Don't You Know
Wheels Lyrics


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I'm curious to know exactly how you are
I keep my distance but my distance is too far
It reassures me just to know that you're okay
But I don't want you to go on leading me this way
And I don't want to know if you are lonely
Don't want to know if you are less than lonely
Don't want to know if you are lonely
Don't want to know, don't want to know
The day you left me left me feeling oh so hurt
Still I'm not sure about all the doubts we had
>From the beginning we both knew it wouldn't last
Decisions have been made, the die has been cast
And I don't want to know if you are lonely
Don't want to know if you are less than lonely
Don't want to know if you are lonely
Don't want to know, don't want to know
Don't want to know
Don't want to know
Don't want to know
Don't want to know
Don't want to know
Don't want to know, know
The phone is ringing and the clock says four AM
If it's your friends then I don't want to hear from them
Please leave a number and a message at the tone
Or you can just go on and leave me alone
And I don't want to know if you are lonely
Don't want to know if you are less than lonely
Don't want to know if you are lonely
Don't want to know, don't want to know
Don't want to know if you are lonely
Don't want to know if you are less than lonely




Don't want to know if you are lonely
Don't want to know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Don't You Know" by Wheels describe a relationship that has ended, but the singer is still struggling to move on. He wants to know how his former partner is doing, but he knows he shouldn't keep holding on to the hope of getting back together. This is evident in the repeated line "I don't want to know if you are lonely", which can be interpreted as the singer trying to protect himself emotionally from learning about the other person's romantic status. The lyrics also touch on the pain of being left behind and feeling hurt by the breakup, but also acknowledging that they both knew it wouldn't last.


The song shows the inner conflict and emotional pain that can come with a breakup, especially if one person is not ready to let go. The repeated line "Don't want to know" shows the singer's internal battle between wanting to stay connected to their ex-partner and trying to move on. The sentiment is relatable to anyone who has gone through a breakup and struggled with letting go emotionally, even when they know it's for the best.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm curious to know exactly how you are
I'm interested in knowing your well-being and current state


I keep my distance but my distance is too far
While I try to maintain some space, it's become too much and I feel disconnected


It reassures me just to know that you're okay
Knowing that you're alright brings me comfort


But I don't want you to go on leading me this way
However, I don't want you to continue leading me on without being honest about your feelings


And I don't want to know if you are lonely
I prefer not to hear if you're feeling lonely without me


Don't want to know if you are less than lonely
I also don't want to hear if you're simply settling for someone else


The day you left me left me feeling oh so hurt
The day you ended things with me caused me immense pain


Still I'm not sure about all the doubts we had
Despite the breakup, I still have uncertainties about what went wrong for us


From the beginning we both knew it wouldn't last
We were aware since the start that our relationship wouldn't be forever


Decisions have been made, the die has been cast
We made our choices and now it's too late to change the outcome


The phone is ringing and the clock says four AM
It's late at night and the phone is ringing


If it's your friends then I don't want to hear from them
If it's not you calling, I'm not interested in talking to anyone else


Please leave a number and a message at the tone
You can leave a voicemail if you need to reach me, but I may not respond right away


Or you can just go on and leave me alone
Alternatively, you can choose to not contact me at this time


Don't want to know if you are lonely
Again, I don't want to hear if you're feeling lonely


Don't want to know
Overall, I'd rather not hear anything that will keep me attached to you




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Written by: GRANT VERNON HART

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bubbleshan2

What you gonna tell your dad
It's like a wheel of fortune
What you gonna tell your dad
If this wheel lets you down
My love is my engine
And you might be fuel
Stop acting cool
Just bet you might win
I'm not too cool
We're gonna make you move
Don't push me
I don't want to can't you see it
Fast and slowly
And don't count your chicks
Before they're hatched baby
What you gonna tell your dad
It's like a wheel of fortune
What you gonna tell your dad
If this wheel lets you down
My love is my engine
And you might be fuel
Stop acting cool
Just bet you might win
I'm not too cool
Hey you,
We're gonna make you move
It tastes like steel
Like a stab from a knife
Ooh, what you gonna tell your daddy?
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Ooh, whoa
Say, what you gonna tell your daddy?
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I'm in love with another fool!
I'm in love with you, I like your style
I want you, I'm in love
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I want you, I'm in love
What you gonna tell your dad, it's like a wheel of fortune
And what you gonna tell your dad if itlet's you down, yeah
What you gonna tell your dad, it's like a wheel of fortune
And what you gonna tell your dad if this wheel let's you down?
My love is my engine and you might be fuel
Stop acting cool
Just bet you might win
I'm not too cool
I'm in love with another fool!
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
I'm in love with another fool!
Dad, dad, dad, daddy
I'm in love with you, I like your style
I want you, I'm in love
I'm in love with you, I like your style



All comments from YouTube:

Eugene Red

One of the best bands of the 90s. My youth, my teenage memories...Thank you , Ace of Base!

MW

Mine too. I'm 45 and now I see how nice music we had then.

d Hempfler

So as mine. Best years for being young- 90's.

ARYAN ATHEIST

bopth look hot af in this one. i was automatically in love with LYNN even before i saw her gorgeous face. her voice is pure gold.

PC GUY

They were just soo ahead of their time. Even current genre music can't even catch up to what was shown here.

André Pinheiro

So as mine. Total nostalgia ♡

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В 90х их песни звучали из каждого окна,легендарная группа

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Шикарная група состав голос ,стиль такие группы редкость. Ну а песни вообще улёт,через 30-ть лет слушаешь с удовольствием.

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