The band drew upon a variety of stylistic influences over the course of their career, including 1960s beat music, soul, rhythm and blues and psychedelic rock, as well as 1970s punk and new wave. The trio was known for its melodic pop songs, its distinctly English flavour and its mod image. The band launched the career of Paul Weller, who went on to form The Style Council and later had a successful solo career. Weller wrote and sang most of The Jam’s original compositions, and he played lead guitar, using a Rickenbacker. Bruce Foxton provided backing vocals and prominent basslines, which were the foundation of many of the band’s songs, including the hits "Down in the Tube Station at Midnight", "The Eton Rifles", "Going Underground" and "Town Called Malice".
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You Know
The Jam Lyrics
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我们的爱能保存多久
或许我该试着活在当下
多愁善感烦恼不完
你知道吗我快乐什么
我们的爱还是热的呢
或许我该试着梦想那未来
两鬓斑白还在依赖
终将面对别离的时候
能否永远不要说分手
一路爱到上帝来插手
如果哪天轮到你或我
乘着前往天堂的云朵
能否抚慰残存的心痛
回到梦中留道彩虹
你知道吗我相信什么
我们的爱和别人不通
或许拜托每个人都这么说
可是你懂我就足够
虽然总有一天你和我
终将面对别离的时候
能否永远不要说分手
一路爱到上帝来插手
如果哪天轮到你或我
乘着前往天堂的云朵
能否抚慰残存的心痛
回到梦中留道彩虹
虽然热情总是不长久
虽然承诺看似很无用
虽然世界太多的诱惑
再多虽然也要一起活
简单困难都要这么过
喜怒哀乐都要牵着手
守护彼此一生到最后
这才是爱你知道吗
The Jam's song You Know is an emotional exploration of the highs and lows of a romantic relationship. The lyrics contemplate the longevity of love, the power of the present, the beauty of dreams, and the inevitability of separation. The singer wonders about the reasons for his sadness and happiness, and concludes that love is unique and special, despite the difficult moments that will come. The lyrics express a deep desire to hold on to love forever, even in the face of death and farewell, suggesting that true love is a commitment to enduring pain and joy together until the end.
The opening line of the song, "Do you know what makes me sad?" sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics, which showcase the singer's introspection and vulnerability. The chorus, with its repetitive plea to never say goodbye even in the face of death, is particularly poignant and memorable. The song's lack of explicit gender references also adds to its universal appeal, making it relevant to anyone who has experienced the ups and downs of a romantic relationship. The melancholic melody and somber tone of the song heighten its emotional impact, inviting listeners to reflect on the ever-changing nature of love.
Line by Line Meaning
你知道吗我忧郁什么
Do you know what makes me sad?
我们的爱能保存多久
How long can our love last?
或许我该试着活在当下
Maybe I should try to live in the present.
多愁善感烦恼不完
I am sensitive and easily overwhelmed by worries.
你知道吗我快乐什么
Do you know what makes me happy?
我们的爱还是热的呢
Our love is still strong and passionate.
或许我该试着梦想那未来
Maybe I should dream about the future.
两鬓斑白还在依赖
Even when we’re old and grey, we’ll still depend on each other.
虽然总有一天你和我终将面对别离的时候
Although one day we’ll have to face separation.
能否永远不要说分手
Can we promise never to say goodbye?
一路爱到上帝来插手
Keep loving each other until the end of our lives.
如果哪天轮到你或我乘着前往天堂的云朵
If one day either of us goes to heaven.
能否抚慰残存的心痛
Can we comfort the pain that remains?
回到梦中留道彩虹
And leave a rainbow in our dreams.
你知道吗我相信什么
Do you know what I believe in?
我们的爱和别人不通
Our love is unique and different from others.
或许拜托每个人都这么说
Maybe everyone says that.
可是你懂我就足够
But as long as you understand me, it’s enough.
虽然热情总是不长久
Although passion never lasts forever.
虽然承诺看似很无用
Although promises may seem useless sometimes.
虽然世界太多的诱惑
Although the world is full of temptation.
再多虽然也要一起活
We’ll keep living together, no matter what.
简单困难都要这么过
We’ll face everything, whether easy or hard.
喜怒哀乐都要牵着手
We’ll hold hands through happiness, anger, sadness and joy.
守护彼此一生到最后
We’ll protect each other until the end of our lives.
这才是爱你知道吗
This is what true love is, do you know?
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@writingmetal
Every important event in the world happened either before or after the release of this hit.
@CyanWatercress4
except of course the release of this song
@baneblackguard584
@@CyanWatercress4 which just proves it's importance in history.
@TheBuffaloFlats
Chicken salad sandwich was made 68 years before drop of this song
@joeschembrie9450
Source?
@TheBuffaloFlats
@@joeschembrie9450 made it up
@wafflicious359
Can't believe this song is released after all the historical events
@arch4ngel
not to mention also being released around the same time as the Belgian techno anthem, Pump Up The Jam in 1989
@thecapricorn11
what historical events?
@marhadiasak
@@thecapricorn11watch Cunk on Earth.