Who Knew
James Bradshaw Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴You took my hand
You showed me how
You promised me you'd be around
Uh huh
That's right
I took your words
And I believed
In everything You said to me
Yeah huh
That's right
If someone said three years from now
You'd be long gone
I'd stand up and punch them out
'Cause they're all wrong
I know better
'Cause you said forever
And ever
Who knew
Remember when we were such fools
And so convinced and just too cool
Oh no
No no
I wish I could touch you again
I wish I could still call you friend
I'd give anything
When someone said count your blessings now
For they're long gone
I guess I just didn't know how
I was all wrong
They knew better
Still you said forever
And ever
Who knew
Yeah yeah
I'll keep you locked in my head
Until we meet again
Until we
Until we meet again
And I won't forget you my friend
What happened
If someone said three years from now
You'd be long gone
I'd stand up and punch them out
'Cause they're all wrong and
That last kiss
I'll cherish
Until we meet again
And time makes
It harder
I wish I could remember
But I keep
Your memory
You visit me in my sleep
My darling
Who knew
My darling
My darling
Who knew
My darling
I miss you
My darling

Who knew
Who knew

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of James Bradshaw's Who Knew are about the loss of a loved one, and the realization that despite believing in their promises of forever, things can change unexpectedly. The song starts with the singer expressing their trust in their partner, who they believe has promised to stay with them forever. However, the second stanza reveals that this promise was broken, and the singer is left alone, struggling to come to terms with the loss. They reminisce about the foolishness of their younger selves, who had been convinced that their bond would last forever, but now find themselves in a completely different reality.

The chorus introduces multiple layers of emotion - anger, disbelief, and regret. The singer wants to punch anyone who tells them that their partner has left, revealing their anger at the unexpected breakup. They also confess that they should have counted their blessings when they had the chance, expressing their regret for taking their partner for granted. The song concludes with the singer accepting the reality of their loss, cherishing the last kiss and holding on to the memory of their loved one.

Overall, the lyrics of Who Knew are a bittersweet ode to lost love- acknowledging the pain and sadness that comes with it while also holding on to the precious memories of a love that once existed.

Line by Line Meaning

You took my hand
You guided me and showed me the way

You showed me how
You taught me the ways of the world that I hadn't known

You promised me you'd be around
You assured me that you'll never leave my side

That's right
A confirmation that everything said so far is correct

I took your words
I listened attentively and believed in what you said

And I believed
I trusted you completely without any doubt

In everything
I had faith in every single thing you said

You said to me
Your words rang true and sincere

If someone said three years from now, you'd be long gone
If anyone predicted that you would leave me after three years, they would be utterly wrong

I'd stand up and punch them out
I would vehemently deny their prediction and defend our relationship

'Cause they're all wrong
Their predictions and assumptions are all baseless and untrue

I know better
I'm aware of the strength and depth of our love, that it will last forever

You said forever and ever
You promised that your love and presence will remain permanent

Remember when we were such fools
Looking back, we realize how naive and inexperienced we were

And so convinced and just too cool
Despite our foolishness, we were overconfident and thought we knew everything

I wish I could touch you again
I yearn for your touch and presence, which I dearly miss

I wish I could still call you friend
I wish we could rekindle our friendship, which was lost due to unforeseen circumstances

I'd give anything
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to restore our relationship

When someone said count your blessings now, For they're long gone
When people warn me to be grateful for what I have, as I might lose them eventually

I guess I just didn't know how I was all wrong
I realize that I took things for granted and didn't understand the value of our bond

They knew better
People were right when they cautioned me to value our relationship

Yeah yeah, I'll keep you locked in my head
You will stay with me forever in my memories and thoughts

Until we meet again
Until the time when we reunite once more

And I won't forget you my friend
No matter how much time passes, I won't forget the person who once was my dear friend

That last kiss, I'll cherish
The last kiss shared with you will remain a treasured memory, a symbol of our love

And time makes it harder, I wish I could remember
The longer it takes for us to meet again, the harder it gets to remember things as they once were

But I keep your memory
I'll cherish your memories close to my heart, and they will never fade away

You visit me in my sleep
In my dreams, you visit me and keep me company

My darling, who knew
Despite all the hardship and separation, you still hold a special place in my heart

My darling, I miss you
A message of grief and longing for that special someone

My darling
A term of endearment for the person addressed throughout the song

Who knew
A rhetorical question reflecting on the unpredictable nature of life and love

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alecia Moore, Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin

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