After releasing the album Remember the Sun (2007), Brown caught the attention of legendary producer Don Was (Bob Dylan, Rolling Stones, Bonnie Raitt) and teamed up with him to make Shimmer (2009), an EP of stripped-down, just-formed original songs, hailed as “particularly poignant” (Boston Globe) that charted on Americana and Folk radio. With a one-two punch, (stepping seamlessly into the role of producer with right hand man, guitar slinger, Bo Ramsey) Pieta quickly followed Shimmer with the full-length album, One and All (2010), delivering hypnotic melodies and raw, soul-tinged grooves, with her signature vocals and an electrifying band. Upon the release of One and All, Pieta got the call to join Mark Knopfler’s North American tour, following that with a string of dates with John Prine, a full orchestral show with Brandi Carlile, and her own headlining tour of Australia.
Distinguishing herself from the crowd of singer/songwriters Pieta is being called "one of the best modern songwriters” (Sonic Boomers) and “a genuine talent” (iTunes). Or, as one of Pieta’s own songwriting heroes, Iris Dement, put it, “one of the best poets I’ve heard in a long damn time.” Even her own father, beloved folk icon, Greg Brown, has just recorded one of her songs, to be included on his upcoming album to be released in the Spring of 2011.
Do You Know?
Pieta Brown Lyrics
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Know what i'm feeling?
Do you do you do you
Know what i'm feeling?
I'm feeling so fine
I'm feeling in time
Do you do you do you
Do you do you do you
Know it's all around?
If you're looking you'll find it
Tic toc... unwind it
Love love love love love
Love love love love love
Do you do you do you
Know it's alright?
Morning comes around
After the longest night
If you need it it's there
Darkness beware
Love love love love love
Love love love love love
Do you do you do you see that light shine?
Pigeons waking up on the telephone line
Church bells are tollin
School kids are rollin on
Love love love love love
Love love love love love
In Pieta Brown's song "Do You Know?" the lyrics revolve around the idea of questioning if someone understands the feelings and emotions that the singer is experiencing. The repetition of the phrase "Do you do you do you" emphasizes the doubt and uncertainty that the singer feels about whether their emotions are being understood. The use of the phrase "tic toc...unwind it" creates the image of time ticking by and the unraveling of the situation, which adds to the sense of urgency and anxiety present in the song.
The chorus of the song centers around the idea of love, which is a common lyrical theme in many songs. Love is a complex emotion, and the use of repetition in the song emphasizes the importance of this feeling. The lyrics suggest that love is a powerful force that can help to overcome difficult situations, as seen in the lines "If you need it it's there, Darkness beware."
The final stanza of the song paints a picture of the world around the singer, with the imagery of pigeons waking up on telephone lines and school kids rolling on. The repetition of the phrase "Love love love love love" suggests that love is present in all these little moments, and encourages the listener to embrace it.
Overall, "Do You Know?" is a contemplative song that questions whether the singer's emotions are being understood, and emphasizes the importance of love as a powerful force that can help in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you do you do you Know what i'm feeling?
Do you understand the emotions that I'm experiencing?
I'm feeling so fine I'm feeling in time
I'm feeling great and everything seems to be falling into place.
Do you do you do you Know what's going down?
Are you aware of what's happening or changing?
Do you do you do you Know it's all around?
Are you aware that it's happening everywhere?
If you're looking you'll find it Tic toc... unwind it
If you search carefully, you can unravel it.
Do you do you do you Know it's alright?
Are you aware that everything will be okay?
Morning comes around After the longest night
After the challenges and struggles, there is always hope for a better future.
If you need it it's there Darkness beware
If you require support or guidance, it's available, but be cautious of negativity or obstacles.
Do you do you do you see that light shine? Pigeons waking up on the telephone line Church bells are tollin School kids are rollin on
Can you see the beauty in the small things of life like birds, church bells, and children going to school? It reminds us of the positive things in life.
