The King Cole Trio was formed in 1937 in Los Angeles by Nat King Cole. The … Read Full Bio ↴The King Cole Trio was formed in 1937 in Los Angeles by Nat King Cole. The trio consisted of Nat on piano, Oscar Moore on guitar, and Wesley Prince on double bass. The trio played in Los Angeles throughout the late 1930s and recorded many radio transcriptions. Nat's role was that of piano player and leader of the combo.

During World War II, Wesley Prince left the group and Cole replaced him with Johnny Miller. The King Cole Trio signed with the fledgling Capitol Records in 1943.

In 1947, Irving Ashby replaced Oscar Moore. The trio split up in 1955 after Nat's solo career took frontstage.

I Know That You Know
King Cole Trio Lyrics

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I know that you know
That I'll go where you go
I choose you, won't lose you
I wish you knew how much I long
To hold you in my arms

This time is my time
Will soon be goodbye time

Then in the star light, hold me tight
With one more little kiss
Say, nighty night

I know that you know
That I'll go where you go
I choose you, won't lose you
I wish you knew how much I long
To hold you in my arms

This time is my time
Will soon be goodbye time
Then in the star light, hold me tight

With one more little kiss
Say, nighty night

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "I Know that You Know" by King Cole Trio express the singer's deep longing for their love interest. The singer affirms their intention to follow their love interest wherever they go, and that they have chosen them and will not lose them. They express their desire to hold their love interest in their arms and wish that their love interest could understand how deeply they long for them. The second half of the song indicates that the singer's time with their love interest is coming to a close, and they wish to hold them tight in the starlight and share one more kiss before saying goodnight.

Through the use of both repetition and the juxtaposition of desire and impermanence, the lyrics to "I Know that You Know" convey a sense of urgency in the singer's desire for their love interest. The use of the word "soon" indicates that the time they have left together is limited and precious, and they wish to make the most of it. The plea for their love interest to understand how much they long for them reveals a vulnerability and a desire for emotional connection. The repetition of the chorus throughout the song reinforces the singer's determination to hold onto their love interest and their need for them.

Line by Line Meaning

I know that you know
I am aware that you are aware of my intentions

That I'll go where you go
I am willing to accompany you wherever you choose to go

I choose you, won't lose you
I have made the decision to be with you and I am determined to keep you by my side

I wish you knew how much I long
I have a strong desire to be with you and I wish you understood the depth of that desire

To hold you in my arms
I want to physically embrace you

This time is my time
I am enjoying the present moment

Will soon be goodbye time
However, this enjoyable time will soon come to an end

Then in the star light, hold me tight
In the darkness of the night, I want to be held affectionately by you

With one more little kiss
Before we part ways, I desire one more small act of physical affection

Say, nighty night
As we say goodbye, I want to hear you wish me a good night's rest

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANNE CALDWELL, VINCENT YOUMANS

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