You Don't Know My Heart
Rachel Platten Lyrics
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'Cause I cannot, I cannot explain
Your heart is like a hurricane
But can't you see I'm so in pain
Guess I'm not 'cause I don't talk
And then you write me off again
And I don't think you understand at all
Don't know how to spell it out
Every time I try, it sucks
I just wish you could open me up
And see-e-e-e all the confusion
And the love, the hurt, the wrong words I'm using
'Cause tonight, it feels like
Like you don't know my heart
You, you don't know, you don't know my heart
Feels like eh you don't know, you don't know my heart
You, you don't know, you don't know my heart
Feels like eh
Why, you say I never really see
That it's only ever about me?
Like I don't listen when you speak
Like it doesn't kill me when your tears fall out
And I cannot catch it
And I do not have the perfect expression
And I don't think you understand at all
I don't wanna use my mouth
Don't know how to spell it out
Every time I try, it sucks
I just wish you could open me up
And see-e-e-e all the confusion
And the love, and the hurt, the wrong words I'm using
'Cause tonight, it feels like
Like you don't know my heart
You, you don't know, you don't know my heart (feels like eh)
You don't know, you don't know my heart
You, you don't know, you don't know my heart (feels like eh)
Like you don't know my
Feels like eh
Like you don't know my
Feels like eh
You don't know, you don't know my heart (feels like eh)
You don't know, you don't know my heart
Feels like eh, eh, eh, eh
I don't wanna use my mouth
Don't know how to spell it out
Every time I try, it sucks
I just wish you could open me up
And see all the confusion
And the love, the hurt, the wrong words I'm using
'Cause tonight, it feels like
Like you don't know my heart (feels like eh)
You don't know, you don't know my heart (feels like eh)
You don't know, you don't know my heart (feels like eh)
You don't know, you don't know my heart (feels like eh)
Like you don't know my heart (feels like eh)
You don't know, you don't know my heart (feels like eh)
You don't know, you don't know my heart (feels like eh)
You don't know, you don't know my heart (feels like eh)
The song "You Don't Know My Heart" by Rachel Platten is an emotional ballad about the difficulty of communication in a relationship. Platten's frustration is palpable as she sings about her inability to verbalize her feelings and her perception that her partner is unable to truly understand her. She describes her heart as being full of confusion, love, hurt, and the wrong words, and she wishes that her partner would take the time to truly see her and understand her pain.
The chorus of the song is particularly poignant as Platten sings, "Like you don't know my heart / You, you don't know, you don't know my heart / Feels like eh you don't know, you don't know my heart / You, you don't know, you don't know my heart / Feels like eh." The repetition of "you don't know my heart" and the use of the onomatopoeic "eh" add to the sense of frustration and emotional distance in the relationship.
Overall, "You Don't Know My Heart" is a powerful and relatable song about the difficulties of communication and the pain that can result from feeling misunderstood in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey! my fists are tight and I'm afraid
I'm feeling insecure and vulnerable right now.
'Cause I cannot, I cannot explain
I'm struggling to put my thoughts and feelings into words.
Your heart is like a hurricane
You have a powerful and intense personality.
But can't you see I'm so in pain
I'm hurting emotionally.
Guess I'm not 'cause I don't talk
You may think I'm okay because I'm not being vocal about my pain.
And then you write me off again
You dismiss my emotions and don't take them seriously.
And I don't think you understand at all
I feel like you don't truly comprehend the depth of my feelings.
I don't wanna use my mouth
I'm afraid of being vulnerable and expressing myself.
Don't know how to spell it out
I'm struggling to articulate my thoughts and feelings effectively.
Every time I try, it sucks
When I attempt to express myself, I feel inadequate and like it's not enough.
I just wish you could open me up
I want you to understand me and my perspective better.
And see-e-e-e all the confusion
There's a lot going on inside of me that may be difficult for you to grasp.
And the love, the hurt, the wrong words I'm using
I have a range of emotions, including love and hurt, but sometimes struggle to convey them well.
'Cause tonight, it feels like
In this moment, I'm particularly struggling with these things.
Why, you say I never really see
You've accused me of being self-centered and not considering others' perspectives.
That it's only ever about me?
You think that my actions and words come primarily from a selfish place.
Like I don't listen when you speak
You feel like I'm not receptive to your thoughts and feelings.
Like it doesn't kill me when your tears fall out
I care about you deeply and your pain affects me as well.
And I cannot catch it
I don't know how to help you or make things better.
And I do not have the perfect expression
I'm not always able to convey my thoughts and feelings in the best way possible.
Like you don't know my heart
I feel like you don't understand my true intentions and emotions.
You, you don't know, you don't know my heart
You're not aware of the depth and complexity of my feelings.
Feels like eh you don't know, you don't know my heart
I'm struggling with the feeling that you don't truly understand my perspective.
Why are you pretending we don't feel it fading?
Our relationship is deteriorating and you seem to be ignoring or denying it.
Every time we dance it's safe to say that
Whenever we interact, it's becoming more and more clear that things aren't going well.
We're leaning sober but we're taking sips of something
We're trying to act like everything is okay even though we both know that there are problems.
Until we're wasted and it's only me who's sinking
Eventually our attempts to avoid facing the reality of our situation will fail and I'll be the one who ends up hurting the most.
'Cause I, I still feel everything that we used to be
I still have strong emotions and memories tied to our past together.
'Cause I, I still miss the way that you would look at me
I long for the way that you used to make me feel loved and appreciated.
Like you don't know my...
I'm still struggling with the fear that you don't truly understand me or my feelings.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ROB HAWKINS, RACHEL ASHLEY PLATTEN
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