Don't Know Much
Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville Lyrics


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Look at this face I know the years are showing
Look at this life I still don't know where it's going

I don't know much but I know I love you
That may be all I need to know

Look at these eyes they never seen what matters
Look at these dreams so beaten and so battered

I don't know much but I know I love you
That may be all I need to know

So many questions still left unanswered
So much I've never broken through
And when I feel you near me,sometimes I see so clearly
That only truth I'll never know is me and you

Look at this man so blessed with inspiration
Look at this soul still searching for salvation

I don't know much but I know I love you
That may be all I need to know

I don't know much but I know I love you
That may be all I need to know





I don't know much but I know I love you
That may be all there is to know

Overall Meaning

In Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville's song "Don't Know Much," the lyrics describe a person who is aging and reaching a point in their life where they realize they do not have all the answers. They question the purpose of their life and the meaning behind their dreams, yet despite all of this doubt and confusion, they still feel an unwavering love for someone. The chorus repeats that the person may not know much, but they know that they love the other person, and maybe that is all they need to know.


Throughout the song, the lyrics express a deep sense of uncertainty and searching for answers. The singer acknowledges that they have never seen what truly matters and have many questions left unanswered. They admit to feeling beaten and battered, like their dreams are just out of reach. Despite this, they hold on to the belief that love is enough to navigate these difficulties.


The final verse speaks about a man who is inspired, yet still searching for salvation. This could be interpreted as the singer looking to this person they love for inspiration and hope. The repetition of the chorus at the end drives home the message that, despite all of life's uncertainties, love is a constant source of comfort and guidance.


Line by Line Meaning

Look at this face I know the years are showing
I can see the signs of aging on my face, time is passing by.


Look at this life I still don't know where it's going
Despite living for so long, I still don't have a clear understanding of what the purpose of my life is.


I don't know much but I know I love you
I may not have all the answers, but my love for you is unwavering and unchanging.


That may be all I need to know
My love for you is enough to guide me through life, even without having all the answers.


Look at these eyes they never seen what matters
I have never truly seen what really matters in life, what truly makes it worthwhile.


Look at these dreams so beaten and so battered
My dreams have been dashed and beaten down, but I still hold onto them.


So many questions still left unanswered
I have so many questions in life that still remain unanswered, leaving me unsure and uncertain.


So much I've never broken through
I have yet to break through and achieve what I truly desire in life.


And when I feel you near me,sometimes I see so clearly
Being close to you gives me clarity and perspective, allowing me to see things more clearly.


That only truth I'll never know is me and you
The only truth that I know for certain in life is my love for you and our connection.


Look at this man so blessed with inspiration
Despite my uncertainty in life, I have been blessed with inspiration and creativity.


Look at this soul still searching for salvation
My soul is still searching for salvation, for a deeper meaning and connection in life.


That may be all there is to know
Perhaps my love for you is the only thing that truly matters, and everything else is secondary.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, KAREN SCHAUBEN PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION
Written by: Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, Tom Snow

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Both artists are absolutely incredible.

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Look at this face I know the years are showing
Look at this life I still don't know where it's going
I don't know much but I know I love you
That may be all I need to know
Look at these eyes they never seen what matters
Look at these dreams so beaten and so battered
I don't know much but I know I love you
That may be all I need to know
So many questions still left unanswered
So much I've never broken through
And when I feel you near me, sometimes I see so clearly
That only truth I'll never know is me and you
Look at this man so blessed with inspiration
Look at this soul still searching for salvation
I don't know much but I know I love you
That may be all I need to know
I don't know much but I know I love you
That may be all I need to know
I don't know much but I know I love you
That may be all there is to know



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