Know What You Did Last Summer
Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello Lyrics


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Ah-ah, he-ey
Ah-ah, ah-ah
Ah-ah, he-ey
Ah-ah, ah-ah

He knows
Dirty secrets that I keep
Does he know it's killing me?
He knows, he knows
D-d-does he know
Another's hands have touched my skin
I won't tell him where I've been
He knows, he knows, he knows

It's tearing me apart
She's slipping away
Am I just hanging on to all the words she used to say?
The pictures on her phone
She's not coming home (I'm not coming home)
Coming home, coming home

I know what you did last summer (ah-ah)
Just lied to me, "there's no other" (he-ey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been
I know what you did last summer (ah-ah)
Look me in the eyes, my lover (he-ey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been

I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know (ah-ah)
(He-ey)
I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know (ah-ah, ah-ah)
I didn't mean it, no, I didn't mean it, mean it, no
(Ah-ah, he-ey)
Can't seem to let you go, can't seem to hold you close
I know

When she looks me in the eyes
They don't seem as bright
No more, no more
I know
That she loved me at one time
Would I promise her that night
Cross my heart and hope to die

It's tearing me apart (it's tearing me apart)
She's slipping away (i'm slipping away)
Am I just hanging on to all the words she used to say?
The pictures on her phone
She's not coming home (I'm not coming home)
Oh, na, na, na, yeah

I know what you did last summer (ah-ah)
Just lied to me, "there's no other" (he-ey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been
I know what you did last summer (ah-ah)
Look me in the eyes, my lover (he-ey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been

I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know (no, no, no)
Can't seem to let you go, can't seem to keep you close
(Hold me close)
Can't seem to let you go, can't seem to keep you close
(You know I didn't mean it, though)
Tell me where you've been lately
Tell me where you've been lately
(Just hold me close)
Tell me where you've been lately
Tell me where you've been lately
(Don't, don't, don't, don't let me go)
Can't seem to keep you close, can't seem to let you go
(I didn't mean it, though)
I know you didn't mean it, though
I know you didn't mean it, though
(I don't wanna let you go)
Tell me you didn't mean it, though
Tell me you didn't mean it, though (no, no, no)
(Can't seem to let you go, seem to let you go)
I know you didn't mean it, though. I wanna know you mean it though
(Hold me close)
I know you didn't mean it though
I know you didn't mean it though
I can't seem to let you go, can't seem to hold you close

I know what you did last summer (ah-ah)
Just lied to me, "there's no other" (he-ey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been
I know what you did last summer (ah-ah)
Look me in the eyes, my lover (he-ey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been

I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know (ah-ah)
(He-ey)
I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know (ah-ah, ah-ah)
I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know (ah-ah)
(He-ey)
I know, I know, I know, I know




I know, I know, I know (ah-ah, ah-ah)
I know

Overall Meaning

"What You Did Last Summer" is a song by Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello that delves into the pain of hidden secrets and the struggle of maintaining a relationship in the midst of these secrets. The lyrics reveal the pain and the hurt that one partner is experiencing while knowing that secrets are being kept by the other. The song is a reflection of the emotions that arise when there are secrets in relationships.


The opening verse sets the stage for the rest of the song. The singer admits that their partner knows their dark secrets and that the knowledge of this is killing them. The singer continues, saying that their partner is aware of other people who have touched them but they are not willing to share any further details. The chorus repeats the title of the song as they ask their partner, "Tell me where you've been?" The emotion that comes through in the chorus is one of a desperate plea to be let in on the secret.


As the song progresses, the singer feels the relationship slipping away as their partner continues to withhold information. The pre-chorus asks if they are just "hanging on to all the words she used to say," showing how much they long for the good times when there were no secrets. The bridge then displays the pain of the singer as they question their partner's affection for them. The song closes with repeated pleas for their partner to tell them they didn't mean it and to "hold me close."


