You Know
Seven-T Lyrics
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Do you like the things that life is showing you?
Where are you going to, do you know?
Do you get what you're hoping for?
When you look behind you there's no open door.
What are you hoping for, do you know?
Once we were standing still in time,
And you knew how I loved you but my spirit was free,
Laughing at the questions that you once asked of me.
Do you know where you're going to?
Do you like the things that life is showing you?
Where are you going to, do you know?
Now looking back at all we planned,
We let so many dreams just slip through our hands.
Why must we wait so long before we see
How sad the answers to those questions can be?
Do you know where you're going to?
Do you like the things that life is showing you?
Where are you going to, do you know?
Do you get what you're hoping for?
When you look behind you there's no open door.
The lyrics of Seven-T's song "You Know" reflect on life's uncertainties and the passage of time. The song asks important questions about one's purpose and direction in life. The opening lines, "Do you know where you're going to?/ Do you like the things that life is showing you?" asks the listener to reflect on their current path and whether they are satisfied with it. It reflects on the importance of taking a step back and self-analyzing to determine if we are moving in the right direction.
The song also touches on regret, as the singer reflects on missed opportunities in the past. The line "Now looking back at all we planned / We let so many dreams just slip through our hands," serves as a reminder of the need to seize each moment, as we cannot go back in time to change our decisions. The chorus continues to emphasize the importance of self-reflection, "Do you get what you're hoping for? / When you look behind you, there's no open door."
In summary, "You Know" is a song that urges people to reflect on their lives and whether they are heading in a direction they are happy with. It encourages its audience to take stock of where they are and what they want to achieve, while reminding them not to get bogged down by loss and regret.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you know where you're going to?
Do you have a clear direction or purpose in life?
Do you like the things that life is showing you?
Are you satisfied with the experiences that life has given you so far?
Where are you going to, do you know?
What is your destination or end goal in life?
Do you get what you're hoping for?
Are you achieving your desires and goals in life?
When you look behind you there's no open door.
When you reflect on your past, do you see missed opportunities or regrets?
What are you hoping for, do you know?
What are your aspirations and dreams in life?
Once we were standing still in time,
There was a time when we were stagnant and not making progress.
Chasing the fantasies that filled our minds.
We were pursuing unrealistic or unlikely dreams.
And you knew how I loved you but my spirit was free,
Even though I loved you, I still had a desire for independence and personal growth.
Laughing at the questions that you once asked of me.
I found humor in the questions you asked about my direction in life.
Now looking back at all we planned,
Reflecting on the goals we made in the past.
We let so many dreams just slip through our hands.
We didn't achieve many of our aspirations and let them fade away.
Why must we wait so long before we see
We tend to realize our mistakes or regrets only after a long time has passed.
How sad the answers to those questions can be?
The answers to questions about our unfulfilled aspirations can be disheartening.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gerry Goffin, Michael Masser
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