U Should Know Me
Joe Lyrics

Ladies and gentleman
Joe is addressing his audience, which is made up of both men and women.

I'd like to take y'all back
Joe wants to bring his audience on a journey to the past.

Back to the future
Joe is referring to the 1980s, a period often associated with slow jams.

When we used to slow jam at the parties
Joe is reminiscing about the good old days when people would dance slowly at parties to romantic tunes.

So, fellas grab your lady, and take her to the dance floor
Joe is encouraging the men in his audience to ask their partners to dance.

You already know
Joe assumes that his audience is familiar with slow jam music and dancing.

I remember when we had so much trust
Joe recalls a time in his relationship when he and his partner had complete faith in each other.

And nobody couldn't become between us
Joe and his partner were not influenced by third parties in their relationship.

Do you remember?
Joe is asking his partner if she remembers the same positive moments in their relationship.

Now you listening to he said/she said
Joe's partner is hearing rumors and gossip from other people.

And they keep puttin' thoughts in your head all the time
Joe's partner is being influenced by others and it's affecting her thoughts and feelings towards him.

Girl, your heart is filled with so much doubt
Joe can see that his partner is uncertain and hesitant in their relationship due to the rumors she's heard.

'Cause you think that I've been playing you out
Joe's partner believes that he's been unfaithful and dishonest with her.

You should know me (You should know me)
Joe is telling his partner that she should know him well enough by now to know he's loyal to her.

Know me by now (By now)
Joe is emphasizing the point that his partner should be familiar with his character and behavior in their relationship.

I would die before I hurt you
Joe is saying that he would never intentionally harm or betray his partner, even if it means his own demise.

And I will never let you down, oh
Joe is reassuring his partner that he will always be faithful and loyal to her.

You believe that I've been getting down
Joe's partner thinks that he's been having a sexual relationship with her friend.

With your friend when you're not around
Joe's partner thinks that he and her friend are intimate when she's not present.

Now, why would I do it, baby, baby?
Joe is asking why he would do such a thing, as he would never betray his partner in that way.

I don't deny that there is some attraction
Joe admits that there may be some attraction between him and her friend, but that attraction hasn't gone any further than that.

But they lie about my reactions
Joe is saying that the rumors about him being intimate with her friend are completely false, and that people are lying to his partner about his reactions to her friend.

I could never, never hurt you, baby
Joe repeats that he would never hurt his partner in any capacity.

If you could look inside of me
Joe is asking his partner to empathize with him and see things from his perspective.

Before you start your third degree
Joe is telling his partner not to interrogate him by asking too many questions and accusing him of things without hearing his side.

You would know exactly how I feel
Joe believes that if his partner knew him well enough, she would already know that he would never cheat on her.

No one else can take your place
Joe is telling his partner that she is irreplaceable to him and that he values her above anyone else.

I love you more, more and more each day
Joe is confessing to his partner that his love for her grows stronger each day.

Don't you let them take away this love that we have, baby
Joe is telling his partner not to let the rumors and gossip destroy the love they share.

Why would I give you my credit card
Joe questions why he would give her access to his finances if he didn't love her.

If I really didn't love you, baby?
Joe is reminding his partner that he does indeed love her and would do anything for her.

Why would I buy you a diamond ring
Joe points out that he's made a big financial investment in their relationship by purchasing a diamond ring for her.

If you wanna know
Joe is telling his partner that if she wants to know anything about his thoughts, feelings, or actions, she should come to him directly instead of listening to rumors and gossip.

Don't ask my neighbors
Joe is warning his partner not to trust the opinions of others like their neighbors or other acquaintances.

'Cause, baby, they don't know what they saying (You should know me)
Joe reiterates that his partner should know him well enough by now to know that he would never cheat on her, despite what others may say.

All you gotta do is ask me, girl (Know me)
Joe is encouraging his partner to come to him directly instead of relying on secondhand information.

And I'll let you know (You should know me)
Joe is offering to be completely open and honest with his partner.

I will let you know (Know me)
Joe reassures his partner that he will be truthful with her about anything she asks him.

Yes, I will
Joe reaffirms his commitment to their relationship and his desire to be truthful and transparent with his partner.