Line by Line Meaning

Ah-ah, he-ey
Introductory sound effects


He knows
The person being referred to is aware


Dirty secrets that I keep
Hidden information that might be shameful or embarrassing


Does he know it's killing me?
The burden of the secret is causing emotional pain


D-d-does he know
Emphasizing the previous line's question


Another's hands have touched my skin
Physical intimacy with another person


I won't tell him where I've been
Refusal to reveal one's whereabouts or actions


It's tearing me apart
The internal conflict is causing significant emotional distress


She's slipping away
The person being referred to is losing touch or affection


Am I just hanging on to all the words she used to say?
Wondering if the relationship was based on empty promises or unrealistic expectations


The pictures on her phone
The digital evidence that might reveal secrets or infidelity


She's not coming home (I'm not coming home)
The absence or avoidance of physical presence or communication


Coming home, coming home
Repeating the previous line for emphasis


I know what you did last summer (ah-ah)
Implying that the other person did something wrong or immoral


Just lied to me, "there's no other" (he-ey)
Accusation that the other person is dishonest or disloyal


Tell me where you've been
Demanding to know more information or truth


Look me in the eyes, my lover (he-ey)
Requesting direct eye contact from the person formerly known as a lover


I know, I know, I know, I know
Repetition of the title's central idea


I didn't mean it, no, I didn't mean it, mean it, no
Denying responsibility for something said or done incorrectly


Can't seem to let you go, can't seem to hold you close
Conflicting feelings about the relationship and its status


When she looks me in the eyes
Eye contact from the person being referred to as "she"


They don't seem as bright
Pretense of the other person's lack of emotional connection


No more, no more
Declaring the end of a pattern or experience


That she loved me at one time
Indication of a past state of affection


Would I promise her that night
Recollection of a specific moment or conversation


Cross my heart and hope to die
Traditional oath of sincerity


Oh, na, na, na, yeah
Additional sound effects


Can't seem to keep you close, can't seem to let you go
Continued struggle with the relationship's status


I know, I know, I know
Repeating the title's central idea for emphasis and reinforcement


No, no, no
Denial or refusal of something


Tell me you didn't mean it, though
Requesting clarification or justification for something said or done


Hold me close
Request for physical comfort or intimacy


Don't, don't, don't, don't let me go
Pleading to maintain a connection or relationship




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CAMILA CABELLO, BILL WITHERS, NOEL ZANCANELLA, IDO ZMISHLANY, SHAWN MENDES

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LYRICS

He knows
Dirty secrets that I keep
Does he know it's killing me?
He knows, he knows, d-d-does he know

Another's hands have touched my skin?
I won't tell him where I've been
He knows, he knows, he knows

[Pre-Chorus]
It's tearing me apart
She's slipping away (I'm slipping away)
Am I just hanging on to all the words she used to say?

The pictures on her phone
She's not coming home (I'm not coming home)
Coming home, coming home

[Chorus]
I know what you did last summer (Ah-ha)
Just lied to me, "There's no other" (Hey-hey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been

I know what you did last summer (Ah-ha)
Look me in the eyes, my lover (Hey-hey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been

[Post-Chorus]
I know, I know, I know, I know (Ah-ha)
I know, I know, I know (Hey-hey)
I know, I know, I know, I know (Ah-ha)
I know, I know, I know (Ah-ha)

I didn't mean it, no (Ah-ha),
I didn't mean it, mean it, no (Hey-hey)
Can't seem to let you go,
can't seem to hold you close (Ah-ha) (Ah-ha)

[Verse 2]
I know
When she looks me in the eyes
They don't seem as bright
No more, no more
I know
That she loved me at one time
Would I promise her that night
Cross my heart and hope to die

[Pre-Chorus]
It's tearing me apart (It's tearing me apart)
She's slipping away (I'm slipping away)
Am I just hanging on to all the words she used to say?

