Released in May, 2013, Young’s Dark Star EP received immediate label interest and blog acclaim upon its release – being featured by the likes of Nylon Magazine, Earmilk, and Noisey, as well as topping the #1 spot numerous times on Hype Machine’s “Most Popular Tracks” list.
Having just finished a North America & UK tour this fall with British indie pop trio London Grammar, Young sets to work on his much anticipated debut album, set to be released in 2014.
Dont You Know
Jaymes Young Lyrics
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Looking for you
I got nobody but my shadow to get me through
So put your lips on my scars
And teach me to love
Give my slow heart the rhythm of a blood drum
I don't want you to go
I need more of you in my life
Nobody should be alone
Please, let me take you home tonight (Oh)
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad?
And every night, I call for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad?
I'd do anything to touch you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know that I'm going mad?
And in the moment, I fall for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad? (So bad)
I'd do anything to love you
Take a look at these mountains
I'm moving for you
I'm gonna light the dynamite
I'm gonna break through
'Cause I know all the ways
To appreciate your design
I'm a damn good lover, shivers up your spine
I don't want you to go
I need more of you in my life
Nobody should be alone (Be alone)
Please, let me take you home tonight
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad?
And every night, I call for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad?
I'd do anything to (Oh)
Don't you know that I
Don't you know that I'm going mad?
(Going mad)
And in the moment, I fall for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad?
(Oh, I want you so bad)
I'd do anything to love you
(Oh, oh)
Oh, don't make me beg you please, oh
(Oh, oh, Oh, oh)
When I know you were meant for me (Oh, oh)
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad?
I would fight in a war for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad? (Oh)
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad?
And every night, I call for you
(Call for you) don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad?
I'd do anything to touch you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know that I'm going mad?
(Going mad)
And in the moment, I fall for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad? (So bad)
I'd do anything to love you
(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
The lyrics to Jaymes Young's song "Don't You Know" express the deep longing and desire the singer has for someone they care about. The opening lines, "I've been walking in the moonlight, looking for you," suggest that the singer has been searching for this person, feeling lonely and only accompanied by their own shadow. They want this person to understand their pain and scars, to teach them how to love and give their slow heart a rhythm.
The chorus reveals the intense need for this person in the singer's life, emphasizing that nobody should be alone and pleading to take them home. The repetition of "don't you know that I want you so bad?" reflects the desperation and longing that consumes the singer, expressing their willingness to do anything to have this person in their life.
In the second verse, the lyrics take on a more confident and determined tone. The mountains mentioned symbolize the obstacles the singer is willing to overcome for this person. They claim to know all the ways to appreciate the person's unique qualities and confidently state that they are a "damn good lover" capable of giving them shivers up their spine.
The bridge of the song contains a plea not to make the singer beg, because they believe that this person was meant for them. The lyrics convey a sense of devotion and commitment, with the singer willing to fight in a war for this person.
Overall, "Don't You Know" is a heartfelt song that explores themes of longing, desire, and the desperation to be with someone you care about deeply. It depicts the singer's willingness to do whatever it takes to have this person in their life and their belief that they were destined to be together.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been walking in the moonlight
I have been seeking and searching for you in the darkness and uncertainty of life
Looking for you
Searching desperately for your presence and connection
I got nobody but my shadow to get me through
I am all alone, with only my own reflection and inner demons to guide and support me
So put your lips on my scars
Kiss my wounds, accept and embrace my flaws and past mistakes
And teach me to love
Show me how to give and receive love, guide me in opening myself up emotionally
Give my slow heart the rhythm of a blood drum
Awaken my hesitant and cautious heart, infuse it with the passionate and lively beat of intense love
I don't want you to go
I strongly desire for you to stay by my side
I need more of you in my life
I crave your presence and want a deeper connection with you
Nobody should be alone
No one should have to face solitude and isolation
Please, let me take you home tonight (Oh)
Allow me to provide you with comfort and safety tonight, to create a place where you belong
Don't you know that I
Are you not aware that
Don't you know I want you so bad?
I have an incredibly strong desire for you
And every night, I call for you
Each night, I yearn and long for your presence and affection
I'd do anything to touch you
I am willing to go to great lengths just to feel your physical touch
Don't you know that I'm going mad?
Can't you see that I am losing my sanity and composure?
