I Don't Know
Joe "Cornbread" Thomas Lyrics


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I don't ever care to rise to power
I would rather be with you an hour
For the things that one can buy
Are not worth a lover's sigh

I don't want to set the world on fire
I just want to start a flame in your heart
In my heart I have but one desire
And that one is you, no other will do

I've lost all ambition for worldly acclaim
I just want to be the one you love
And with your admission that you feel the same
I'll have reached the goal I'm dreaming of, believe me





I don't want to set the world on fire
I just want to start a flame in your heart

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "I Don't Know" by Joe "Cornbread" Thomas express a desire for love and companionship rather than money, power or fame. The singer declares that he has no interest in rising to power or acquiring material possessions, as they cannot compare to the value of spending time with the one he loves. He suggests that he just wants to ignite a flame of passion in their heart, and he wants that person to reciprocate their feelings for him. The singer has lost his ambition for worldly acclaim because he considers being with the person he loves is the only thing that matters to him.


The song is essentially an expression of the singer's desire for a deep and meaningful romantic relationship. He is not interested in achieving fame, wealth or success, but simply in finding love. His declaration is that he does not need anything else, as long as he can be with the person he loves. There is a strong sense of sincerity in the lyrics of the song, and the tone of the singer's voice reflects this sincerity.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't ever care to rise to power
I have no ambition to gain control or authority


I would rather be with you an hour
I value spending time with you over anything else


For the things that one can buy
Material possessions


Are not worth a lover's sigh
Cannot compare to the value of love and affection


I don't want to set the world on fire
I have no desire to cause widespread destruction or chaos


I just want to start a flame in your heart
I wish to ignite love and passion within you


In my heart I have but one desire
I only have one wish or goal


And that one is you, no other will do
I desire only you and no one else can take your place


I've lost all ambition for worldly acclaim
I no longer aspire for recognition and success in the world


I just want to be the one you love
I desire to be the object of your affection


And with your admission that you feel the same
If you confess your love for me as well


I'll have reached the goal I'm dreaming of, believe me
I will have achieved my greatest dream


I don't want to set the world on fire
I have no desire to cause widespread destruction or chaos


I just want to start a flame in your heart
I wish to ignite love and passion within you




Lyrics ยฉ Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bennie Benjamin, Eddie Durham, Eddie Seiler, Sol Marcus

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