Gotta Know You
The Estevans Lyrics

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I could tell you a thousand reasons why they all mean nothing ‘cause I don’t need them

But all this time
I never read the signs

And you’d be more than my incentive
Now you’re acting so suggestive
I’m enamoured by your little flaws.

I gotta know you
I gotta know now
I gotta know you
I gotta know now
If it makes you smile when I’m around
Then it’s always alright now

We pull up to your friend’s
But we sit in the car
Wait for the song to end
And the next to start
And if we knew better
We’d stop now
Oh but let’s pretend
That we don’t know how

I gotta know you
I gotta know now
I gotta know you
I gotta know now
If it makes you smile when I’m around
Then it’s always alright now
Then it’s always alright now

If it makes you smile when I’m around
Then it’s always alright now

I gotta know you
I gotta know now
I gotta know you
I gotta know now

If it makes you smile when I’m around
Then it’s always alright now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Gotta Know You" by The Estevans express a strong desire to truly understand and know someone on a deeper level. The singer is confident that the reasons they can provide for their feelings are irrelevant, as they believe that their connection with this person goes beyond any logical explanation. They acknowledge that they have been oblivious to the signs indicating their attraction in the past, but now they are captivated by the person's imperfections. The chorus emphasizes the urgency and importance of getting to know this person, suggesting that their presence brings joy and comfort. It implies that as long as this person's smile is a result of their presence, everything will be alright.

The second verse describes a moment shared between the singer and this person, where they are in a car waiting for a song to end before proceeding to their friend's place. Although the singer acknowledges that they should probably stop their current course of action, they choose to pretend that they don't know any better because of the enchantment they feel towards this person.

Overall, the song portrays a sense of longing and urgency to connect with someone on a deeper level, highlighting the power of attraction and the desire for emotional intimacy.

Line by Line Meaning

I could tell you a thousand reasons why they all mean nothing ‘cause I don’t need them
There are countless justifications I could provide for why those reasons hold no significance, but in reality, I don't require them.

But all this time
Throughout the duration of our relationship

I never read the signs
I failed to recognize the indications or hints

And you’d be more than my incentive
You would serve as more than just a motivation

Now you’re acting so suggestive
Currently, your behavior is implying or hinting something

I’m enamoured by your little flaws
I am captivated or deeply fascinated by your minor imperfections

We pull up to your friend’s
We arrive at your friend's place

But we sit in the car
Nevertheless, we remain inside the car

Wait for the song to end
We patiently wait for the current song to finish

And the next to start
And for the subsequent song to begin

And if we knew better
If we possessed more knowledge or understanding

We’d stop now
We would cease our current actions

Oh but let’s pretend
However, let's engage in make-believe