Love love love love love Love love love love love
Love is the central theme of this song, and it's important to spread it to everyone around us.
Writer(s): PIETA BROWN, RYAN MASSARO
Contributed by Mackenzie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Arthur Shepherd
Hi Pieta, do you still have the Irish hat I gave you in Portland, Maine?
Posted On “Occupy Boston” website this date following Court ruling and possible Midnight deadline by Mayor Menino…
Arthur Shepherd on December 8th, 2011 at 11:14 am#
Embedded within our Constitutional Right to free speech is the “understanding” that that right includes a platform from which to speak in such a way that all of the People affected can attend and participate. If the City of Boston denies this obvious “truth” then the Court/City is playing dangerous games and will eventually suffer the consequences. The People will not be denied their right to free speech or an affordable platform from which to exercise it. If the City does not provide a suitable alternative to Dewey square then they are engaged in doublespeak.
Camping out overnight is an integral part of the expression and demonstration of the hardship that has been wrought upon the People by unscrupulous, unconscionable and UNCONSTITUTIONAL legal and business practices.
Side Note: Mayor Menino has been quoted as saying the Occupancy should focus on one issue. I propose we focus on the parking ticket policies of Cambridge and Boston which allow markup of the cost of tickets by 700% ….that’s not a misprint…SEVEN HUNDRED PERCENT!!! Let’s focus on that. Once we break through the tyranny (and denial that we are being tyranized by these policies) that supports policies like this we can bring others forward. Few people are aware that Mayor Menino has “floated” the idea of withholding college diplomas for non-payment of parking tickets!!! What’s next? No marriage licenses? No burial? No children? Tyrants acknowledge no boundaries of common decency and fairness until confronted. Even formerly good people can become tyrants when their power is not “checked” by the People. The Occupancy seeks to “check” this growing usurpation of our basic freedoms and rights by tyranny here and now. It is our “duty” as free Americans.
I love Boston and recognize that Mayor Menino has done much to help and grow this beautiful city. Boston is now one of the greatest examples of the good use of public resources in the world. Thanks to Tip O’Neil and Ted Kennedy who were able to pry the 14 billion needed for the renovation from the greedy hands of the Military Industrial Complex. We, the People of Boston, as represented by the Occupancy of Dewey Square, are now exercising our rights and duty to continue this long march toward true Democracy from the platform built for us by two of the greatest Democrats ever to call Massachusetts home. If they were here they would be standing among us…the PEOPLE…do not tread on us…
We beseech the City, the Courts and our brothers and sisters among the 99% to join us now in this peaceful demonstration and to keep the long view…these issues and this struggle will not go away.
To the City of Boston we say: “Occupy Your Souls” and then you will see that we represent what is highest and best in our beautiful Democracy and it is we who are making the sacrifices to demonstrate what is at stake…
October 16, 2023 - Following the publication of this letter I was invited to the State House and met Tip O'Neil's son who was lieutenant Governor at the time and he shook my hand and they planted a tree on the grounds in memory of his great father.
christopher henderson
Sounds great! and the video is beautiful!
Jeffrey Barkin
Beautiful Duet!
So ROMANTIC and EMOTIONAL...
Sounds SO Convincing, as each Vocalist contributes emotional "straining" Vocals with Strong Song Arrangements, too!
Thanks for sharing this, it's GORGEOUSl!!!
Gary Hagar
EXCELLENT. ~ And Always!❣️
William Falck
~ An Absolutely Beautiful Song! Instantly a favorite!!!
Porky K
I’m so in love w this song!! ❤️❤️❤️
NaoEW
Sublime <3
Jo Anna Dale
Love.
Bh D
it is a lovely song. The only flaw I see it is some of the lyrics are missing. The singer should have given all the lyrics to the video maker. Anyways, they can put the lyrics above
da mani
,,,love,love, love love,,,
inspirationoverload
Yes. Exactly this.