But You Know I Love You
Skeeter Davis Lyrics


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I've forgotten more
Than you'll ever know about him

You think you know the smile on his lips
The thrill at the touch of his fingertips
But I've forgotten more
Than you'll ever know about him
You think you'll find a heaven of bliss
In each caress each tender kiss
But I've forgotten more
Than you'll ever know about him

You stole his love from me one day
You didn't care how you hurt me
But you can never steal away
Memories of what used to be

You think he's yours to have and to hold
Someday you'll learn when his love grows cold
That I've forgotten more
Than you'll ever know about him

You think he's yours to have and to hold
Someday you'll learn when his love grows cold




But I've forgotten more
Than you'll ever know about him

Overall Meaning

The song I Forgot More Than You'll Ever Know by Skeeter Davis is a heart-wrenching ode to lost love and the pain it brings. The lyrics are sung from the perspective of someone who has been in love with a man who has now moved on to someone else. She informs the other woman that she has forgotten more about him than she could ever possibly know. The song is a bitter reminder that even when a relationship ends, memories and emotions linger on.


The first verse of the song is all about how the other woman thinks she knows everything about him, but she really doesn't. The singer tries to make her understand that she has forgotten much more than what the other woman knows about him. The second verse emphasizes that while the other woman thinks that she has found heaven with him, she hasn't because she doesn't know everything about him. The third verse alludes to the fact that the other woman has stolen him from the singer but cannot take away the memories she has of him.


The final verse of the song is a warning to the other woman that someday she will learn that the singer has forgotten more than she knows about the man. The song overall speaks to the idea that love and heartbreak can be all-consuming, and even when a relationship is over, the memories and emotions will always remain.


Line by Line Meaning

I've forgotten more Than you'll ever know about him
I have a much deeper knowledge of him that you can never hope to attain.


You think you know the smile on his lips The thrill at the touch of his fingertips But I've forgotten more Than you'll ever know about him
You believe you understand his behavior and moves, but my experience with him surpasses your knowledge.


You think you'll find a heaven of bliss In each caress each tender kiss But I've forgotten more Than you'll ever know about him
You think his love is perfect and can make you happy, but I'm aware of its flaws and limitations, better than you are.


You stole his love from me one day You didn't care how you hurt me But you can never steal away Memories of what used to be
You took his love away from me recklessly, without thinking of my emotions, but even so, you can't erase the good times we shared together.


You think he's yours to have and to hold Someday you'll learn when his love grows cold That I've forgotten more Than you'll ever know about him
You believe you have him fully committed to you, but eventually, when his love for you fades, you'll understand that I knew him better than you ever could.


But I've forgotten more Than you'll ever know about him
Overall, my knowledge of him is far superior to yours, as I've had more experience and history with him than you ever will.




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Written by: CECIL ALLEN NULL

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Comments from YouTube:

@cadjunk

Love this one. Thanks for keeping her music going. This is great. Gwen

@pajiliaidobui8398

I just can't have enough of Skeeters songs and music. Thanks for this post

@anthonybelcher8569

Fantastic singer 66

@Hagflip22

thanks ..the only songs I need are a place in the country and the reprise of it at the end of the album , and im so lonesome I could cry, givin out of givin in and today I started loving you again...will be watching for them

@AlexZJuzTryin0ut

now this is an actual song. the lyrics nowadays are bullshit

@manbehindthescreen1

Hey, I got "Lonely Bridge" up and running already. More coming soon. :)

@Hagflip22

i read on one of your post that you have the album a place in the country please upload the songs from that lp its one of my favorites and mine is worn out...

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