Discover the poetic beauty in ‘Don’t Think They Know [*]’ by Aaliyah. This lyric breakdown takes you on a journey through the artist’s thoughts, emotions, and the story they aim to tell. From clever metaphors to evocative imagery, we delve into the nuances that make this song a lyrical masterpiece. Whether you’re a fan of Aaliyah or a lover of well-crafted words, our detailed analysis will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of this song.
Don’t think they know the truth
Say they saw (A-A-to the L-I-Y-A-H)
I don’t think they know, how could they know
I don’t think they know the truth
Say they saw
I don’t think they know, how could they know
Don’t let them tell you any different
Yea yea yeah they don’t know about us, they don’t know about it
I owe it all to you
Yea yea yeah they don’t know about us, they don’t know about it
And as much as I messed up, always give me your best love
Yea yea yeah they don’t know about us, they don’t know about it
Sometimes I wonder what I did to deserve you
Yea yea yeah they don’t know about us, they don’t know about it
They gon’ talk about it (gon’ talk about it)
Gon’ try to change your mind about it
Gon’ tell you things you don’t wanna hear
But we good. (Don’t worry ’bout it)
So when they talk about (they talk about it)
Just let ’em know we already got it
Just tell ’em that we gon’ work at it, we good (Don’t worry ’bout it)
I don’t think they know the truth
Say they saw
I don’t think they know, how could they know
I don’t think they know the truth
Say they saw
I don’t think they know, how could they know
Don’t listen to (How could they know)
What people say (How could they know)
They don’t know about (How could they know)
‘Bout you and me (How could they know)
At my best you love me
Yea yea yeah they don’t know about us, they don’t know about it
Even though I act my worse
Yea yea yeah they don’t know about us, they don’t know about it
And I know that it’s different, feels like we’re best friends, we connected
They don’t know about us, they don’t know about it
What did I do to deserve you
Yea yea yeah they don’t know about us, they don’t know about it
They gon’ talk about it (gon’ talk about it)
Gon’ try to change your mind about it
Gon’ tell you things you don’t wanna hear
But we good. (Don’t worry ’bout it)
So when they talk about (they talk about it)
Just let ’em know we already got it
Just tell ’em that we gon’ work at it, we good (Don’t worry ’bout it)
I don’t think they know the truth
Say they saw
I don’t think they know, how could they know
I don’t think they know the truth
Say they saw
I don’t think they know, how could they know
Don’t listen to (How could they know)
What people say (How could they know)
They don’t know about (How could they know)
‘Bout you and me
How could they know
How could they know
They don’t know about us, they don’t know about it (How could they know)
How could they know
They don’t know about us, they don’t know about it (How could they know)
I thank you for the autographs
And the cheers over the years
You stood by me you didn’t doubt me
I think you want some more
I do more than sing,
I’m older now, actin’ now
Plus I got my own movie now
After all the awards
That they gave me you still found me
You didn’t play me, you didn’t doubt me
Think you want some more
I truly believe that
If it wasn’t all for you
I don’t know what I would do
I don’t think they know the truth
Say they saw
I don’t think they know, how could they know
I don’t think they know the truth (they don’t know)
Say they saw
I don’t think they know, how could they know
Don’t listen to (How could they know)
What people say (How could they know)
They don’t know about (How could they know)
‘Bout you and me (How could they know)