Soulive has greatly expanded their sound since their inception in 1999. They have played with highly respected musicans such as John Scofield, Warren Haynes, Sam Kininger, Dave Matthews, Chaka Kahn, Robert Randolph, and Ivan Neville. Their 6 studio releases (Get Down!, Turn It Out, Doin' Something, Next, and Breakout) have been produced by respected labels Blue Note Records, Velour Recordings, and most recently the rising Concord Records. They have a self-titled live album that was released in 2003, and they permit audience taping and distribution of their shows (which can be found at bt.etree.org and archive.org).
Soulive has recently teamed up with singer "Toussaint" for their latest release "No Place Like Soul."
Never Know
Soulive Lyrics
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i wanted to know you
and everything that you are
your soul and mine, are so beautiful
and girl your skin is divine
a vision of love, and im dreamin, dreamin of you all night
and now your gone, i slept too long
i let you pass me by
i wanted to tell you whats on my mind
but somehow i let you go
i wanted to show you how i feel
but it seems i move to slow
and now ill never know
ill never know, ill never know, know, know
ill never understand why i let you go
ill never know baby, ill never ever ever know
you know i stay up nights, thinkin about you baby
thinkin about how you blew my mind
remember the fights, all about nothing baby
you know it was all a waste of time
a vision of love, and im dreamin, dreamin of you night
and now your gone, i slept too long
i let you pass me by yes i did
i wanted to tell you whats on my mind
but somehow i let you go
i wanted to show you how i feel over and over and over again
but it seems i move to slow
and now ill never know, ill never know sugar
ill never ever ever know
ill never understand why i let you go
ill never know sugar ill never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever know
The lyrics of Soulive's "Never Know" depict regret and lamentation over a missed opportunity with a special someone. The singer reflects on their interaction, realizing they took too long to get to know the girl and that she has now moved on. The song starts with an admission of taking things slowly and wanting to truly know the other person at a deeper level, acknowledging the beauty of her soul and physical appearance. However, despite having dreamed of her all night, he slept too long and missed his chance. The singer then laments never being able to know what could have been or how the relationship would have played out had he been more proactive.
Throughout the song, the singer feels conflicted, torn between his desire to share his feelings and the feeling that he missed his opportunity forever. The line "Ill never understand why I let you go" emphasizes his regret, the sense of lost possibilities and the desire to go back in time to make a different decision. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'll never know" several times, reinforcing the message that he missed out on an opportunity he will never fully understand.
Overall, "Never Know" explores themes of missed opportunities, regret, and the pain of not fully realizing something until it's gone. It's a relatable theme that many people can identify with, and the song's somber melody and soulful vocals highlight its emotional depth.
Line by Line Meaning
i took my time
I was patient in getting to know you
i wanted to know you
I had a genuine interest in learning about who you are
and everything that you are
I wanted to know every aspect of your personality
your soul and mine, are so beautiful
Our souls connect in a beautiful way
and girl your skin is divine
Your physical beauty is divine
a vision of love, and im dreamin, dreamin of you all night
I can't stop dreaming about you and the love we could have
and now your gone, i slept too long
I let you slip away while I was sleeping on pursuing our connection
i let you pass me by
I did not take the opportunity to pursue you when I had the chance
i wanted to tell you whats on my mind
I had things I wanted to express to you
but somehow i let you go
But I somehow let you slip away
i wanted to show you how i feel
I wanted to express my feelings through actions
but it seems i move to slow
But I was too slow in making moves toward you
and now ill never know
And now I will never find out what could have been
ill never understand why i let you go
I will never fully comprehend why I didn't seize the chance to pursue you
ill never know baby, ill never ever ever know
I will always wonder what could have been between us
you know i stay up nights, thinkin about you baby
I cannot stop thinking about you, even into the late hours of the night
thinkin about how you blew my mind
Thinking about how amazing you are and the impact you had on me
remember the fights, all about nothing baby
Recalling petty arguments that ultimately meant nothing in the grand scheme of things
you know it was all a waste of time
Realizing that the arguments were pointless and led to wasted time
ill never know sugar
I will never know what could have been, my sweet
ill never ever ever know
I will always wonder what could have been, with no clear answer
ill never know sugar ill never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever know
I will always carry regret for not taking the chance to pursue you and see what could have been between us
Contributed by Camilla G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.