I Know What You Did Last Summer
Maddie Wilson Lyrics


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I know
Dirty secret that he keeps
Does he know it′s killing me
I know I know I know

Another hands have touch his skin.
I know
He won't tell me where he been I know
I know I know
It′s tearing me apart, he slipping away
Am I just holding on to all the words we
Used to say.
The pictures on his phone
He not coming home
Coming home, coming home

I know what you did last summer
Just lie to me theres no other
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you been
I know what you did last summer
Look me in the eyes my lover
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you been
I know I know I know
I know I know I know
I know
When he look me in the eyes they just don't seem as bring
I know I know
That he loved at one time
When he promised that night
Cross my heart and hope to die

Tearing me apart




He sleeping away
Am I just singing on to all the words he used to say.
The pictures on his phone
His not coming home
Coming home

I know what you did last summer
Just lie to me theres no other
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you been
I know what you did last summer
Look me in the eyes my lover
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you been
I know I know I know
I know I know I know
I know

Can't seem to let you go
Can′t seem to hold you close
Can′t seem to let you go
Can't seem to hold you close
Tell me where you been lately
Tell me where you been lately
Can′t seem to let you go
Can't seem to hold you close

I know what you did last summer
Just lie to me theres no other
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you been

I know what you did last summer
Look me in the eyes my lover
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you been

Uh ohhh
Just tell me where you been

I know ...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Maddie Wilson's song I Know What You Did Last Summer tell the story of a lover who suspects her partner of cheating with someone else. She reveals that she knows about his dirty secret, implying that he has been unfaithful. She feels like he is slipping away from her, and she is just holding on to the words they used to say as a couple. Although he promised to be faithful and cross his heart and hope to die, he has been lying to her, and the pictures on his phone suggest evidence of infidelity. She is torn between her emotions, feeling angry, frustrated, betrayed, and hurt all at the same time.


Throughout the song, the chorus repeats the line "I know what you did last summer," emphasizing the fact that the singer is aware of the situation, and she wants him to come clean and tell her the truth. She insists on him looking her in the eyes, confessing his sins, and informing her of where he has been lately, highlighting her doubt and the need for transparency in the relationship. The song ends with her still stuck in a state of confusion, unable to let him go or hold him close, waiting for him to come clean, and tell her the truth.


· Maddie Wilson, the artist behind this song, is a country singer from Utah, USA, and has been active in the music industry since 2011.


· I Know What You Did Last Summer is a cover song of a song by Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello. Maddie Wilson covered the song and added her twist to it, making it unique to her style of music.


· The song has been streamed over 450,000 times on Spotify as of 2021.


· Maddie Wilson performed live versions of the song on various occasions such as The Voice, her own YouTube channel, and other concerts.


· The song's music video was released in 2020, and it features Maddie Wilson walking through a beautiful forest as she sings the song.


· In February 2020, Maddie Wilson revealed in a tweet that she used the opportunity to add her spin to the song to make it more organic for her.


· The song is a very emotional one, and it has been covered by many other artists in different genres, indicating its universal appeal.


· The song's melody is made up of simple guitar chords, which complements Maddie Wilson's smooth and emotional voice.


· The lyrics of the song resonate with many people, as it speaks to the common human experience of betrayal, heartbreak and emotional pain.


Chords: G, D, Am, C


Verse:
G D
I know dirty secrets that he keeps
Am C
Does he know it's killin' me? I know, I know, I know
G D
Another hands have touched his skin
Am C
I won't tell me where he's been, I know, I know, I know


Chorus:
G D
I know what you did last summer
Am C
Just lie to me, there's no other
G D
I know what you did last summer
Am C
Tell me where you've been, I know


Bridge:
G D
Can't seem to let you go
Am C
Can't seem to hold you close
G D
Can't seem to let you go
Am C
Tell me where you've been lately


Outro:
G D
I know what you did last summer
Am C
Look me in the eyes, my lover
G D
I know what you did last summer
Am C
Tell me where you've been, uh oh


Line by Line Meaning

I know
The singer is aware of something that is being kept hidden.


Dirty secret that he keeps
The thing that is being hidden is a secret, and it is something dirty or bad.


Does he know it's killing me
The singer is suffering emotionally because of the secret and wonders if the person keeping it is aware of the impact it is having.


I know I know I know
Reiterating the knowledge of the secret and the impact it is having.


Another hands have touch his skin.
The artist knows that someone else has touched the person with the secret in a way that is intimate or personal.


He won't tell me where he been I know
The person with the secret is being evasive and not revealing where they have been, even though the singer knows something is up.


It's tearing me apart, he slipping away
The singer is being emotionally torn apart by the secrecy and feels their connection to the person slipping away.


Am I just holding on to all the words we Used to say.
The artist wonders if they are holding onto the past and the words that were said, rather than facing the reality of the present.


