How Will I Know
Sam Smith Lyrics

Oh it's you I know, you're the one I dream of
The singer is aware that the person they have in mind is special to them and they have vaguely thought of them in their fantasies.

Look into my eyes, takes me to the clouds above
When the singer looks into the eyes of the person they are drawn in by their beauty and it makes them feel as if they are flying with delight.

Oh I lose control, can't seem to get enough
The singer is so captivated by the person that they have no self-control and it is difficult for them to restrain their emotions.

When I wake from dream, tell me is it really love
Even when the artist wakes up from dreaming about the person they cannot fathom if what they feel is genuinely love.

How will I know if you really love me?
The artist is questioning whether or not the person reciprocates the same emotions that they feel in their heart.

I say a prayer with every heartbeat
The singer has an anxious feeling and to calm themselves they pray so that they can calm their beating heart.

I fall in love whenever we meet
The singer experiences an intense feeling towards this person every time they meet.

I'm asking you what you know about these things
The artist is requesting insight from the person they feel enamored by to gain better clarity about love.

How will I know if you're thinking of me?
The artist is curious if the person thinks of them in the same manner in which they think of them.

I try to phone but I'm too shy (can't speak)
The artist is hesistant to reach out to the person due to their shyness and fear of being rejected.

Falling in love is so bittersweet
The singer is experiencing the ups and downs of falling in love, which is in itself an amalgamation of both positive and negative emotions.

This love is strong why do I feel weak
The artist is aware that this love they feel is strong and deep, but it also makes them vulnerable and weak.

Oh wake me, I'm shaking, wish I had you near me now
The singer is feeling an intense amount of anxiety and nervousness to the point that they are trembling with nervousness while wanting to be close to the person they desire.

Said there's no mistaking, what I feel is really love
The singer is confident that what they feel is genuine love and they couldn't be more sure.

If you love me
The singer is aware of how important it is for the person they love to reciprocate the same feelings and are eagerly waiting for them to acknowledge it.

If you love me now
The artist is hoping that the person sees the love that they hold for them and acts upon it at this moment and confirms their emotions.