Th… Read Full Bio ↴McMaster & James was a music duo from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
The band is named after its principal members, Luke McMaster and Rob James, who met in 1997. Their self-titled debut CD released in February 2000 on BMG, followed by numerous tour dates, including an opening spot on Christina Aguilera's Canadian tour that year. They had success with the hits "Love Wins Everytime", "Thank You", "I Understand" and "Sweet Sensation" which were well received by Canadian radio.
In 2006, Rob James was a contestant on the fourth season of Canadian Idol, finishing seventh.
I Understand Sensation
McMaster & James Lyrics
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Talking to myselfβ¦again
Lately, I've been seeing less of you
What's a man to do?
I understand that you've been busy
I understand there's not much time
You've always got the best intentions
As the hours of the night roll by
Just like your alibis, I stop and think(stop and think)
It's not like I don't really know you wellβ¦
Sometimes I think I know you better (than you know yourself)
I understand that it's been crazy
And you can't be by my side
You've got the perfect explanation
Every single time baby, every single time
I understandβ¦ooohh I understand oh baby
and now i understand
I understand⦠oohh oh oh oh
If absence makes the heart grow
Fonder, why do I grow
Stronger in my resolve
Everyday I notice I'm becoming someone
Someone who understands
Oh baby I understand I understand
I understand you really miss me
But you can't be by my side
You always got the best excuses
You're such a creative girl
You always seemed to keep me waiting
And now I really understand
That I'm the one who should be changing
I will never ever wait again, wait again, wait again
I understandβ¦I understandβ¦I understand
I used to think you really loved me
But know I know that you just don't care
You just don't care about me baby, no,
So now when I leave you, I hope you understand
The lyrics of McMaster & James's song "I Understand" describe a narrator feeling increasingly frustrated because they are receiving less attention from their partner. They are lonely and desperate for some sort of explanation or understanding. They know that their partner is busy, but they want more from the relationship than they are receiving. Despite this, they acknowledge that their partner has good intentions and tries to explain their behavior. However, as time passes and their relationship changes, the singer realizes that they need to be the one to change, and they vow to never wait for their partner again. In the end, they come to understand that their partner does not care about them and they hope that their partner will understand when they eventually leave.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I am alone again tonight
Starting another night by myself, with no one else around
Talking to myselfβ¦again
Having a conversation with myself because there's no one else to talk to
Lately, I've been seeing less of you
We've been spending less and less time together
What's a man to do?
What am I supposed to do in this situation?
I understand that you've been busy
I comprehend that you've had a lot on your plate lately
I understand there's not much time
I realize that you don't have a lot of free time these days
You've always got the best intentions
Your intentions are always genuine and thoughtful
Every single time
Without fail, every time
Just like your alibis, I stop and think(stop and think)
Like your excuses, I pause and consider what's really going on
It's not like I don't really know you wellβ¦
I do know you well
Sometimes I think I know you better (than you know yourself)
Sometimes I think I understand you more than you understand yourself
I understand that it's been crazy
I get that things have been chaotic lately
And you can't be by my side
You're not able to be here with me
You've got the perfect explanation
You always have a well-crafted excuse
Every single time baby, every single time
Each and every time, without fail
If absence makes the heart grow
The saying goes that absence makes the heart grow fonder
Fonder, why do I grow
But for me, I'm not feeling fonder
Stronger in my resolve
I'm actually getting stronger and more determined
Everyday I notice I'm becoming someone
With each passing day, I'm becoming a new version of myself
Someone who understands
Someone who comprehends the situation better
Oh baby I understand I understand
I really do understand
I understand you really miss me
I know you miss me
You always got the best excuses
You always have really good reasons
You're such a creative girl
You're always coming up with new ideas and stories
You always seemed to keep me waiting
You always made me wait for you
And now I really understand
And now I finally get it
That I'm the one who should be changing
I'm the one who needs to change, not you
I will never ever wait again, wait again, wait again
I won't put up with waiting for you any longer
I used to think you really loved me
I used to believe you truly loved me
But know I know that you just don't care
But now I know that you simply don't care about me
You just don't care about me baby, no,
You just don't love me, no matter how hard I try
So now when I leave you, I hope you understand
So when I walk away from you, I hope you realize why
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management
Written by: Chris Burke Gaffney, Luke Mcmaster, Rob James
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ryanfriesen4366
such an underrated group this song has such a great message, instead of waiting on someone, just change and leave them
@nathalieconnor5803
This duo had something unique and where are they now? I want them to reappear!
@robinnicolson6522
I wish they would
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@bettymcmahon8054
Glad he understands.
@thejamesf
Just get to the stage already!!!
@MizzIssy
Omg!! Thank you so much for uploading this!
@rajyboy
I've been waiting for this too. THANKS lynnmorandi :) One of the best music videos in Canadian pop/r&b.
@colinmcmahon5829
"Crazy", they understood...
And the delay and echochochochohohoho...da?
@Tigremycat
Awesome! Many thanks for posting this