The pictures on her phone (The pictures on my phone)
She's not coming home (I'm not coming home)
Oh, na, na, na, oh yeah

[Chorus]
I know what you did last summer (Ah-ha)
Just lied to me, "There's no other" (Hey-hey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been

I know what you did last summer (Ah-ha)
Look me in the eyes, my lover (Hey-hey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been

[Bridge]
I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know (No, no)

Can't seem to let you go,
can't seem to keep you close (Hold me close)
I can't seem to let you go,
can't seem to keep you close (You know I didn't mean it, though)

Tell me where you've been lately
Tell me where you've been lately (Just hold me close)
Tell me where you've been lately
Tell me where you've been lately (Don't, don't,, don't let me go)

Can't seem to keep you close,
can't seem to let you go (I didn't mean it, though)
I know you didn't mean it, though
I know you didn't mean it, though (I don't wanna let you go)

Tell me you didn't mean it, though (No, no, no)
Tell me you didn't mean it, though (Can't seem to let you go, seem to let you go)
I know you didn't mean it, though
I wanna know you mean it though (Hold me close)

I know you didn't mean it though (Just hold me close)
I know you didn't mean it though
I can't seem to let you go,
can't seem to hold you close

[Chorus]
I know what you did last summer (Ah-ha)
Just lied to me, "There's no other" (Hey-hey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been

I know what you did last summer (Ah-ha)
Look me in the eyes, my lover (Hey-hey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been

[Outro]
I know, I know, I know, I know (Ah-ha)
I know, I know, I know (Hey-hey)
I know, I know, I know, I know (Ah-ha)
I know, I know, I know (Ah-ha), yeah

I know, I know, I know, I know (Ah-ha)
I know, I know, I know (Hey-hey)
I know, I know, I know, I know (Ah-ha)
I know, I know, I know (Ah-ha)
I know



@toefure

Lyrics to the song! Ah-ah, hey-hey
Ah-ah, ah-ah
Ah-ah, hey-hey
Ah-ah, ah-ah
He knows
Dirty secrets that I keep
Does he know it's killing me?
He knows, he knows
D-d-does he know
Another's hands have touched my skin?
I won't tell him where I've been
He knows, he knows, he knows
It's tearing me apart
She's slipping away (I'm slipping away)
Am I just hanging on to all the words she used to say?
The pictures on her phone
She's not coming home (I'm not coming home)
Coming home, coming home
I know what you did last summer (ah-ah)
Just lied to me, "There's no other" (hey-hey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been
I know what you did last summer (ah-ah)
Look me in the eyes, my lover (hey-hey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been
I know, I know, I know, I know (ah-ah)
I know, I know, I know (hey-hey)
I know, I know, I know, I know (ah-ah)
I know, I know, I know (ah-ah)
I didn't mean it, no (ah-ah), I didn't mean it, mean it, no (hey-hey)
Can't seem to let you go (ah-ah)
Can't seem to hold you close (ah-ah)
I know
When she looks me in the eyes
They don't seem as bright
No more, no more
I know
That she loved me at one time
Would have promised her that night
Cross my heart and hope to die
It's tearing me apart (it's tearing me apart)
She's slipping away (I'm slipping away)
Am I just hanging on to all the words she used to say?
The pictures on her phone (the pictures on my phone)
She's not coming home (I'm not coming home)
Oh, na, na, na, oh, yeah
I know what you did last summer (ah-ah)
Just lied to me, "There's no other" (hey-hey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been
I know what you did last summer (ah-ah)
Look me in the eyes, my lover (hey-hey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been
I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know (no, no)
Can't seem to let you go
Can't seem to keep you close
Hold me close
I can't seem to let you go
Can't seem to keep you close (you know I didn't mean it, though)
Tell me where you've been lately
Tell me where you've been lately
Just hold me close
Tell me where you've been lately
Tell me where you've been lately (don't, d-d-don't let me go)
Can't seem to keep you close
Can't seem to let you go (I didn't mean it, though)
I know you didn't mean it, though
I know you didn't mean it, though (I don't wanna let you go)
Tell me you didn't mean it, though (no, no, no)
Tell me you didn't mean it, though (can't seem to let you go)
I know you didn't mean it, though (seem to let you go)
I wanna know you mean it, though (hold me close)
I know you didn't mean it, though (just hold me close)
I know you didn't mean it, though
I can't seem to let you go
Can't seem to hold you close
I know what you did last summer (ah-ah)
Just lied to me, "There's no other" (hey-hey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been
I know what you did last summer (ah-ah)
Look me in the eyes, my lover (hey-hey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been
I know, I know, I know, I know (ah-ah)
I know, I know, I know (hey-hey)
I know, I know, I know, I know (ah-ah)
I know, I know, I know (ah-ah), hey
I know, I know, I know, I know (ah-ah)
I know, I know, I know (hey-hey)
I know, I know, I know, I know (ah-ah)
I know, I know, I know (ah-ah)
I know



