You Know That I Love You
Santana Lyrics


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Yesterday, I was alone and blue
My heart was heavy and then came you
Oh, I can see! That you were meant for me
Now, I have found you, I'll never let you go

You know that I love you, I need you
You know that I'm caring, sharing everything I've got
Don't you know that I want you? I need you too
I will be happy with you for the rest of my life

Many lovers they come and go
But your sweet loving lingers on and on
Oh, I can feel! That this time it's for real
So, hold me closer and never let me go

You know that I love you, I need you
You know that I'm caring, sharing everything I've got
Don't you know that I want you? I need you too
I will be happy with you for the rest of my life
I will be happy with you for the rest of my life

Well your sweet love is all I need
Without you I just can't go on

You know that I love you, I need you too
You know that I'm caring, sharing everything I've got
Don't you know that I want you? I need you too
I will be happy with you for the rest of my life




I'll be happy with you for the rest of my life
I will be happy with you for the rest of my life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Santana's song "You Know That I Love You" express a deep sense of love and commitment. The beginning of the song indicates that the singer was feeling alone and blue until the moment when they met their lover. "Oh, I can see! That you were meant for me" - this line suggests that the singer has found their true love in this person. The lyrics express a strong and long-lasting love, indicating that the singer will never let go of their lover. The chorus repeats the phrase "You know that I love you, I need you" several times, indicating the intensity of the love.


The second stanza of the song suggests that this love is different from other relationships. While many lovers may come and go, the sweet love of the singer's partner lingers on and on. The singer seems certain that this love is for real and asks their partner to hold them closer and never let them go. The repetition of the chorus again emphasizes the intensity of the love and the desire to be with this person forever.


Overall, the lyrics of "You Know That I Love You" speak of a deep and intense love that is based on a feeling of certainty, commitment, and the desire to be with one person for the rest of their life.


Line by Line Meaning

Yesterday, I was alone and blue
I was feeling sad and lonely yesterday


My heart was heavy and then came you
But then you came and made me feel better


Oh, I can see! That you were meant for me
I believe that we were meant to be together


Now, I have found you, I'll never let you go
Now that I've found you, I'll never let you go


You know that I love you, I need you
I want you to know that I love and need you


You know that I'm caring, sharing everything I've got
I care about you and will share all that I have with you


Don't you know that I want you? I need you too
I hope you understand that I want and need you


I will be happy with you for the rest of my life
I know we'll be happy together for the rest of our lives


Many lovers they come and go
I've had other relationships that didn't last


But your sweet loving lingers on and on
But your love for me has stayed strong


Oh, I can feel! That this time it's for real
I know in my heart that this relationship is real and meant to last


So, hold me closer and never let me go
So, please hold me close and don't let me go


Well your sweet love is all I need
Your love is all I need to be happy


Without you I just can't go on
I can't imagine my life without you


I'll be happy with you for the rest of my life
I know we'll be happy together for the rest of our lives


I will be happy with you for the rest of my life
I know we'll be happy together for the rest of our lives




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Carlos Santana, Alex Ligertwood, Alan Pasqua, Chris Solberg

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