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You'll Never Know
Maura O'Connell Lyrics
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You'll never know just how much I care
And if I tried, I still couldn't hide my love for you
You ought to know, for haven't I told you so
A million or more times?
You went away and my heart went with you
I speak your name in my every prayer
I swear I don't know how
You'll never know if you don't know now
(You went away and my heart went with you
I speak your name in my every prayer)
If there is some other way to prove that I love you
I swear I don't know how
You'll never know if you don't know now
You'll never know if you don't know now
Maura O'Connell's "You'll Never Know" is a poignant song about love, loss, and longing. In the first verse, the singer laments the fact that the person she loves will never truly know how much she cares for them. She realizes that even if she tries to hide her feelings for this person, she still couldn't do it because of the depth of her love. The singer reminds the person that she has already expressed her love for them countless times, but to no avail. The second verse highlights the pain of separation, as the singer's heart remains with the person even after they have gone away. She continues to speak their name in her prayers, as a way of keeping them close despite the distance between them.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, as the singer admits that she doesn't know how to prove her love in a way that the person will understand. She swears that she loves them deeply, but that her words and actions are not enough. The repetition of "You'll never know if you don't know now" echoes the frustration and helplessness she feels in trying to convey the intensity of her love. Overall, "You'll Never Know" is a beautifully crafted song that captures the pain and complexity of unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
You'll never know just how much I miss you
I miss you more than words can express, but you'll never truly understand the depth of my longing for you.
You'll never know just how much I care
My love for you is immeasurable, but unfortunately, you'll never comprehend the intensity of my feelings.
And if I tried, I still couldn't hide my love for you
Even if I attempt to conceal my emotions, my love for you is too strong to suppress or hide.
You ought to know, for haven't I told you so
I've communicated my love for you countless times, so you should already be aware of my feelings.
A million or more times?
I've expressed my love for you so frequently that I've lost track of the number of times I've said it.
You went away and my heart went with you
When you left, you took my heart with you, and I feel incomplete without you.
I speak your name in my every prayer
My love for you extends to my spiritual life, as I pray for you and think of you constantly.
If there is some other way to prove that I love you
I would do anything to demonstrate the extent of my love for you if given the opportunity.
I swear I don't know how
Despite my willingness to prove my love, I honestly don't know how to do so.
You'll never know if you don't know now
If you don't realize the depth of my love for you already, you may never truly understand.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mack Gordon, Harry Warren
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
mike olden
Beautiful as always ,Maura is so great,
Eamonn McDonagh
The years are running by, GREAT!!
Mick Kennedy
When you have good musicians --- you only need 3
jburleson123
Awesome!
иван иванов
Спасибо Маура
Спасибо Музыкантам
trut hurts
I'd love to know when this was recorded. Compare this version to the one from 1992 on Austin City Limits. I think the 1992 is much better- they've all improved, even as great as this is.
Jeff Furst
Wow.
노영진
사랑해요 💜 💜 💜
david guy
thank you friend xxx