I'll Know
Original Broadway Cast Lyrics
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To the strong moral fiber to the wisdom in his head
To the home-y aroma of his pipe
You have wished yourself a Scarsdale Galahad
The breakfast-eating, Brooks-brothers type.
Yes, and I shall meet him when the time is right.
SKY. (spoken) You've got the guy all figured out.
SKY (spoken) Including what he smokes. All figured out, huh?
SARAH (spoken) All figured out.
I'll know when my love comes along
I won't take a change.
I'll know he'll be just what I need
Not some fly-by-night Broadway romance.
And you'll know at a glance by the two-pair of pants.
I'll know by the calm steady voice
Those feet on the ground.
I'll know as I run to his arms
That at last I've come home safe and sound.
Until then, I shall wait.
Until then, I'll be strong.
Oh, I'll know, when my love comes along.
SKY. (spoken) No, no, no! You are talking about love! You can't dope it like that. What
Are you picking, a guy or a horse?
SARAH (spoken) I wouldn't expect a gambler to understand.
SKY (spoken) Would you like to hear how a gambler feels about the big heart throb?
SARAH (spoken) No!
SKY (spoken) Well, I'll tell you.
Mine will come as a surprise to me.
Mine I lead to chance and chemistry.
SARAH (spoken) Chemistry?
SKY (spoken) Yeah, chemistry.
Suddenly I'll know when my love comes along
I'll know then and there
I'll know at the sight of her face
How I care, how I care, how I care
And I'll stop. And I'll stare.
And I'll know long before we can speak
I'll know in my heart.
I'll know and I won't ever ask
Am I right, am I wise, am I smart.
And I'll stop. And I'll stare.
At that face. In the throng.
Yes, I'll know when my love comes along
I'll know
When my love comes along.
I'll know. I won't take a chance.
I know he'll be just what I need
Not some fly-by-night Broadway romance.
Until then, I shall wait.
And till then, I'll be strong.
Oh, I'll know when my love comes along.
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"I'll Know" is a song from the Original Broadway Cast of Guys and Dolls. In this song, two characters, Sarah Brown and Sky Masterson discuss their opinions on love and how they will know when they find the right person. Sarah describes the type of man she is looking for in great detail, from his strong moral fiber to the smell of his pipe. She is confident she will meet him when the time is right. Sky, on the other hand, believes love will come as a surprise to him and is not something he can plan for. He refers to it as a matter of chemistry and chance. In the end, both Sarah and Sky declare they will know when their perfect partner comes along.
The song focuses on the question of how one knows when they have found true love. Sarah believes love comes from knowing exactly what you want and waiting for it to come to you. Sky, on the other hand, believes that love is unpredictable and that one can only discover it through random chance.
The lyrics provide insight into the two characters' personalities and values. Sarah's list of qualities she wants in a partner suggests that she values traits like stability, reliability, and tradition. Sky's emphasis on chemistry and chance reflects his spontaneous, risk-taking nature.
Line by Line Meaning
For I've imagined every bit of him
I have created an exact image of him in my mind
To the strong moral fiber to the wisdom in his head
I have imagined his strong values and intelligence
To the home-y aroma of his pipe
I have even imagined the scent of his pipe
You have wished yourself a Scarsdale Galahad
Your ideal man is someone of high character and morals
The breakfast-eating, Brooks-brothers type.
Someone polished and refined
Yes, and I shall meet him when the time is right.
I believe I will meet this man at the appropriate time
I'll know when my love comes along
I'm confident that I'll recognize my true love
I won't take a change.
I won't take a risk or gamble on love
I'll know he'll be just what I need
I'm certain he'll fulfill all my emotional and intellectual needs
Not some fly-by-night Broadway romance.
I don't want a fleeting, shallow relationship
And you'll know at a glance by the two-pair of pants.
My discerning eye will be able to tell a lot about a person from their clothing
I'll know by the calm steady voice
I'll recognize him by the reassurance and sincerity in his voice
Those feet on the ground.
I'll be drawn to someone who is stable and grounded
I'll know as I run to his arms
I'll feel an intense feeling of comfort and certainty as I embrace him
That at last I've come home safe and sound.
I'll feel a sense of belonging and security that I've never felt before
Until then, I shall wait.
I will wait patiently and not rush into anything
Until then, I'll be strong
I'll be resilient while waiting for my true love
Mine will come as a surprise to me.
I have an open mind and don't have any preconceptions about who I'll fall in love with
Mine I lead to chance and chemistry.
I'm willing to take risks and let fate guide me
Suddenly I'll know when my love comes along
I will have an epiphany when I find my true love
I'll know then and there
I'll have an immediate and deep intuition about this person
I'll know at the sight of her face
I'll recognize her from the very first glance
How I care, how I care, how I care
I'll be overwhelmed with feelings of love and tenderness
And I'll stop. And I'll stare.
I'll be captivated and spellbound by her presence
And I'll know long before we can speak
I'll have a profound understanding of her, even before we meet or speak
I'll know in my heart.
My intuition and feelings will guide me
I'll know and I won't ever ask
I won't question my intuition or second-guess my feelings
Am I right, am I wise, am I smart.
I won't fret about whether I'm making a rational or logical decision
Yes, I'll know when my love comes along
My instinct will be spot on and I'll recognize my true love
I'll know
I trust my intuition
Writer(s): Loesser Frank
Contributed by Aaron I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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