They Just Don't Know You
Little Mix Lyrics


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Daddy doesn't think that you'll be good enough for me
Mama says be careful 'cause he'll break your heart in three
They don't walk in my shoes
They ain't being kissed by you

My sister says she doesn't like the way you wear your hair
But I know that she's jealous so why would I even care?
I have to lie about
How good you make me feel

So oh oh
Tell me, tell me you won't break my heart
You won't tear my world apart
That you'll be there when I need
'Cause I wanna tell them

They just don't know you
They just don't know you
They just don't know you
They don't know you like I do
They just don't know you (They don't know)
They just don't know you (They don't know)
They just don't know you, like I do

Talk is cheap and rumors spread but they go with the wind
It's not about she said he's sick 'cause I know where it ends
I know the real truth
And the real truth is you

It's funny 'cause at times it feels like us against the world
They treat you like a criminal but I'll still be your girl
I'd ride or die with you
Walk the line if you asked me to

So oh oh
Tell me, tell me you won't break my heart
You won't tear my world apart
That you'll be there when I need
'Cause I wanna tell them

They just don't know you
They just don't know you
They just don't know you
They don't know you like I do
They just don't know you (They don't know)
They just don't know you (They don't know)
They just don't know you, like I do

But when will I try to
They just don't know you
You don't know about our love
You choose what you see
'Cause if you felt the way we love
You'd just let it be
You don't know about the times
When it's just him and me
'Cause if you felt the way we love
You'd just let it be

Tell me, tell me you won't break my heart
You won't tear my world apart
That you'll be there when I need (when I need)
'Cause I wanna tell them

They just don't know you
They just don't know you
They just don't know you
They don't know you like I do
They just don't know you (They don't know)




They just don't know you (They don't know)
They just don't know you, like I do

Overall Meaning

In this song, Little Mix talks about their partner who is judged and underestimated by everyone else in their lives, including their family and friends. The lyrics describe how the singer's father thinks their partner isn't good enough for them, while their mother warns them that he will break their heart. The singer's sister does not even like the way their partner wears their hair, but the singer knows that they are just jealous. The singer is forced to lie about how good their partner makes them feel because everyone is against him.


The singer is frustrated at how everyone is judging their partner without knowing them like they do. The singer feels that talk is cheap, and rumors are spread easily without any tangible evidence. The singer knows the real truth about their partner, but no one wants to listen. The relationship is complicated, and all they want is for their partner to promise that they will not break their heart and that they will always be there for them.


The song is a reminder that sometimes, love can be complicated, and there may be people who do not understand it. The singer refuses to let other people's opinions dictate their relationship. They are willing to ride or die with their partner, no matter what society thinks of them.


Line by Line Meaning

Daddy doesn't think that you'll be good enough for me
My father doesn't believe that you are suitable for me.


Mama says be careful 'cause he'll break your heart in three
My mother is warning me that you will hurt me badly.


They don't walk in my shoes
My parents don't understand what I am going through.


They ain't being kissed by you
My parents don't know what it feels like to be loved by you.


My sister says she doesn't like the way you wear your hair
My sister dislikes your hairstyle.


But I know that she's jealous so why would I even care?
I know that my sister is envious of our relationship, so I don't take her opinion seriously.


I have to lie about
I am forced to tell a lie about


How good you make me feel
The happiness and joy that you bring me.


They just don't know you
My family doesn't really know who you really are.


Talk is cheap and rumors spread but they go with the wind
People talk and gossip about us, but their words are meaningless.


It's not about she said he's sick 'cause I know where it ends
I am aware that rumors are often untrue and can harm us.


I know the real truth
I know the facts, and they do not match the rumors being spread.


And the real truth is you
The person who makes me happy is you.


It's funny 'cause at times it feels like us against the world
Sometimes, we feel like it's just the two of us against everyone else.


They treat you like a criminal but I'll still be your girl
Others view you negatively, but I still love you.


I'd ride or die with you
I would stand by you no matter what.


Walk the line if you asked me to
I would follow your lead if you asked me to.


But when will I try to
I will never stop trying to show others who you really are.


You don't know about our love
Others don't understand the depth of our love.


You choose what you see
People only see what they want to see.


'Cause if you felt the way we love
If others understood how deeply we loved each other


You'd just let it be
They would let us be and not interfere.


Tell me, tell me you won't break my heart
Promise me that you will not hurt me.


You won't tear my world apart
Promise me that you will not ruin my life.


That you'll be there when I need
That you will be there when I need you.


'Cause I wanna tell them
Because I want to make my family understand.


They don't know you like I do
My family doesn't know you as well as I do.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: FREDERIK BALL, IAIN JAMES, JADE THIRLWALL, JADE THIRWALL, JESY NELSON, LEIGH-ANNE PINNOCK, NICOLA ROBERTS, PERRIE EDWARDS

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"They Just Don't Know You"

[Jade:]
Daddy doesn't think that you'll be good enough for me
Mama says be careful 'cause he'll break your heart in three
They don't walk in my shoes
They ain't being kissed by you

[Leigh-Anne:]
My sister says she doesn't like the way you wear your hair
But I know that she's jealous so why would I even care?
I have to lie about
How good you make me feel

[Perrie:]
So oh oh
Tell me, tell me you won't break my heart
You won't tear my world apart
That you'll be there when I need
'Cause I wanna tell them

[All:]
They just don't know you
They just don't know you
They just don't know you
They don't know you like I do
They just don't know you (They don't know)
They just don't know you (They don't know)
They just don't know you, like I do

[Jesy:]
Talk is cheap and rumors spread but they go with the wind
It's not about she said he's sick 'cause I know where it ends
I know the real truth
And the real truth is you

[Jade:]
It's funny 'cause at times it feels like us against the world
They treat you like a criminal but I'll still be your girl
I'd ride or die with you
Walk the line if you asked me to

[Perrie:]
So oh oh
Tell me, tell me you won't break my heart
You won't tear my world apart
That you'll be there when I need
'Cause I wanna tell them

[All:]
They just don't know you
They just don't know you
They just don't know you
They don't know you like I do
They just don't know you (They don't know)
They just don't know you (They don't know)
They just don't know you, like I do

[Perrie:]
La-La-La-Like I do
They just don't know you

[All:]
You don't know about our love
You choose what you see
'Cause if you felt the way we love
You'd just let it be
You don't know about the times
When it's just him and me (and me)
'Cause if you felt the way we love
You'd just let it be

Tell me, tell me you won't break my heart (you wouldn't break my heart)
You won't tear my world apart (you won't break my heart)
That you'll be there when I need (when I need)
'Cause I wanna tell them

They just don't know you (they just don't know)
They just don't know you (they just don't know)
They just don't know you
(No) They don't know you like I do
They just don't know you (They don't know)
They just don't know you (They don't know)
They just don't know you, like I do



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Anyone having a Little Mix marathon? 💞💫

Kacey Pike

​@c same

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İdil Zengin

5 years later, me!

Tekla Saceradze

EVERYDAY

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Emma Miesner

Jesy-beautiful raspy voice
Jade-beautiful soft voice
Perrie-beautiful strong and bold voice
Leigh Anne-beautiful High voice

This is what makes them an amazing band!!😘😭😍

Black Gamer Rose🌷

Yasss

Doris Solano

Lisa McCourt yay lol xd

Lisa McCourt

@Doris Solano hi

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