Don't You Cry
Matthew James Lyrics
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You don't know about me All I want to be, is to be free You don't know what I want All I want is you, you to want me
I can't make this dream come true With someone like you When I saw your face that day I should have turned away
You don't know about me All I want to be, is to be free You don't know what I want I want is you, you to want me
You don't know about me All I want to be, is to be free You don't know what I want All I want is you, you to want me
The lyrics of Matthew James's song "You Don't Know About Me" seem to be about unrequited love and the desire for freedom. The opening lines, "Oceans run of the deepest blue / Like my thoughts of you / Should I set sail as the tempest rise / And waves fill up in my eyes," create a vivid metaphor for the deep emotions the singer has for someone they care about. The visual of the rising tempest and waves filling up in their eyes suggest feelings of overwhelming emotion that the singer is struggling to contain.
The next lines, "You don't know about me / All I want to be, is to be free / You don't know what I want / All I want is you, you to want me," reinforce the idea that the singer is feeling trapped in their emotions and they desire to be free. They seem to be suggesting that the person they care about is unaware of their true feelings and desires, which creates a sense of frustration for the singer.
The second verse seems to further elaborate on the singer's struggle with unrequited love, as they note that they "can't make this dream come true / With someone like you / When I saw your face that day / I should have turned away." These lines suggest that the singer perhaps recognizes that the person they care about is not the right fit for them and that they regret becoming so emotionally invested.
The bridge of the song seems to suggest that the singer has received some advice from someone who they thought was wise, but the advice might not have been helpful. The lines "Said someone that I thought was wise / You can't see nothing when you close your eyes / It true, no matter what you do / And if you ever look my way / I hope your eye will be open that day / Oh I pray" suggest that the singer is hoping that the person they care about will eventually see them in a new light and perhaps reciprocate their feelings.
Overall, the lyrics of this song seem to capture the intense emotion of unrequited love and the sense of longing and frustration that comes along with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Oceans run of the deepest blue like my thoughts of you
The ocean is a deep shade of blue, just like how my thoughts of you go deep. They are both vast and full of depth.
Should I set sail as the tempest rise and waves fill up in my eyes
When things get rough and I start to feel overwhelmed, should I leave and set sail, or should I stay and face my emotions head-on?
You don't know about me
You don't truly understand who I am and the experiences that have shaped me.
All I want to be, is to be free
My deepest desire is to be free from whatever is holding me back and living life on my own terms.
You don't know what I want
You don't understand my true desires and what I am searching for in life.
All I want is you, you to want me
Despite my longing for freedom and independence, my heart still desires the love and acceptance of a special someone.
I can't make this dream come true with someone like you
Although I desire a meaningful relationship, I know that it can't come true with someone who doesn't truly understand me or my goals.
When I saw your face that day I should have turned away
In hindsight, I realize that pursuing a relationship with you was a mistake and I should have walked away when I first saw you.
Said someone that I thought was wise
Someone I once considered wise gave me advice on a similar situation.
You can't see nothing when you close your eyes
Blinding oneself to the truth doesn't make problems disappear. One must confront them head-on to true progress and growth.
It's true, no matter what you do
No matter how hard you try to hide from the truth or avoid your problems, it will always catch up with you eventually.
And if you ever look my way I hope your eye will be open that day, oh I pray
If you ever come back into my life, I hope that you will finally see me for who I am and understand what I truly want and desire.
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