Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: goth
Song Meaning of “I Know (You Love Me)” by O. Children
Verse 1:
My heart’s a runaway and my soul is in chains
But no matter where I wander, I know you love me still
No matter what I do or say, I feel safe in your embrace
This verse explains the journey of the narrator who feels broken and lost but finds comfort in knowing that the one they love still loves them no matter what. Even in the midst of their heartache, the narrator has assurance that their partner will continue to love them, providing stability and safety.
Chorus:
And I know, yes I know, that you love me
And that you always will
The narrator reiterates their conviction that their partner loves them and will remain loyal no matter what happens.
Verse 2:
Like a honey sweet grace that’s like life all around
You fill my heart with joy when your love surrounds
Cause I know, yes I know, that you love me
The honey sweet grace of the narrator’s partner’s love is like a newfound life; they are able to be filled with joy because of their partner’s love, and of course, they know that they still love them.
Bridge:
And if I stumble and fall, I can never forget
I know that you love me, that’s all I need to know
The bridge expresses the narrator’s assurance that, even if they make mistakes and begin to doubt themselves, they always understand that their partner loves them, and that’s all that matters.