Sedaka wrote his 1959 hit "Oh! Carol" about his then-girlfriend, Carol Klein, later to become Carole King. In 1963, King released a humorous answer entitled "Oh Neil".
The Laughter In the Rain Songfacts says Sedaka's hits dried up when The Beatles arrived, but then he teamed up with the lyricist Philip Cody and had a a number 1 hit with "Laughter In The Rain." It re-ignited Sedaka's career and he had 6 more Top-40 hits in America by 1977.
Sedaka's voice is in the tenor range.
You'll Never Know
Neil Sedaka 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
The song You'll Never Know by Neil Sedaka is a heartfelt ballad about missing someone deeply and expressing love for them, even though they may never fully understand the extent of those feelings. The first verse sets the tone by expressing the singer's desperation for their love interest to understand the depth of their feelings, as they have tried in vain to communicate it many times before. The second verse reinforces the sense of longing and heartbreak that comes with being separated from someone you love, as the singer confesses to speaking their name in every prayer. The chorus acts as a plea for the love interest to recognize and acknowledge the singer's love, as there may never be another chance to prove it.
The lyrics of You'll Never Know can be interpreted in many different ways, depending on the listener's personal experiences and emotions. Some may see it as a lament for a lost relationship or unrequited love, while others may relate to it as a message to a long-distance partner or a love interest who is emotionally unavailable. Whatever the interpretation, the heartfelt nature of the lyrics has resonated with many listeners over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
You'll never know just how much I miss you
I miss you to an extent beyond your imagination.
You'll never know just how much I care
I care for you more than words can express.
And if I tried, I still couldn't hide my love for you
Even if I wanted to, I cannot hide my love for you.
You ought to know, for haven't I told you so
I have told you multiple times that I love you.
A million or more times?
I have expressed my love for you countless times.
You went away and my heart went with you
My heart is with you even though you are not here.
I speak your name in my every prayer
I pray for you regularly and mention your name in all of my prayers.
If there is some other way to prove that I love you
If there is anything else I could do to show my love for you.
I swear I don't know how
I am unsure how to prove it further.
You'll never know if you don't know now
If you do not realize my love for you, you may never know it.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mack Gordon, Harry Warren
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MsCatreona
I almost wish Neil had gone the Steve Lawrence route. He's just wonderful singing standards.
bplatt1069
Goodness, he's singing it in Alice Faye's key; they could be singing it together and matching pitch.
David Chernofsky
just perfect never heard before thanx a million
Terry Fenwick
Grandmother Fenwick and
Alice Faye shared the same cleaning woman for years