You Dont Know
Sam Lyrics
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What that woman has done for me
In the morning she's my water
In the evening she's my cup of tea
Just as long as I live
Whatever's trouble to her
I go to her and like a miracle
You don't know like I know
What that woman has done for me
She brings her loving home now
Just the way it's supposed to be
What she wants, she can get
But you know she's loving
Til she's ready, til she's ready to quit
Will somebody help me
Just as long as I live
Whatever's trouble to her
I go to her and like a miracle
Everything is alright
You don't know like I know
What that woman has done for me
In the morning she's my water
In the evening she's my cup of tea
Nobody knows, nobody knows, nobody knows like I know
You don't know
You don't know
Nobody knows
What that woman has done
The lyrics of the song "You Don't Know Like I Know" by Sam and Dave tell the story of a man who is deeply in love with a woman who has done so much for him, but nobody can truly understand the extent of the impact she has had on him.
The opening lines, "You don't know like I know, what that woman has done for me," set the tone for the entire song - this man is trying to express just how much this woman means to him, but he feels like nobody could possibly understand. He describes her as his "water" in the morning and his "cup of tea" in the evening, showing that she is everything he needs to start and end his day.
The chorus repeats the sentiment that nobody knows like he knows what this woman has done for him. He goes on to say that she brings her love home just the way it's supposed to be and that she can get whatever she wants because of how loving she is. The line "til she's ready to quit" shows that she will only stop when she is ready, further emphasizing her strength and independence.
The final plea for help in the lyrics, "Will somebody help me," shows that he wants others to understand the depth of his love and the impact that this woman has had on him. The song ends with a fade out on the repeated line, "You don't know like I know, what that woman has done for me," driving home the message that nobody else can truly understand.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't know like I know
You don't understand the depth of my experience
What that woman has done for me
The ways in which this woman has helped and supported me
In the morning she's my water
She provides me with the essential nourishment I need to start my day
In the evening she's my cup of tea
She's my comfort and relaxation after a long day
Just as long as I live
For the rest of my life
Whatever's trouble to her
No matter what problems she's facing
I go to her and like a miracle
My girlfriend solves everything effortlessly and magically
Everything is alright
All my problems disappear in the presence of my girlfriend
She brings her loving home now
She shares her affection and care with me
Just the way it's supposed to be
This is how a relationship should be
What she wants, she can get
She has the ability to get what she wants
But you know she's loving
However, she is still kind and affectionate
Til she's ready, til she's ready to quit
She's devoted to our relationship until she decides otherwise
Will somebody help me
I need assistance to express the importance of my girlfriend to others
Nobody knows, nobody knows, nobody knows like I know
There's no one who understands the value of my girlfriend like I do
You don't know
You may think you understand, but you don't
Nobody knows
Only I am aware of the influence she has on me
What that woman has done
The impact this woman has had on my life is immeasurable
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Porter, Isaac Hayes
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@justsistv_
You and me we made a vow
For better or for worse
I can't believe you let me down
But the proof's in the way it hurts
For months on end I've had my doubts
Denying every tear
I wish this would be over now
But I know that I still need you here
You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
You've been so unavailable
Now sadly I know why
Your heart is unobtainable
Even though Lord knows you kept mine
You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
I have loved you for many years
Maybe I am just not enough
You've made me realize my deepest fear
By lying and tearing us up
You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
I know I'm not the only one
I know I'm not the only one
And I know, and I know, and I know
And I know, and I know, and I know, know
I know I'm not the only one
@suholover9124
"I'm Not The Only One"
You and me, we made a vow
For better or for worse
I can't believe you let me down
But the proof's in the way it hurts
For months on end I've had my doubts
Denying every tear
I wish this would be over now
But I know that I still need you here
You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
You've been so unavailable
Now sadly I know why
Your heart is unobtainable
Even though Lord knows you kept mine
You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
I have loved you for many years
Maybe I am just not enough
You've made me realize my deepest fear
By lying and tearing us up
You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
I know I'm not the only one
I know I'm not the only one
And I know
And I know
And I know
And I know
And I know
And I don't know
I know I'm not the only one
@anastasiak4581
Lyrics:
You and me, we made a vow
For better or for worse
I can't believe you let me down
But the proof's in a way it hurts
For months on end I've had my doubts
Denying every tear
I wish this would be over now
But I know that I still need you here
You say I'm crazy
Cause you don't think
I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
You've been so unavailable
Now sadly I know why
Your heart is unobtainable
Even though Lord knows you have mine
You say I'm crazy
Cause you don't think
I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
I have loved you for many years
Maybe I am just not enough
You've made me realize my deepest fear
By lying and tearing us up
You say I'm crazy
Cause you don't think
I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
You say I'm crazy
Cause you don't think
I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one
I know I'm not the only one
I know I'm not the only one
And I know...And I know...And I know...
And I know...And I know...And I know...
I know I'm not the only one
@Soluchi-InfiniteCoCreatorGod
I never understand how people can make a vow of commitment and cheat. Just break up and do whatever you want. Don't Cheat. It Hurts like hell.
@hindkhelfi
I agree with you a 100%
@crystaltea5303
Really? The cheating part isnt the part that bothers me, it is the distance between me and the one I love, that is actually what gets to me.. That when he is with her, he isnt with me, that bothers me.. but only because I want to actually share more time with him.. Strange isnt it, most women are angry because of the lie, or because of the act it's self.. Im upset because I genuinely care about him more, and want to be able to experience more time with him.. funny world isnt it.
@robinholts9188
I agree but what I hate is how like in the video they stay. Like for example she knows he's off cheating on her, she burns his cloths but she doesn't leave him... All I was thinking during this video was " Quinn leave you can do better!!!" (If you watch glee you'll get it)
@seniorpantos
Some people are simply different and people get hurt all the time. -- In & out of vows. -- Often by people doing whatever they want, at another's expense. --- I think communication can help but doubt we could be immune from being hurt. And isn't that the true beauty in being alive. -- Feeling.
@Dreemccoll
SAME! I've never understood it either. But I've never cheated, so I don't have the mind of a cheater.
@Lana_Banana04
This song hits hard because my mum used to listen to it all the time. I never understood why back then and assumed she just liked the song. But it’s only now that I realised why she listened to it religiously and I cry every time I hear it. My dad left my mum for a woman he met a couple of times and left behind my mum and 4 young kids. Me being the youngest of the 4. I can’t help but cry for my mum’s sake every time I hear this song…
Edit: Wow I really didn’t expect so many people from all over the world to show support and empathy and I am truly so grateful for every single comment, I read them all <3 I’m 18 now, my ‘father’ left while my mum was 6 months pregnant with me, he wasn’t there for my birth like he was to my older brothers. Maybe it was partly because I was the first and only girl, or maybe because he truly didn’t care. But my mum and my family have moved on from this trauma now and honestly even though I am still young at 18, I don’t think I will ever meet another person as strong as my mum. She really worked three jobs to raise us four and I’m so grateful. I can’t wait for when I can repay her with gifts and money of my own. She deserves every ounce of spoiling with love and gifts.
@wingchrist3900
Take care
@randomcodgm4771
Be strong bro, this made you a very strong person
@reubeng2110
i feel for you and for your mom and siblings. i hope all of your family left behind by your father have learned to cope with it and move forward