And in the moment, I fall for you
At that very instant, I completely surrender myself to the depths of my feelings for you
I'd do anything to love you
I am willing to sacrifice and do whatever it takes to experience love with you
Take a look at these mountains
Witness the immense obstacles and challenges I am willing to overcome for you
I'm moving for you
I am actively making changes in my life for the sake of our relationship
I'm gonna light the dynamite
I am ready to ignite and explode with passion and intensity for you
I'm gonna break through
I will not be deterred or stopped; I will overcome any barriers for our love
Cause I know all the ways
Because I understand and comprehend all the means
To appreciate your design
To value and admire the intricate nature of your being
I'm a damn good lover, shivers up your spine
I am highly skilled in the art of love, capable of making you tremble with pleasure
Don't make me beg you please, oh
I implore you not to force me into a state of desperation and pleading
When I know you were meant for me
Because I am certain that fate has destined us to be together
I would fight in a war for you
I am willing to engage in a battle against all odds to protect and defend our love
Don't you know that I want you so bad? (Oh)
Are you not aware of how deeply and desperately I desire you?
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I tried to write out the lyrics :)
I've been walking in the moonlight looking for you
I got nobody but my shadow to give my through
So put your lips on my scars and teach me love
Give my slow heart the rhythm of a blood drum
I don't want you to go
I need more of you in my life
Nobody should be alone
Please let me take you home tonight
Oh, don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
And every night I call for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
I'd do anything to touch you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know that I'm going mad
And in the moment I fall for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad (so bad)
I'd do anything to love you
Take a look at these mountains I'm moving for you
I'm gonna light the dynamite, I'm gonna break through
'Cause I know all the ways to appreciate your design
I'm a damn good lover, shivers up your spine
I don't want you to go
I need more of you in my life
Nobody should be alone
Please let me take you home tonight
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
And every night I call for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
I'd do anything to... oh
Don't you know that I
Don't you know that I'm going mad (going mad)
And in the moment I fall for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
I'd do anything to love you
Ohh, ohh
Oh, don't make me beg you please
Ohh, ohh
When I know you are meant for me
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
I would fight in a war for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
Oh, don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
And every night I call for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
I'd do anything to touch you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know that I'm going mad
And in the moment I fall for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
I'd do anything to love you
@nellad6310
yaaaas finally
just 1 day left
can't wait anymore
too awesome
heart strings struggling
thnx Jaymes Young
don't ever stop your passion no matter how ugly the world gets
your dark star be shining with them northern lights
")
love from Jamaica
@lalocaDaze
"Don't You Know"
I've been walking in the moonlight looking for you
I got nobody but my shadow to get me through
So put your lips on my scars and teach me to love
Give my slow heart the rhythm of a blood drum
I don't want you to go
I need more of you in my life
Nobody should be alone
Please let me take you home tonight
Oh, don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
And every night I call for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
I'll do anything to touch you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know that I'm going mad
And in the moment I would fall for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad (so bad)
I'll do anything to love you
Take a look at these mountains I'm moving for you
I'm gonna light the dynamite, I'm gonna break through
'Cause I know all the ways to appreciate your design
I'm a damn good lover, shivers up your spine
I don't want you to go
I need more of you in my life
Nobody should be alone
Please let me take you home tonight
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
And every night I call for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
I'll do anything to... oh
Don't you know that I
Don't you know that I'm going mad (going mad)
And in the moment I would fall for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
I'll do anything to love you
Ohh, ohh
Oh, don't make me beg you please
Ohh, ohh
When I know you were meant for me
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
I would fight in a war for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
Oh, don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
And every night I call for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad
I'll do anything to touch you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know that I'm going mad (going mad)
And in the moment I would fall for you
Don't you know that I
Don't you know I want you so bad (so bad)
I'll do anything to love you
@Loveburningheart
I promise, Jaymes Young doesn't have one bad song . Don't you know?
@nagisafurukawa8864
True ♡♡♡
@SIEGS
He's underrated that i like it that he is but at the same time i want him to be known :(
@staniorMG
he doesnt
@jnickygrin1995
Ofc i know, hes tied down to good music 👀
@natd602
Honestly! Every song is a vibe or a banger
@Pluhh69
Its so hard not to move while listening to this song.
@dorakt6323
So so true😂🕺🏼
@tikihead
Fr. I'm literally bobbing my head and moving side to side in my chair
@Juliahorvathovaa
fr omg