You Don't Know Me
Michael Bubl・ Lyrics
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Then you say hello
I can hardly speak
My heart is beating so
And anyone can tell
You think you know me well
But you don't know me
No, you don't know the one
Who dreams of you at night
And longs to kiss your lips
And longs to hold you tight
Oh I'm just a friend
That's all I've ever been
'Cause you don't know me
I never knew
The art of making love
Though my heart aches
With love for you
Afraid and shy
I've let my chance to go by
The chance that you might
Love me, too
You give your hand to me
And then you say good-bye
I watch you walk away
Beside the lucky guy
You'll never never know
The one who loves you so
Well, you don't know me
You give your hand to me, baby
Then you say good-bye
I watch you walk away
Beside the lucky guy
No, no, you'll never ever know
The one who loves you so
Well, you don't know me
In this song, Michael Bublé sings from the perspective of someone who is desperately in love with a person who sees them only as a friend. The lyrics speak to the pain of unrequited love and the frustration of feeling misunderstood. When the person gives their hand and says hello, the singer's heart begins to race with anticipation, but they are quickly reminded that the person doesn't really know them, especially not the one who dreams of them at night and longs to be with them intimately.
The refrain "You don't know me" is a reminder of the emotional distance between the two and the singer's resignation to the fact that they may never really know each other in the way they both desire. The lyrics also speak to the fear and shyness that can prevent people from pursuing love when it presents itself, and the regret that comes when that opportunity is lost.
Overall, the song is a poignant portrayal of the pain and longing that can come with unreciprocated love, and the lasting impact it can have on a person's life.
Line by Line Meaning
You give your hand to me
You extend your hand in greeting or affection towards me
Then you say hello
You verbally greet me
I can hardly speak
I'm so overwhelmed by your presence, that speech is difficult for me
My heart is beating so
My heart is racing with excitement in response to you
And anyone can tell
It's obvious to anyone who observes us
You think you know me well
You believe you have a good understanding of who I am as a person
But you don't know me
Your perception of me is incomplete
No, you don't know the one
You don't know the person
Who dreams of you at night
I dream of you when I sleep
And longs to kiss your lips
I yearn to share a kiss with you
And longs to hold you tight
I crave holding you tightly in my arms
Oh I'm just a friend
I'm someone you consider to be a platonic companion
That's all I've ever been
Our relationship remains strictly non-romantic
'Cause you don't know me
Because your perception of me is limited
I never knew
I didn't have any previous experience/knowledge of
The art of making love
Being intimately involved with another person
Though my heart aches
Even though I'm feeling emotional pain
With love for you
Due to the deep feelings of fondness I have for you
Afraid and shy
I am hesitant in my actions and speech, possibly due to a lack of confidence
I've let my chance to go by
An opportunity has presented itself, but I've missed it due to inaction or indecisiveness
The chance that you might
The possibility that you could potentially
Love me, too
Develop romantic feelings for me, in a similar manner to my feelings for you
You give your hand to me,
You extend your hand in greeting or affection towards me
And then you say good-bye
You bid me farewell and depart from my presence
I watch you walk away
I observe you leave my sight
Beside the lucky guy
You're with another man who's more fortunate regarding our relationship dynamics
You'll never never know
You'll remain unaware of
The one who loves you so
The individual who has affectionate feelings for you to such an intense degree
Well, you don't know me
Your perception of me remains limited
No, no, you'll never ever know
You'll never have full awareness or understanding
The one who loves you so
The individual who has intense feelings of fondness for you
Well, you don't know me
Your perception of me is still not complete
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CINDY WALKER, EDDY ARNOLD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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You give your hand to me
Then you say hello
I can hardly speak
My heart is beating so
And anyone can tell
You think you know me well
But you don't know me
No, you don't know the one
Who dreams of you at night
And longs to kiss your lips
And longs to hold you tight
Oh I'm just a friend
That's all I've ever been
'Cause you don't know me
I never knew
The art of making love
Though my heart aches
With love for you
Afraid and shy
I've let my chance to go by
The chance that you might
Love me, too
You give your hand to me
And then you say good-bye
I watch you walk away
Beside the lucky guy
You'll never never know
The one who loves you so
Well, you don't know me
You give your hand to me, baby
Then you say good-bye
I watch you walk away
Beside the lucky guy
No, no, you'll never ever know
The one who loves you so
Well, you don't know me
@Nayops23
5:58
I can only give you love that lasts forever,
And a promise to be near each time you call
And the only heart I own
For you and you alone
That's all,
That's all...
I can only give you country walks in springtime
And a hand to hold when leaves begin to fall;
And a love whose burning light
Will warm the winter's night
That's all,
That's all
There are those I am sure who have told you,
They would give you the world for a toy
All I have are these arms to enfold you,
And a love time can never destroy.
If you're wondering what I'm asking in return, dear,
You'll be glad to know that my demands are small
Say it's me that you'll adore,
For now and evermore
That's all,
That's all🎤🎶
@michelebartlett3921
He sang this song BETTER live than he did on the album, which was beautiful. His voice is legendary
@shamarpraag3602
Which is SO SO rare for any artist to do😭
@epipanjie
Indeed
@monalisaferreira4012
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@emilyfrazier4400
He is incredible!
@DesapriyaEdiriweera
I would like to express my appreciation for Michael Bublé's live performance of "You Don't Know Me" and "That's All" in 2005. This rendition showcases Bublé's incredible talent as a jazz crooner and his ability to captivate audiences with his smooth and soulful vocals.
The live performance is beautifully accompanied by a talented group of musicians, including Alan Chang on piano, Randy Napoleon on guitar, Robert Perkins on drums, Craig Polasko on bass, and a fantastic brass section featuring Mark Small, Robert Wilkerson, Frank Basile, Josh Brown, Nick Vagenas, Jumaane Smith, Bryan Lipps, and Justin Ray.
The energy and chemistry among the performers are palpable, creating a truly memorable and enjoyable musical experience. This live rendition perfectly highlights Bublé's ability to interpret and bring new life to classic songs.
Overall, this performance is a testament to Michael Bublé's immense talent, his passion for music, and his ability to deliver a captivating live show. It is no surprise that Caught in the Act received a Grammy nomination for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. Thank you, Michael Bublé and the talented musicians involved, for sharing this exceptional performance with the world.
@triplet3023
You are so right in these comments! Amazing!
@jadezee6316
lol...dude its not worth it
@irenejames8552
Love it❤
@KarmaMandala
Bublé is the real deal...brilliant singer, charming , classy and highly entertaining. The show I went to, all us women were mesmerised while the men were all "hmphh" because you could see Bublé had hypnotised every female in the audience 😄. What a show !! Got our moneys worth ❤