@reemalhamhami561

Lyrics
Ah-ah, hey-hey
Ah-ah, ah-ah
Ah-ah, hey-hey
Ah-ah, ah-ah
He knows
Dirty secrets that I keep
Does he know it's killing me?
He knows, he knows
D-d-does he know
Another's hands have touched my skin?
I won't tell him where I've been
He knows, he knows, he knows
It's tearing me apart
She's slipping away (I'm slipping away)
Am I just hanging on to all the words she used to say?
The pictures on her phone
She's not coming home (I'm not coming home)
Coming home, coming home
I know what you did last summer (ah-ah)
Just lied to me, "There's no other" (hey-hey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been
I know what you did last summer (ah-ah)
Look me in the eyes, my lover (hey-hey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been
I know, I know, I know, I know (ah-ah)
I know, I know, I know (hey-hey)
I know, I know, I know, I know (ah-ah)
I know, I know, I know (ah-ah)
I didn't mean it, no (ah-ah), I didn't mean it, mean it, no (hey-hey)
Can't seem to let you go (ah-ah)
Can't seem to hold you close (ah-ah)
I know
When she looks me in the eyes
They don't seem as bright
No more, no more
I know
That she loved me at one time
Would have promised her that night
Cross my heart and hope to die
It's tearing me apart (it's tearing me apart)
She's slipping away (I'm slipping away)
Am I just hanging on to all the words she used to say?
The pictures on her phone (the pictures on my phone)
She's not coming home (I'm not coming home)
Oh, na, na, na, oh, yeah
I know what you did last summer (ah-ah)
Just lied to me, "There's no other" (hey-hey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been
I know what you did last summer (ah-ah)
Look me in the eyes, my lover (hey-hey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been
I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know (no, no)
Can't seem to let you go
Can't seem to keep you close
Hold me close
I can't seem to let you go
Can't seem to keep you close (you know I didn't mean it, though)
Tell me where you've been lately
Tell me where you've been lately
Just hold me close
Tell me where you've been lately
Tell me where you've been lately (don't, d-d-don't let me go)
Can't seem to keep you close
Can't seem to let you go (I didn't mean it, though)
I know you didn't mean it, though
I know you didn't mean it, though (I don't wanna let you go)
Tell me you didn't mean it, though (no, no, no)
Tell me you didn't mean it, though (can't seem to let you go)
I know you didn't mean it, though (seem to let you go)
I wanna know you mean it, though (hold me close)
I know you didn't mean it, though (just hold me close)
I know you didn't mean it, though
I can't seem to let you go
Can't seem to hold you close
I know what you did last summer (ah-ah)
Just lied to me, "There's no other" (hey-hey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been
I know what you did last summer (ah-ah)
Look me in the eyes, my lover (hey-hey)
I know what you did last summer
Tell me where you've been
I know, I know, I know, I know (ah-ah)
I know, I know, I know (hey-hey)
I know, I know, I know, I know (ah-ah)
I know, I know, I know (ah-ah), hey
I know, I know, I know, I know (ah-ah)
I know, I know, I know (hey-hey)
I know, I know, I know, I know (ah-ah)
I know, I know, I know (ah-ah)
I know



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OBSESSED 😍 I seriously love this song

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@aubriesnell7729

I love how the song goes from loud to quiet and slowly gets louder. Its beautifully written. You did a good job shawn.

@kurtatkins9289

Hi

@skylahenry8552

So...he used dynamics??? That's one of the most basic and rudimentary elements of music

@_shdhdhdh

Hey

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