I Knew Lyrics
I knew that you loved me
When you walked me to class in the dark
I knew that you loved me
When you ran to the store for a card
You couldn't find a pencil, you asked someone sweetly
You wrote out a note and you ran back to meet me
And gave it to me on the bridge
I said I would never forget this
And I never did
[Verse 2]
I knew that you loved me
When you walked me back home one night
I knew that you loved me
When I saw that my shoe was untied
You bent down to tie it in the middle of the street
There was snow everywhere, it was turning to sleet
But I knew when you looked up at me
This was where I was meant to be
[Chorus]
So why?
Why did you have to go?
Why did you have to go so soon?
Why?
Why did you leave me there?
Why did you leave me without you?
Why did I think I knew?
I knew that you loved me
But you told me we just weren't right
And I knew that I loved you
When I couldn't fall asleep that night
I miss hearing all of your favorite songs
And I wish I could tell you, "turn it all off," one more time
And everyone laughs and then it is quiet
[Chorus]
Why?
Why did you have to go?
Why did you have to go so soon?
And why?
Why did you leave me there?
Why did you leave me without you?
And why did I think I knew?
About
“I Knew” is a ballad in which Lizzy remembers the demonstration of love her ex made for her, such as letters and acts of service, which made her fall for him. But eventually, the relationship ended leaving Lizzy wondering why it happened.
Q&A
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning
Lizzy: This fits the narrative of the breakup thing but it was actually about a completely different situation. But we just put it in there because it fits the narrative. I feel like the main problem with this song that we had was like, it sounds happy, but it’s not.
Phillip: The verses are love songs and the choruses are breakup songs. And the whole thing still has this very upbeat energy to it.
–via Lizzy McAlpine’s fourth track by track breakdown
