I Knew I Loved You
Sabrina Lyrics


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Once upon a time, a few mistakes ago
I was in your sights, you got me alone
You found me, you found me, you found me
I guess you didn't care, and I guess I liked that
And when I fell hard you took a step back
Without me, without me, without me

And he's long gone when he's next to me
And I realize the blame is on me

'Cause I knew you were trouble when you walked in
So shame on me now
Flew me to places I'd never been
'Til you put me down, oh
I knew you were trouble when you walked in
So shame on me now
Flew me to places I'd never been
Now I'm lying on the cold hard ground

No apologies
He'll never see you cry
Pretends he doesn't know he's the reason why
You're drowning, drowning, drowning
And I heard you moved on from whispers on the street
A new notch in your belt is all I'll ever be
And now I see, now I see, now I see

He was long gone when he met me
And I realize the joke is on me

'Cause I knew you were trouble when you walked in
So shame on me now
Flew me to places I'd never been
'Til you put me down, oh
I knew you were trouble when you walked in
So shame on me now
Flew me to places I'd never been
Now I'm lying on the cold hard ground
Trouble, trouble, trouble
Trouble, trouble, trouble

The saddest fear comes creeping in
That you never loved me or her, or anyone, or anything
No
Trouble, trouble, trouble
Oh, no (trouble, trouble, trouble)

I knew you were trouble when you walked in
So shame on me
Flew me to places I'd never been
'Til you put me down, oh
I knew, I knew, I knew
Baby, I knew




I knew, I knew, I knew
Baby, I knew

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sabrina's song "I Knew I Loved You" tell a story of heartbreak and realization. The singer reflects on a past relationship, acknowledging their mistakes and the red flags they ignored. The opening lines set the scene of a time when the singer was enticed by the person's attention, even though they didn't really care. The line "I guess I liked that" suggests that the singer was drawn to the thrill of the chase, even though it led to pain.


The chorus, "Cause I knew you were trouble when you walked in, so shame on me now," portrays the realization that the singer had an instinctive understanding of the person's true nature from the beginning. Despite this awareness, the singer allowed themselves to be swept away, exploring new places and experiences. However, the relationship eventually crumbled, leaving the singer feeling betrayed and hurt, symbolized by lying "on the cold hard ground."


The second verse delves into the aftermath of the breakup, where the singer learns that the person has moved on quickly. The line "A new notch in your belt is all I'll ever be" conveys the feeling of being insignificant and disposable in the person's eyes. The lyrics emphasize the painful truth that the person was never truly invested, leaving the singer to carry the emotional burden alone.


In the bridge, the lyrics touch upon the singer's deepest fear: that the person never truly loved anyone. This fear adds another layer of sorrow to the heartbreak experienced throughout the song. Ultimately, the lyrics convey a sense of acceptance and growth as the singer acknowledges their own role in the situation, understanding that they knew the person was trouble all along.


Line by Line Meaning

Once upon a time, a few mistakes ago
In the past, before I made some errors


I was in your sights, you got me alone
You had your attention on me and isolated me


You found me, you found me, you found me
You discovered me and found me multiple times


I guess you didn't care, and I guess I liked that
I suppose you didn't have any concern, and strangely, I enjoyed it


And when I fell hard you took a step back
When I became deeply involved, you distanced yourself


Without me, without me, without me
You left me behind, without my presence


And he's long gone when he's next to me
Although he's physically present, he feels emotionally distant


And I realize the blame is on me
I understand that I should take responsibility


'Cause I knew you were trouble when you walked in
Because I sensed that you would cause problems from the moment you entered


So shame on me now
I should feel guilty for my actions


Flew me to places I'd never been
You took me to unfamiliar locations


Til you put me down, oh
Until you betrayed and hurt me


No apologies
You never express remorse


He'll never see you cry
He will never witness your tears


Pretends he doesn't know he's the reason why
He pretends to be oblivious of the fact that he caused all this


You're drowning, drowning, drowning
You are constantly struggling and sinking


And I heard you moved on from whispers on the street
I found out that you have moved on through gossip and rumors


A new notch in your belt is all I'll ever be
I will only be another conquest for you


And now I see, now I see, now I see
And now I understand clearly


He was long gone when he met me
He had already emotionally left when he started a relationship with me


And I realize the joke is on me
I now comprehend that I am the one being fooled


'Cause I knew you were trouble when you walked in
Because I sensed that you would cause problems from the moment you entered


So shame on me now
I should feel guilty for my actions


Flew me to places I'd never been
You took me to unfamiliar locations


Now I'm lying on the cold hard ground
Now I am left broken and alone


The saddest fear comes creeping in
I am consumed by the sorrowful fear


That you never loved me or her, or anyone, or anything
That you never truly loved me, or anyone else


Trouble, trouble, trouble
Constant problems and complications


Oh, no (trouble, trouble, trouble)
Expressing disbelief and astonishment at the ongoing troubles


I knew you were trouble when you walked in
I was aware that you would cause problems from the moment you entered


So shame on me
I should feel guilty


Flew me to places I'd never been
You took me to unfamiliar locations


'Til you put me down, oh
Until you betrayed and hurt me


I knew, I knew, I knew
I had an instinctive understanding


Baby, I knew
I was aware, my dear


I knew, I knew, I knew
I had an instinctive understanding


Baby, I knew
I was aware, my dear




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Martin Max Sandberg, Johan Karl Schuster, Taylor Alison Swift

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Ria Nur Ulfa

"I Knew I Loved You"

Maybe it's intuition
But some things you just don't question
Like in your eyes
I see my future in an instant
and there it goes
I think I've found my best friend
I know that it might sound more than
a little crazy but I believe

[chorus:]

I knew I loved you before I met you
I think I dreamed you into life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I have been waiting all my life

There's just no rhyme or reason
only this sense of completion
and in your eyes
I see the missing pieces
I'm searching for
I think I found my way home
I know that it might sound more than
a little crazy but I believe

[repeat chorus]

A thousand angels dance around you
I am complete now that I found you

[repeat chorus to fade]



All comments from YouTube:

Ria Nur Ulfa

"I Knew I Loved You"

Maybe it's intuition
But some things you just don't question
Like in your eyes
I see my future in an instant
and there it goes
I think I've found my best friend
I know that it might sound more than
a little crazy but I believe

[chorus:]

I knew I loved you before I met you
I think I dreamed you into life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I have been waiting all my life

There's just no rhyme or reason
only this sense of completion
and in your eyes
I see the missing pieces
I'm searching for
I think I found my way home
I know that it might sound more than
a little crazy but I believe

[repeat chorus]

A thousand angels dance around you
I am complete now that I found you

[repeat chorus to fade]

NookieKawaii Apa

Wow! it's really nice for this version. I love it.

Laura Keller

heard this and had to have it for my wedding song!!!! it couldnt have been more perfect

hanz atom

beautiful song, beatiful voice

HALIYAXXX

listening to this song makes me SMILE :)
its so refreshing ..Love it <3

#260 M.Darussalam

My nostalgic song 😍😘😀

lisce_ecsil

nicely sang.... so smooth...

gisel penaroyo

I like this song ! <3

Ferry Daniel

BEAUTIFUL!! :')

Rowena Inducil

i love this song.....

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