I Know That You Know
Nat ‘King' Cole & His Trio featuring Stuff Smith Lyrics
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Ev'ry chap should hold a heart that's all his own
Love may come at first sight, they told me
When I saw you, I knew
That I had found my only love
When I found you
So, darling, I know that you know
I choose you, won't lose you
I wish you knew how much I long to hold you in my arms
This time is my time
T'will soon be goodbye time
Then in the star light, hold me tight
With one more little kiss say nighty night
So, darling, I know that you know
That I'll go where you go
I choose you, won't lose you
I wish you knew how much I long to hold you in my arms
The popular song "I Know That You Know" by Nat "King" Cole & His Trio featuring Stuff Smith conveys the message that everyone needs someone to love and that love can happen instantly. Life is compared to a game that cannot be played alone and everyone should have someone to share their heart with. The singer emphasizes that love can come at first sight, a message that is particularly romanticized and offers hope to anyone in search of love.
Throughout the song, the singer speaks directly to their love interest, expressing their desire to stay together and not lose them. The lyrics explain that they wish their love interest knew how much they long to hold them in their arms. The song ends with the singer acknowledging that it is almost time to say goodbye and they request that their love interest holds them tight and says goodnight with one more little kiss.
Overall, the song reveals feelings of hope, love, and the importance of staying near a beloved person. The singer conveys the importance of finding and keeping love, and how once it is found, it should be cherished forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Life's a game, but who can play it all alone
Life can be challenging and overwhelming at times, it's difficult to handle everything by yourself without anyone to share your experiences with.
Ev'ry chap should hold a heart that's all his own
Everyone deserves to have a special person in their life, a person they can call their own, who they love and who loves them back.
Love may come at first sight, they told me
People say that sometimes you can instantly fall in love with someone the moment you see them, without even knowing anything about them.
When I saw you, I knew
When I first saw you, something about you caught my eye, and I just knew that there was something special about you.
That I had found my only love
I found the person that I want to spend the rest of my life with, the person that makes my heart beat faster and my soul feel complete.
So, darling, I know that you know
I understand that you feel the same way about me, that we share the same feelings and emotions towards each other.
That I'll go where you go
I will follow you wherever you go, I'll be there for you no matter what happens.
I choose you, won't lose you
I have made a decision to commit myself fully to you, I won't let anything come between us or cause us to lose each other.
I wish you knew how much I long to hold you in my arms
I want to hold you close to me, to feel your warmth and love, and to protect you from anything that could harm you.
This time is my time
This is the moment for me to express my feelings and my desires, to let you know how much you mean to me.
T'will soon be goodbye time
Our time together is limited, and soon we'll have to part ways, but I want to make the most of the time we have left.
Then in the star light, hold me tight
When the night falls and the stars come out, I want to be close to you, to feel your embrace and to share our love under the starry sky.
With one more little kiss say nighty night
Before we say our goodbyes, let's share one more kiss, a tender moment to seal our love and our commitment to each other.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANNE CALDWELL, VINCENT YOUMANS
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