You Should Know Me
Joe Lyrics

Ladies and gentleman
Addressing the audience to pay attention to the song

I'd like to take y'all back
The song is going to be about reminiscing

Back to the future
A play on words, going back to the past but using a title of a futuristic movie

When we used to slow jam at the parties
Remembering the good times in the past when people danced to slow music

So, fellas grab your lady, and take her to the dance floor
Encouraging the men in the audience to dance with their partners

You already know
Assuming that everyone in the audience is familiar with slow dancing and encouraging them to do it

I remember when we had so much trust
A memory of the past when the relationship was strong and trustworthy

And nobody couldn't become between us
No third party affected the relationship before

Do you remember?
Asking the listener to also remember the good times

Now you listening to he said/she said
Currently, there is gossip or rumors going on

And they keep puttin' thoughts in your head all the time
The gossip or rumors are affecting the partner's thoughts and feelings

Girl, your heart is filled with so much doubt
The partner is doubting the singer's loyalty and commitment

'Cause you think that I've been playing you out
The partner suspects that the singer is cheating on her

You should know me (You should know me)
The singer wants to assure the partner of his true character

Know me by now (By now)
The singer believes the partner should already know him and his love for her

I would die before I hurt you
The singer values the relationship and will never hurt the partner

And I will never let you down, oh
The singer will always keep his promises to the partner

You believe that I've been getting down
The partner thinks that the singer is cheating on her

With your friend when you're not around
The partner suspects that the singer is seeing her friend behind her back

Now, why would I do it, baby, baby?
The singer is questioning the partner's suspicions because he has no reason to cheat

I don't deny that there is some attraction
The singer admits there may be some attraction, but that doesn't mean he would act on it

But they lie about my reactions
Those who spread the rumors are lying about how the singer reacted

I could never, never hurt you, baby
The singer reassures the partner that he will never betray her

If you could look inside of me
The singer wishes the partner could see his true feelings

Before you start your third degree
Asking the partner not to make accusations and instead trust him

You would know exactly how I feel
If the partner understood the singer's true feelings, she would know he loves her

No one else can take your place
The partner is irreplaceable and the singer is devoted to her

I love you more, more and more each day
The singer's love for the partner is constantly growing

Don't you let them take away this love that we have, baby
Asking the partner not to let the rumors affect their love

Why would I give you my credit card
The singer gave his partner his credit card as a symbol of trust and love

If I really didn't love you, baby?
The singer would not give his credit card if he didn't love the partner

Why would I buy you a diamond ring
The diamond ring was a symbol of the singer's love and commitment

If I really didn't love you, baby?
The singer would not buy a diamond ring if he didn't love the partner

If you wanna know
If the partner wants to know the truth

If you really, really, really, really want to know
If the partner is determined to know the truth

Don't ask my neighbors
The neighbors are not reliable sources of information

'Cause, baby, they don't know what they saying (You should know me)
The singer wants the partner to trust him instead of listening to gossip

All you gotta do is ask me, girl (Know me)
The singer is telling the partner to come to him for answers

And I'll let you know (You should know me)
The singer will tell the partner the truth and wants her to trust him

I will let you know (Know me)
The singer promises to be honest and open with the partner

Yes, I will
The singer is making a final statement of assurance to the partner