How Do I Know?
Thomas Headon Lyrics


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I think I'm gonna marry this girl tonight
Second dates always seem to be my last ones
Said, I loved her after half a glass of wine
I think that this is gonna be my last one

Having plenty in a hotel for the night
Booked the room thinking I would be alone but
I'm still going and she wants to come in
I think I've heard this story before

'Cause I could do this over again sometime a little more sober
I could see me with her again sometime
A little all over
I think I see her in my dreams all the time but I'm not sure if
I wanna fall in love for the night or
If it's the moment

How do I, how do I know?
How do I, how do I know?
How do I, how do I know?

I think I'm gonna treat this girl alright
She's a little more special than the last one
Haven't spoken to my friends for half the night
Why am I always finding wives at the wrong time

Wanna get a ring just to promise that
I wouldn't rather fucking anybody else, but
I'm still going and she lets me know it
Boy, you're so damn outta your mind

But I could do this over again sometime a little more sober
I could see me with her again sometime a little all over
I think I see her in my dreams all the time
But I'm not sure if
I wanna fall in love for the night or if it's the moment

Ow

How do I, how do I know?
How do I, how do I know?
How do I, how do I know?
How do I know?

If she will hold my hand when I'm dying on the bed
And if I will talk about her to family when I'm out with them
And we would even work, when we're sober in the morning
But I would learn, I'd happily learn

I could do this over again sometime
But I'm not sure if
I am in love with the moment
Ow





And how do I how do I know?
And how do I how do I know?

Overall Meaning

In Thomas Headon's song "How Do I Know?", he talks about his uncertainty about falling in love and committing to a relationship. The lyrics begin with him feeling infatuated with a girl after just a second date and half a glass of wine. He begins to question whether it's just the moment or if he genuinely has feelings for her. He admits that he could "do this over again sometime a little more sober," indicating that he may not have been in his right mind when he expressed his love. The uncertainty continues as he wonders if he should commit to her or if it's just a fleeting feeling.


As the song progresses, he expresses his desire to treat her right and make her feel special. He also realizes that he keeps finding "wives at the wrong time," indicating that he's been in this situation before. He even contemplates getting a ring to show his commitment but is hesitant, wondering if it's worth it in the end. The song concludes with Thomas questioning how he can know for sure if he's truly in love or if it's just a fleeting moment.


Overall, "How Do I Know?" is a relatable song that explores the uncertain feelings that can come with falling in love. It's a reminder that it's okay to question your emotions and take your time to figure out what you truly want.


Line by Line Meaning

I think I'm gonna marry this girl tonight
I feel a strong connection with this girl and might want to spend the rest of my life with her.


Second dates always seem to be my last ones
I have a track record of not being able to sustain relationships beyond the second date.


Said, I loved her after half a glass of wine
My feelings for her were influenced by alcohol and I may not be certain of how genuine they are.


I think that this is gonna be my last one
I have a feeling that this relationship might be my last one before settling down.


Having plenty in a hotel for the night
I have booked a hotel room for the night with good intentions.


Booked the room thinking I would be alone but
I expected to have the room to myself, but things have changed.


I'm still going and she wants to come in
Despite my initial expectations, she now wants to spend the night with me in the hotel room.


I think I've heard this story before
This experience feels very familiar and I might be repeating the same mistakes.


Cause I could do this over again sometime a little more sober
I might consider doing this again, but without the influence of alcohol.


I could see me with her again sometime
I can imagine a future with her, but not necessarily a long-term commitment.


A little all over
The future with her might be uncertain and not well-defined.


I think I see her in my dreams all the time but I'm not sure if
She appears in my dreams frequently, but I'm unsure if it's a sign of true love or just infatuation.


I wanna fall in love for the night or if it's the moment
I'm not sure if I want to fall in love for just one night or if it's just the heat of the moment.


I think I'm gonna treat this girl alright
I will be respectful and treat her well during our time together.


She's a little more special than the last one
She stands out from my past relationships and seems more promising.


Haven't spoken to my friends for half the night
I have been fully engaged with her and haven't had time to talk to my friends.


Why am I always finding wives at the wrong time
I seem to form strong connections with women at times when I'm not ready for a committed relationship.


Wanna get a ring just to promise that
I might consider getting engaged to her to show my commitment to a future together.


I wouldn't rather fucking anybody else, but
I don't desire anyone else but her at the moment, but uncertainty lingers.


I'm still going and she lets me know it
Despite her reservations, she is still interested in being with me in the hotel room.


Boy, you're so damn outta your mind
Others might think I'm foolish for acting on impulse, but I continue regardless.


If she will hold my hand when I'm dying on the bed
I'm considering a long-term future with her, including being there for me at the end of my life.


And if I will talk about her to family when I'm out with them
I see her as someone who I could introduce to my family and friends, and share my feelings with them.


And we would even work, when we're sober in the morning
I see us having a positive future together beyond just the impulse of the current night.


But I would learn, I'd happily learn
I'm open to learning how to be a better partner and person for her.


I am in love with the moment
I am enjoying the current moment and experience, but not necessarily in love with her for the long-term.


And how do I how do I know?
I'm questioning my true feelings and uncertainty towards her.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Spencer Stewart, Thomas Headon

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