I Don't Know
Willie Bobo & His Orchestra Lyrics


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Don't you know I care
Or don't you care to know?
If you know I care,
How can you hurt me so.
Darling, you are part of ev'ry breath I take
Will you break my heart
Or give my heart a break?
I can't figure out what love's all about,
and where I fit into your scheme.
Am I wasting time, please tell me
'Cause I'm down to my last dream.
Won't you please be fair,
Love me or let me go




Don't you know I care
Or don't you care to know?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Willie Bobo & His Orchestra’s “I Don’t Know” poignantly convey the dilemma of a confused lover who is uncertain about their significant other’s feelings towards them. The song begins with a question, asking whether or not the other person is aware of the depth of the singer’s care for them. The singer then questions the motivation of the other person’s hurtful behavior, wondering how they could continue to cause them pain if they are aware of the singer’s love for them. The singer goes on to plead, expressing the importance of the other person in their life and asking if they will either break their heart or give it a break.


As the song continues, the singer admits to being unsure of the concept of love itself, and where they fit into the other person’s life. They ask if they are wasting time, revealing a deep sense of vulnerability and uncertainty about their place in the relationship. The singer concludes by asking the other person to be fair and either love them or let them go.


In summary, “I Don’t Know” is a heartfelt song about the confusion and pain of unrequited love, expressed in beautiful and emotional lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't you know I care
Do you not understand that I have strong feelings for you?


Or don't you care to know?
Perhaps you are aware, but you choose to ignore it?


If you know I care,
Assuming you acknowledge my love,


How can you hurt me so.
Why would you purposely hurt me if you know how I feel?


Darling, you are part of ev'ry breath I take
You are a significant and inseparable part of my life.


Will you break my heart
Are you going to intentionally cause me emotional pain?


Or give my heart a break?
Or will you give me some relief from my current emotional distress?


I can't figure out what love's all about,
I'm truly perplexed about the meaning of love,


and where I fit into your scheme.
And how I fit into your life and plans for the future together.


Am I wasting time, please tell me
Am I investing my time in something fruitless, please inform me?


'Cause I'm down to my last dream.
I'm losing hope and confidence in the success of this relationship.


Won't you please be fair,
Can't you be equitable and honest with me?


Love me or let me go
Either show me affection or give me the opportunity to move on.


Don't you know I care
Don't you realize how deeply I care for you?


Or don't you care to know?
Or is it that you just don't want to know?




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO, DAVE BARTHOLOMEW

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