Unknown
The Brian Jonestown Massacre Lyrics


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Baby, I'll not let you go without letting you know that I love you
It's crazy but I can't let you go cause I'm certain you know that I love you

There's that look in your eyes, you
And that look in your lies, yes it's true

Baby, I'll not let you go without letting you know that I love you
It's crazy cause I'm certain I've shown that I know that you know how I love you

You are starting to cry
Don't you do what you do, yes you do





Baby, I can't let you go till I'm certain you know that I love you
It's crazy cause I'm certain I know that I've probably shown that my love's true

Overall Meaning

The Brian Jonestown Massacre's song "Unknown" is a love song that comes from a place of desperation and fear of losing the love of someone. This message is repeated throughout the song with lyrics such as "Baby, I'll not let you go without letting you know that I love you," and "It's crazy but I can't let you go cause I'm certain you know that I love you." The singer of the song is trying to hold on to the love they have with this person, but there seems to be some doubt present in the relationship as well. The lyrics declare that this love is true and the singer will not let go until the other person knows just how much they are loved.


The lyrics also have a contrast element present with the lines "There's that look in your eyes, you, and that look in your lies, yes it's true." This contrast suggests that there may be some deception or misunderstandings in the relationship that the singer is trying to work through. The line "You are starting to cry, don't you do what you do, yes you do" suggests that the singer is trying to prevent the other person from ending the relationship while also acknowledging that the other person has done something in the past to cause hurt. Overall, "Unknown" is a song that explores the complexities of love and the fear of losing it.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, I'll not let you go without letting you know that I love you
I can't stand the thought of losing you without letting you know how much I love you


It's crazy but I can't let you go cause I'm certain you know that I love you
I feel insane for not being able to let you go, but I know deep down that you're aware of my love for you


There's that look in your eyes, you
I can see the emotions in your eyes, you're struggling with something


And that look in your lies, yes it's true
I can also see through the lies you're telling me, and it hurts


Baby, I'll not let you go without letting you know that I love you
I won't let you leave until I've fully expressed my love for you


It's crazy cause I'm certain I've shown that I know that you know how I love you
It may seem insane, but I'm positive that I've shown you how much I love you and that you're aware of it


You are starting to cry
I can see tears forming in your eyes


Don't you do what you do, yes you do
Please don't try to hide your emotions, I know that you do that


Baby, I can't let you go till I'm certain you know that I love you
I won't let you leave until I'm sure that you understand how deep my love for you is


It's crazy cause I'm certain I know that I've probably shown that my love's true
It may seem irrational, but I'm positive that I've proven to you that my love is genuine and true




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