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You Don't Know My Name Lyrics

by Alicia Keys

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You Don't Know My Name Lyrics

Baby, baby, baby From the day I saw you I really really wanna catch your eye There's something special 'bout you I must really like you There's not a lot of guys are worth my time Ooh baby, baby, baby It's getting kind of crazy 'Cause you are taking over my mind And it feels like ooh But you don't know my name And I swear, it feels like ooh (Ooh, ooh, ooh) But you don't know my name ('Round and 'round and 'round we go, will you ever know?) Oh, baby baby baby I see us on our first date You're doing everything that makes me smile And when we had our first kiss It happened on a Thursday Ooh, it set my soul on fire Ooh baby, baby, baby I can't wait for the first time My imagination's running wild It feels like ooh But you don't know my name And I swear it, baby, it feels like ooh (Ooh, ooh, ooh) But you don't know my name ('Round and 'round and 'round we go, will you ever know?) "I'm saying, he don't even know what he's doing to me Got me feeling all crazy inside I'm feeling like, "Ow! (Ooh, ooh, ooh) Doing more than I've ever done for anyone's attention Take notice of what's in front of you 'Cause did I mention? (Ow!) You're 'bout to miss a good thing And you'll never know how good it feels to have all of my affection And you'll never get a chance to experience my loving (Ow) 'Cause my loving feels like ooh But you don't know my name ('Round and 'round and 'round we go, will you ever know?) And I swear it feels like ooh (Ooh, ooh, ooh) But you don't know my name ('Round and 'round and 'round we go, will you ever know?) Will you ever know it? No no no no no, no no Will you ever know it? "I'm gonna have to just go ahead and call this boy Hello? Can I speak to—to Michael? Oh hey, how you doing? Uh, I feel kinda silly doing this, but uh This is the waitress from the coffee house on 39th and Lennox You know, the one with the braids? Yeah, well I see you on Wednesdays all the time You come in every Wednesday on your lunch break, I think And you always order the special, with the hot chocolate And my manager be tripping and stuff Talking 'bout we gotta use water But I always use some milk and cream for you 'Cause I think you're kinda sweet Anyway, you always got on some fly blue suit 'N your cuff links are shining all bright So, what you do? Oh, word? Yeah, that's interesting Look man, I mean I don't wanna waste your time, but I know girls don't usually do this But I was wondering if maybe we could get together Outside the restaurant one day? 'Cause I do look a lot different outside my work clothes I mean, we could just go across the street to the park right here Wait, hold up, my cell phone's breaking up, hold up Can you hear me now? Yeah So, what day did you say? Oh yeah, Thursday's perfect, man" And it feels like ooh But you don't know my name ('Round and 'round and 'round we go, will you ever know?) Baby, baby, I swear, it's like ooh But you don't know my name, no no no ('Round and 'round and 'round we go, will you ever know?) And it feels like ooh But you don't know my name ('Round and 'round and 'round we go, will you ever know?) And I swear on my mother and father it feels like Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh Ooh, ooh, ooh But you don't know my name ('Round and 'round and 'round we go, will you ever know?)

Meaning of You Don't Know My Name

“You Don’t Know My Name” is a passionate plea for recognition and reciprocation of affection. The song captures the intoxicating feeling of falling deeply for someone while highlighting the frustrating disconnect – the object of her desire remains oblivious to her growing feelings. Alicia Keys expresses a mounting sense of bewilderment and vulnerability, fueled by intense attraction and a yearning for connection. She’s captivated, swept away by this person's charm, yet acutely aware that he doesn't grasp the depth of her emotions or understand the impact he has on her soul. The repeated refrain, “But you don’t know my name,” underscores the core issue: a lack of awareness and an inability to truly see her, leaving her feeling unseen and unheard amidst this blossoming love. It’s a raw expression of wanting to be acknowledged and valued within a burgeoning romance.

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