You Don't Know My Name by Alicia Keys - Lyrics and Translation

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You Don't Know My Name

Alicia Keys

You Don't Know My Name

Song byAlicia Keys

in AlbumThe Diary Of Alicia Keys

Baby, baby, baby

From the day I saw you

I really really want to catch your eye

There's something special 'bout you

I must really like you

Cause not a lotta guys are worth my time

Ooo baby, baby, baby

It's gettin kind of crazy

Cause you are takin over my mind

And it feels like oooooo

But you don't know my name

And I swear it feels like ooooo ooooo ooooo ooooo

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 doin everything that makes me smile

And when we had our first kiss

It happened on a Thursday

Ooooo it set my soul on fire

Ooo baby baby baby

I can't wait for the first time

My imagination's runnin wild

It feels like ooooo

You don't know my name

And I swear it baby, it feels like oooo ooooo ooooo ooooo

You don't know my name

(round and round and round we go, will you ever know)

"I'm sayin, he don't even know what he's doin' to me

Got me feelin' all crazy inside

I'm feelin like"

Owww! Ooooo Oooooo

Doin more than I've ever done for anyone's attention

Take notice of what's in front of you

Cause did I mention 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 lovin'

Cause my lovin' feels like ooooooo

You don't know my name

(round and round and round we go, will you ever know

And I swear it feels like oooo ooooo ooooo ooooo

You don't know my name

(round and round and round we go, will you ever know)

Ohhh

Will you ever know it, 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 doin?

Uh, I feel kinda silly doin' this,

But um, 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 cufflinks are shining all bright

So, whatchu 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 breakin 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 oooo

You don't know my name

(round and round and round we go, will you ever know)

Baby Baby I swear it's like oooooo

You don't know my name, no no no

(round and round and round we go, will you ever know)

And it feels like oooo

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

Oooo ooo oooo ooo ooo ooo

You don't know my name

(round and round and round we go, will you ever know?)

LanguageEnglish

Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

You Don't Know My Name by Alicia Keys is a soulful ballad that explores themes of unspoken love and longing. In this song, Alicia Keys narrates the story of a woman who is unnoticed by the man she admires. Despite her deep feelings, she lacks the courage to express them, creating a sense of unfulfilled yearning and emotional tension. Key moments include her vivid daydreams of their possible future together and the intimate, almost whispered, phone call where she tentatively reaches out to him. This song poignantly captures the vulnerability and hope that come with unrequited love.