Coolidge's early career was as a backing vocalist, for artists such as Joe Cocker, Eric Clapton, and Leon Russell. Her performance of "Superstar" on the Cocker/Russell Mad Dogs and Englishmen album helped gain her attention. She became known as "The Delta Lady" and inspired Leon Russell to write a song of the same name for her. It was during this time that she met Kris Kristofferson; the two married in 1973. With him, she recorded several duet albums which sold well, and earned them a Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1974 for From the Bottle to the Bottom, and in 1976 for Lover Please.
In 1997, Coolidge was one of the founding members of Walela, a Native American music trio, that also includes Coolidge's sister Priscilla and Priscilla's daughter Laura Satterfield. The trio released albums in 1997 and 2000. Walela means hummingbird in Cherokee.
I Don't Know Enough About You
Rita Coolidge Lyrics
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About a lot of things
But I don't know enough about you
Just when I think you're mine
You try a different line and
Baby, what can I do?
I read the latest news
Baby, I'm confused about you
You've got me in a spin and
What a spin I'm in
Cause I don't know enough about you
Jack-of-all-trades, master of none
And isn't it a shame
I'm so sure that you'd be good for me
If you'd only play my game
You know I went to school and
I'm nobody's fool
That is to say until I met you
You've got me in a spin and
What a spin I'm in
Cause I don't know enough about you
I know a bit about biology
A little more about psychology
I'm a little gem in geology
But I don't know enough about you
Rita Coolidge's song "I Don't Know Enough About You" tells the story of someone who knows a bit about a lot of things but feels like they don't know enough about their romantic interest. The singer reads the latest news and knows some random facts, but when it comes to their partner, they feel confused and uncertain. The person they're interested in seems to be unpredictable, and the singer can't keep up with their changing behavior.
The chorus, "Jack-of-all-trades, master of none," reveals the singer's self-doubt. They feel like they don't excel at anything, and that includes their romantic relationships. The line, "you'd be good for me if you'd only play my game" shows that the singer wants things to be more straightforward and predictable. They want to feel like they're in control of the relationship, but their lack of knowledge about their partner makes that difficult.
Overall, "I Don't Know Enough About You" is a relatable song for anyone who has felt uncertain or insecure in a relationship. The lyrics capture the feeling of wanting to know everything about the person you're interested in but feeling like you're always one step behind.
Line by Line Meaning
I know a little bit
I have some knowledge on various topics
About a lot of things
I have broad general knowledge
But I don't know enough about you
I don't have enough understanding of you as a person
Just when I think you're mine
I start to feel like we have a connection
You try a different line and
You say something that confuses me or changes my perception
Baby, what can I do?
I don't know how to react or respond
I read the latest news
I'm up-to-date on current events
No buttons on my shoes
I'm not a country bumpkin, but I still don't understand you
Baby, I'm confused about you
You're unpredictable, and it's hard to make sense of you.
You've got me in a spin and
You're making my head spin with confusion
What a spin I'm in
I'm disoriented, unsure of how to move forward with you
Cause I don't know enough about you
I don't have a solid understanding of your character or intentions
Jack-of-all-trades, master of none
I have many skills, but I'm not an expert in anything
And isn't it a shame
It's unfortunate because I really like you
I'm so sure that you'd be good for me
I feel confident that we could have a good relationship
If you'd only play my game
If you would just be more predictable and follow my lead
You know I went to school and
I have received an education
I'm nobody's fool
I'm not naive or easily fooled
That is to say until I met you
But you challenge my perceptions and push me to question things
I know a bit about biology
I have some knowledge of the science of life
A little more about psychology
I have slightly more knowledge about the science of the mind
I'm a little gem in geology
I have some expertise in the study of rocks
But I don't know enough about you
Despite my varied knowledge, I still don't understand you enough.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVE BARBOUR, PEGGY LEE
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