You Never Know
Jon McLaughlin Lyrics


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I'll meet you instantly, do everything I can
Till I imitate the movies stars, just speak up with your friends
Now I'm not one for show
Yeah I never make a scene
But suddenly I'm nothing like the way I am normally

'Cause I know I could love you the most
If I were the one you chose
You wouldn't ever have to walk alone, yeah
There is not a thing I wouldn't do
If I lived my life for you
We could have everything because I know you
Never know what you have till it's gone
No you never know what you have

Yeah we probably have the kind of love that makes other couples blush
So we could make up words that make no sense
But oh they mean so much
I know you're the kind of girl who could have any guy
So if I have to, I don't have a problem waiting here in line

'Cause I know I could love you the most
If I were the one you chose
You wouldn't ever have to walk alone, yeah
And there is not a thing I wouldn't do
If I lived my life for you
Yeah we could have everything because I know you
Never know what you have till it's gone
No you never know what you have

You never know what you have till it's gone
No you never know what you have

Yeah I know I could love you the most
If I were the one you chose
You wouldn't ever have to sleep alone
Yeah, there is not a thing I wouldn't do
If I lived my life for you
Yeah we could have everything because I know you
Never know what you have till it's gone
No you never know what you have





You never know what you have till it's gone
No you never know what you have

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jon McLaughlin's song "You Never Know" express the pain and frustration of not being chosen by someone you deeply love. The singer clearly states that he has feelings for the person he is addressing in the song and is willing to do everything in his power to make them happy. He talks about how he is normally not the kind of person to put on a show or try to impress someone, but with this particular person, he finds himself doing just that. He knows that he could be the best lover and companion for them, but he is not the one chosen, and that hurts him deeply.


The singer does not shy away from showing vulnerability and his intense affection towards the other person. He talks about their relationship and how they have the kind of love that makes other couples envious. He is willing to wait in line if that's what it takes to be with this person. But he also knows that love is a two-way street, and if he were the one chosen, he could make all of their dreams come true.


The chorus of the song drives home the central message that you never know what you have until it's gone. It's a painful realization that comes when something we took for granted suddenly disappears, leaving us with regret and longing.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll meet you instantly, do everything I can Till I imitate the movies stars, just speak up with your friends
I will do my best to impress you by emulating famous movie stars and being socially confident when I meet your friends.


Now I'm not one for show Yeah I never make a scene But suddenly I'm nothing like the way I am normally
I am not usually an attention seeker, but when I'm with you, I'm willing to step out of my comfort zone and be more outgoing.


'Cause I know I could love you the most If I were the one you chose You wouldn't ever have to walk alone, yeah There is not a thing I wouldn't do If I lived my life for you We could have everything because I know you Never know what you have till it's gone No you never know what you have
I believe I could love you more than anyone else and be there for you always. I am willing to do whatever it takes to make you happy and have a fulfilling life together. It's important to appreciate what we have now because we never know when it might be gone.


Yeah we probably have the kind of love that makes other couples blush So we could make up words that make no sense But oh they mean so much I know you're the kind of girl who could have any guy So if I have to, I don't have a problem waiting here in line
Our love is so profound and special that it would make other couples envious. We have our own inside jokes and meaningless words that have significant value to us. I understand that you are attractive and have many suitors, but I am willing to wait for you because you are worth it.


Yeah, there is not a thing I wouldn't do If I lived my life for you Yeah we could have everything because I know you Never know what you have till it's gone No you never know what you have
I am willing to make sacrifices and live my life around you because that's how much I value and cherish you. We could have a beautiful life together if we appreciate and don't take for granted what we have right now.


You never know what you have till it's gone No you never know what you have
It's important to acknowledge and appreciate what we have now because we won't realize how much we had until it's lost.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JONATHAN MICHAEL MCLAUGHLIN

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