I Didn't Know
SayWeCanFly Lyrics
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Just how much my heart would miss yours
I didn't know what the hell to say
'Cause I lost my words when I saw your face
I didn't know how to form my though
'Cause I was so caught up in the way you talk to me
I didn't know going into this
Just how much my heart would miss yours
Well I don't know you, but I still miss you
Every single day
I hope you're out there waiting for me
I hope you tell me all your stories
I hope I catch you watch the California sunset sparkle in your eyes
Sparkle in your... Eyes
I didn't know you yesterday
When I was too fucked up to pretend I'm okay
I didn't know it was 6 AM
By the time we went to bed
I didn't know how I'd miss this place
Where I packed my bags and I took that plane away
Away
Away
Well, now I know you, but I still need you
Every single day
I hope you're out there waiting for me
I hope you tell me all your stories
I hope I catch you watch the California sunset sparkle in your eyes
I hope you're out there waiting for me
I hope you tell me all your stories
I hope I catch you watch the California sunset sparkle in your eyes
Sparkel in your eyes...
The song "I Didn't Know" by SayWeCanFly is a heart-wrenching ballad conveying the feelings of a person who didn't know what they had until they lost it. The singer conveys their inability to articulate their emotions when they first met their love interest. However, the gravity of the situation didn't dawn on them until they parted ways, and they realized the amount of love their heart held for this person. The central theme of the song is regret and the feeling of a missed opportunity to love and cherish someone fully.
The introductory lines of the song refer to the singer's lack of understanding of their emotions towards the other person. They hadn't known their heart would miss the other person's heart in such an intense manner. The singer lost their words when they saw the face of their love interest, indicating that they were struck by love at first sight. The following verse talks about the singer's inability to think clearly, as they were mesmerized by the way their love interest communicated with them. The repetition of the line, "just how much my heart would miss yours," emphasizes the depth of the singer's feelings for the other person.
The chorus of the song expresses the desire to be with the other person despite not knowing them fully. The singer hopes that they are still waiting for them and that they would share all their stories with them. The imagery of watching the California sunset adds to the romanticism of the song, as it signifies that the singer wants to experience more of life with their love interest by their side.
Overall, "I Didn't Know" is an emotional and vulnerable song that captures the feeling of missed opportunities and regret. The singer's heartfelt expressions convey the depth of their love for their lost love interest.
Line by Line Meaning
I didn't know going into this
I was unaware of the extent of my feelings before entering into this situation.
Just how much my heart would miss yours
I didn't realize how much I would long for your presence.
I didn't know what the hell to say
I was at a loss for words and unsure of how to express myself.
'Cause I lost my words when I saw your face
I was so taken aback by your appearance that I couldn't form a coherent sentence.
I didn't know how to form my though
My mind was clouded and I couldn't seem to gather my thoughts.
'Cause I was so caught up in the way you talk to me
I was entranced by the way you conversed with me.
Just how much my heart would miss yours
I didn't realize how much I would long for your presence.
Well I don't know you, but I still miss you
Although we haven't known each other for long, I still feel a strong desire for your company.
Every single day
This feeling persists continuously.
I hope you're out there waiting for me
I desire for you to still be waiting for me.
I hope you tell me all your stories
I wish for you to share your experiences with me.
I hope I catch you watch the California sunset sparkle in your eyes
I would love to witness the beauty of the California sunset in your presence.
Sparkle in your... Eyes
The sight of the sunset reflecting in your eyes would be truly breathtaking.
I didn't know you yesterday
I was previously unfamiliar with your existence.
When I was too fucked up to pretend I'm okay
During a time when I was too distressed to feign being alright.
I didn't know it was 6 AM
I was unaware of the early hour when we finally went to bed.
By the time we went to bed
Eventually, we rested for the night.
I didn't know how I'd miss this place
I didn't anticipate how much I would miss this location.
Where I packed my bags and I took that plane away
From the place where I gathered my belongings and departed via airplane.
Well, now I know you, but I still need you
Despite now being acquainted with you, I still feel a strong need for your presence.
I hope you're out there waiting for me
I still hold onto the hope that you are patiently awaiting my return.
I hope you tell me all your stories
I would enjoy hearing your stories and experiences.
I hope I catch you watch the California sunset sparkle in your eyes
I desire to witness the beauty of the California sunset in your presence.
Sparkel in your eyes...
The sight of the sunset reflecting in your eyes would be truly breathtaking.
Contributed by Mason H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Emily Jia
Hey Braden -
You'll probably never see this, much less read this. In fact, I bet a diehard fan is instead. If you are, in fact, a fan rather than Braden Barrie himself, HEYAEAEYAEAYAEYAEYAE. If you're not...then ok.
Anyway, I just wanna say thanks. For pretty much everything. This music is just so warm, and it's really hard to find songs as good as the ones in your Blessed are Those album. Idk. I just get this really soft feeling in my chest--or maybe that's the hot cocoa. Whenever I get stressed over school or whatever, I'll turn this on. So thank you for being here for me. Thank you for creating music like this, and being the smol bean you are.
Because right now I'm crying in my bedroom with the lights off, and this is really the only thing that keeps me calm and overall OK.
So, yeah, creepy Saywecanfly fans who aren't technically supposed to be reading this but are bec you're curious little beans, thanks.
-Pune (no, that's not actually my name but...ok no one cares I'll just comment now)
مسلمة فخورة
around the 2 minutes mark & on until the very surprising ending, I couldn't stop crying. this is officially my new fav music video of all time. the LGBT+ community is a HUGE & very important part of my life, as I'm in the closet for about 4.5 years now myself, just not ready to come out yet. but this video gives me so much hope, makes me smile, tear up & fall in love with its characters & storyline even more with each time. thank you, Braden, for your support & everything. <3
Brandon Buckler
You will be just fine. I’m pretty far right. Trump supporter here saying I accept you and I love you for who you are
Ally Toasty
Best of luck mate- ive come out myself, and i have an amazing girlfriend who gives me nothing but love and support. I wish you happiness and hope you feel comfortable enough one day to tell others around you
مسلمة فخورة
thankyou all for the kind words and your support. <3
kara crawford
music.saves. us. ❤
Brandy Mariiee
music.saves. us. It took me almost 10 years to come out to my family. It's scary as hell, but you will definitely know when the time is right for you! <3
Chloë N
Even as a straight woman, the video for this song made me so emotional and I was crying almost as soon as it began and throughout the whole thing. I could really feel for it and relate. To me love is not something that is differently categorized based on the genders of the individuals/sexual orientation. Love is love, really, it is. Especially in its purest and true form. The beauty and the pain are the same for all of us.
Braden really does a good job of keeping his music and music videos full of raw, real, human emotion. SayWeCanFly is a rare breed of authenticity. <3
Jean Carlos Miller
And you are beautiful girl 😁
Autumn Phillips
I'm lesbian, and I always thought of this as my girlfriend and I song. The ending made me cry, but it was amazing.
Lonely Potato
This is one of the songs that are my girlfriend and me's songs. Other songs that we've called ours are Driftwood Heart and Here's My Heart. I'm glad you're part of the community, you're worth it, don't listen to people telling you you're not worth it because you are.