The pictures on his phone He not coming home Coming home, coming home
The artist is aware of pictures on the person's phone that may reveal the secret, and the person is not coming home as expected.


I know what you did last summer Just lie to me theres no other I know what you did last summer Tell me where you been
The artist knows what the secret is and wants the person to tell the truth about where they have been.


Look me in the eyes my lover
The singer is asking the person to look them in the eyes and reveal the truth, indicating that the person is a romantic partner.


When he look me in the eyes they just don't seem as bring
The artist is feeling disconnected from the person, and when they look into their eyes, the spark that was once there seems to be fading.


That he loved at one time When he promised that night Cross my heart and hope to die
The singer remembers a time when they were in love and the person promised something important that they were willing to make a solemn oath about.


Tearing me apart He sleeping away Am I just singing on to all the words he used to say.
The secrecy and emotional pain is tearing the singer apart, and they wonder if they are holding onto words that are no longer true or relevant.


Can't seem to let you go Can't seem to hold you close Can't seem to let you go Can't seem to hold you close Tell me where you been lately Tell me where you been lately Can't seem to let you go Can't seem to hold you close
The singer is struggling to let go of the person even though they are hurting them and wonders where they have been lately. The repetition highlights the difficulty of the situation.


Uh ohhh Just tell me where you been I know ...
The artist is desperate for the person to tell them where they have been and what they have been hiding, emphasizing the depth of their pain and desire for the truth.




Writer(s): Ido Zmishlany, Shawn Mendes, Noel Zancanella, Bill Withers, Camila Cabello

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Emilie Folco

Lyrics :
I know
Dirty secrets that he keeps
Does he know it's killing me?
I know, I know, I know
Another's hands have touched his skin?
He won't tell me where he's been
I know, I know, I know

It's tearing me apart
He's slipping away
Am I just hanging on to all the words we used to say?
The pictures on his phone
He's not coming home
Coming home, coming home

I know what you did last summer (Ah-ah)
Just lied to me, "There's no other" (He-ey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been
I know what you did last summer (Ah-ah)
Look me in the eyes, my lover (He-ey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been

I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know....
I didn't mean it, no, I didn't mean it, mean it,

I know

When he looks me in the eyes
They don't seem as bright
No more, no more
I know
That he loved me at one time
Would he promise me that night
Cross my heart and hope to die

It's tearing me apart
He's slipping away
Am I'm just hanging on to all the words he used to say?
The pictures on his phone
He's not coming home
Coming home, coming home

I know what you did last summer (Ah-ah)
Just lied to me, "There's no other" (He-ey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been
I know what you did last summer (Ah-ah)
Look me in the eyes, my lover (He-ey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been

I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know, no, no, no
Can't seem to let you go, can't seem to hold you close
Can't seem to let you go, can't seem to hold you close
Tell me where you've been lately
Tell me where you've been lately

Can't seem to let you go, can't seem to hold you close

I know what you did last summer (Ah-ah)
Just lied to me, "There's no other" (He-ey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been
I know what you did last summer (Ah-ah)
Look me in the eyes, my lover (He-ey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been
Oh oh,
Just tell me where you've been...
I know...



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Emilie Folco

Lyrics :
I know
Dirty secrets that he keeps
Does he know it's killing me?
I know, I know, I know
Another's hands have touched his skin?
He won't tell me where he's been
I know, I know, I know

It's tearing me apart
He's slipping away
Am I just hanging on to all the words we used to say?
The pictures on his phone
He's not coming home
Coming home, coming home

I know what you did last summer (Ah-ah)
Just lied to me, "There's no other" (He-ey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been
I know what you did last summer (Ah-ah)
Look me in the eyes, my lover (He-ey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been

I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know....
I didn't mean it, no, I didn't mean it, mean it,

I know

When he looks me in the eyes
They don't seem as bright
No more, no more
I know
That he loved me at one time
Would he promise me that night
Cross my heart and hope to die

It's tearing me apart
He's slipping away
Am I'm just hanging on to all the words he used to say?
The pictures on his phone
He's not coming home
Coming home, coming home

I know what you did last summer (Ah-ah)
Just lied to me, "There's no other" (He-ey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been
I know what you did last summer (Ah-ah)
Look me in the eyes, my lover (He-ey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been

I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know, no, no, no
Can't seem to let you go, can't seem to hold you close
Can't seem to let you go, can't seem to hold you close
Tell me where you've been lately
Tell me where you've been lately

Can't seem to let you go, can't seem to hold you close

I know what you did last summer (Ah-ah)
Just lied to me, "There's no other" (He-ey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been
I know what you did last summer (Ah-ah)
Look me in the eyes, my lover (He-ey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been
Oh oh,
Just tell me where you've been...
I know...

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