It's from their album Volume One (2008).
I Should Have Known Better
She & Him Lyrics
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A guy like you
That I would love everything that you do
And I do hey hey hey and I do
Whoa whoa
I never realized what a kiss could be
This could only happen to me
That when I tell you that I love you, oh
You're gonna say you love me too
Oh oh, and when I ask you to be mine
You're gonna say you love me too
Whoa whoa, I
Never realized what a kiss could be
This could only happen to me
Can't you see, can't' you see? Oh
That when I tell you that I love you, oh (Oh)
You're gonna say you love me too (Oh)
Oh, and when I ask you to be mine
You're gonna say you love me too
You love me too you love me too
You love me too you love me too
You love me too
The lyrics to “I Should Have Known Better” by She & Him speak of a realization of unexpectedly falling in love with someone who was not initially thought to be a good match. Despite knowing that the person may not be right for them, the singer cannot help but love everything about them. They express surprise and newfound understanding of the power of a kiss and how it can open up a new world of emotions. The singer expects that when they finally express their love for the person, the feeling will be returned, leading to a reciprocal love affair.
The lyrics express a sense of disbelief and wonder about the aspects of love that may have been previously unknown or overlooked. It is about allowing oneself to be vulnerable and open to the possibility of love, even if it may seem unexpected or unlikely. The singer understands that falling in love can be transformative and that there is no going back once that door has been opened. They are willing to take a chance on this person, even if it goes against their original expectations.
Overall, the lyrics present a romantic and wistful tone, highlighting the beauty and mystery of love. The song captures the essence of falling in love, the fear, and the hope that come with opening oneself up to another person.
Line by Line Meaning
I should have known better with
I should have been more careful knowing your personality
A guy like you
Of a person whose character is similar to yours
That I would love everything that you do
That I would adore all your actions
And I do hey hey hey and I do
And I do, expressing affirmation to you
Whoa whoa
An exclamation expressing awe
I never realized what a kiss could be
I never comprehended the nature of kissing
This could only happen to me
This is an uncommon occurrence for me
Can't you see, can't you see?
Don't you understand what I'm trying to say?
That when I tell you that I love you, oh
When I confess my adoration for you, oh
You're gonna say you love me too
You will reciprocate my feelings
Oh oh, and when I ask you to be mine
And when I request for you to be with me
You're gonna say you love me too
You will again express your affection for me
Whoa whoa, I
An expression showing amazement
Never realized what a kiss could be
I never really understood how special kissing could be
This could only happen to me
This seems like a rare opportunity that fate has given me
Can't you see, can't' you see? Oh
Don't you get what I'm telling you?
That when I tell you that I love you, oh (Oh)
That when I pour my heart out and say 'I love you', oh
You're gonna say you love me too (Oh)
You'll declare your feelings towards me as well
Oh, and when I ask you to be mine
When I question if you'll belong to me
You're gonna say you love me too
You'll repeat the words and validate your affection for me
You love me too you love me too
You feel the same towards me
You love me too you love me too
You have the same emotions for me
You love me too
You have love for me
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Morela Vivar Ayona
I love this song, it's like Spongebob, The Beatles and Zooey together. Love it.
Glenn
lol this is so accurate
Daphne Bouranta
couldnt agree more
Lucie Salačová
+Morela Vivar Ayona hah :D At first I was starring at your comment like: waaat? and then finally I realized that you mean the songebob theme song :D shame on me, because I didn´t know that immediately :D
Lucía CR
Amo la voz de M. Ward. Es tan genial.
TackyRackyComixNEO
... This is beautiful. I never thought I'd ever hear such a folksy version of this song. I love it.
David Dobreski
at 1:35 you can hear Zooey laughing. I read that its because M. Ward nicked a table with his guitar while playing and they just decided to keep it. gotta love that authenticity :)
reuireuiop0
+David Dobreski Must be either that, or it is that Ward makes her laugh coz of his ueber sugarry-sweet impersonalisation of Paul McC (who himself never got sick of being ueber-sweet ;) If ya dig a not-so-sweet duet, take this snowy surprise for the season, where the guitarist cant help himself @ 2.20 and again @ 2.50 in Paloma Faith and Josh Weller - its Xmas and I hate U (watch?v=jD3p2z9nBGY (if link dont work try searchin :)
musicalwayshere4
Their voices go really well together, they really make a great pair =)
john macaulay
Reminds me of Red Knuckles & The Trailblazers back in the 1980s and 1990s. They were the alter-ego of Hot Rize, a bluegrass band that came to be in the late '70s. Their sets would include songs like Nowhere Man, Wild Thing, White Rabbit and so on. Great to hear this stuff again.