I Know It
Madonna Lyrics

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I don't know why I thought that you could make me happy
These tears I cry for you are so hopeless
Yeah
I don't know why I thought that we were going somewhere
But you grapped your coat and you were out the door
And now I know you don't care

I know you're gonna take your love and run

I know you think I'm the foolish one
I know you're gonna turn around and say goodbye

I used to think you were my
Pretty angel comin' down
Well now you've just proven me wrong
Yeah
What about the letters we have written
All the things we've said and done
Well I'll just stand here while you count the battles
You have won

I know you're gonna take your love and run
I know you think I'm the foolish one
I know you're gonna turn around and say goodbye
I know it

But I'm not gonna cry
For you
'Cause that's what you want me to do
No I'm not gonna cry
For you anymore

I know you're gonna take your love and run
I know you think I'm the foolish one
I know you're gonna turn around and say goodbye
I know it

Take your love and run from me
Is this the way love's supposed to be
You don't think that I can see
Huh you can't fool me

'Cause I'm not gonna cry
For you
'Cause that's what you want me to do
No I'm not gonna cry
For you anymore

I know you're gonna take your love and run
I know you think I'm the foolish one
I know you're gonna turn around and say goodbye
I know it

I know you're gonna take your love and run
I know you think I'm the foolish one
I know you're gonna turn around and say goodbye
I know it

Take your love and run from me

Is this the way love's supposed to be
You don't think that I can see

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Madonna's "I Know It" depict a breakup where the singer, who thought she had a solid relationship with her partner, is left heartbroken and confused as her partner walks out the door. The first verse expresses the singer's confusion and despair as she realizes she could not make her partner happy or convince them to stay. The chorus acknowledges that the partner will leave, but the singer resolves not to cry for them anymore. The second verse laments the betrayal of trust the singer feels, as she recalls their past conversations and promises that now seem empty. The bridge of the song returns once more to the doubts and confusion of the singer, wondering if this is really how love is supposed to be, yet also more resolutely determined not to be the one left crying.

Overall, the lyrics of "I Know It" are straightforward and raw. Madonna channels the pain of rejection and loss, capturing the irony of feeling devastated by someone who did not care in the first place. The song's message of self-reliance and resilience in the face of heartbreak has resonated with many, making it a timeless classic in her repertoire.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't know why I thought that I could make you happy
I am uncertain about why I believed you would feel joy with me

These tears I cry for you are so hopeless
The tears I shed for you seem powerless

I don't know why I thought that we were going somewhere But you grabbed your coat and you were out the door And now I know you don't care
I wonder why I believed our relationship was progressing, but you left abruptly, and now I understand that you don't care

I know you're gonna take your love and run I know you think I'm the foolish one I know you're gonna turn around and say goodbye
I am aware that you will leave me and think less of me, and then say farewell

I used to think you were my Pretty angel comin' down Well now you've just proven me wrong Yeah
In the past, I considered you my lovely savior, but now you've shown that I was incorrect

What about the letters we have written All the things we've said and done Well I'll just stand here while you count the battles You have won
What about the love letters we exchanged, the memories we made? I'll stay here as you take credit for all the successes

But I'm not gonna cry For you 'Cause that's what you want me to do No I'm not gonna cry For you anymore
I won't cry for you, as that's what you're hoping for. No longer will tears be shed for you

Take your love and run from me Is this the way love's supposed to be You don't think that I can see Huh you can't fool me
Go ahead and take your love and leave me. Is this the conventional means of affection? You think I can't detect your actions, but I am fully aware

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: .Madonna Ciccone

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