You Don't Know
Lee Peggy Lyrics
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But I don't know enough about you
Just when I think you're mine
You try a different line
And baby what can I do?
I read the latest news
No buttons on my shoes
You get me in a spin
Oh what a stew I'm in
'Cause I don't know enough about you
Jack of all trades master of none
And isn't it a shame
I'm so sure that you'd be good for me
If you'd only play my game
You know I went to school
And I'm nobody's fool
That is to say until I met you!
I know a little bit about a lot of things
But I don't know enough about you
You know I went to school
And I'm nobody's fool
That is to say until I met you!
I know a little bit about a lot o' things
But I don't know enough about you
I know a little bit about biology
And a little more about psychology
I'm a little gem in geology
But I don't know enough about you
I guess I'd better get out the encyclopedia
And fresh up on from "shmer" to "shmoo" mmmm
'Cause I don't know enough about you
The lyrics of Peggy Lee's song "You Don't Know" express the feeling of not knowing someone completely, someone you are in love with. The persona is portrayed as a jack of all trades and master of none. The persona is knowledgeable and well read as they read the latest news and have learned about different subjects from biology to geology. However, despite their knowledge, they confess that they don't know enough about the subject of their affection, who they describe as constantly changing and putting them in a spin.
The persona is confused about the lover's intentions and tries to understand them by researching and educating themselves. However, the lover remains a mystery as they continue to change their approach every time the persona thinks they have them figured out. The lyrics also suggest that if the lover plays their game, they would be good for the persona.
In conclusion, the song speaks of the complexity of human beings and the challenge of truly understanding someone, even if one has knowledge and experience in different fields. It is written from the perspective of someone in love, who struggles to figure out the person they want to be with.
Line by Line Meaning
I know a little bit about a lot of things
I have knowledge in various fields but not enough about you specifically.
But I don't know enough about you
Despite having general knowledge, I lack in-depth knowledge about you.
Just when I think you're mine
At times, I feel like you belong to me.
You try a different line
But then you say or do something that confuses me.
And baby what can I do?
I'm helpless in trying to understand your behavior towards me.
I read the latest news
I keep myself updated with current events happening around me.
No buttons on my shoes
I don't dress extravagantly or pay attention to fashion trends.
But baby I'm confused about you
Despite my general knowledge, I'm still clueless about you and your intentions.
You get me in a spin
You make me feel dizzy or disoriented with your unpredictable behavior.
Oh what a stew I'm in
I feel like I'm in a complicated or confusing situation.
'Cause I don't know enough about you
The reason for my confusion is because I lack sufficient information about you.
Jack of all trades master of none
I have knowledge in various fields but without expertise or mastery.
And isn't it a shame
It's disappointing that despite my knowledge, I can't understand you.
I'm so sure that you'd be good for me
I have a strong feeling that you would be a good match for me.
If you'd only play my game
If only you would communicate your feelings and intentions more openly or honestly.
You know I went to school
I have completed my education and have some level of academic knowledge.
And I'm nobody's fool
I'm not easily deceived or fooled by others.
That is to say until I met you!
However, you have managed to confound me with your behavior.
I know a little bit about biology
I have some knowledge about the science of life.
And a little more about psychology
I have slightly more knowledge about the science of behavior and the mind.
I'm a little gem in geology
I have some level of knowledge about the science of the earth.
But I don't know enough about you
Despite having knowledge in various fields, I still lack critical information about you.
I guess I'd better get out the encyclopedia
I might as well resort to reading reference material to gather more information about you.
And fresh up on from "shmer" to "shmoo" mmmm
I need to brush up on my knowledge from A to Z.
'Cause I don't know enough about you
My lack of knowledge about you is the root of my confusion.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David M. Barbour, Peggy Lee
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
CB Fall
Great groovy song!!
Minimah Billings
I don't appreciate that they sped this up. The original version of her singing this is a bit slower. It's bluesy sounding.
I still like it. I hope to find the slower version.😁🎼
roshima fair
Minimah Billings yes this is ridiculous