Why do I have to say goodbye and let you leave
Why must I say goodbye
Why is it necessary for me to say goodbye
I'd be smiling on the outside
Although I may appear happy on the exterior
And wishing you well
And wishing you the best of outcomes
But I'm dying on the inside
I am struggling with painful emotions internally
Its hurting me like hell
It is causing me immense emotional pain
Don't know how to let you go
I do not understand or know how to say goodbye and move on
I just don't know
I am unsure or uncertain
Chorus
Refrain
I don't know what to do
I am clueless about what action to take
I don't know what to say
I am at a loss for words
Don't know if I'd get thru
I am unsure if I will come out successfully on the other side
Or if this pain will go away
I am unsure if this emotional pain will ever dissipate
don't know if I can breathe
I do not know if I can emotionally handle this situation
Just don't know what to feel
I am uncertain about how I am supposed to feel
Cos I don't know anything but you
Because I have always known only you and our relationship
Its time to say goodbye
It is time for us to part ways
I wished you would just walk away
I hoped you would just leave without any further interaction
If you touch me one more time
If you make any further attempt to interact or connect with me
I'd breakdown and beg you to stay
I would be overcome with emotion and plead with you to stay
Now I'm letting all my heart
I am allowing myself to feel and express all of my emotions
is breaking up in two
My heart is shattering into pieces
And I close the door
I am putting an end to this chapter of our relationship
And I turn around
I am ready to move on and face the future
I just want the best for you
I only desire success and happiness for you
Repeat Chorus
Refrain
Don't know what to do
I am helpless and lost
Living without you
Learning to survive without you
I don't know anything
I have no certainty and no direction
Anything but you
Apart from you, everything is unknown and uncertain
When you go away
After you have left
Will I get thru
Will I be able to manage or survive
Repeat Chorus X 3
Refrain repeated three times
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@hermioneloe3584
Wow, I haven't heard this song for ages and still know it word for word and pitch for pitch, one of the songs that never leave my mind. Love it!
@Duane_Sedai
Deffs was a break up song for me 😂
@Dodge76
LOOOOOVE this song
@bdodgey
This and Jackie are both awesome songs. Gotta love that era!!!
@Disbelieverfulful
I like it. A subject we can all relate to, also.
@KoimaLechoN
Disbelieverfulful what's the subject about exactly,?
@VictoriaBitter1976
They were playing this at Stonewall in Sydney in January 2005 :)
@KoimaLechoN
Brandon Quatro good for them
@VictoriaBitter1976
Good for HER you mean.
@KoimaLechoN
Brandon Quatro good for all of us really