Know Me Well
Roo Panes Lyrics


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Well you know me with that ancient gaze
Stripping down with yesterday's eyes
You know me as I was you see me as I will be
And I still had a lot of growing
When you took me and you shaped me with those hands
You know me better than myself
Make me better than I am
Oh, you know me well
Know me well
Know me well
Oh, you know me well
Know me well
Know me well

When I think about my past
I see our love too many years before you came
In my hopes and my dreams
With the wax and the moon wanes
And you saw what I could be
Please teach me how to be what I was meant to be
See without you I was nothing
But with you can be anything

Oh, you know me well
Know me well
Know me well
Oh, you know me well
Know me well
Know me well

What can I fear
When I know that I walk by your side
You're the fortress
Within which I got nothing to hide
None can take me
I'm the tower the world cannot fell
'Cos I'm stronger
When I know that you know me well
Know me well
Know me well
Oh, you know me well




Know me well
Know me well

Overall Meaning

In Roo Panes's song "Know Me Well", the lyrics are a tribute to a person who knows the singer inside out. The song talks about how the subject of the song has been with the singer through thick and thin, seen him in his past and future, and has shaped him to be a better person. The lyrics point out that this person knows the singer as he was in the past, how he is presently, and how he will become in the future. As a result, this person has been able to guide him towards the right path and make him better than he was. The singer attributes their personal growth and strength to the influence of this person in his life.


The continuation of the lyrics in the song highlights the importance of this person's presence in the singer's life. Without this person, the singer was nothing, but with them, he can become anything he wants. The lyrics also reveal that the singer had hopes and dreams before this person came into his life. Still, the subject of the song was the one who saw something more significant in him and taught him how to become what he was always meant to be. The final line of the song "you know me well" reiterates the theme of the song, which is the person's deep understanding of the singer.


Line by Line Meaning

Well you know me with that ancient gaze
You have known me for a long time, and your understanding of me is deep and thoughtful.


Stripping down with yesterday's eyes
Through your eyes, I am able to confront and release negative aspects of my past.


You know me as I was you see me as I will be
You have a comprehensive understanding of who I am, both in the present and in potential.


And I still had a lot of growing
I was not yet fully developed when we met.


When you took me and you shaped me with those hands
You have had a significant positive impact on my life.


You know me better than myself
You have a deep understanding of me that even transcends my own self-awareness.


Make me better than I am
Your presence in my life inspires me to improve myself.


Oh, you know me well
Your understanding of me is profound.


Know me well
You have an intimate knowledge of who I am.


When I think about my past
Reflecting on my history brings to mind the presence of our love.


I see our love too many years before you came
Love played an important role in my life, long before we met.


In my hopes and my dreams
My aspirations and desires have always included a loving partner.


With the wax and the moon wanes
My emotions and desires have ebbed and flowed like the phases of the moon.


And you saw what I could be
You recognized my potential and believed in me.


Please teach me how to be what I was meant to be
I look to you for guidance on how to fully realize my potential.


See without you I was nothing
Your presence in my life has been transformative and essential to my well-being.


But with you can be anything
With you by my side, I am empowered to achieve anything.


What can I fear
I feel brave and confident with you beside me.


When I know that I walk by your side
Knowing you are with me gives me strength.


You're the fortress
Your love is my stronghold.


Within which I got nothing to hide
I feel safe and open with you.


None can take me
I am confident and secure with you.


I'm the tower the world cannot fell
With your love, I am steadfast and unshakeable.


'Cos I'm stronger
Your love has strengthened and empowered me.


When I know that you know me well
Your deep understanding of me is a source of strength and comfort.




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Sandra Dunkel

Beautiful song.... beautiful voice :-)

Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Jonah

(UPDATED)
Well you know me with that ancient gaze
Stripping down with yesterday's eyes
You know me as I was you see me as I will be
And I still had a lot of growing
When you took me and you shaped me with those hands
You know me better than myself
Make me better than I am

Oh, you know me well
Know me well
Know me well
Oh, you know me well
Know me well
Know me well

When I think upon my past
I see I loved you many years before you came
in my hopes and my dreams
With the wax and the moon wanes
And you saw what I could be
Please teach me how to be what I was made to be
See without you I was nothing
But with you can be anything

Oh, you know me well
Know me well
Know me well
Oh, you know me well
Know me well
Know me well

What can I fear
When I know that I walk by your side
You're the fortress
Within which I got nothing to hide
None can take me
I'm the tower the world couldn't fell
'Cos I'm stronger
When I know that you know me well
Know me well
Know me well
Oh, you know me well
Know me well
Know me well



Ольга Щукина

Вдруг, кому-нибудь тоже запала в сердце эта песня, а английского не знает. Предлагаю мой подстрочник по русски:
Примерный подстрочник:
Я как на ладони, ведь ты все время вглядываешься в меня пристальным древним оком, ругая за вчерашние ошибки.
Ты знаешь кем я был и кем я буду.
И до сих пор во мне есть огромный потенциал для роста.
Ты принял и сформировал меня,
ты знаешь меня лучше, чем я сам себя и делаешь меня лучше, чем я есть.

Ты разбираешься во мне как никто другой.
Ты знаешь меня очень хорошо. Очень. Очень хорошо! (Прям таки насквозь!)

Когда я оглядываюсь назад, я вижу, что (наша обоюдовзаимная) любовь возникла за долго до того, как ты вошел в мою жизнь.
Она была и в моих мечтах, и в моих надеждах, то нарастая, то убывая вместе с луной.
Ты видел кем я мог бы стать, пожалуйста, научи меня воплотить в жизнь то, ради чего я задуман.
Я понимаю, что без тебя я был никто, но с тобой я могу стать всем!

Ты разбираешься во мне как никто другой.
Ты знаешь меня очень хорошо. Очень. Очень хорошо!

Чего же мне бояться, когда я знаю, что я иду примкнув к тебе.
Ты моя крепость, мне не нужно нечего от тебя скрывать.
Никто и никогда меня не сломит, я одна из твоих башен, того мира, который нерушим.
Я сильнее, когда знаю, что ты знаешь меня как никто другой.
Ты знаешь меня очень хорошо. Очень. Очень хорошо! (с)



All comments from YouTube:

Alex Cox

I can feel God's love for his creation's so clearly in this song and video. THANKYOU ROO PANES.

Emily Su

agreed!!

Scott

Every artist has that one track that will always be amazing no matter how old it is, this is that.

L1b3r7in3

Control you came back ;)

cassy dikenai

agreed but his is indigo home ;)

XEVN

Yes it is! @cassy its both 😎

Tony White

Wow a 5 year old comment, let’s keep it alive for the next ones 🙌🏻

Jannis B

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Jonah

(UPDATED)
Well you know me with that ancient gaze
Stripping down with yesterday's eyes
You know me as I was you see me as I will be
And I still had a lot of growing
When you took me and you shaped me with those hands
You know me better than myself
Make me better than I am

Oh, you know me well
Know me well
Know me well
Oh, you know me well
Know me well
Know me well

When I think upon my past
I see I loved you many years before you came
in my hopes and my dreams
With the wax and the moon wanes
And you saw what I could be
Please teach me how to be what I was made to be
See without you I was nothing
But with you can be anything

Oh, you know me well
Know me well
Know me well
Oh, you know me well
Know me well
Know me well

What can I fear
When I know that I walk by your side
You're the fortress
Within which I got nothing to hide
None can take me
I'm the tower the world couldn't fell
'Cos I'm stronger
When I know that you know me well
Know me well
Know me well
Oh, you know me well
Know me well
Know me well

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