Band members: Zachy Zaque (aka - Zachary Gresham [[artist]Summer Hymns]), Blondie "Phelps" Martini (aka - Phillip Brown), Randal Rocket (aka - Ryan Weaver), J.J. Johnny Love (aka - Russell Holbrook).
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I'll Bet You Do
Joe Christmas Lyrics
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Some of me, some of you
You want some of this
Yeah Yeah I'll bet you do
How are you supposed to know
When you're talking numbers
If you would only let it go
It may be way too late
But not for too much longer
You wanted some of this
But you're so far from done.
How are you supposed to know
When you're fooling everyone
If you would only let it go
Maybe you could lose your #'s
How are you supposed to know (x4)
In the song "I'll Bet You Do" by Joe Christmas, the singer is questioning whether someone truly wants to be with them. The repeated refrain "You want some of this? Some of me, some of you. You want some of this. Yeah Yeah, I'll bet you do" implies that the singer is desirable and the other person is interested in them romantically or physically. However, the following lines suggest that the singer is not convinced of the other person's true intentions. They question how the other person can truly know what they want when they are "talking numbers," possibly referring to materialistic or shallow concerns.
The singer then suggests that if the other person were to "let it go" and be honest with themselves, they could move beyond these superficial concerns and find a genuine connection. The line "You wanted some of this, but you're so far from done" implies that the other person has not yet truly pursued the singer and that they have more work to do in order to prove their sincerity.
The repetition of the question "How are you supposed to know?" underscores the ambiguity and uncertainty that the singer and the other person feel in their relationship. They are both struggling to trust each other and to find honesty amidst their deeper desires. Overall, the song suggests that true connection requires overcoming superficial obstacles and being honest with oneself and others.
Line by Line Meaning
You want some of this?
Are you eager for a piece of what I have to offer?
Some of me, some of you
Do you desire a portion of both of us?
You want some of this
You seem to be attracted to what I have, don’t you?
Yeah Yeah I'll bet you do
I am confident that you crave what I can give you.
How are you supposed to know
What is the proper way for you to determine?
When you're talking numbers
When you are focused only on quantities, what can you really understand?
If you would only let it go
If you release your fixation on something, perhaps you could gain greater insight.
Maybe you could lose your #'s
You might be able to rid yourself of your fixation on numerical values.
It may be way too late
Time may have already run out for a certain outcome.
But not for too much longer
However, the opportunity may still be available for a brief while.
You wanted some of this
You desired my offer.
But you're so far from done
But it appears that you are still not satisfied after trying it.
How are you supposed to know
What is the proper way to determine?
When you're fooling everyone
When you are misleading everyone around you, how can you be certain?
If you would only let it go
If you release your fixation on something, perhaps you could gain greater insight.
Maybe you could lose your #'s
You might be able to rid yourself of your fixation on numerical values.
How are you supposed to know
What is the proper way to determine?
Contributed by Josiah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.